Wááshindoon Weekly

November 1, 2024

WEEK IN REVIEW

Noteworthy headlines you might have missed

Native Voters Could Swing US Elections, But They're Asking Politicians:

What Have You Done For Us?

ABC News


Ahead of the Presidential elections, Democrats and Republicans alike have flocked the furthest reaches of 22 Native American reservations in Arizona in a bid to pick up votes.

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On the Navajo Nation, A Push to Electrify More Homes on the Vast Reservation

NBC News


Five years since they requested electricity be run to their home in Halchita, Lorraine Black and Ricky Gillis have finally had their home connected to their grid, a request first made before the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the Nation.

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A Century after Native Americans

Got the Right to Vote, They Could Push Harris or Trump Over the Top

Associated Press


Native American Voters, particularly in swing states like Arizona and North Carolina, have become the focus of both major campaigns this election cycle. #NATIVEVOICESMATTER

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Lily Gladstone to Receive National Archives' Record of Achievement Award

Native News Online


Lily Gladstone will recieve the prestigious award from the National Archives and Record Administration alongside film director Martin Scorsese and author David Grann for their work on Killers of the Flower Moon.

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WEEKLY UPDATES

A glimpse into our office's week

Biden Officially Apologizes for Indian Boarding Schools


Last week, President Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona to formally apologize for the US Government's role in the assimilative policies of boarding schools.

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Candidate Profiles


Read about the backgrounds of the Republican and Democratic candidates for the Presidential Election, as well as the Congressional races in districts representing Navajo.

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Get Out the Vote


This article shares resources and information for Diné voters as numerous races for all levels of government are occurring across not only the Nation, but the entire United States.

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LEGISLATIVE FOCUS

Congressional Committee Activity

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS

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News


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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

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HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON INDIAN AND INSULAR AFFAIRS

Legislative Activity


H.R.10078 - To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish within the Indian Health Service an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Congresswoman Stansbury (D-NM-01)

Referred to the House Subcommittee on Natural Resources (10/29/2024)

Upcoming Hearings


No Upcoming Hearings

News

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HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

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No Hearings this Week

Legislative Activity


H.R.10069 - To transfer certain unobligated funds to the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Congressman Higgins (R-LA-03)

Referred to House Committee on Appropriations (10/29/2024)

Upcoming Hearings


No Upcoming Hearings

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TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS

Consultation Schedule for Next Week

Monday, November 4, 2024


2:00pm EST - FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION - Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy.


3:00pm EST - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - Tribal Public Safety and Criminal Justice Funding.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024


NO CONSULTATIONS

Wednesday, November 6, 2024


1:00pm EST - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY - Grid Development Office's Listening Session on the Inclusive Transmission Planning Project, with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.


3:00pm EST - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION - Tribal Consultation on SAMHSA Tribal Consultation Policy.


3:00pm EST - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - Tribal Public Safety and Criminal Justice Funding.

November 7, 2024


1:30PM EST - INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE - Health IT Modernization Program: Site Readiness and Training.


2:00pm EST - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION - Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals (Edition 2) Draft Guidance and Preliminary Assessment of Progress

Friday, November 8, 2024


NO CONSULTATIONS

FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Request for Public Comments: Proposed Information Collection Activity; Administration for Native Americans Project Outcome Assessment Survey


The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension of the Administration for Native Americans Project Outcome Assessment Survey. The survey was revised based on a review by the Administration for Native Americans and feedback from grantees, which identified data elements that could be eliminated and areas to be clarified.

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Notice:

Receipt of Documented Petition for Federal Acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe


The Bureau of Indian Affairs, on behalf of the Department of the Interior, gives notice that the group known as the Tripanick Nansemond Family Indian Tribe (located in the State of Kansas) has filed a documented petition for Federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe with the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. The Department seeks comment and evidence from the public on the petition

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For more information regarding topics provided in the newsletter, please contact NNWO at info@nnwo.org

Navajo Nation Washington Office | www.nnwo.org

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