Trump signs 3 pro-Native American bills, launches Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indian

[Harpy Eagle]

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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He signed these at the end of Dec. Why is it news worthy now?

Because the media never reports anything positive that Trump does.

Blame the MSM.

You might have had a point had the article not been from the end of Dec as well.

 

[Syriusly]

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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Glad that Trump signed the bi-partisan bills passed by the House and Senate.

Both you and Lakhota (who edited her post after my above response) are skipping over the Task Force and the comments by tribal leaders. Why is it impossible for some of you to be objective and simply acknowledge that even one thing done by Trump's administration was a good decision or the right thing to do? Some of those tribal leaders probably don't think great things about Trump, but they were able to be objective and acknowledge a good thing when it is obvious.

It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason.
Trump doesn't give a flying fuck about anybody except himself.
And when he doesn't have to worry about running for office again, you're going to find out real fast that he doesn't give a shit about you, either.

Remember this?
‘This is our land’: Native Americans see Trump’s move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture

.

Amen! I totally agree! Trump* doesn't give a flying fuck about Native Americans! As you said - "It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason."

Who really cares what the reasoning is, when he keeps doing the right thing? Like they say: "Never look a gift horse in the mouth."

When someone does something for you as awesome as President Trump has repeatedly done, you don't question the motives. You just humbly thank him for that.

Do you not understand the concept of humility?

LOL- talking about your Dear Leader- who has no concept of humility- and challenging someone else about theirs?

I am glad that Trump did the right thing and sign these bi-partisan bills.

He gets credit for not vetoing them.

 

[Osiris-ODS]

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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Glad that Trump signed the bi-partisan bills passed by the House and Senate.

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

 

[Syriusly]

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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He signed these at the end of Dec. Why is it news worthy now?

Because the media never reports anything positive that Trump does.

Blame the MSM.

Damn that Fox News for never reporting anything postive that Trump does!

 

[Syriusly]

Whew. Not a good day to be a poor, deceived liberal Democrat.

Why?

Trump signed three of those liberal Democrat billls

 

[JGalt]

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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https://www.indianz.com/News/2019/11/26/president-trump-promises-action-on-missi.asp

Glad that Trump signed the bi-partisan bills passed by the House and Senate.

Both you and Lakhota (who edited her post after my above response) are skipping over the Task Force and the comments by tribal leaders. Why is it impossible for some of you to be objective and simply acknowledge that even one thing done by Trump's administration was a good decision or the right thing to do? Some of those tribal leaders probably don't think great things about Trump, but they were able to be objective and acknowledge a good thing when it is obvious.

It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason.
Trump doesn't give a flying fuck about anybody except himself.
And when he doesn't have to worry about running for office again, you're going to find out real fast that he doesn't give a shit about you, either.

Remember this?
‘This is our land’: Native Americans see Trump’s move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture

.

Amen! I totally agree! Trump* doesn't give a flying fuck about Native Americans! As you said - "It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason."

Who really cares what the reasoning is, when he keeps doing the right thing? Like they say: "Never look a gift horse in the mouth."

When someone does something for you as awesome as President Trump has repeatedly done, you don't question the motives. You just humbly thank him for that.

Do you not understand the concept of humility?

LOL- talking about your Dear Leader- who has no concept of humility- and challenging someone else about theirs?

I am glad that Trump did the right thing and sign these bi-partisan bills.

He gets credit for not vetoing them.

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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https://www.indianz.com/News/2019/11/26/president-trump-promises-action-on-missi.asp

Glad that Trump signed the bi-partisan bills passed by the House and Senate.

Both you and Lakhota (who edited her post after my above response) are skipping over the Task Force and the comments by tribal leaders. Why is it impossible for some of you to be objective and simply acknowledge that even one thing done by Trump's administration was a good decision or the right thing to do? Some of those tribal leaders probably don't think great things about Trump, but they were able to be objective and acknowledge a good thing when it is obvious.

It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason.
Trump doesn't give a flying fuck about anybody except himself.
And when he doesn't have to worry about running for office again, you're going to find out real fast that he doesn't give a shit about you, either.

