Washington DC -May 25- While much attention has been given to national security threats on public lands along the southern border, similar problems also exist along the U.S. northern border. As the longest contiguous border in North America, over 1,000 miles of the U.S.-Canada border are on federal land.

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Washington DC - April 12 - Agriculture Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon announced that Indian Tribal Organizations and States operating the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) have received over $4.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding

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Washington DC - March 30 - The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), the cornerstone legal authority for the provision of health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives, was made permanent when President Obama signed the bill on March 23, as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Washington DC - March 26 - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced 10 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve education and healthcare across the country.

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Washington DC - March 17 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, who has highlighted strengthening tribal partnerships as a top priority during her tenure, announced an internal restructuring that brings EPA’s international and tribal programs together under one umbrella organization.

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Washington DC - March 15 - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced approximately $67 million in grant funds for the Workforce Investment Act Indian and Native American Program.

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Washington DC - March 12 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development has awarded $3.7 million to tribes that are developing renewable energy resources for their communities.

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Washington DC - February 26 - The USDA Secretary Vilsack signed an updated Memorandum of Agreement to promote increased cooperation between USDA, tribally controlled colleges and universities(TCUs), and American Indian/Alaska Native communities, ensuring that TCUs and American Indian/Alaska Native communities participate equitably in USDA employment, programs, and activities.

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Washington DC - February 26 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 20 U.S. communities, including two Indian Tribes, will receive $7.8 million in grants for projects that will reduce greenhouse gases.

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Washington DC - February 12 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced $1 billion in stimulus bond authority under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 76 tribes across the country to help create jobs, complete projects, and bring much needed economic revitalization to Tribal lands.

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Washington DC - February 5 - EPA is requesting an increase in support to tribal programs to address critical needs in assessing environmental conditions on tribal lands and building environmental programs tailored to tribal needs.

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Washington DC - February 4 -  The Federal Communications Commission adopted a First Report and Order that gives tribes a priority to obtain broadcast radio licenses in tribal communities.

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