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On my recent trip to Washington, DC, I was reminded that spring was just around the corner; I saw cherry blossoms and flecks of green peeking through the brown carpet of grass and winter grime. It was a trip about planting the seeds of support for cross-governmental projects among tribes, federal agencies and Congress, and for explaining the Bush Foundation’s work in supporting these efforts with our 23 partner tribes. ... more
(This video blog is excerpted from a segment about the Bush Foundation's Native Nations Rebuilder Program aired on the show Native Report (Twin Cities Public Television). You can watch the full segment in our video library.
Last Friday, I stepped down as president of the Bush Foundation. I have loved my four plus years leading the organization through its transformation. The Foundation's Board has courageously committed the organization to being accountable for making a difference—for producing concrete results—on three of the toughest, and most important issues that face our communities. ... more
Red Lake Chairman Floyd “Buck” Jourdain (below) prays every morning before he tackles his daily leadership work. The extra strength and guidance is a valuable commodity to an elected leader whose aspirations and skills are tested—and graded—every day.... more
