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Learn about Indian Affairs

Education

The BIE implements federal Indian education programs for roughly 46,000 students at 183 schools across the U.S.

Education
Justice

Protecting lives, resources, and property is at the heart of the BIA's law enforcement effort.

Justice
Economic Development

Reliable, affordable broadband access is critical to the health and economic wellbeing of tribal communities

Economic Development
Policies & Procedures

Are designed to guide all major decisions, actions, and principles of an organization.

Policies and Procedures
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    Indian Affairs provides services directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts to 574 Federally recognized tribes with a service population of approximately 2.5 million American Indian and Alaska Natives. While the role of Indian Affairs has changed significantly in the last three decades in response to a greater emphasis on Indian self-governance and self-determination, Tribes still look to Indian Affairs for a broad spectrum of services.

News
  • Press Release

    Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute opens first on…

    This announcement follows the decision to designate the college as a voter registration agency under the National Voter Registration Act.

  • Press Release

    President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Invests $1…

    Resources will support Tribal fishing rights and economic development
  • Press Release

    Interior Department Announces First Indian Youth Service…

    Funding will provide Indigenous youth with opportunities to engage in meaningful public service projects on federal and Tribal lands.

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