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U.S. Department of the Interior reaffirms Shinnecock sovereignty in Westwoods territory
The U.S. Department of the Interior has confirmed that Westwoods property in Hampton Bays belongs to the Shinnecock Tribal ...
US Department of Interior to nominate Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp as UNESCO World Heritage Site
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday that it would nominate the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which ...
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Interior Department sending $37.4 million to three C.O. irrigation districts for canal-piping projects
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday a $37.4 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in ...
Interior Dept. Is Caught Between Tribes in Casino Battles
The Biden administration’s consideration of three proposed tribal casinos in California and Oregon has touched off a fierce debate about tribal sovereignty and land rights.
First Native interior secretary leaves legacy after 4 years of impact: 'My authentic self'
Among her accomplishments managing the U.S. government's largest agency was a significant step for Indigenous communities.
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New national historic landmarks cited for 'exceptional value' in telling story of U.S. history, culture
Dec. 17 (UPI) --The U.S. Department of Interior on Tuesday announced more than a dozen new National Historic Landmarks among a flurry of other new historical designations in recent weeks.
US agency takes steps to protect Ruby Mountains from energy development
The Biden administration on Monday took steps to protect the Ruby Mountains in northeast Nevada from oil, gas and geothermal ...
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Lawmakers propose to let Haskell Indian Nations University govern itself with new board of regents
Dec. 23 A pair of Kansas lawmakers intends to introduce federal legislation that would strip control of Haskell Indian ...