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As we look ahead to Veterans Day, I’m thrilled that @Interior was included in the @MilitaryTimes Best for Vets list! The veterans who work at our department contribute valuable skills to our mission and I couldn’t be prouder to work alongside them. employers.militarytimes.com/2022/?page=9
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Veterans: This new lifetime pass is a way to thank you for your service and provide opportunities for you to explore recreational opportunities on public lands and waters.
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A new lifetime military pass is available for U.S. Military Veterans and Gold Star Families. 
The pass provides free entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.
nps.gov/planyourvisit/
The pass provides free entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.
nps.gov/planyourvisit/
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It’s National Bison Day! The Bison hold an important place in the balance of nature and are sacred to many Indigenous communities. With the help of Tribes and Indigenous Knowledge, I'm grateful has worked to save the Bison from near extinction.
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“These grant programs are part of the federal government’s treaty and trust responsibility to protect Tribal economic sovereignty and revitalize Indigenous communities by spurring economic growth and innovation," said .
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The Office of Indian Economic Development announced grants under two programs that support economic development in Indian Country, the Native American Business Incubators Program & Native American Business Development Institute Feasibility Study Program.
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Indigenous communities are facing unique and intensifying climate challenges that pose an existential threat to Tribal economies, infrastructure, lives and livelihoods. ' Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is making unprecedented investments in climate resilience.
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TODAY: @Interior announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change. doi.gov/pressreleases/
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The consequences of climate change are impacting many Tribes. An effective response is now part of our trust obligation to Tribes.
The Biden-Harris Administration is working to meet that obligation by making these investments.
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TODAY: @Interior announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change. doi.gov/pressreleases/
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“Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is essential to supporting the federal government’s treaty and trust responsibility to protect Tribal sovereignty and revitalize Tribal communities,” said . 124 awards will support 76 Tribes and 8 Tribal orgs.
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TODAY: @Interior announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change. doi.gov/pressreleases/
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Happy Native American Heritage Month! Each day, is prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge, working to revitalize Native languages, empowering communities through co-stewardship policies, and strengthening our nation-to-nation relationships.
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During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate Indigenous peoples past and present and rededicate ourselves to honoring Tribal sovereignty, promoting Tribal self-determination, and upholding the United States’ solemn trust and treaty responsibilities.
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“We have an obligation – a trust obligation – to work in partnership with Tribes to revitalize the Tribal way of life … to make life better for Indigenous peoples,” said today at #NCAIANNUAL22
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Monday is the last day to apply under the “limited PSLF waiver” that allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.
Eligible employers include Tribal, federal, state & local governments and 501(c)(3) organizations.
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The Oct. 31, 2022, deadline for the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver is quickly approaching! If you haven’t turned in your PSLF form, here’s what you need to know: studentaid.gov/announcements-
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The Fish Passage Program works with local communities to restore river ecosystems, benefiting both fish and people.
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In fact, more than 100 barriers are slated for removal from rivers across the country to allow fish to swim freely. Learn more about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping create jobs, advance environmental justice and boost local economies. fws.gov/story/2022-10/
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is jumpstarting efforts to replace outdated, unsafe and obsolete infrastructure on our nation’s rivers and streams – benefitting fish and people, and promoting a healthy natural world.
Photo courtesy of Anastasia and Tyler Coleman
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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. American Indians and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic and sexual violence can call or text at 1-844-762-8483 for a culturally-appropriate, anonymous and confidential service, available 24/7: strongheartshelpline.org
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It is time.
The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit will be held at the Department of the Interior on November 30th and December 1st.
I’m looking forward to meeting with leaders from tribal nations to discuss our shared goals and work.
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The 2022 Tribal Nations Summit will provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to engage directly with senior administration officials on implementation of key priorities, new policies, and other important issues facing Tribal communities.
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Indian Affairs is hiring an Ecosystem Restoration Coordinator to lead efforts regarding the environment, climate resiliency & adaptation, and cultural & natural ecosystem resource management. Find out more and apply at usajobs.gov/job/682300700.
