Radio Newsline Archive

The Agriculture Secretary Monday announced various initiatives and programs designed to expand service to, and build relationship with, Tribal nations. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA has rolled out an initiative designed to promote Native American food and traditions, markets and health. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the cooperative agreements between USDA and partners within the newly announced Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative.

A newly announced Hall of Tribal Nations at USDA honors the relationship between the Agriculture Department and Native sovereignties through flags, artwork and displays. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A recently announced USDA pilot program is giving participating Tribal nations opportunity to increase their sovereignty within an existing food purchase program. (Rod Bain and Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Dawn Thompson)

A new online database is designed to improve access to tribal treaties, boost understanding of them and improve implementation of their provisions.. (Rod Bain and Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Dawn Thompson)

USDA Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Thompson explains the relationship between the federal government and tribal nations, and why consultations such as the White House Tribal Leaders Summit are important.

USDA Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Dawn Thompson explains the Department's priorities for Tribal Nations as expressed at the White House Tribal Nations Summit.

President Joe Biden at the White House Tribal Leaders Summit announcing five new initiatives.

The infrastructure bill is now the infrastructure law. (Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)