An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Past News Items

The Haskell Indian Nations University logo.
Press Release

Haskell Indian Nations University, a Bureau of Indian Education-operated post-secondary institution in Lawrence, Kansas, is one of four Tribal colleges and universities awarded a Tribal College Small Business Achievement Grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Date: 11/29/23
USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program now accepting applications. Deadline is December 1, 2023.
Announcement

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 1994 Tribal Scholars Program provides full tuition, fees, books, a housing stipend, and paid workforce training to any interested and eligible student pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines at a Tribal college or university (TCU).

Date: 11/06/23
Two Americorps National Civilian Conservation Corps members in the forest.
Announcement

In September, 2023, AmeriCorps and the U.S. Forest Service launched Forest Corps – a five-year $15 million agreement, and the first major interagency partnership under President Biden’s American Climate Corps.

Date: 11/06/23
Contest information for the Young Tribal Leaders Art contest, available at bia.gov/service/art-contest
Announcement
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resource Management announces the 2023 Young Tribal Leaders Art Contest to highlight the perspectives and creativity of Native youth and young professionals across the nation. Date: 10/26/23
Intertribal Timber Council logo
Announcement
The Intertribal Timber Council has two scholarship opportunities for Native American and Alaskan Native students whose area of study or research is related to natural resources. The deadlines are December 1, 2023 and January 26, 2024. Date: 10/24/23
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute voter registration office photo.
Press Release

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

Date: 09/28/23
Department of the Interior seal on landscape background
Announcement

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the publication of new policies to strengthen the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) ability to meet its mission in the face of a changing climate.

Date: 09/28/23
A fisherman holding up a large fish to the camera.
Press Release
Resources will support Tribal fishing rights and economic development Date: 09/27/23
American Climate Corps logo
Press Release

The Biden-Harris administration launches the American Climate Corps, which aims to employ over 20,000 Americans and provide young people the skills-based training necessary for working in the clean energy and climate resilience economy.

Date: 09/20/23
NCAI Youth Commission flyer with details about Co-Vice President election
Announcement
Apply to be the new Co-Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission by October 2, 2023. Date: 09/19/23

indianaffairs.gov

An official website of the U.S. Department of the Interior

Looking for U.S. government information and services?
Visit USA.gov