
Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty
The Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty (CTS) is a collaborative alliance that serves as a powerful unifying voice of regional and national inter-tribal policy-oriented, non-profit organizations to engage with federal policymakers on critical issues affecting the sovereign interests, rights, and authorities of Tribal Nations, tribal citizens, and community members across the United States.
Coalition Tools & Resources
In the News
STAT News: HHS reverses hundreds of CDC firings – June 11, 2025
CBS News: RFK Jr. is struggling to keep his promise to protect Native Americans from health cuts – June 2, 2025
ProPublica: Trump Pledged to “Make America Healthy Again,” Then Cut a Program Many Tribes Rely on for Healthy Food – May 28, 2025
Government Executive: Top Democrats in Congress decry White House ‘lack of transparency’ in spending plans – May 28, 2025
Tribal Business News: SBA says DEI executive order does not apply to Native American programs – May 25, 2025
Events
Office of Child Support Services – Tribal Consultation
June 30, 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern (ET)
Webinar on Distribution of Certain Elementary and Secondary Education Act Funds
July 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern (ET)
Letters by the Coalition
The Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty has sent a series of letters to officials in federal agencies, the White House, and Congress providing education on why federal programs serving Tribal Nations and Tribal citizens and communities are unique and legally mandated, and therefore should be protected from collateral harm as the Administration implements its policy priorities.