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| Flooding in North Carolina following Tropical Storm Helene. (Courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Samuels / North Carolina National Guard) |
Over the weekend, President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster declaration for North Carolina, including for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, to help people access funds and resources to recover from Hurricane Helene.
The funds are available for essential items like food and water, repairs, or a temporary place to stay.
In preparation for the storm, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians declared a state of emergency last week.
The tribe still plans to hold its Cherokee Indian Fair this week.
In a statement issued by tribal leaders, they said they’re moving forward with the fair with a deep understanding of the devastation caused by the hurricane to surrounding areas.
They said the fair represents a time to gather, reconnect, and strengthen bonds.
The tribe will gather supplies during the fair to help those in need.
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(Courtesy Asm. James Ramos / Facebook)
On Friday, California Native American Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed seven tribal bills.
The bills introduced by Assemblymember James Ramos (Serrano/Cahuilla/D-CA) include protections for the Indian Child Welfare Act, strengthens the Feather Alert for missing Indigenous persons, and requires schools to teach about the impacts of Missions and the Gold Rush.
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