SBA suspends 8(a) contractors as SBA removes 1,000+ firms from the program
SBA suspends 8(a) contractors after a nationwide compliance review, removing more than 1,000 firms from the program. The action has significant implications for tribal and Native owned businesses that rely on 8(a) federal contracting opportunities.
SBA Orders All 8(a) Participants to Submit Financial Records What Tribal and Native Owned Firms Should Know
The SBA has directed every 8(a) Program participant to submit three years of financial records by January 5, 2026. Tribal and Native owned businesses should understand what is being requested and why it matters.
Boarding School: Dig begins at long closed native boarding school in Nebraska
Archeologists are digging in a central Nebraska field trying to find the some 80 children who were buried more than a century ago at the Genoa Indian Industrial School
SCOTUS: Upholds ICWA in 7-2 Vote!
In a major ruling on Thursday, June 15, 2023 the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the 1978 federal law that seeks to keep Native American children with Native American families. Click and read the article below.
2017: Supreme Court Challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law that has been in place since 1978 and provides important protections for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. However, the law has recently come under scrutiny with a new Supreme Court challenge that threatens to undermine its protections. The Supreme Court challenge, known […]
Understanding Indian Country Law: Protecting Native American Sovereignty and Rights
Indian country law is a complex and ever-evolving area of law that governs the relationship between Native American tribes and the federal and state governments. This body of law is essential for protecting Native American sovereignty and rights, and for ensuring that tribal governments have a voice in decisions that affect their lands, resources, and […]
ICWA in Arizona: Protecting Native American Children and Families
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1978 to address the widespread removal of Native American children from their families and communities by state child welfare agencies. ICWA recognizes the unique cultural and political status of Native American tribes and communities, and seeks to preserve the integrity of […]
Defending Tribal Sovereignty: An Overview of Indian Country Litigation and Its Importance
For centuries, Native American tribes and communities have fought to protect their land, resources, and cultural heritage from encroachment by the federal and state governments, as well as private interests. These efforts have often involved legal disputes and court cases, known as Indian country litigation, which have played a crucial role in safeguarding Native American […]
Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Addressing the Challenges to Federal Indian Law
In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the challenges to federal Indian law and its impact on tribal sovereignty. This has become a critical issue as tribes and indigenous peoples are facing increasing threats to their rights, resources, and lands. One of the most significant challenges to federal Indian law is the […]
Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in California
The true legal grounding of the Indian Child Welfare Act.