Establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs
Headline: Establishes White House Council to Coordinate Native American Affairs
What it does: Agencies must work through a new White House Council to coordinate federal programs, advise the President, and improve engagement with tribal governments.
- Creates a federal council to better coordinate programs for tribal communities.
- Requires agencies to provide information and support for council functions.
- Sets regular meetings and helps organize annual Tribal Nations Conference.
Summary
This order creates the White House Council on Native American Affairs to improve coordination of federal programs and resources for federally recognized tribes. The Council, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior and made up of senior officials across many departments, will recommend policies to the President, organize annual Tribal Nations Conferences, and coordinate tribal consultation.
Federally recognized tribes, Native American communities, tribal colleges, healthcare providers, and federal agencies are affected. The order aims to strengthen tribal self-determination, economic development, education, health, and protection of tribal lands.
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