Remember this?
‘This is our land’: Native Americans see Trump’s move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture

.

Amen! I totally agree! Trump* doesn't give a flying fuck about Native Americans! As you said - "It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason."

Who really cares what the reasoning is, when he keeps doing the right thing? Like they say: "Never look a gift horse in the mouth."

When someone does something for you as awesome as President Trump has repeatedly done, you don't question the motives. You just humbly thank him for that.

Do you not understand the concept of humility?

LOL- talking about your Dear Leader- who has no concept of humility- and challenging someone else about theirs?

I am glad that Trump did the right thing and sign these bi-partisan bills.

He gets credit for not vetoing them.

Trump is your dear leader too, whether you're man enough to accept that or not.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

Too early to call, 95% of these "task forces" are just for show and never accomplish a damn thing.

It is the government after all.

 

[Osiris-ODS]

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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Glad that Trump signed the bi-partisan bills passed by the House and Senate.

Both you and Lakhota (who edited her post after my above response) are skipping over the Task Force and the comments by tribal leaders. Why is it impossible for some of you to be objective and simply acknowledge that even one thing done by Trump's administration was a good decision or the right thing to do? Some of those tribal leaders probably don't think great things about Trump, but they were able to be objective and acknowledge a good thing when it is obvious.

It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason.
Trump doesn't give a flying fuck about anybody except himself.
And when he doesn't have to worry about running for office again, you're going to find out real fast that he doesn't give a shit about you, either.

Remember this?
‘This is our land’: Native Americans see Trump’s move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture

.

Amen! I totally agree! Trump* doesn't give a flying fuck about Native Americans! As you said - "It was the right thing to do for the wrong reason."

Who really cares what the reasoning is, when he keeps doing the right thing? Like they say: "Never look a gift horse in the mouth."

When someone does something for you as awesome as President Trump has repeatedly done, you don't question the motives. You just humbly thank him for that.

Do you not understand the concept of humility?

. . .

I am glad that Trump did the right thing and sign these bi-partisan bills.

He gets credit for not vetoing them.

Ok, do you disagree with the tribal leaders quoted below regarding their feelings and appreciation for the Task Force, created by executive order (not bi-partisan bills)?

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.​

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.​

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses
​

https://www.indianz.com/News/2019/11/26/president-trump-promises-action-on-missi.asp

 

[JGalt]

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

Too early to call, 95% of these "task forces" are just for show and never accomplish a damn thing.

It is the government after all.

Donald Trump is not 95% of these Presidents, and he's no politician.

Remember that.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

Too early to call, 95% of these "task forces" are just for show and never accomplish a damn thing.

It is the government after all.

Donald Trump is not 95% of these Presidents, and he's no politician.

Remember that.

You are such a rube.

He is not a politician, he is a showman, a reality TV star.

And you people follow him like he is Jesus Himself.

 

[JGalt]

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

Too early to call, 95% of these "task forces" are just for show and never accomplish a damn thing.

It is the government after all.

Donald Trump is not 95% of these Presidents, and he's no politician.

Remember that.

You are such a rube.

He is not a politician, he is a showman, a reality TV star.

And you people follow him like he is Jesus Himself.

Well whomever really thought a reality television personalty would have turned out to be such a great President?

Regan was a Hollywood actor too ya know, and look what a great President he was.

Besides, Trump was a building contractor. A construction guy. He knows how to make things.

 

[Osiris-ODS]

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

Too early to call, 95% of these "task forces" are just for show and never accomplish a damn thing.

It is the government after all.

Perhaps, but the point being addressed by the post you quoted was the contention by Syriusly that the OP only related to Trump signing bi-partisan bills. My post "what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order" was to underscore that the point made by Syriusly was inaccurate by way of omission.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

Too early to call, 95% of these "task forces" are just for show and never accomplish a damn thing.

It is the government after all.

Donald Trump is not 95% of these Presidents, and he's no politician.

Remember that.

You are such a rube.

He is not a politician, he is a showman, a reality TV star.

And you people follow him like he is Jesus Himself.

