Native groups warn against misclassifying tribal programs
A coalition of tribal organizations is urging the administration to avoid misclassifying tribal programs as diversity or environmental justice initiatives that could face cuts under recent executive orders. In a letter to President Trump and congressional leaders, the groups emphasized that tribal funding is legally mandated under trust and treaty obligations, not discretionary. They called for continued consultation and dedicated tribal offices within federal agencies.
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