Fawn Sharp: “We need more funding. There is just simply no way around being able to build what we need to do to provide safe water…”

The idea that a Tribal nation, like any other governmental body, should have a decisive say over our land, territories, and resources is an international standard that transcends national borders.

Tribal nations are on the front lines of climate change.

I am pleased to present testimony to the Committee on the success of the 2013 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the critical need to reauthorize VAWA with strong tribal provisions now.

We have an effective death sentence right now facing this pandemic.