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Yellowstone holds the fate of the buffalo in their hands. Thirty percent of America’s last wild migratory buffalo have been removed from the population. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

In Oregon, Secretary Haaland highlights investments in wildland fire and outdoor recreation economies. Haaland, other DOI leaders met with tribal leaders. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment: Update on implementation of approved actions. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Cherokee Nation investing $1.3 million into playground equipment, community room upgrades at low-income rental properties. Aim is to add to citizens’ rental experiences, promote healthier outdoor activity for children. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Groups seek prelimin injunction to stop ConocoPhillips’ harmful construction of the Willow oil and gas project. Trustees for Alaska file motion as part of lawsuit charging the Biden admin with illegally approving project. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Indian Affairs awards $3 million in tribal tourism grants. 30 tribes and organizations receive funding to support economic development. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Humboldt County, State of California sued for discriminatory treatment of tribal foster youth. County policies improperly denying vulnerable tribal youth access to resources made available to others in foster care system. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Indigenous woman-led apprenticeship opens applications for Indigenous women in U.S. to enter investment sector. 5 month paid apprenticeship to learn skills, tools to be an emerging fund manager with opp for job placement. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Native American regalia bill introduced by Texas Rep. Rafael Anchĺa and Texas Sen. Royce West. Bill introduced after Afro -Indigenous student Kayla Price almost stopped from attending her graduation for wearing regalia. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Warning to buyers of Native cultural heritage. Buyers should carefully consider whether these sensitive cultural and sacred items are legal and ethical investments. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Partnership With Native Americans and Feeding America team up to improve food sovereignty and emergency preparedness. Feeding America turned to PWNA to help advance its Natives Prepared Project. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Office of Hawaiian Affairs announces 12 grant solicitations to support Native Hawaiians. Solicitations include making more than $300,000 available for community events scheduled from June to December 2023. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner expand tribe’s historic registry act by adding $1M historic preservation fund. New law signed at site of historic Freedmen church near South Coffeyville ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Apache Stronghold back in court fighting for Oak Flat. Ninth Circuit to rehear appeal of Native Americans and their allies. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

2023 Indian Health Service recommendations update – new fact sheet. IHS mission is 'to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.' ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Secretary Haaland issues statement regarding land exchange in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Haaland withdrew a land exchange between the DOI and King Cove Corporation authorized by Secretary Bernhardt in July 2019. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Lawsuit charges Biden administration with violating multiple laws when approving ConocoPhillips’ Willow oil & gas project in Alaska. Known harms to Arctic communities, public health, wildlife, climate ignored. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressRelease

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs accepting comments on discussion on draft bill to update Indian Arts and Crafts Act. Discussion draft reflects direct stakeholder input as well as years of Committee oversight. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Grijalva, Ocasio-Cortez, Huffman, and Sen. Markey issue joint statement on Willow Project decision. 'The only acceptable Willow project is no Willow project.' ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPool

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic promotes colorectal cancer awareness. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to raise awareness and motivate people ages 45 and older to schedule a routine screening. ictnews.org/the-press-pool… via @IndianCountry #ICTPressPoo