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‘Bipartisanship is our strength’: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs touts achievements as new session starts (February 13, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after what the legislative panel’s bipartisan leadership said was an extremely productive session.

Montana Free Press: Blackfeet Nation continues fight to protect sacred lands (December 12, 2022)

An area sacred to the Blackfeet Nation remains under threat from energy development after a federal judge’s ruling.

Montana Free Press: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes celebrate return of bison range (May 24, 2022)

Land that was taken from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes was finally returned after more than a century.

National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

Secretary Haaland plans announcement amid calls for progress on missing and murdered (May 4, 2022)

Key members of Congress are among those seeking answers about the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country.

Montana Free Press: Another federal judge blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate (December 13, 2021)

The court order temporarily bars a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federal workers in Montana and nationwide.

MSU News: Montana State University celebrates new American Indian Hall (November 8, 2021)

More than 1,000 people, including dignitaries from throughout the country, attended the grand opening of the American Indian Hall at Montana State University.

Montana Free Press: Biden announces nominee for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (October 26, 2021)

If confirmed, Martha Williams will become the second woman with Montana ties to take a top post at the Department of the Interior.

Blackfeet Nation mourns passing of longtime Chief Earl Old Person (October 18, 2021)

The Blackfeet Nation is mourning the loss of Earl Old Person, the tribe’s longtime chief and former chairman.

Montana Free Press: Controversial nominee confirmed at Bureau of Land Management (October 1, 2021)

The U.S. Senate voted 50-45 to approve the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.

Montana Free Press: Water compact for Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes becomes official (September 23, 2021)

“Water is a sacred resource, and water rights are crucial to ensuring the health, safety and empowerment of Tribal communities,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

Bill introduced in Senate to reauthorize key Indian housing law (July 13, 2021)

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) introduced legislation with Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and other members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, to reform and reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act.