Wednesday, Dec 7 2011 5:48PM
Among the concerns noted was a recent Supreme Court decision that limits the ability of the U.S. Department of the Interior to accept lands into federal trust on the behalf of Native tribes, which some say slows economic development.
President Barack Obama recently spoke at the third annual White House Tribal Nations Conference.
Government officials were positive about their recent accomplishments in terms of forming policies that affect Native peoples, but acknowledged that much work remains to be done, according to The Associated Press.
"We still need improvements in roads, bridges, schools, hospitals as well as addressing the digital, electrical and clean water disparities that hamper development and quality of life issues for our people," said Bill John Baker the Cherokee Nation's principal chief.
Among the concerns noted was a recent Supreme Court decision that limits the ability of the U.S. Department of the Interior to accept lands into federal trust on the behalf of Native tribes, which some say slows economic development.
Major concerns voiced by tribal leaders largely revolved around funding for
Native American programs providing basic social services, according to Indian Country Today Media Network.
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