MHA Chairman supports Burgum’s order on tribal sovereignty and treaty rights
February 12, 2025
Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Chairman Mark Fox commended Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for exempting tribal nations from President Trump’s order cutting DEI programs. Fox said the move reflects Burgum’s respect for tribal sovereignty and treaty obligations. Many tribal leaders had expressed concerns about federal commitments under the new administration, but the exemption has offered reassurance. The debate over treaty and trust responsibilities continues as executive orders reshape federal policies.
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