President Joe Biden will sign an executive order to help improve public safety and justice for Native Americans during the first tribal nations summit since 2016. Leaders from more than 570 tribes in the U.S. are expected to join the virtual two-day event.
Leaders from more than 570 tribes in the United States are expected to join the two-day event beginning Monday, with nearly three dozen addressing the gathering. The summit is being held virtually due to, which has affected Native Americans and Alaska Natives at disproportionate rates.
Biden and first lady Jill Biden are set to speak on Monday, with Vice President Kamala Harris to follow on Tuesday. Several members of Biden’s Cabinet will also participate.and is being hosted by the White House for the first time. The summit was not held during the Trump administration, and past conferences took place at the Interior Department.
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