US Indian Affairs

?? Red Shawl Day ?? Today, we honor the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Indigenous women and girls face violence at an alarming rate—more than 10 times the national average. According to the National Institute of Justice, 84% of Native women have experienced violence, and they are 10 times more likely to be murdered than the national average. The red shawl symbolizes strength, resilience, and the voices of those we've lost. It serves as a visible reminder of the ongoing crisis affecting Indigenous communities across North America. Join the conversation and show your support using #RedShawlDay to raise awareness of this epidemic. ?? We will not forget ?? ?? www.bia.gov/mmu #MMIP #NativeAmerican

Happy National Bison Day ? The American bison once numbered 60 million in North America, with the population anchored in the central United States. Many Native cultures developed strong ties with bison and relied upon them for sustenance, shelter, and cultural and religious practices. The U.S. Department of the Interior has invested significant funding to support the restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities through its?Grasslands Keystone?Initiative. From fewer than 500 in the early 20th century, the Department manages 11,000 bison in herds across 4.6 million acres of U.S. public lands in 12 states. Pro tip: enjoy these sacred beauties afar ?? #NationalBisonDay #bison #buffalo #sacred

Happy Native American Heritage Month! This year's theme is "Weaving Together Our Past, Present, and Future," honoring the ongoing work across Indian Country that recognizes the troubled legacy of U.S.-Tribal relations while celebrating Tribal revitalization.??? ? Our past, present, and future are connected as Indigenous people, and we strive to continue highlighting Indigenous peoples' traditions, stories, and languages nationwide. #nativeamerican #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Today ?? U.S. Indian Affairs announced it will seek additional input from Indian Tribes and the Native Hawaiian Community on developing regulations to implement the Safeguarding Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act. The draft regulations would help prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and the Archeological Resources Protection Act. ?? https://lnkd.in/ebMR8unB #Indigenous #NativeAmerican

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day. Today is a day to celebrate and honor the many Indigenous people, cultures, and communities whose histories have woven the foundation to right the wrongs of past failed U.S. federal policies. #nativeamerican #IndigenousPeoplesDay

On October 3, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration joined Tribal and state leaders in Washington to celebrate $240 million investment to support Tribal fish hatcheries. Hatcheries support fisheries providing essential subsistence, ceremonial, and economic benefits for Tribal communities and fulfil Treaty-reserved fishing rights. Investing in Indian Country emphasizes the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to empowering Tribal Nations and fulfilling the federal government's trust and treaty responsibilities. https://lnkd.in/efyuFrdp #nativeamerican #indigenousknowledge #fishing ??

Today, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland is meeting with Tribal leaders at the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Annual Convention, hosted by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in Ridgefield, Washington. “We are building a new relationship between the United States and Indian people, one that's based on restoration and revitalization. Whether it's restoring tribal homelands, putting land into trust, coastal stewardship, ecosystem restoration, or the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, we’re really trying to put back what the federal government took away in the first place.” #nativeamerican #indiancountry #leadership #pacificnorthwest

Congratulations to Bryan Mercier on his appointment as the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs! Bryan brings over 20 years of dedicated public service experience, starting as a Morris K. Udall Foundation Intern and Mark O. Hatfield Fellow with Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon. His impressive career includes roles with the USDA Forest Service, the Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund, and as the executive manager of Fish and Wildlife for the Bonneville Power Administration’s Environment, Fish, and Wildlife Program—the largest environmental mitigation program in the U.S. Bryan holds degrees from the University of Oregon, Universit?t Freiburg, and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. As an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, his leadership is a source of pride and inspiration. Join us in celebrating Bryan’s achievements and wishing him continued success in his new role!

Today??U.S. Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for US Indian Affairs Bryan Newland announced a nearly $10 million investment from President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda to provide critical rehabilitation at Tribal fishing sites along the Columbia River and support clean water and sanitation facilities. ?? https://lnkd.in/eeEviKQH #Fishing #cleanwater #IndianCountry #pacificnorthwest

Acknowledge Apologize Repudiate Affirm ?? One of eight recommendations from Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland for the U.S. Government to try to heal the wrongs of the Federal Indian boarding school system and its consequence on Native American families. In July, U.S. Department of the Interior released the second and final Federal Indian Boarding School investigative report, which expands on details of this system's outcomes and policy recommendations for consideration by Congress and the Executive Branch. ???? https://lnkd.in/eQs_hcub #Native #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation