Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) as a derogatory […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
DOI Tribal Colleges & Universities Event Destination DOI: Roadmap to a Career at the Department of the Interior APRIL 6-7, 2022 12PM - 4:30PM EST / 11AM - 3:30PM CST Virtual Location To Be Announced Please direct questions to: My_DOI_Career@ios.doi.gov
On Thursday, April 7, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will host a virtual event highlighting the Interior Department’s efforts to advance collaborative work on wildlife corridors, a core component of the America the Beautiful initiative. The Secretary will outline a path forward to identify and prioritize conservation and restoration of wildlife corridors, as well […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
Dear Tribal Leader: Please join me for a briefing on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET to discuss President Biden's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the Department of the Interior's (Department) Indian Affairs, which includes the Bureau of lndian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of lndian Education (BIE), and the Bureau of Trust […]
To mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday, May 5th, join Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a live virtual event from 2:30-3:30 PM ET at //www.doi.gov/live where she will make an important announcement. The event will feature remarks by: Fawn Sharp, President of the National Congress of American Indians Lucy Rain Simpson, Executive […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of the Interior and the Department of State, in coordination with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will hold two virtual Tribal listening sessions to help shape […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not […]