The Indian Affairs office serves as the liaison office for American Indian tribes and interested tribal organizations. The office acts as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Energy on any tribal matter pertaining to consultation, tribal sovereignty, maintaining the government-to-government relationship, and how the federal trust relationship applies to DOE. The Tribal office maintains contact with all Department personnel who handle tribal issues in headquarters, the labs, and the field offices.
Indian Issues Points of Contact
This page contains a comprehensive list of Department of Energy employees who work on tribal issues or have some jurisdiction over them.
Tribal Government Policy
This link outlines the U.S. Department of Energy's official policy on tribal affairs for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Working With Indian Tribal Nations
U.S. Department of Energy employees and contractors frequently work with Indian tribes or nations as parts of their jobs. The purpose of this guide is to help DOE employees and contractors initiate contacts with Indian tribes and build effective relationships with them.
