Board adopts resolution urging Congress to make Johnson O'Malley funding mandatory and forward-funded After a first reading and discussion about advocacy process, the board unanimously approved a resolution supporting forward funding and mandatory status for Johnson O'Malley (JOM) funds to provide predictable support for Native American and Alaska Native students.

The Central Consolidated Schools board just took a bold step to secure stable funding for Native American and Alaska Native students by urging Congress to make Johnson O'Malley funding mandatory!

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Missoula report links housing instability to justice involvement; cites Native overrepresentation and drops in jail bookings at Blue Heron Place A new local analysis of the Just Home project finds a cyclical link between homelessness and justice involvement in Missoula County, highlights disproportionate impacts on Native American residents and transition-age youth, and points to permanent supportive housing such as Blue Heron Place as a promising intervention.

A new report reveals a troubling link between housing insecurity and justice involvement in Missoula County, with Native American residents and youth disproportionately affected.

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Arizona Hearing Exposes Wide-Scale Fraud in Behavioral Health System Targeting Native Americans Witnesses reveal extensive fraud harming Native American communities and eroding public trust.

Arizona's Behavioral Health System is in crisis, with a shocking $2.8 billion in fraud compromising care for vulnerable residents, especially Native American communities.

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Community Leaders Demand Reform for Troubled IHP Providers Amid Ongoing Challenges Local leaders urge a reimagining of the IHP system to support struggling providers and communities.

A passionate plea for reform in Arizona's Integrated Health Plans reveals a system in crisis, jeopardizing the lives of those who depend on it.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Executive Order on Tribal Sovereignty and Self-Governance The White House on Friday revoked 18 executive actions from the Biden administration, including an order designed to strengthen tribal sovereignty and expand self-determination for the nation’s 574 fe...

😡The White House on Friday revoked 18 executive actions from the Biden administration, including an order designed to strengthen tribal sovereignty and expand self-determination for the nation’s 574 federally recognized tribes.
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Cecilia Fire Thunder advocates for tribal education at congressional hearing Cecilia Fire Thunder champions access to federal health benefits for tribal school employees

Cecilia Fire Thunder's relentless fight for tribal education access has captured the attention of Congress and ignited a vital discussion on improving educational equity for Native American students.

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