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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on October 6, 2021.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work with a hearing on tribal water rights settlements that are being supported by the Biden administration.
“There are probably few American Indians that haven’t been touched by MMIW,” said Patricia Hibbeler, chief executive officer for the Phoenix Indian Center.
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: Montana passes grim milestone in COVID-19 pandemic (September 30, 2021)
“We serve a lot of families on the Crow Reservation, and last year they were hit harder than anybody,” said a funeral home owner. 
Montana Free Press: COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record high in Montana (September 29, 2021)
The latest wave of COVID-19 cases, coupled with a shortage of health care workers, has stretched Montana’s emergency care system increasingly thin. 
“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.
MSU News: Montana State University set for American Indian Heritage Day (September 21, 2021)
Montana State University’s annual American Indian Heritage Day focuses on efforts to recover and return the remains of children who died at Indian boarding schools. 
Montana Free Press: Death of Native man prompts calls for justice (August 31, 2021)
About a hundred people gathered to grieve the loss of Brendon Galbreath, a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation who died in an encounter with police. 
News21: COVID-19 pandemic exposes many challenges in Indian Country (August 30, 2021)
Indigenous nations across the country have experienced chronic federal underfunding, which has led to disproportionate impacts tied to COVID-19 through housing, employment, public safety, food security, health care and economic outcomes. 
Native America Calling: Limiting Indigenous history in schools (August 16, 2021)
South Dakota’s Department of Education drastically reduced the number of references to Native people in school social studies standards. 
An abandoned gold mine continues to cause heartaches for the Fort Belknap Indian Community.
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. 
Native Sun News Today: Behind the scenes at Crow Native Days (July 13, 2021)
A highlight of the annual Crow Native Days were the Indian relay races, a sport gaining immense popularity, thrilling audiences across the nation. 
In Montana, Native people make up roughly 26 percent of missing persons cases yet account for less than 7 percent of the state’s population.
Native America Calling: A day of victory at Greasy Grass (June 25, 2021)
The Battle of Greasy Grass was over in an hour, but its legacy continues to this day. 
Native youth are part of a lawsuit that seeks to hold the federal government accountable for climate change.
Boasting one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the United States, the Blackfeet Nation is back open for business.
Tribes that face threats to their political integrity, economic security, health and welfare may finally be able to exercise authority over non-Indians.
A sovereignty dispute that originated on the Crow Reservation in Montana has finally been addressed by the highest court in the land.
Tribal police have the authority to detain non-Indians traveling through reservations if the officer has a reasonable belief that the suspect violated state or federal law, the Supreme Court ruled.
Native America Calling: New threats to voting rights (June 2, 2021)
Native America Calling will get a look at the latest voting laws and what Native voting advocates are doing to counter them. 
The Northern Cheyenne Nation appears to be winning the war against COVID-19, though the battle took its toll on 57 citizens who lost their lives.
The family of Silver Little Eagle has been raising funds following an attack that took place off the reservation.
Native America Calling: May in the news (May 28, 2021)
As May comes to a close, Native America Calling will take a look at some of the big headlines of the month. 
Montana Free Press: Indian lawmakers focus on big issues (May 21, 2021)
Voting access, Indigenous languages and bison management were the big-ticket items for the Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus. 
The National Native American Hall of Fame is honoring its third wave of inductees at a ceremony on November 6, 2021.
Underscore.news: MMIW remains a crisis in Oregon (May 5, 2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic and mismatched databases confound efforts to address failures investigating Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. 
Say Her Name debuts May 5, on Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Day.
This is a sad column to write because it casts a poor refection on some people on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
“To this day, the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes continue to experience devastating health and environmental consequences from past mining,” said Fort Belknap Indian Community President Andrew Werk, Jr.
MSU News: Students honored with Native leadership awards (March 26, 2021)
Six Montana State University students are being recognized for their academic excellence, community service and leadership. 
The nation’s highest court has taken up its first Indian law case of the term, with ensuring public safety on reservations at the forefront.
U.S. Supreme Court: United States v. Joshua James Cooley (March 24, 2021)
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in U.S. v Cooley, No. 19-1414, on March 23, 2021.
SCOTUSBlog: Supreme Court takes up messy tribal sovereignty case (March 22, 2021)
“Are you an Indian, sir?” The answer to the question is at the heart of a closely-watched case before the nation’s highest court. 
The U.S. Senate is slowly but surely moving to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) as Secretary of the Interior.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts climate crisis roundtable (March 10, 2021)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hearing from Native leaders and advocates about the impacts of climate change in their communities. 
“Despite Republican obstruction, Representative Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary Haaland,” a leading Democrat said.
Bill recognizes tribal jurisdiction over non-Indian offenders (March 9, 2021)
Democrats are moving quickly to update the Violence Against Women Act with added protections for women in tribal communities. 
The 2021 American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State University will go online March 22-28, in adherence to COVID-19 restrictions.
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