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RFK speaking at Haskell University, (1968)
Haskell Indian Nations University and the Indian Health Service, in partnership with the Haskell Indian Health Center, have signed an agreement to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art health care facility on Haskell’s campus. Date:
A photo from the a drug seizure.
Thursday night, a Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services Drug Enforcement K-9 unit seized approximately 4 kilograms (9.4 pounds) of fentanyl powder during a traffic stop on the Fort McDowell reservation in Arizona. Date:
A photo of Secretary Doug Burgum shaking hands with tribal members at the probate surge in Alaska.
The Department of the Interior today announced that $28 million has been distributed to tribal beneficiaries following the completion of a set of probate cases through the Office of Hearings and Appeals after a probate surge event held by the Indian Affairs Probate Strike Team at Fort Berthold Agency in North Dakota. This action reflects the Department’s continued commitment to honoring trust responsibilities and strengthening service to tribal nations and their citizens. Date:
Two people signing documents.
Historic agreement advances Trump Administration’s energy priorities, increases Southern Ute Tribe’s authority to manage energy development on tribal lands Date:
Photo of the Native Village of Chefornak in Alaska.
Immediate support provided for 16 villages facing supply shortages due to severe winter weather. Date:
BIA police at a crime scene.
The Department of the Interior is launching a new Indian Country Violent Crime Task Force to strengthen law enforcement coordination, protect families in tribal communities, and crack down on violent crime and drug activity. Date:
A Native American child holding a bottle of clean drinking water.
The Bureau of Reclamation is investing $6.3 million in 10 tribal water projects, including several projects to ensure clean, reliable drinking water. Date:
A photo of two women at a table with a computer at the probate outreach event at Gila River Indian Community.
The Department of the Interior completed a three-day probate outreach event this past week on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, where staff met with community members in two locations to offer direct support and trust services. The event, hosted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, reached 333 families and provided hands-on help with probate cases, realty needs and trust fund account management. Date:
Police car with lights on.
The FBI on April 2 announced a personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, the latest deployment under Operation Steadfast Promise demonstrating the Bureau's sustained commitment to addressing violent crime and improving public safety in Indian Country. Date:
Governor Mike Dunleavy at Indian Affairs probate signing.
Collaboration will provide improved access to vital records Date:

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