Trump administration’s freeze on Indigenous food grants may breach treaty obligations

The Trump administration’s decision to freeze $5 million in grants for Indigenous food sovereignty programs is raising concerns over the federal government’s trust responsibilities. Programs like Buffalo Nations Food Sovereignty in Montana, which support local food systems and sustainability, have been severely impacted. Legal experts argue that this funding freeze may violate treaty agreements designed to protect Indigenous resources. Tribes are calling for action, with some filing lawsuits against the government for breaching its obligations to provide essential resources like food.