Aaron Payment

Mary Annette Pember, a national correspondent for ICT News and an enrolled member of the Ojibwe tribe, joins Aaron Payment, a tribal council member and advocate for treaty obligations. They discuss the significant impact of federal budget cuts on Native American communities, highlighting the loss of vital services, such as healthcare and education. The conversation also touches on the crucial role of tribal colleges and the urgent need for the government to honor its commitments to tribes. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and self-sufficiency amid rising challenges.