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Guide for Person Page

You should follow these guidelines when creating a page with information about person connected to the Bureau of Indian Affairs such as a public official.

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Office of Public Affairs
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
newsmedia@bia.gov

Guide for Event Service Page

You should follow these guidelines when creating a page to publicize information about events (e.g., consultations, meetings, or workshops) sponsored by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).

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Office of Public Affairs
Indian Affairs - MS-4004-MIB
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
newsmedia@bia.gov

Guide for How-To Service Page

You should follow these guidelines when creating a page with instructions on how to complete a certain activity, form, application, or other process.

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Office of Public Affairs
MS-4004-MIB
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
newsmedia@bia.gov

Indian Affairs Announces Approval of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ Business Regulations Under the HEARTH Act

For Immediate Release:
April 09, 2021

HEARTH Act underscores importance of tribal self-determination and sovereignty

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Director of Bureau of Indian Affairs Darryl LaCounte

Darryl LaCounte, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota, was the director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, from April 28, 2019, to September 31, 2024. He served as the Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from April 26, 2018. He began his federal career in 1988 at the Bureau’s Wind River Agency in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, as an oil and gas specialist in the Real Estate Services Branch of the Office of Trust Services.

Dear Tribal Leader Letter: BIE Draft Policies on Certificate of Completion

Dates: April 07, 2021 10:45pm to 10:45pm

Dear Tribal Leader:

On March 2, 2021, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) hosted a Tribal consultation regarding two draft BIE policies: (I) Draft Progress and Promotion Policy, and (2) Draft Certificate of Completion Policy. The BIE is now planning an additional Tribal consultation session and would like to invite you to participate.

American Rescue Plan Provides Critical Support for Indian Affairs Programs

For Immediate Release:
March 15, 2021

Relief package will benefit tribal government pandemic initiatives.

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School Closures

For BIE School Reopening Guidance, visit the Bureau of Indian Education website.

School Reopening

Visit the Bureau of Indian Education for more updates.

Organization Page Guide

Follow these steps to make a BIA organization page.

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Office of Public Affairs
Indian Affairs - MS-4004-MIB
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
newsmedia@bia.gov
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