MDARD’s Farm to Family Program Announces New Grant Opportunity.

March 31, 2026  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) innovative Farm to Family Program announced its next grant opportunity, which will focus on expanding market opportunities for farmers using regenerative agriculture practices.

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Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Celebrate Historic Approval of the Ontario Final Agreement by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

March 30, 2026.  (Toronto, Ont. — March 30, 2026) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) announced a monumental turning point for First Nations children and families. Following years of advocacy

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GAO Report: Impacts of 2025 Workforce Reductions at Indian Affairs.

March 27, 2026. NCAI reviewed the GAO Report that shows the impacts of 2025 Workforce Reductions at Indian Affairs.   The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report detailing workforce reductions within the Department

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Senators Push to Advance Housing Policy in NAHASDA’s 30TH Anniversary Year.

March 27,2026.  U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HawaiÊ»i), Vice Chairman, introduced the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 (NAHASDA Modernization

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First Nations Leaders Urge Federal Government to Fulfill Commitments to Reintroduce the First Nations Clean Water Act.

March 26, 2026.   For World Water Day, First Nations leaders in the Ontario region called on the Canadian Federal Government to fulfill its commitment to reintroduce Bill C-61, the First Nations Clean Water Act,

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Sault Tribe Board March 24 Meeting in Sault Ste. Marie.

March 23, 2026.  Link of Video of Meeting. Board Meeting starts at 3 hours 50 minutes approximately. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors held a regular meeting March 24, 2026,

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Applications due March 31 for MI EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grants. Funds for private land cleanup available.

March 22, 2026.   Up to $1 million available for removing tire piles, holding community collection events The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce the availability of grants

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U.S. Senate Hearing held to examine Federal Policy on U.S. First Nations Tribes Water Rights Settlement.

March 18, 2026.   U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HawaiÊ»i), Vice Chairman, held an oversight hearing titled, â€œExamining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water

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Sault Tribe Commercial Captain Fishing License Lottery for Lake Superior.

March 16, 2026.   Notice of Lottery.  Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Commercial Captain Fishing License Application.  Issuance of Lapsed Licenses.  Pursuant to Tribal Code Chapter 20.102(15) the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of

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