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Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED)

Welcome


IEED Cover Photo. (Walter Bonora)

Welcome to the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development Web site. Here you will learn about the work our dynamic office is doing to help Indian nations gain self-sufficiency and self governance through sound, economic development and business practices,
and to help tribes maximize their
resource potential to whatever extent
they desire.

  Respecting Tradition...
            While on the Path to Prosperity 

Spotlight

Green Jobs in Indian Country

Green Jobs in Indian Country - IEED Colville Reservation. File Photo.

Unemployment runs high in Indian country. To find solutions that help Indians attain sustainable economies, many tribes are looking at the potential for renewable energy development on their lands that can create more job opportunities.

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Calendar of Events

March - May 2010 - Tribal Energy Systems Planning Workshops

April 8, 2010- Awards Ceremony for the Indian Student Renewable Energy Challenge 11-12:30 AM South Interior Building Auditorium Washington, DC

May 23-26, 2010 - Wind Power 2010 Conference
Dallas, TX

July 20-21, 2010 - Indian Economic Summit II
Minneapolis, MN

 

Mission Statement

The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) was established within the Office of the Secretary, Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior to provide high-level support for the Department’s goal of serving tribal communities by providing access to energy resources and helping tribes stimulate job creation and economic development.

IEED focuses on increasing the economic vitality of American Indians and Alaska Natives. IEED has a multi-disciplined staff of professionals committed to achieving long-term goals of promoting Indian economic development, increasing tribal business knowledge, increasing jobs and businesses, increasing capital investment, and providing assistance for developing energy and mineral resources.