Native American Affairs council resumes meetings
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News from the Dept. of the Interior
WASHINGTON D.C. — On April 23, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice will convene the first White House Council on Native American Affairs meeting of the Biden-Harris administration. Secretary Haaland will serve as the Council’s Chair.
“The White House Council on Native American Affairs represents an important commitment to strengthen tribal sovereignty, uphold our commitment to Tribal Nations and honor the United States’ nation-to-nation relationships,” said Secretary Haaland. “Addressing the systemic inequities that impact Indigenous peoples is the responsibility of every federal agency that will require an all-of-government approach across the Administration.”
“The White House Council on Native American Affairs will maximize federal efforts to support Tribal Nations as they tackle pressing issues, such as COVID-19 response, reopening schools and rebuilding Tribal economic development,” said Ambassador Rice.
The WHCNAA is an interagency Principals-level council established by executive order in June 2013. It has not met regularly since 2016.
