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Readout of the Biden-Harris Administration’s First Meeting of the White House Council on Native American Affairs
Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Hall featuring many flags.
4/26/2021
Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice convened the first meeting of the White House Council on Native American Affairs in the Biden-Harris Administration. The Council will coordinate with Tribal Nations as it advances work on key issues such as climate change, Tribal homelands and treaties; economic development, energy and infrastructure; health; education; public safety and justice; and international Indigenous issues.
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Secretary Deb Haaland Announce New Listings in Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
National Park Service, Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, History, Press Release
A flag flies over a masonry fort topped by grass at at Fort Barrancas.
4/23/2021
Today, Second Gentleman of the United States Douglas Emhoff and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced 16 additions to the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.
White House Announces Additional Interior Leadership Nominations
Bureau of Land Management, Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
White House
4/23/2021
The White House today announced the intent to nominate Bryan Newland and Tracy Stone-Manning to serve at the Department of the Interior.
Secretary Haaland Continues Pursuit of Justice in Indian Country, Begins Implementation of ‘Not Invisible Act’
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
4/22/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced today that she is moving forward to implement the Not Invisible Act, including establishing a Joint Commission led by the Departments of the Interior and Justice on reducing violent crime against American Indians and Alaska Natives.
White House Launches Drought Relief Working Group to Address Urgency of Western Water Crisis
Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Steep canyon walls covered by pine, sage and juniper and decorated with basalt outcrops.
4/21/2021
In conjunction with President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate, the Biden-Harris administration today announced the formation of an Interagency Working Group to address worsening drought conditions in the West and support farmers, Tribes, and communities impacted by ongoing water shortages. 
Statement from Secretary Haaland on the Path Ahead for Racial Equity
Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
4/21/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland released a statement on the path ahead for racial equity.
Secretary Haaland Announces Nearly $80 Million in Funding for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Conservation, Press Release
Wetlands under a cloudy sky.
4/21/2021
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that $78 million in grants has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, which will provide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to help conserve or restore nearly 500,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds across North America – including Canada and Mexico. 
Statement by Secretary Haaland Marking 11 Years Since Deepwater Horizon Explosion
Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Deepwater Horizon, Press Release
Marsh at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.
4/20/2021
 Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued a statement commemorating the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Secretary Haaland Establishes Climate Task Force, Strengthens Scientific Integrity
Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Cholla cactus at Joshua Tree National Park.
4/16/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued two Secretarial Orders to prioritize action on climate change throughout the department and to restore transparency and integrity in the Department’s decision-making processes.  
Biden Administration Resumes White House Council on Native American Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs, District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Colorful tribal flags line a long hallway.
4/15/2021
Secretary Haaland and Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice will convene the first White House Council on Native American Affairs meeting of the Biden-Harris administration. 
White House Announces Several Nominations to Interior Leadership
Office of the Secretary, Press Release
White House
4/14/2021
White House today announced the intent to nominate several officials to serve at the Department of the Interior, including: Tommy Beaudreau, Deputy Secretary Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Winnie Stachelberg, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget Tanya Trujillo, Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
Secretary Haaland to Head U.S. Delegation, Deliver Keynote Address to the 20th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Office of the Secretary, Press Release
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues logo
4/14/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will deliver a keynote address at the 20th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Secretary Haaland and Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield will serve as Heads of Delegation.
Interior Department Welcomes Additional Members of Agency Leadership
Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Exterior photo of Department of the Interior
4/12/2021
The Department of the Interior today announced additional members of agency leadership working to steward America’s public lands and waters, pursue environmental justice, and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes.
Statement on Office of Hearings and Appeals Data Breach
Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
4/9/2021
The Department of the Interior released the following statement today regarding a data breach within the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA).
Secretary Haaland Wraps Three-Day Visit to Utah
Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Sunset over the vast and austere landscape of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
4/9/2021
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today wrapped several days of field visits and meetings in Utah with elected officials, Tribal leaders, and stakeholders invested in the stewardship of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

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