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Brandi Liberty is an enrolled member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraska and a descendant of the United Houma Nation in Southern Louisiana. She is the owner of The Luak Group and its subsidiary companies, providing more than 16 years of consulting for Tribes and bringing in more than $135 million in grant awards for Indian Country. She is a published author. Brandi holds a master’s degree from the Center of Indigenous Nations Studies at the University of Kansas and two Executive Certifications from Harvard and University of Arizona.

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Q&A: Effort seeks to revive the languages of Native Americans

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty June 25, 2024August 13, 2024
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Commentary: Challenges tribes face for federal recognition

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty May 27, 2024August 13, 2024
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La. tribes face challenges in effort to gain federal and state recognition

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty March 25, 2024August 13, 2024
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Championing Native American heritage at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty February 21, 2024August 13, 2024
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What a week: Trailblazing Indigenous representation in media and arts

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty January 16, 2024August 13, 2024
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Native American communities witness historic progress in 2023

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty December 20, 2023August 13, 2024
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For some Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a celebration. For others, it’s a Day of Mourning

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty November 23, 2023August 13, 2024
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More than 250 tribes represented at Indigenous conference

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty November 20, 2023November 20, 2023
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National Congress of American Indians convention opens

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty November 13, 2023June 10, 2024
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Dispelling the myths around Indigenous Peoples Day

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty October 16, 2023June 10, 2024

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