Commerce official outlines tribal relations work, contract changes and tribal housing set-aside An interim director at the Department of Commerce described the Office of Tribal Relations' work since 2023: producing a charter relations policy, resource guides, a glossary, and revising contract language to be more sovereignty-friendly; he also highlighted a tribal housing trust fund set-aside of 10% this biennium.

The Department of Commerce is taking bold steps to enhance tribal relations with new policies and a 10% housing trust fund set-aside—find out how they’re transforming government contracts to respect sovereignty!

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Committee hears bill to codify Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as cabinet agency SB 6034 would formally establish the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet‑level agency, require training and an annual report, and clarify duties to support government‑to‑government relations with federally recognized tribes; witnesses included the office director who described the change as a technical fix.

A new bill aims to elevate the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs to a cabinet-level agency, marking a historic shift in government relations with tribes.

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5/11 Kúkpi7 Fred Robbins: "We have been told the minister's door is open to a government-to-government meeting. We will go back to the drawing board to figure out how quickly we can get that meeting."
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Senator Flowers advocates guidelines for tribal consultation standards Senator Flowers emphasizes establishing guidelines for respectful tribal engagement in projects.

Senator Flowers is pushing for clear guidelines to enhance respectful engagement between Montana's state agencies and tribal governments, aiming to solidify government-to-government relationships.

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North Dakota committee formed to enhance tribal-state relations and economic development Legislative committee to address tribal-state issues and recommend legislative actions.

North Dakota's House Bill 1535 could transform tribal-state relations by prioritizing Indigenous voices and addressing critical issues like missing persons and economic development.

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Governor to meet annually with tribes on legal and cultural issues in Helena Governor will convene annual meetings with tribal representatives to address key concerns.

A groundbreaking bill in Montana aims to reshape state-tribal relations by mandating annual meetings between the governor and tribal representatives, potentially ushering in a new era of collaboration and respect.

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Nooksack Tribe reviews compact amendment process with Governor at Deming meeting Nooksack leaders discuss compact amendments and governance structure during Deming meeting.

The Nooksack Tribe is redefining their governance and sovereignty as they navigate crucial compact amendments with the state—discover how this impacts their rich heritage and future!

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City committee plans second tribal nations summit after Tim Reynon's departure Committee prepares for another tribal nations summit while addressing follow-up from previous event.

Seattle's City Council is gearing up for a pivotal Tribal Nations Summit, building on last year's success while navigating key leadership changes.

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Malaysia Buys 3 MILGEM Corvettes from Turkey This is Malaysia's first government-to-government defense procurement.

Malaysia Buys 3 MILGEM Corvettes from Turkey
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