Health Care Improvement Act Passes House
Good news! The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), which would modernize and improve health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives, passed the House as part of its health insurance reform legislation. Now focus moves to the Senate, which will take up its health care legislation in the coming weeks.
President Obama Hosts Tribal Nations Conference
"Today's sessions are part of a lasting conversation that's crucial to our shared future."
~ President Obama, speaking to representatives from each of the federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes at the White House on November 5. Watch a video of a conference session on the White House web site.
Public Safety Crisis in Indian Country
Congress is beginning to realize its role in the public safety crises on tribal lands. The Tribal Law and Order Act (S. 797 /H.R. 1924) would begin to restore criminal justice authority to tribes.
Urge your representative and senators to cosponsor this legislation.
Find out more from Amnesty International ( PDF) and the American Constitution Society (PDF).
Working to End Violence and Abuse
 Listen to an interview between former FCNL Native American program assistant Karyn Wingard Manuel and Karen Artichoker, a grassroots domestic abuse activist and the founder of several programs that work to end domestic and sexual abuse in Native communities.
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