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United States government agencies with responsibility towards American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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Federal agencies in Indian Country
- American Indian Environmental Office: A division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated to coordinate the agency-wide efforts to strengthen public health and environmental protection in Indian Country, with a special emphasis on building the capacity of tribes to administer their own environmental programs.
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): The principal bureau within the U.S. federal government responsible for the administration of federal programs for federally recognized Indian tribes, and for promoting Indian self-determination. In addition, the Bureau has a trust responsibility emanating from treaties and other agreements with Native groups.
- National Park Service, American Indian Liaison Office: Mandated to improve National Park Service relationships with American Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians through consultation, outreach, technical assistance, education, and advisory services.
- National Park Service, Tribal Preservation Program: Dedicated to working with Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians to preserve and protect historic resources and cultural traditions important to Native Americans.
- U.S. Department of Justice, American Indian & Alaska Native Affairs Desk: The American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Desk has been established in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to enhance access to information by federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes regarding funding opportunities, training and technical assistance, and other relevant information. Additionally, the American Indian & Alaska Native Affairs Desk coordinates with the Office of Tribal Justice on department wide AI/AN initiatives.