Who is Doug Burgum? How Indian Country is reacting to …
2 days ago · A portrait of Doug Burgum painted by Vern Skaug. North Dakota, which earned statehood in 1889, is home to five federally recognized tribes, with Native Americans making up 5% of its population. Yet, Burgum believes not enough North Dakotans understand their complicated past with the self-described “highly dysfunctional” federal government.
Interior Secretary nominee questioned about stance on Native …
15 hours ago · Burgum also would oversee many tribal functions, particularly the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education. Advertisement He would replace Laguna Pueblo leader Deb Haaland, the ...
Sen. Gallego questions Interior nominee Doug Burgum amid …
1 day ago · And specifically about policing, since this federal agency also oversees the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Gallego asked whether he should expect Burgum to advocate for more funding to combat the murdered missing Indigenous peoples epidemic. “I mean, this is again an unseen tragedy in America,” Burgum answered.
Who is Doug Burgum? How Indian Country is reacting to …
1 day ago · Tribal leaders from across Indian Country shared their thoughts about Trump’s choice to succeed Haaland and their expectations for him ahead of Burgum’s Senate confirmation hearing this week. A businessman-turned-politician, Burgum grew up in America’s Heartland on a family farm in Arthur, North Dakota, some 30 miles away from Fargo.
‘Governor Burgum will serve Indian Country well’
4 days ago · Doug Burgum, then serving as governor of North Dakota, poses with tribal leaders at a meeting on November 13, 2024. ... The Department of the Interior includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education and the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration, which handles duties previously under the Office of the Special Trustee for ...
Tribes pleased with Doug Burgum cabinet nomination - ICT News
Nov 15, 2024 · If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Burgum would be responsible for the management of public lands and the protection of wildlife, national parks and monuments. Burgum also would oversee many tribal functions, particularly the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education.
What to know about Doug Burgum, Trump's choice to run the …
Nov 15, 2024 · BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department. Some things to know about the two-term Republican governor of a sparsely populated state: Burgum, 68, grew up in tiny Arthur, North Dakota, population 328.
North Dakota tribal leaders see Burgum as an ally in Interior, …
Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump announced his unique plans for Burgum on Friday. In the combined role, Burgum would not only lead the Department of the Interior — which includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs — but also wield power over all federal agencies that regulate energy.
Interior Secretary nominee draws praise from tribal leaders
Nov 18, 2024 · Late Thursday night, news broke that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was tapped to serve in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet as Secretary of the Department of the Interior, replacing Laguna Pueblo leader Deb Haaland, the first Native American to …
What does Secretary of Interior do? A quick guide to the department
Nov 15, 2024 · Under the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Interior Department has a far-reaching impact on the lives of the nation's 2.5 million American Indian and Alaska Natives, providing services and...