American Indian and Alaska Native Program
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proudly leads the effort to build a
diverse workforce and cultivate an inclusive work environment. We do this by
developing and implementing policies and programs that promote diversity and
inclusion in our workplace as we strive to ensure that VA’s workforce is drawn
from the broadest segments of society so that it is poised to meet the present
and future needs of our Nations Veterans, their families, and survivors.
The Department places a high priority on respecting the government-to-government
relationship between the Federal government and the federally recognized
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and their unique sovereign status.
The purpose of the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Special Emphasis
Program is to help identify and eliminate actual and perceived recruitment and
employment inequities (if any exist), which may adversely affect AI/AN employees
and applicants, and to identify areas with less than expected participation and
under-utilization of AI/AN in VA’s workforce.
Within this framework, some of the specific program objectives include:
- Identify and address barriers to the hiring, development and advancement
of AI/AN.
- Assist to develop and implement special program initiatives that will
enhance the employment and advancement of the AI/AN program.
- Identify ways to ensure equal consideration for promotions, training, and
awards for AI/AN.
- Monitor separation and disciplinary actions for AI/AN.
- Serve as liaison between recruiters and internal/external organizations
which can assist in recruitment efforts and activities.
- Develop and maintaining positive working relationships with community,
professional and national organizations, college and universities.
For more information, contact the
program manager, or for additional resources,
visit the National Native American Heritage
Month page.
Explore Careers
Veterans Employment
Career Advancement Tools
Native American Congressional Medal Honor Recipients
VA Annual Reporting Requirements
VA PowerPoint Presentations
MOUs and Partnership Agreements
Executive Orders
- Executive Order 13592
– Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Educational
Opportunities and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, December 2,
2011
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Executive Order 13583 – Establishing a Coordinated Government-wide
Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce, August
18, 2011
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Executive Order 13562 – Recruiting and Hiring Students and Recent Graduates,
December 27, 2010
- Executive
Order 11478 – Equal employment opportunity in the Federal Government
VA Resources
External Resources
American Indian Alaska Native (AI/AN) Youth & Internship Information
National Affinity Organizations and Training Programs
VA Outreach Activities & Training Calendar
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