January 31, 2025 ICT Newscast

On this edition of the ICT Newscast (January 31), we break down the latest executive orders from President Donald J. Trump and their impact on Native nations. Plus, we cover the confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he seeks to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing the Indian Health Service.
Also in this episode:
🔥 A major investment boosts Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe language instruction.
🏛️ President Trump supports federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
💰 Experts discuss the potential effects of a proposed federal funding freeze.
🌿 Indigenous knowledge offers solutions for climate change.
🐐 The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is making headlines in a unique way.
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[@hope4lifewalker739]

The Lumbee Tribe has a unique history concerning federal recognition. They were partially recognized by North Carolina in 1885 and received limited federal recognition through the Lumbee Act in 1956. However, this act denied them many federal benefits typically associated with full recognition. The tribe’s partial status meant they were not eligible for certain claims under ICC processes, which primarily focused on recognized tribes.

[@311harleyhoney]

The best reporting!

[@angiejefferys5779]

I like informed!

[@jameswilliams3241]

Trump's been making noises about Natives not being covered by the 14th amendment, from which we were purposely omitted. He's determined that we might not be constitutionally allowed birthright citizenship without an amendment. Where's this going?

[@PrettyEyeZ.1007]

It's gonna be a land grab.😢

[@nativeandindigenuscraftcre433]

Hi thanks for the update on these subjects matters and good luck ict news

[@pavelsmith2267]

There's a band of Northern Chiccawwa familiar with some outstanding contention where outside Federal Nation of Great Tribal Community is compared to inside this same Federation. Had been offered membership to Nation before the Big Sails and had deferred the offer of inclusion. Then two ways before rethinking the offer and subsequently accepting membership.

[@LooneyFabela]

Finallly ohwa

[@johnfree2833]

Free Peltier!,oh,wait,he already free...

[@blackbeard00]

Wow so much not said and no comment made. What is this mainstream news? Grow a back bone.

[@angiejefferys5779]

Trump doing more for the tribes is definitely welcomed

[@nativeamericanaffairs1031]

Etowahchutke Tribe

[@livingasarose3927]

Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is not the tribes name

[@mkim4091]

It is unless you're talking about the Keetoowah.

[@angiejefferys5779]

Agreed

[@angiejefferys5779]

I'm not excited about that judgement but, eh! It would be nice if the recognized tribes would be more amicable towards the Tuscarora then the Lumbee. That being said I'm not a tribal member so what do I know

[@nativeamericanaffairs1031]

A'HO

[@CedricYoungBear]

CED DOG SDP OST Oglala Lakota County USA ❤

[@marianavarro3111]

I agree the lumbee are not a true native tribe

[@frankb9149]

Hmmm... That would have to be on Real Blood count of Original peoples of the Region and , a Full blown LANGUAGE, TO be considered a """People of their own""", , And customs , ways of life , blessing practices , without, Foreigners influences whatsoever.. MIXED peoples of Immigrants descendants, does not really count ... as the bible called gentiles.... when you put those words in plain sight ...

[@angiejefferys5779]

I agree with the third commentator, let's not be too hasty, lets give the administration an opportunity to make these evaluations. It could lead to more funding for the tribes if funding has been cut short because of the substantial waist. I want to give Trump the opportunity to respond before I draw any negative conclusions

[@SabrinaRichey]

Measles vaccine doesn't work for me

[@EyahpaiseDel]

I'm a Cherokee princess..