Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Leading Government-to-Government Relations
The Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) leads the Department’s vision to support and enhance government-to-government relations between USDA and the Federally recognized Tribal governments. OTR supports Tribal interests by providing a one-stop approach for USDA, coordinating with other Federal agencies and the Administration to ensure access to those who deliver the resources to support the goals of the Tribe(s). Further, OTR reviews regulations for potential Tribal implications.
Office of Tribal Relations Accepting Tribal Government Flags
The Office of Tribal Relations hosts a Hall of Tribal Nations in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These flags welcome tribal leaders and organizations visiting USDA, and serve as a reminder of USDA’s federal trust responsibility and diplomatic nation-to-nation relationship. The Hall highlights Tribal flags along with Native artwork, as well as Native produced and indigenous foods. USDA accepts 3ft x 5ft flags to be hung at USDA headquarters in Washington, DC. Tribal flags may be mailed to:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Attention: Tribal Flags/Office of Tribal Relations
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Room 500-A, Whitten Building
Washington, DC 20250
Additional Resources
USDA Departmental Regulation on Tribal Consultation, Coordination, and Collaboration
Consolidating USDA Agencies' Services on Indian Reservations
USDA Consultation Action Plan (PDF, 323 KB)
