Prairie Band Potawatomi, Iowa Tribe urge formal tribal representation and protection of tribal water rights Tribal leaders from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska told the state task force that tribal water rights predate state authority, pressed for formal consultation and representation in state planning, and described repeated water quality problems on tribal lands that they said are linked to upstream land-‑‑

Tribal leaders are demanding recognition of their historic water rights and urgent action to combat ongoing water quality crises that threaten their communities.

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Douglas County intern urges formal tribal partnerships, advisory board and support for Indigenous food enterprises A Douglas County food systems intern presented findings from interviews with Kansas tribes and recommended formalizing county–tribal collaboration, supporting tribally led food businesses, and creating a tribal advisory body to guide food-system planning and resource access.

A Douglas County intern is advocating for stronger partnerships with Kansas tribes to enhance Indigenous food sovereignty and community well-being through collaborative food systems.

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Kansas Tribe amends gaming compact to authorize sports wagering and remote bets Amended compact allows sports wagering and defines new regulations for Kansas tribes.

Kansas is on the brink of a gaming revolution as the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations pushes to amend the compact, paving the way for sports wagering and remote bets!

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