U.S. Indian Affairs

06/23/2026

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! 🌟

06/23/2026

ICYMI 👀

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!

06/23/2026

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06/23/2026

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!

06/23/2026

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

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...

06/23/2026

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

06/23/2026

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].

06/22/2026

🌲 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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Indian Trust Asset Reform Act project supports tribal land management

06/22/2026

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