APHIS Native American Working Group (ANAWG)
ANAWG
advises APHIS' top management about ways to enhance program
delivery and accessibility to tribes, intertribal committees,
and related organizations, such as the Intertribal Agriculture
Council. The group also facilitates the coordination of active
partnerships with tribal governments by providing assistance
and advice to the agency's programs.
History and Mission
APHIS is committed to building day-to-day working relationships with Native American governments and respecting tribal heritage and cultural values when planning and initiating its programs. Click here to learn more about the purpose and history of the ANAWG.
Publications of Interest
• Guide to USDA Programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives (PDF - 4.9 MB in Size)
• President's November 6, 2000 Executive Order (PDF - 32 KB in Size)
• Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (PDF - 96 KB in Size)
• Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties Compiled and Edited by Charles J. Kappler
Links
Click
here to view relevant links to ANAWG such as Government Links of Interest, Native American and Alaskan Native Organizations, and Tribal Contact Information, among others.
APHIS Contact Lists
The State
Representative List Page is a list of APHIS' personnel
that have volunteered to be a contact for Native American
APHIS related issues, concerns, questions,
or comments Please contact the
person(s) listed for the State.
Or email ANAWG at anawg@aphis.usda.gov
APHIS Directive 1040.1
Directive
1040.1, created in 1995 and last updated in 2006 details the relationship
between APHIS and Native Americans and Tribal Governments.
(PDF - 36 KB in Size)
American Universtiy WIN's Program for Native American Students
Each summer, American University hosts a 6-credit summer
Washington Internship for Native Students (WINS), specifically
designed for Native American students.
Meetings and Events
Click to view pictures from various meetings.