Understanding Federal Government Shutdown Impacts on Tribal Nations

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) webinar · September 29, 2025

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Opening and self-introductions

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Larry Wright Jr. (executive director, NCAI) opened the webinar and introduced the session and presenters, saying the meeting will address the possible federal shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025 and its impacts on tribal nations.

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NCAI hosted a webinar on Sept. 30, 2025, briefing tribal leaders on how a potential federal government shutdown could affect tribal programs and staff, highlighting a leaked OMB memo that directs agencies to plan reductions in force and urging tribes to press OMB and Congress for exemptions.

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