U.S. Indian Affairs

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with Second Lady Usha Vance is officially LIVE! Join us for a summer of reading fun with her nationwide initiative. This year includes:

• A brand-new nationwide leaderboard to track state rankings
• Reading & submission forms, plus exciting prizes

Kids in K–8: read 12 books by Sept 4 to earn a certificate, bookmark, prize, and a chance to visit the White House!

Ready to dive in? Visit wh.gov/read to download your log and submit your books. Let's champion summer reading together! 🌟

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BIA-OJS will be attending a recruitment event in Mescalero, New Mexico, on July 2-3 2026.
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Stop by our booth to learn about the recruitment process and available positions!

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Leaving your vehicle, even briefly, puts children at risk from the sun’s heat with the inside temperature rising, creating a dangerous environment. Always check your back seat before exiting to prevent injuries due to exposure to dangerous heat. Remember: Stop, Look, Lock.
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Protect our little ones, they are the heart ❤️ of our families and the future of our Nations!

Thank you to every educator for your dedication, service and commitment to lifting the next generation of leaders in Indian Country. 📚

BIE Principals Training Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs William “Billy” Kirkland and Bureau of Indian Education Director Tony Dearman met with BIE principals from across the country at the first-ever all-principals convening at a training in Dallas, Texas. They addressed the crowd of educators and thanked them fo...

Deadline approaching ⚠️ Proposals are due July 10, 2026, for the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C‑MAP), led by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). C-MAP offers both funding and technical support for microgrids in remote areas, including Tribal communities.

Learn more: https://www.energy.gov/oe/articles/35m-available-strengthen-microgrids-remote-regions

United States Indian Police Academy Training Announcement💡

📢Pathfinder Level I: Foundations
📆July 13-17, 2026 at Okmulgee, Oklahoma

USIPA Advanced Training Center offers a dynamic, field-driven course to local agencies, providing essential search and rescue skills. Participants gain confidence and precision through scenario-based training focused on tracking, search techniques, and real-world exercises. The course is led by experts, ensuring search and rescue teams are prepared for current operational challenges.

ℹ️ For registration questions contact Jani Adams at [email protected].

🌲 Empowering tribes. Strengthening stewardship. Creating jobs. 🌱

Indian Affairs is supporting tribes in exercising greater authority over the management of forest lands and natural resources.

Learn more about how this initiative is advancing tribal self-determination and local decision-making:
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Interior extends tribal forestry management program Indian Trust Asset Reform Act project supports tribal land management

Jewel Paul Wheeler BIA OJS MMU are seeking information that may assist them with the ongoing search.