DOI Tribal Consultations on the Removal of Derogatory and Offensive Names from Federal Usage
Virtual EventDear 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___) […]