Tribal groups urge administration to uphold treaty obligations

A coalition of Tribal organizations is calling on the administration to ensure recent executive actions do not undermine Tribal sovereignty or disrupt federal funding for essential programs. Concerns arose after federal directives initially froze funding for healthcare, education, and economic development programs serving Tribal communities. While the freeze has been lifted, questions remain about how agencies will implement policies moving forward. The coalition emphasizes that these funds are legal obligations, not discretionary spending.