This November, the White House, the Department of Commerce and EDA hosted a series of events in honor of Native-American Heritage Month, welcoming Tribal leaders to Washington, DC. President Joe Biden kicked off the celebration, issuing a proclamation upholding America’s commitment to our Tribal nations, just one month after announcing a new Tribal Advisor position in the Office of Management and Budget.
On November 15th, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland hosted a reception at the White House.
They welcomed Tribal representatives and offered remarks in commemoration of the monthlong event.
As November came to a close, Tribal leaders from across America came to Washington for the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
This two-day event provided an opportunity to engage with officials from the Biden-Harris Administration, who announced key policy initiatives to support Tribal communities.
The President offered his remarks on the event, while Gene Sperling, Senior Advisor to President Biden and Implementation Coordinator of the American Rescue Plan, presented EDA’s American Rescue Plan numbers during a panel discussion.
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