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Housing shortages, affordability challenges, and initiatives to improve living conditions in Native communities.

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Standing Rock woman’s personal history inspires her to help others

Two years ago, Angela Buckley-Tocheck turned to Native Inc. for assistance with housing and to escape traffickers. Now she works there

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians celebrate grand opening of affordable housing development

Legislators push for more affordable housing with new bill

Tribal Leadership

Rudy Soto to lead national tribal housing council

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians celebrate grand opening of affordable housing development

The mixed-income units are based in Oregon’s capital city

Legislators push for more affordable housing with new bill

U.S. senators introduce a bill to expand the Housing Choice Voucher program and honor the legacy of affordable housing advocate Herschel Lashkowitz.

By Buffalo's Fire

Tribal Leadership

Rudy Soto to lead national tribal housing council

The Shoshone Bannock tribal member and former USDA official takes over as NAIHC fights for stronger funding

By Buffalo's Fire

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Housing Advocate

Cheyenne River Sioux mother overcomes homelessness to advocate for housing rights

Valerie Siqueiros transforms personal crisis into community action

By Adrianna Adame

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Affordable housing plan in North Dakota draws broad support

Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor

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Lower Sioux in Minnesota building hemp homes

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Denver’s first Native affordable housing project

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Navajo housing project could waste millions, be forever incomplete

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Terry Beckwith: Indian land can be held in trust, but anything built on it won't be valued by Interior Department

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear