THE AMERICAS | Partnering for peace and prosperity
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Obama: New Policy Adviser for Native American Affairs
President Obama has appointed Kimberley Teehee as his chief adviser on Native American issues, helping the administration strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Native American nations.
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Living Traditions of Native America
About 4 million people identify themselves as either being an American Indian or having American Indian ancestry. Most Native people seek a balance of maintaining ancestral cultures with participation in an increasingly global environment.
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Tribal Identity Can Raise Economic Status
Many American Indians, members of the poorest ethnic minority in the United States, are working to reaffirm their sense of tribal identity in order to succeed in school and develop skills needed to prosper in the U.S. economy.
Feature
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American Indian Artists: A Tale of Two Visionaries
Two famous artists with American Indian roots — Fritz Scholder and John Nieto — offer distinct and visually compelling interpretations of the American Indian experience and the modern American West.
Photo Gallery
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American Indian Entrepreneurs
While American Indians have faced barriers to starting their own businesses, they gradually are finding success in the business world.
In the Headlines
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Remarks by the President During the Opening of the Tribal Nations Conference
The conference included leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes. The president delivered opening and closing remarks and participated in an interactive discussion with tribal leaders.
