About
The Policy Committee identifies and addresses systemic policies that are impediments to Native homeownership.
3
GPTCA resolutions passed
1
tribal leaders summit
1
major policy victory
2
trips to Washington DC
2025
MILESTONES
> Develop annual federal & state policy recommendations
> Identify key Coalition impact indicators to share annually with policy makers
> Submit public comment letters, as appropriate.
> Build relationships with and provide briefings to SD congressional delegation, SD state legislators, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association.
> Partner with NAIHC to organize a congressional staff visit to SD in August 2025
> Deliver advocacy training for Coalition members, including strategies to educate tribal leadership about homeownership issues
> With local member organizations and partners, organize a homeownership fair for each tribal community that includes a presentation to tribal council about the role of the tribe.
2025
MILESTONES
> Develop annual federal & state policy recommendations.
> Identify key coalition impact indicators to share annually with policy makers.
> Submit public comment letters, as appropriate.
> Build relationships with and provide briefings to SD congressional delegation, SD state legislators, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association.
> Partner with NAIHC to organize a congressional staff visit to SD in August 2025
> Deliver advocacy training for Coalition members, including strategies to educate tribal leadership about homeownership issues.
> With Local member organizations and partners, organize a homeownership fair for each tribal community that includes, a presentation to tribal council about the role of the tribe.
"Many of the barriers to Native homeownership stem from policies that were implemented over 100 years ago. We are advocating for a clear path to Native homeownership."
to homeownership.
Events
News
Resources
2020 Federal Policy Recommendations
The Coalition has developed recommendations to advocate for federal policies that support Native homeownership.
502 Relending Pilot Progress Report
This report details how the 502 Relending Pilot project has increased access to the USDA 502 Direct Loan in tribal communities.
Housing Opportunity Fund Case Studies
This set of case studies highlights how South Dakota’s Housing Opportunity Fund is creating homeownership opportunities in tribal communities.
Get Involved!
To get involved with the Policy Committee, please contact one of the committee chairs.
J.C. Crawford
CBJ Producers
Sharon Vogel
Cheyenne River Housing Authority
Get Involved!
To get involved with the Policy Committee, please contact one of the committee chairs.
J.C. Crawford
CBJ Producers
Sharon Vogel
Cheyenne River Housing Authority