End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk
Tribal insurance programs give Native Americans access to affordable health care when the Indian Health Service falls short. Those plans are threatened by the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Iconic Montana supper club vows to rebuild after a devastating fire
The Cattle Baron Supper Club was a community hub in a town without a community center, public park or even many sidewalks. It was also a source of pride and a bastion of Blackfeet culture and identity.
At least 80 Native Americans in Montana victimized in health care scheme
Fraudsters transported Native Americans to other states and billed insurance companies for treatments that did not occur or were not needed.
McDonald’s owners apologize after Browning wrestling team denied service
The McDonald’s owners said the incident “was the result of an unfortunate misunderstanding.”
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Chippewa Cree Tribe secures majority-Native voting district in Chouteau County
Plaintiff Ken Morsette, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, said the settlement allows “our voters to elect a commissioner who understands Native issues.”
After two years of controversy, state health department restores key tribal role
The tribal relations manager role has been the subject of controversy since 2023, when the health department quietly eliminated the position.
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