Indian Affairs Cmte

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Welcome to the official Twitter page of the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs!

Washington, D.C. · http://indian.senate.gov

Tweets

Today we honor Richard Milanovich, the late Chair of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians & a sovereignty & Indian enterprise advocate

Today we honor Duke Kahanamoku, a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming and the godfather of surfing. Duke is Native Hawaiian.

Today we honor a great leader, Edward K. Thomas, an advocate for self-governance, subsistence hunting, and health care and education reforms

Today we honor Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first American Indian to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.

Today we honor Charlie Hill, a world-class comedian who used his talent to break down stereotypes about Native Americans

Today we honor Billy Frank, Jr., a leader in the work to recover wild salmon & Chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

Today we honor the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. In its 35 years, the Committee has held 950+ Hearings & enacted 300+ Public Laws

November is Native American Heritage Month. Throughout November we will recognize Natives who have made significant contributions to society

Chairman Akaka to speak at the annual Native Hawaiian Convention at 2:30 p.m. in the Hawai‘i Convention Center, today.

Congrats to Kevin Washburn on his confirmation by the Senate last night as the newly appointed Asst. Sec of Indian Affairs!

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approves the nomination of Kevin K. Washburn to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs

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