Well whomever really thought a reality television personalty would have turned out to be such a great President?

Regan was a Hollywood actor too ya know, and look what a great President he was.

Besides, Trump was a building contractor. A construction guy. He knows how to make things.

Reagan, yep he was great...186% added to the federal debt and amnesty for illegals. No wonder you are so fond of him.

Trump never built a damn thing, he paid people to do so. He was nothing more than the funding.

 

[Persistence Of Memory]

Does that mean Trump will stop calling them Pocahontas?

If you're referring to Warren, she is not Native American. To that end, did you see happen to see the Cherokee tribe's rebuke of Warren's false appropriation of Cherokee heritage?

Cherokee Nation slams Sen. Elizabeth Warren DNA test as 'inappropriate and wrong'

"A DNA test is useless to determine tribal citizenship," Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. said in a statement. "Current DNA tests do not even distinguish whether a person’s ancestors were indigenous to North or South America."

"It makes a mockery out of DNA tests and its legitimate uses while also dishonoring legitimate tribal governments and their citizens, whose ancestors are well documented and whose heritage is proven," he said. "Senator Warren is undermining tribal interests with her continued claims of tribal heritage."​

Elizabeth Warren DNA test 'inappropriate and wrong,' Cherokee say

“[Warren's apology was] a good strategy for her, but it doesn't address the central issue of Cherokee sovereignty: How will you repair the harm you have caused? She has not even admitted what that harm was,” Cherokee citizen and educator Joseph Pierce said.

Cherokee journalist Rebecca Nagle tweeted Warren should have said this instead: “My family and I are White. ... It was ... my privilege to never question what my parents told me. ... Those of us who falsely claim Native identity undermine this fight” for sovereignty.​

Native American critics still wary of Warren despite apology tour

Doesn't matter what ethnicity she is, it's still a slur.

.

What do you guys meanView attachment 303291 . Here is all the proof she is an injun.

On second thought, maybe she is an Injun. She does a mean war dance.

BAWWWHAHA...............God that woman is such an idiot

 

[Gracie]

If Lakota is Native American...I'm Snow White.

 

[JGalt]

Ok. And what are your thoughts on the Task Force created by executive order?

Too early to call, 95% of these "task forces" are just for show and never accomplish a damn thing.

It is the government after all.

Donald Trump is not 95% of these Presidents, and he's no politician.

Remember that.

You are such a rube.

He is not a politician, he is a showman, a reality TV star.

And you people follow him like he is Jesus Himself.

Well whomever really thought a reality television personalty would have turned out to be such a great President?

Regan was a Hollywood actor too ya know, and look what a great President he was.

Besides, Trump was a building contractor. A construction guy. He knows how to make things.

Reagan, yep he was great...186% added to the federal debt and amnesty for illegals. No wonder you are so fond of him.

Trump never built a damn thing, he paid people to do so. He was nothing more than the funding.

So quick to bring up the scarce failures of President Reagan, yet so reticent to admit to his many accomplishments.

Maybe you would have been happier if Jimmy Carter had won instead.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

So quick to bring up the scarce failures of President Reagan, yet so reticent to admit to his many accomplishments.

Maybe you would have been happier if Jimmy Carter had won instead.

You people have such low bars....being better than Jimmy Carter is not really an accomplishment just like being Trump being better than Obama is not really anything to brag about.

 

[westwall]

So quick to bring up the scarce failures of President Reagan, yet so reticent to admit to his many accomplishments.

Maybe you would have been happier if Jimmy Carter had won instead.

You people have such low bars....being better than Jimmy Carter is not really an accomplishment just like being Trump being better than Obama is not really anything to brag about.

But you present no alternatives so all you do is play the contrarian. Contrarians have never done to well in the real world.

