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Friday, October 10, 2025

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Housing

News and resources related to housing availability and affordability in Native communities.

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.

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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

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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

Affordable housing plan in North Dakota draws broad support

Jeff BeachNorth Dakota Monitor

Lower Sioux in Minnesota building hemp homes

The Indigenous nation will soon have the only facility to create hempcrete in the country

Judith MatloffGrist VIA ICT