Tribal Leaders Convene at White House This Week

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Currents. Discussion »


WASHINGTON - The third White House Tribal Nations Conference hosted by the Obama Administration will be held in Washington this week. This conference is intended to build upon the President's commitment to strengthen the government to government relationship with Indian Country.

White House Tribal Nations ConferenceEach of the 565 American Indian tribes are able to send one representative to this conference

Here is a schedule of activities associated with the White House Tribal Nations Conference:

Wednesday, November 30

White House Briefings and Listening Sessions with Tribal Leaders by Region
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
by White House Invitation Only

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Representatives from the Eastern, Eastern Oklahoma, Southern Plains, Great Plains, Midwest and Rocky Mountain Regions

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Representatives from the Pacific and Northwest Regions

Thursday, December 1

White House Briefings and Listening Sessions with Tribal Leaders by Region
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
by White House Invitation Only

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Representatives from the Southwest, Navajo and Western Regions

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Representatives from the Alaska Region

White House Champions Of Change: Native American Youth
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
By White House Invitation Only - those interested in attending should email IndianCountry@who.eop.gov

12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm Exceptional Native youth community leaders from the Native American Youth Challenge

Friday, December 2

White House Tribal Nations Conference

Tribal Nations Flags in Department of InteriorTribal Nations Flags in Department of Interior

Location: Department of the Interior
by White House Invitation Only

Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday, December 3

White House Tour
Must email IndianCountry@who.eop.gov to request a tour. No on-site admission or exceptions.

Location: White House

Time: 8:30 am

Invitees are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the scheduled start time.

More details posted at WhiteHouse.gov/NativeAmericans »

Per White House FAQ document: "If you are interested in a White House tour, please write [to] IndianCountry@who.eop.gov with your preferred dates for a tour. Please keep in mind that space is limited and we may not be able to accommodate all requests."

posted November 28, 2011 7:00 am est

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