Native America Calling

Today, February 13 – Assessing Biden’s presidency so far

The Biden Administration touts support for tribal consultation; policies aimed at helping Native businesses; federal money for energy projects, infrastructure, and connectivity; and respect for Native land among the accomplishments that favor Indian Country since he took office. Some other federal land and energy policies have drawn both praise and criticism. This President’s Day we discuss how President Joe Biden’s term so far resonates with tribal interests with Torivio Fodder (Taos Pueblo), manager of the Indigenous Governance Program at the University of Arizona and professor of practice, James E. Rogers College of Law; Richard Monette (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa), University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor of Law and Director at Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center; and Jordan Harmon (Muscogee Creek Nation citizen), policy analyst and legislative advocate for the Indigenous Environmental Network.