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. is working to empower Tribes to protect what is sacred to them. These new proposed changes would streamline requirements for museums and federal agencies to inventory and identify human remains and cultural items in their collections.
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"The Road to Healing" continued in South Dakota over the weekend where and heard from the survivors and descendants of the federal Indian boarding school system.
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The application for student loan debt relief is here! Eligible borrowers will receive up to $20k in loan relief. It’s easy & quick to apply. studentaid.gov/debt-relief/ap
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Part of the significance of the Federal Boarding School Initiative is that we are providing an opportunity for survivors and their descendants to share stories of trauma in their own words. That’s why and I are on "The Road to Healing."
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As "The Road to Healing" continues, spoke to about 's Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative and the importance of hearing the stories of survivors and their descendants.
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I’m so excited to announce our newest regulatory reform effort: strengthening the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act work we do here at
These changes are a long time coming, and the result of collaboration with Tribes.
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Following extensive Tribal consultation and review, @Interior today proposed changes to streamline processes and improve compliance of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. doi.gov/pressreleases/
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The Road to Healing Tour will continue this Saturday in South Dakota. and will hear directly from federal Indian boarding school survivors and their families about their experiences.
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You can read more about this new initiative at
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Tune in to today at 1 pm Eastern Time to hear more about Indigenous Food Hubs from Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Wizipan Garriott. The hubs will enhance culturally based healthy nutrition for Indian Affairs programs.
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The new Indian Affairs' 105(l) Facility Lease Program Technical Assistance Guidebook is available online at bia.gov/as-ia/ofpsm/br. The Guidebook will help Tribes move faster through the process to obtain funding for this critical facility investment opportunity
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The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act provides that Tribes & Tribal Organizations carrying out Federal functions under a self-determination contract or self-governance compact may enter into a lease for a Tribal facility used to carry out those functions.
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Today & tomorrow, Indian Affairs will host virtual listening sessions to present a general overview of the ISDEAA 105(l) Facility Lease Program and to provide an overview of how to use the new 105(l) Technical Assistance Guidebook. Schedule and details at bia.gov/service/tribal
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Check out this thread from Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland on the history of the unique nation-to-nation relationship between the United States and Tribes. #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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Today is Indigenous Peoples Day.
From Hawaii to Alaska, from California to Maine, and everywhere in between, the Indigenous people of this nation have contributed to the knowledge, cuisine, arts, and wealth of the world.
It’s a good day to honor that.
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On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate the traditions and cultures of Indigenous communities across the nation.
It’s part of our mission to honor our trust responsibilities and commitments to Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated Island communities.
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Today we celebrate the strength of Indigenous communities, the traditions and cultures that have survived millennia, and our fervent hope for the future. Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day, everyone!
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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
You can read the presidential proclamation at whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
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This is a big deal. Our cross agency work, in partnership with Tribes, will help Tribes design and deliver their own workforce development programs in their communities.
This is an important tool that Tribes use to offer economic opportunities across Indian country.
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NEWS: Following robust Tribal feedback, @Interior and 11 federal agencies today entered into an updated Memorandum of Agreement on implementing Public Law 102-477 to allow Tribes to streamline various funds and programs and support Tribal sovereignty.
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Happening soon.
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Join me on doi.gov/live tomorrow at 4pm ET for an @Interior event honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Tribal leaders and I will discuss how Indigenous knowledge can help us restore balance to nature.
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Today! Join and Tribal leaders for a discussion on the importance of Indigenous knowledge in stewarding lands, waters and wildlife. Watch live at doi.gov/live #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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Join me on doi.gov/live tomorrow at 4pm ET for an @Interior event honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Tribal leaders and I will discuss how Indigenous knowledge can help us restore balance to nature.
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It is our solemn responsibility at to tell the whole, and sometimes difficult, story of our nation. The Sand Creek Massacre forever changed the course of the Northern Cheyenne, Northern Arapaho, and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
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Yesterday, I joined and other leaders from the Department of the Interior & the Department of Commerce in Bethel, AK. We heard directly from tribal leaders and members about the challenges they face in harvesting salmon for subsistence.
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