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Advocates urge culturally grounded, Native‑led pilot to tackle urban Native homelessness
Human Services Interim Committee · November 19, 2025
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Summary
Speakers representing Native Inc. urged the committee to recognize stark racial disparities in homelessness and incarceration and backed a Native‑led urban pilot combining cultural connectedness, housing, reentry and workforce supports to reduce long‑term homelessness among Native Americans.
Native‑led advocacy groups told lawmakers that Native Americans are disproportionately represented among people experiencing homelessness in North Dakota and urged culturally appropriate strategies and pilot investment.
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