Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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White House Tribal Nations Summit to be hosted at the Interior Department 

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior will host the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 9.

The summit – which was reconvened in 2021 for the first time since 2016 – provides an opportunity for Administration and Tribal leaders from the 574 federally recognized Tribes to meaningfully engage about ways the federal government can invest in and strengthen Native communities, as well as ensure that progress in Indian Country endures for years to come.

Secretary Haaland and other Biden-Harris administration officials will provide remarks and discuss new announcements and efforts to implement key policy initiatives supporting Tribal communities. 

The Biden-Harris administration has prioritized strengthening nation-to-nation relationships, honoring trust and treaty obligations with federally recognized Tribes, and advancing Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Through the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act, the Administration has made historic investments in Tribal communities to ensure they have the support and resources they need to thrive.

Credentialed members of the media interested in attending the summit should RSVP via this form no later than 12:00 PM ET on December 5, 2024.

Given limited capacity, credentials to attend in-person are not guaranteed. A livestream will be available on the Interior Department’s YouTube page.

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About the U.S. Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior (DOI) conserves and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people, provides scientific and other information about natural resources and natural hazards to address societal challenges and create opportunities for the American people, and honors the Nation’s trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities to help them prosper.