The federal government has a trust responsibility to protect and enhance tribal self-determination and prosperity. FCNL advocates for legislation that will protect tribal sovereignty and treaty rights.
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Reauthorize FVPSA with Critical Support for Tribal Domestic Violence Programs
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) is especially significant for tribal communities, which deal with domestic and sexual violence at unparalleled rates.
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Working with Native Americans for Justice
FCNL’s work on Native American advocacy started soon after it established an office on Capitol Hill. Read more about our history.
Addressing the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Christian churches collaborated with the government to create hundreds of boarding schools for Native American children. The conditions were horrific. It is long overdue for the United States and the Quaker community to acknowledge and address this historic trauma.
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorized
This long overdue reauthorization will be especially impactful for Native communities, where domestic and sexual violence occurs at unparalleled rates, and where cases involving murder or sexual assault frequently go unprosecuted.