WEEK IN REVIEW
Noteworthy headlines you might have missed
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John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker in World War II, Dies at 107
New York Times
Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel, Sr. passed away at his home on Saturday at 107 years old. As a member of the second group of Code Talkers, he was assigned to the Ninth Marine Regiment, Third Marine Division where he worked to expand the "unbreakable code."
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Tim Walz Heads to Navajo Nation
Indian Country Today
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz will be visiting Window Rock this weekend, as both the Harris and Trump campaigns reach out to Native voters, particularly in battleground states like Arizona.
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WEEKLY UPDATES
A glimpse into our office's week
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Navajo President Buu Nygren, Navajo Hopi Land Commissioners Tso, Johnson consult with the White House to address urgent Navajo relocation crisis
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and the Navajo Hopi Land Commission were at the White House Monday to request President Biden to appoint a commissioner for the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, based in Flagstaff.
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Medicare Expanded to Cover Traditional Health Care Practices
Last Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved new changes to cover traditional health care practices provided by Indian Health Services facilities, Tribal facilities, and Urban Indian Organizations.
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11th Annual Native Language Summit Highlights the Urgency of Language Revitalization
The White House hosted the 11th Annual Languages Summit as part of its ongoing initiative to support Native American communities and Tribal Colleges and Universities. This event brought together tribal leaders, language experts and community advocates to focus on preserving and revitalizing Native languages.
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Why Native American Votes Matter
As we approach another federal election, Arizona's Navajo citizens, along with Native voters across the U.S., hold significant sway in determining the nation's political landscape. This is an opportunity to not only elect leaders who understand and respect the unique needs of Native communities, but also to reaffirm that Native voices belong in the highest conversations shaping this country's future.
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LEGISLATIVE FOCUS
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Inside the Financial Services Funding Bill: A Conversation with Subcommittee Chairman Joyce
Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (R-OH) discussed the complexities and scope of the FSGG Subcommittee, including funding priorities.
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TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS
Consultation Schedule for Next Week
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Monday, October 28, 2024
2:00pm EST - FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION - Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
3:00pm EST - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Employment and Training Administration - Native American Employment and Training Council meeting.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
12:00pm EST - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Employment and Training Administration - Native American Employment and Training Council meeting.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Friday, November 1, 2024
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Presidential Document:
Nation Forest Products Week, 2024
President Biden proclaimed October 20 - October 26, 2024 as National Forest Products Week.
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Tribal Consultation on Opportunities and Access to Registered Apprenticeship and for Competitive Grants
The tribal consultation, convened by DOL's Employment and Training Administration, will discuss opportunities and access to registered apprenticeship programs for Tribal Nations and ETA grants.
The consultation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024.
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Proposed Rule: Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments
This document contains proposed regulations regarding the Federal tax classification of entities wholly owned by Indian Tribal governments (Tribes). The proposed regulations would provide that entities that are wholly owned by Tribes and organized or incorporated exclusively under the laws of the Tribes that own them generally are not recognized as separate entities for Federal tax purposes. Comments must be received by January 7, 2025.
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Legal Services for Veterans-Legal Assistance for Access to VA Programs Grant Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to amend its regulations to implement a new authority requiring VA to establish or enhance a pilot program to assess the feasibility of awarding grants to eligible entities to establish new legal assistance clinics and pro bono efforts to provide certain legal assistance to veterans. Comments must be received by December 2, 2024.
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