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
2026
MILESTONES
> Develop annual federal policy recommendations (by Jan 30) and state policy recommendations (by Feb 10).
> Identify Coalition impact indicators to share annually with policymakers.
> Submit public comment letters as appropriate; annual comments submitted to SDHDA.
> Build relationships with SD congressional delegation (Thune, Rounds, Johnson), state legislators, and GPTCA; hold quarterly meetings.
> Partner with NAIHC to organize congressional staff or HUD Secretary visit to SD.
> Deliver advocacy training for Coalition members; educate tribal leadership on homeownership issues.
> Pilot Homeownership Fair in one tribal community with tribal council presentation.
2026
MILESTONES
> Develop annual federal policy recommendations (by Jan 30) and state policy recommendations (by Feb 10).
> Identify Coalition impact indicators to share annually with policymakers.
> Submit public comment letters as appropriate; annual comments submitted to SDHDA.
> Build relationships with SD congressional delegation (Thune, Rounds, Johnson), state legislators, and GPTCA; hold quarterly meetings.
> Partner with NAIHC to organize congressional staff or HUD Secretary visit to SD.
> Deliver advocacy training for Coalition members; educate tribal leadership on homeownership issues.
> Pilot Homeownership Fair in one tribal community with tribal council presentation.
"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.
Sharon Vogel
Cheyenne River Housing Authority
Joanna Donahoe
Seven Sisters
Get Involved!
To get involved with the Policy Committee, please contact one of the committee chairs.
Sharon Vogel
Cheyenne River Housing Authority
Joanna Donahoe
Seven Sisters