The latest private equity investments are part of the tribe’s broad investment portfolio with venture capital and private investments in several industries including energy, healthcare, technology, real estate and other sectors.

The EO aims to respect tribal sovereignty by reforming federal funding to support Tribal Nations in having greater control over how they invest federal funding, acknowled...ging their expertise in addressing the needs of their communities.

Federal Tribal Consultation Notice: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is formally consulting with tribes beginning in January 2024. As the federal agency responsible f...or granting patents and registering trademarks, the USPTO’s domain is intellectual property. The 2024 consultations seek to better protect tribal cultural resources, cultural expressions, and traditional knowledge. In addition to federally recognized tribes, the consultations include dates for state recognized tribes, Native Hawaiians, and inter-tribal organizations.

WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the opening the application process ...for $18.2 million available through the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) to help tribal governments address cybersecurity risks and threats. With the release of a Notice of Funding Opportunity, applicants have until January 10, 2024 to apply for a grant, which can be used to fund new or existing cybersecurity programs.

“We know that Tribes face unique cybersecurity challenges and often lack the resources needed to address them. The Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program will play a critical role in helping Tribal governments build their capability and capacity to protect their communities from cybersecurity threats,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “We encourage all federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for grant funds to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure and communities from malicious cyber activity. CISA is here to provide the expertise, tools, and technical assistance to be a reliable partner to Tribal governments in combatting the emerging cyber threats Tribes face each day.”

Fresh off the presses! Excellent CRS report providing an overview of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget. Aptly, the report notes that tribes often testify to the negativ...e impacts of government shutdowns on tribal citizens and resources, particularly for public safety and economic development. While Congress recently supported limited advanced appropriations for some federal programs, such as for Indian Health Service’s programming, “Many tribes have expressed support for advance appropriations to mitigate tribal impacts of government shutdowns, and to uphold federal treaty and trust obligations.”