White House Tribal Nations Conference

Secretary Jewell kicked off the White House Tribal Nations Conference on November 13th, 2013. President Obama and Secretary Jewell addressed leaders from the 566 federally recognized tribes.

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    Secretary Jewell noted significant progress in the federal government's efforts to expand and institutionalize consultation with tribal nations on a spectrum of initiatives. "I am proud to work for a President who has demonstrated a lasting and meaningful commitment to upholding a strong government-to-government relationship with tribal nations,” said Jewell. Photo: Tami Heilemann.

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    President Barack Obama speaks at the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior in Washington, DC. Photo: Tami Heilemann.

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    President Obama meets with the crowd at the White House Tribal Nations Conference. Representatives from all 566 federally recognized tribes were invited. Photo: Tami Heilemann.

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    Secretary Jewell meets Navajo Code Talkers from World War II at the Conference. Photo: Tami Heilemann.

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    American Indians in traditional dress parade the flags into the Tribal Nations Conference. Photo: Tami Heilemann.

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