Other News: Parks, Energy, and Senate Hearings

Native American Legislative Update - May 2012

Native American Legislative Update - May 2012

First Tribal National Park

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has partnered with Department of Interior and the National Park Service to establish the first tribal national park in the Badlands of South Dakota. Read more here.

American Indians Conserving Energy

The White House has recognized Harold "Gus" Frank, chair of the Forest County Potawatomi Community as a "Champion of Change," for his leadership in helping the community to conserve energy, promote the use of renewable energy, and reduce the community's carbon foot print in other ways. Read more here.

Upcoming Senate Hearings

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has scheduled oversight hearings on government to government relations (May 17) and on services for Native American veterans (May 24).