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⚖️ Congratulations, Elizabeth! ⚖️ We’re incredibl ⚖️ Congratulations, Elizabeth! ⚖️

We’re incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Wishing you continued success as you take this exciting next step in your legal career!
ICYMI: Last week, Executive Director, Carly Griffi ICYMI: Last week, Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt spoke on a panel at the 2026 Native Food Sovereignty Summit discussing concepts of Tribal Food Sovereignty through the lens of Tribal governance and navigating cultural, history, tradition, political landscapes, federal policy and economic considerations.
🔸Where’s the beef? Trump moves to lower beef pric 🔸Where’s the beef?

Trump moves to lower beef prices by increasing imports and proposing new rules for ranchers to process their own animals. IFAI is tracking the latest.

Read the full Policy Brief at the link in our bio.
Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherok Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), joined Native America Calling's weekly podcast to discuss a potential food crisis that is brewing in Arizona that could be a warning to other states as changes to the Supplemental Food Assistance Program start to take effect. 

Listen to the full podcast here: https://tr.ee/3aTZlFxOlD
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Happy #NationalDogDay! 🐾 From farm to home, we cel Happy #NationalDogDay! 🐾
From farm to home, we celebrate our loyal companions and protectors!
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