Secretary Jewell Convenes Third Meeting of the White House Council on Native American Affairs

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell convened the third meeting of the White House Council on Native American Affairs to discuss ongoing progress and current priorities aimed at working more collaboratively and effectively with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes to advance their economic and social goals.

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    From left to right: Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Munoz, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn DOI

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    Cabinet Secretaries and officials discuss: promoting sustainable Tribal economic development; supporting greater access to and control over healthcare; improving the effectiveness of the Tribal justice systems; expanding and improving educational opportunities for Native youth; and supporting sustainable management of Native lands, environments, and natural resources. DOI

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