A new federal framework to assist American Indian and Alaska Native communities in achieving their goals in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse was announced Friday, Aug. 5 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar, and Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder.

A N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs program that provides workforce development services to American Indian citizens, communities and businesses in five tribal communities in North Carolina has received a $274,534 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to continue services throughout FY2011-12.

     Severe storms and a tornado have caused severe damage in Swain and Jackson Counties. Farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Swain/Jackson Farm Service Agency if...