Wassamasaw Indian Nation Etiwan Tribe

06/12/2026

Boundaries shift, and homelands can be resized, but presence isn't the same as recognition. The Etiwan held Wassamasaw long before any formal acknowledgment, and their bond with that ground was never granted by the State, so it was never the State's to take away. That continuity land held independently of outside acknowledgment reflects a heritage and resilience that no boundary line can redraw.

Most discussions of Indigenous recognition start from a quiet assumption: that a people's connection to its homeland is something the government confers and, by implication, something it can withhold. The history of the Etiwan Tribe of the Wassamasaw Indian Nation of South Carolina suggests that ass

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

On this day in 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act, also known as the Snyder Act, was signed into law, granting citizenship to American Indians and Alaska Natives born within the United States.

The act marked a significant milestone in Native American history while preserving tribal citizenship and the unique government-to-government relationship between tribal nations and the federal government.

Today, tribal nations continue to govern their communities, uphold their sovereignty, and make decisions that reflect the needs, values, and priorities of their citizens. 🪶

05/24/2026

Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges Against 15 Defendants for Over $90M in Fraud: National Fraud Enforcement Division announces expansion of Health Care Fraud Section to investigate Medicaid fraud nationwide

“Today, we are holding scammers accountable who ripped off the American taxpayer and harmed those deserving legitimate assistance from these programs,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “These alleged con artists stole taxpayer dollars while providing substandard care for children and abandoning at least one Medicaid recipient as they passed away. The DOJ Fraud Division, along with the White House’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, will dismantle illegal schemes from coast-to-coast, just as they did today in Minnesota. This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

🔗: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/minnesota-health-care-fraud-takedown-results-charges-against-15-defendants-over-90m-fraud

05/17/2026

Native-owned contractors and tribal enterprises are urging SBA to address delays in 8(a) application approvals as the agency’s Office of Native American Affairs continues without permanent leadership.

05/05/2026

Today, May 5th, we stand in remembrance and action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. This is not just awareness it is accountability. We honor their lives by continuing the fight for justice, visibility, and protection for our communities.

05/03/2026

At , discussions emphasized the value of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge and perspectives in addressing global challenges.

Reflecting this, Chairperson of the UNPFII, Aluki Kotierk, noted:

“We call on both Member States and UN entities to embrace the knowledge and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples, and to treat these insights as an invitation to work side by side toward shared solutions.”

05/03/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $32.4 million in available grant funding through the Local Agriculture Market Program, opening a new round of support for projects that strengthen local and regional food systems. Applications are due June 5, 2026.

USDA announces $32.4M in Local Agriculture Market Program funding. Tribes can apply across three programs, though no tribal set-asides are included. Deadline June 5.

04/23/2026

This article focuses on the people and their descendants within the Indian Nation, contending that operated as an additive legal status rather than a substitutive one. Accordingly, the Act established a parallel identity within the United States without extinguishing the preexisting of nations. Drawing upon natural law theory, federal Indian law, and international legal standards, this analysis asserts that Indigenous political continuity persists despite the extension of U.S. citizenship. 🦅

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