President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order during a tribal nations summit, aiming to enhance access to federal funding and grant greater autonomy to Native Americans in managing those funds.
The order addresses historical barriers to tribal sovereignty and aims to rectify disparities in funding distribution. Key provisions include establishing a clearinghouse for tribes to access federal funding efficiently, promoting accessibility and equity in funding, announcing agreements allowing tribes to manage federal lands, and initiating a study to improve the interpretation of Native American history. The order reflects the Biden administration’s commitment to rectifying historical injustices and advancing tribal self-determination.