 

[Osiris-ODS]

Lakhota, curious about your thoughts on these

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

The three bills include compensation to the Spokane tribe for the loss of their lands in the mid-1900s, reauthorization of funding for Native language programs and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. ... The Little Shell Tribe, based in Montana, has fought for federal recognition since the late 1800s, when treaty negotiations between the tribe and the federal government failed.
...
Meanwhile, the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which became law in 2006 but expired in 2012, will be reauthorized, granting $13 million in funds to smaller groups of Native American students each year starting 2020 until 2024.
...
"We remain committed to preserving and protecting Native American cultures, languages, and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity for all Native Americans," the president said in a statement.​

Trump signed three bills affecting Native Americans. Here's what they do.

Little Shell chair Gerald Gray said he saw the president’s online messages.

“I am glad the president is acknowledging Indian County,” he said. “It is always nice to see him to do that. We are always forgotten. I was a little bit surprised.”
...

The action makes the Little Shell the 574th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Tribal members say it took 157 years to get the federal recognition.​

https://eu.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/12/27/president-gives-shout-out-montana-tribe-via-twitter/2757427001/

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs; January 29, 2020

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services today held the first meeting of a White House task force to address the incidence of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The task force, co-chaired by Attorney General Barr and Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt, is composed of federal officials charged with enhancing the criminal justice response, consulting with tribal governments on potential solutions, and empowering native communities with information.
...

American Indians and Alaska Natives experience disproportionately high rates of violence. President Trump has called the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans “sobering and heartbreaking.” The task force, designated Operation Lady Justice, has been empowered to review Indian Country cold cases, to strengthen law enforcement protocols, and work with tribes to improve investigations, information sharing and a more seamless response to missing persons investigations.
​

Trump Administration Launches Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

President Trump promises action on missing and murdered in Indian Country

Melanie Benjamin, the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe[,] introduced herself [to the press in the Oval Office] in the Ojibwe language.

"It’s a historical day to know that our missing and murdered women have a place and a remembrance, and that we care about them and their families," Benjamin said in the Oval Office as she offered thanks to Trump.
​

Next up was Vice President Myron Lizer of the Navajo Nation. He was accompanied by wife, Second Lady Dottie Lizer, and their daughter, Halle Lizer.

"As the host people of the land, we feel that our prayers are being answered -- and First Nations’ prayers are powerful," said Lizer, who provided a blessing before the event started.

"We look forward to seeing some improvement in Indian Country," Lizer said as he thanked Trump in the Navajo language.
​

Also in attendance was Chairman Alvin "A.J." Not Afraid of the Crow Tribe. Though Trump pointed out the uniqueness of his name, it was in a friendly and professional manner.

"I personally am affected," said Not Afraid, whose reservation is located in a county that suffers from the highest rate of missing and murdered cases in the state of Montana.

"So knowing that you support in the realm of this executive order, the Crow Tribe is honored," Not Afraid said before presenting Trump showing the president with a group of Crow citizens in their headdresses.
​

Kevin DuPuis, the chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, introduced himself in the Ojibwe language at the White House. He too has been personally affected by the crisis of the missing and murdered in Indian Country.

"Our women are the ones who raise our children," DuPuis said. "Our women are the ones who take care of our village. Our women are the ones who take care of communities -- our teachers." "Our children are our future," DuPuis said. "And these are both being affected in that way."​

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He signed these at the end of Dec. Why is it news worthy now?

The press release I quoted from the DOJ on the Task Force is dated today (today kicked off the first meeting of the Task Force). Related reading led me to the other articles linked in the OP. I posted those articles with the Task Force link because I was interested in the perspective of the poster who I understood to be Native American.

 

[flacaltenn]

So quick to bring up the scarce failures of President Reagan, yet so reticent to admit to his many accomplishments.

Maybe you would have been happier if Jimmy Carter had won instead.

You people have such low bars....being better than Jimmy Carter is not really an accomplishment just like being Trump being better than Obama is not really anything to brag about.

But you present no alternatives so all you do is play the contrarian. Contrarians have never done to well in the real world.

AAAW Westwall.. Give him a break.. The guy has very high standards. Compared to the whirlwind of Trump activity and drive -- the past Prez were "all sleepy like"...

Only a matter of time that GG finds a match from the choices on the 2020 that live up to his high standards.. And I bet he'll find one in unexpected places... Like not in the Dem or Rep parties....