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Little Shell Tribal Health The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa put much of its CARES Act aid toward a new tribal health clinic in Great Falls, Montana. Many tribal leaders are used to stretching every dollar that comes their way. Last year, they were faced with a different problem: millions in badly needed aid money, and not enough time to spend it. "The money came at us quick, and it was a flurry," said Karen Snyder, who coordinates pandemic response for the Eastern Shoshone Tribe in Wyoming. "We had to act fast in order to get it out the door."

Listen to an audio version of this story. Many tribal leaders are used to stretching every dollar that comes their way. Last year, they were faced with a different problem: millions in badly needed aid money, and not enough time to spend it. "The money came at us quick, and it was a flurry," said Karen Snyder, who coordinates pandemic response for the Eastern Shoshone Tribe in Wyoming. "We had to act fast in order to get it out the door." Starting in late spring 2020, the Eastern Shoshone Tribe received $10.2 million in direct aid from the CARES Act, and about $4 million in additional relief...

Apr 28, 2021 Interior Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Laguna Pueblo, speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Friday, April 23, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) The federal agency announced new processes to “untangle” and advance the process of putting land into trust Aliyah Chavez After hearing some tribes completed fee to trust applications, then waited years to hear back, the U.S. Department of Interior is deciding to take action. The agency announced major steps this week to allow for more straightforward guidelines for tribal nations applying to put land in...

Indian Health Service acting director visits Great Falls clinics Indian Health Service acting director visits Great Falls clinic and last updated 2021-04-07 19:22:19-04 GREAT FALLS — Elizabeth Fowler, the acting director of the Indian Health Service agency, is spending some time in Montana this week, including a visit to the Indian Family Health Clinic in Great Falls. "I'm impressed with your operation here,” Fowler said. She was quick to note her approval of the clinic when she took the podium Wednesday morning at the clinic to talk about the IHS's success combating the pandemic. "...