"Tribal Sovereignty Is Good Federal Policy": Fatima Abbas on How the Office of Tribal and Native Affairs Helps Native Communities

Federal government affairs attorney Fatima Abbas was featured on an episode of the Native America Calling podcast, where she discussed her experience as the former director of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Tribal and Native Affairs. Fatima highlighted federal initiatives aimed at improving Tribes' access to funding, economic development opportunities and government resources, and emphasized the importance of meaningful Tribal consultation and inclusion in policy decisions that affect Native American communities.

Duration: 56:30 (Fatima's interview begins at 38:15)