Announcement
Trip marks Kirkland’s first meeting in Indian Country as Assistant Secretary
This week, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland made his first official visit to a tribal community in his new role, visiting the Yavapai Apache Nation in Camp Verde, Arizona.
During his remarks, Kirkland highlighted President Trump and Secretary Burgum's commitment to protecting Tribal sovereignty and self-governance, improving efficiency, and working with tribes to reduce the bureaucracy they often experience with the federal government. He also marked Native American Heritage month, echoing President Trump’s commitment to advancing the prosperity and well-being of all Native Americans.
“I want to thank the Yavapai Apache Nation for making my first official visit so welcoming and vibrant,” Kirkland said. “Chairman Rocha, Vice Chairman Baca, tribal council, and community members received Congressman Crane and myself with warm greetings as they showed us their community. From their agriculture, sand and gravel operations, to their ranch, the tribe is finding the best opportunities to explore economic development that incorporates their culture and needs. I look forward to continued engagement with the Yavapai Apache Nation in my time as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.”
Kirkland met with Yavapai Apache Nation Chairman Buddy Rocha and other members of the tribal council. During the visit, Rocha and Kirkland visited ancestral lands recently returned to the tribe as part of a land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service. The Yavapai Apache have also been able to take on a variety of economic development opportunities, including multiple market store and cattle ranch that provides Native grown beef products.
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