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Department of Agriculture
establishes consultation rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has signed a
departmental regulation which "establishes over-arching department-wide
guidance" concerning consultation and coordination with Indian Tribes.
This regulation is intended to ensure that American Indians and Alaska
Natives have full access to the programs and services offered by the depart
ment," said Vilsack. To achieve this goal it is essential that all agencies
of USDA engage with Tribes in timely and meaningful consultation on
policies that directly affect one or more Tribes."
The regulation implements President Obama's 2009 Memorandum to
Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies on Tribal Consultation,
which directed "complete and consistent implementation of Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Tribal Governments."
As approved by Vilsack, the departmental regulation directs USDA and
its agencies to provide federally recognized Tribes the opportunity for government-to-government
consultation in policy development and program
activities "which have direct and substantial effects on their Tribe."
The intent is to ensure that Tribal perspectives be heard and fully consid
ered "on the social, cultural, economic and ecological aspect of agriculture,
as well as Tribal food and natural resource priorities and goals."
The policy sets forth criteria that all USDA agencies will use to identify
actions that require the extension of an invitation to a federally recognized
Tribe to engage in consultation. It sets minimum requirements for con
sultation and coordination, holds agency heads accountable and affirms
that each USDA agency is responsible for appropriate consultation and
collaboration with the Tribes.
The regulation also specifies that "each USDA agency shall provide an
opportunity for Tribes to participate in policy development to the great
est extent practicable and permitted by law" and it notes that "all USDA
agencies and personnel shall respect and uphold the sovereignty of all
federally recognized Tribal governments."
Under the regulation, each USDA agency and office shall maintain an
accountability process and "administrative records shall be retained by
the pertinent agency and entered into the USDA Tribal Consultation Da
tabase, once it is established by the Office of Tribal Relations."
Since 2009 USDA has stepped up Tribal consultation, holding more than
2,000 meetings with Tribes each year. USDA has consulted with Tribes on
more than 100 new USDA rules and regulations. For example, since 2009
the Department has worked with more than 270 Tribal governments to
provide healthier food for more than 250,000 low-income Tribal citizens.
Additionally, USDA has partnered with Tribal colleges to enhance com
munity gardening efforts and improve nutrition education.
In 2010, USDA reached an historic settlement to provide compensation
for Tribal producers who were wronged in the past. Last year, Vilsack ap
pointed a Council for Native American Farming and Ranching to advise
USDA efforts in Tribal communities. In addition, USDA entered into new
agreements with the Bureau of Indian Affairs that will improve access to
USDA programs on Tribal lands.
Elders' garage sale seeking donations
Tribal Elders are regularly seeking donations for fundraising ga
rage sales. To donate an item or items, contact Tribal Elders Linda
Brandon at 971-267-0918 or Duane Wheeler at 541-992-3254. B
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Attention Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal members
CTGR Annual Fish Distribution
Powwow Weekend
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, 1-5:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, 9 a.m.-Noon
Tribal members in the Portland Area - Portland Satellite office
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Look for detailed information in future articles.
Education seeks strategic plan help
The Tribe's Education Division will hold a Community Forum from 5 to
6:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, in Adult Education's Rooms 126 A and B to
accept input from the community in the creation of the division's five-year
strategic program plan.
Education Division Manager April Campbell said the division is seeking
input on the educational programs offered, including the Tribal Library,
Higher Education, Youth Education, Early Childhood Education, Recre
ation and Tribal Language.
"Your input is valued and we look forward to having you help us shape
the future of the Education Division," Campbell said.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Debbie Bachman at 503-879-2275. B
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