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Monday, February 9, 2026 – 2026 State of Indian Nations

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:56:02
Publish Date: 2026-02-09 08:00:44
Description:

The past year has seen Leonard Peltier’s release from prison, record revenue from casinos and other economic development, and the addition of a new federally recognized tribe. It is also seen major upheaval in federal funds and staff that directly affect Indian Country. Looking ahead, tribes are navigating the potential loss of lucrative federal contracts and indications that consultation and treaty rights are taking a back seat. We’ll get the annual status update from National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.

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Dr. Renae Ditmer (Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians), journalist and independent economic development consultant

 

Break 1 Music: Intertribal (song) Blackfoot Confederacy (artist) Confederacy Style (album)

Break 2 Music: Taste Of Red Bull [Crow Hop] (song) Cree Confederation (artist) Horse Dance – Mistamim Simoowin (album)

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