Tribal Consultations Archive
Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 Consultation Schedule
On July 29, 2010, President Obama signed the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA), It requries the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services to establish certain policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with tribes. A series of consultation meetings will be held in October.
To get the entire Tribal Leaders Letter and Consultation Schedule, click here
Tribal Law and Order Act 2010 - Consultation Transcripts
- San Diego, CA - October 12, 2010- pdf 201 kb
- Billings, MT - October 14, 2010- pdf 545 kb
- Albuquerque, NM - October 20, 2010- pdf 360 kb
- Navajo Nation Position Statement- pdf 17 kb
- Prior Lake, MN - October 21, 2010- pdf 389 kb
- Oklahoma City, OK - October 26, 2010- pdf 312 kb
- Miami, FL - October 28, 2010- pdf 758 kb
Buy Indian Act
The Indian Affairs Office of Acquisition and Property Management (OAPM) will conduct tribal consultation with federally recognized tribes on April 26, 28 and 30, 2010 on draft regulations to implement the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). The Act provides authority to set aside procurement contracts for qualified Indian-owned businesses. Click here to download the following documents:
- The Tribal Leader letter dated March 18, 2010 in .pdf format.
- The Federal Register notice dated March 26, 2010 announcing the consultation meetings.
- The draft of regulations to implement the Buy Indian Act.
The deadline for submitting written comments to the Director of the Indian Affairs Office of Acquisition and Property Management is no later than May 15, 2010 by email or postal service. The email address is: kathy.daum@bia.gov. The postal address is: Kathy N. Daum, Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management-Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 2051 Mercator Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191.
Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 Consultation Schedule
On July 29, 2010, President Obama signed the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA), It requries the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services to establish certain policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with tribes. A series of consultation meetings will be held in October.
To get the entire Tribal Leaders Letter and Consultation Schedule, click here
Tribal Law and Order Act 2010 - Consultation Transcripts
- San Diego, CA - October 12, 2010- pdf 201 kb
- Billings, MT - October 14, 2010- pdf 545 kb
- Albuquerque, NM - October 20, 2010- pdf 360 kb
- Navajo Nation Position Statement- pdf 17 kb
- Prior Lake, MN - October 21, 2010- pdf 389 kb
- Oklahoma City, OK - October 26, 2010- pdf 312 kb
- Miami, FL - October 28, 2010- pdf 758 kb
Buy Indian Act
The Indian Affairs Office of Acquisition and Property Management (OAPM) will conduct tribal consultation with federally recognized tribes on April 26, 28 and 30, 2010 on draft regulations to implement the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). The Act provides authority to set aside procurement contracts for qualified Indian-owned businesses. Click here to download the following documents:
- The Tribal Leader letter dated March 18, 2010 in .pdf format.
- The Federal Register notice dated March 26, 2010 announcing the consultation meetings.
- The draft of regulations to implement the Buy Indian Act.
The deadline for submitting written comments to the Director of the Indian Affairs Office of Acquisition and Property Management is no later than May 15, 2010 by email or postal service. The email address is: kathy.daum@bia.gov. The postal address is: Kathy N. Daum, Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management-Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 2051 Mercator Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191.
The Ongoing Tragedy of Suicide in Indian Country
The Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, Indian Health Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration have teamed up to hold a series of tribal consultation meetings on the ongoing tragedy of suicide in Indian country. This effort is in preperation for a national Suicide Awareness Conference to be held early next year and presents an opportunity for the Department of the Interior, Department of Health and Human Services and tribal leaders to develop strategies and best practices for Indian country.
Press Release - November 29, 2010 - pdf
Press Release - November 12, 2010 - pdf
Carcieri v. Salazar
Department of the Interior to Hold Consultation Sessions on Carcieri v. Salazar Decision The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion interpreting a provision of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (“IRA”) that impacts the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Tribes. See. Carceri v. Salazar, 129 S. Ct. 1058; 172 L. Ed. 2d. 791 ___U.S. ___ (February 29, 2009).
In keeping with Interior’s commitment on government-to-government consultation, we invite you to attend one or both of the consultation sessions on the subject.
For more information, click here to download the Dear Tribal Leader Letter in pdf format.
Department of the Interior / Tribal Consultations on Carcieri v. Salazar
Carcieri v. Salazar - Department of the Interior / Tribal Consultation Meetings Powerpoint Presentation (.ppt) - 4 MB
Session Summary - Bloomington, Minnesota - June 29, 2009 (.pdf) - 119 KB
Session Summary - Sacramento, California - July 1, 2009 (.pdf) - 124 KB
Session Transcripts - Arlington, VA – July 8, 2009 (.pdf) - 155 KB
United South and Eastern Tribes
Session Summary - Carcieri v. Salazar United South and Eastern Tribes Strategy Meeting - May 12, 2009 (.pdf) - 56 KB
Letters from Interested Parties
Letter from State Attorney Generals to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs / House Natural Resources Committee -April 24, 2009 (.pdf) - 1128 KB
Indian Education
Amended language on the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 - How it impacts funding from OIEP (.pdf)
Government-to-Government Consultation Documents on Indian Gaming
Trust Management
American Indian Probate Reform Act & Fiduciary Trust Model
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