At the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), we have been fortunate to have an incredible team helping us navigate the uncertainties of the pandemic. The past year has required a lot of flexibility, creativity and perseverance.
There have been many challenges in 2021, namely staffing and keeping our community safe; but, there have also been opportunities as it relates to CARES and ARPA funds. Tribal nations have never witnessed such a large investment into Indian Country and it is unlikely that we will ever see this again in our lifetime.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced the Urban Indian Parity Act, reaffirming bipartisan...