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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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Climate change is fueling hurricanes, putting housing at risk in Louisiana’s tribal communities  

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty September 18, 2023August 13, 2024
Posted inCommentary, Culture, Housing

Middle-income Native American families overlooked in housing crisis

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty August 21, 2023August 13, 2024
Housing pressures
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Tribal housing is in a public health crisis

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty July 17, 2023June 10, 2024
Housing crisis
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Tribal communities face a housing crisis, public health concerns

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty June 19, 2023August 13, 2024
Minority of minorities
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Native Americans: The minority of minorities

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty May 15, 2023August 13, 2024
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Leaders share ideas for economic opportunities in Indian Country

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty April 17, 2023August 13, 2024
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
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Louisiana tribal communities celebrate culture and traditions

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty March 20, 2023August 13, 2024
Louisiana Federally and State Recognized Tribes
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‘We are still here’: Native Americans have historic legacy in Louisiana

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty February 20, 2023August 13, 2024

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