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Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing Successes and Contributions of Native Women
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz, honoring the achievements of Native women in the United States. Vice Chairman Murkowski expressed her pride in the Senate's support for the resolution, stating, "Native women have helped shape our country in areas of military service, arts, science, culture, language, human rights, and sports." Chairman Schatz echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the critical importance of recognizing the impacts of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women on...
Committee Hears from Native Leaders, Officials, Organizations on Public Safety Concerns in Native Communities
Yesterday, the Committee held a hybrid listening session, “Public Safety & Justice Resources in Native Communities,” to hear from Native leaders, individuals, and organizations on public safety matters affecting their communities. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, delivered opening remarks.“This Committee takes public safety in Native communities very seriously,” said Chairman Schatz. “We recognize the diversity of needs – from law...