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In June of this year Indian Affairs released its Pandemic Plan, the purpose of which is to protect the health and safety of all Indian Affairs, BIA, and BIE employees while maintaining essential functions and services and supporting federal, state, local, and tribal response to a pandemic.

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Who is the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs?

The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs (AS-IA) has responsibility for assisting the Secretary of the Interior in fulfilling the Department’s trust responsibilities to American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and individuals, promoting tribal self-determination and economic well-being, and supporting the government-to-government relationship between the federally recognized tribes and the United States.

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Media Contact: RACA@bia.gov
For Immediate Release: September 8, 2020

The Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs has made a final determination to acquire 10.36 acres, more or less, into trust for the Indians of the Tejon Indian Tribe. The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs made the final determination on September 1, 2020.

The Federal Register (FR) is the official daily publication for agency rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as for Executive Orders and other presidential documents.


https://www.bia.gov/as-ia/opa/online-press-release/land-acquisitions-tejon-indian-tribe
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For Immediate Release: September 8, 2020

On July 1, 2020, the Kialegee Tribal Town, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, respectively, submitted compacts with the State of Oklahoma governing certain forms of Class III gaming. This notice announces that the Kialegee Tribal Town and State of Oklahoma Gaming Compact and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and State of Oklahoma Gaming Compact are taking effect. The compacts take effect September 8, 2020.

The Federal Register (FR) is the official daily publication for agency rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as for Executive Orders and other presidential documents.


https://www.bia.gov/as-ia/opa/online-press-release/indian-gaming-tribal-state-class-iii-gaming-compacts-taking-effect
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For Immediate Release: September 8, 2020

On September 1, 2020, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) approved the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas’ (Tribe) Part 3 Business Leases, Chapter 27 Leasing Code under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). With this approval, the Tribe is authorized to enter into business leases without further BIA approval.

The Federal Register (FR) is the official daily publication for agency rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as for Executive Orders and other presidential documents.


https://www.bia.gov/as-ia/opa/online-press-release/hearth-act-approval-kickapoo-traditional-tribe-texas-business

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Careers, Benefits & Training

You can be a part of Indian Affairs’ mission of service to Indian Country by joining our ranks and pursuing a long and exciting career in a wide variety of specializations that meet the needs of those we serve. With over 180 duty stations in 25 states throughout Indian Country, employees can work in exciting fields including:

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Opportunities for Students

Indian Affairs is committed to employing, developing, and sustaining a high quality workforce who are charged with enhancing the quality of life for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. Some of the most exciting opportunities are through the Student Internship Program and the Presidential Management Fellows Program

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Pathway for Students and Graduates

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