UNM Native American Budget & Policy Institute

The UNM NABPI conducts research, budget and policy analysis, social justice advocacy and litigation to create systematic change for Native American communities.

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We've gone through some changes this year and are looking forward to building on those changes in the New Year.

Wishing everyone happy holidays and a blessed winter season.

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Regis Pecos, co-founder of Leadership Institute at SF Indian School & former governor of Cochiti Pueblo, says we can't afford to not fully implement Native language programs: "We'll contribute to perpetuating what we otherwise know as part of our demise." https://t.co/W9xpS94EKE

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“Every time language dies, cultures die. And we’re less rich as a result. For indigenous people, language is the heart of culture,” Regis Pecos, co-founder of the Leadership Institute at Santa Fe Indian School & former governor of Cochiti Pueblo. https://t.co/agbVN1KNts #nmpol

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Access to internet was essential before the pandemic & will be when its over. Unfortunately many students, particularly Native children living on tribal lands, lack reliable internet access in a time of #remotelearning. This video explores those challenges https://t.co/6r7BqONj08

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Must-watch video from @NABPInstitute & @NMPovertyLaw that explores how lack of internet access has made education impossible for students across tribal communities. Now more than ever students need access to high speed internet & technology infrastructure. https://t.co/pAqSpvRrZ0

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Check out the full report by the Tribal Education Alliance (TEA): https://t.co/E34rPfahki

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NEW: A report released this week called Pathways to Education Sovereignty is the product of Indigenous educators, experts & students sharing their life experiences & struggle navigating through an education system designed for them by others. https://t.co/E34rPfahki #nmleg #nmpol

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"This is the moment to rise to the challenge & face the vestiges of colonialism." -Regis Pecos, Cochiti Pueblo & Dr. Carnell Chosa, Jemez Pueblo, co-founders & co-directors of the Santa Fe Indian School Leadership Institute.

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The To’Hajiilee community is a closer to getting clean water. “It's unfathomable that anybody in the U.S. doesn't have access to reliable drinking water. For an Indigenous community here in NM to not have water is a humanitarian tragedy.” -Sen. Ivey-Soto https://t.co/HnKUwu0KgK

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Great news! An agreement announced Friday among the Navajo Nation, Western Albuquerque Land Holdings & the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority moves To’hajiilee a step closer to a clean water source. https://t.co/c4eMKWP0v6

[NM Working Families Party🐺 @NMWFP]

Tó'hajiilee still does not have clean water. Sign here to stand with Tó'hajiilee ➡️ https://t.co/FDqQWokMRC

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Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for part 2 of our #NativeYouthLeadingChange virtual event! We are looking forward to part 3, where we will be discussing the #nmleg session and legislation that could impact students in #NM. Stay tuned for more info!

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“No one should have to worry about having clean water in their communities. If we believe that water is life, then we must act as a community to do everything we can to help our neighbors in To’Hajiilee.” https://t.co/6QNR11D6Nk

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A federal judge struck down a Trump admin attempt to cut food assistance for 700,000 people for not being able to find 20hrs of work per week. Christy Chapman of @NABPInstitute worked w/ Tim Davis of @NMPovertyLaw to submit an amicus brief in this case. https://t.co/u7VxYt7V3J

[Deb Haaland @DebHaalandNM]

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day and with that, our culture and heritage. Join me for this special event that will feature performances, prayers, and speeches from some of New Mexico's top leaders. #nmpol

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[NACA InspiredSchools @NISNetwork]

Today and every day we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day! NISN wishes all of our Indigenous relatives and friends a healthy, happy and blessed day! We are Stronger Together. We are NISN! #NISN #StrongerTogether #TodayAndEveryday

[CABQ Equity & Inclusion @CABQRaceEquity]

In 1990, South Dakota became the first state to officially celebrate Native American Day. Today 14 states and more than 130 cities officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, including the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque. We see you.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay2020