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DOI Created New Office of Strategic Partnerships to Direct Resources to Indian Country

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November 30, 2022

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Secretary Haaland announced a new Office of Strategic Partnerships in her opening remarks at the 2022 White House Tribal Summit. The new Office sits within the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs and manages partnerships with philanthropic and non-profit organizations to further conservation, education, and economic development in Indian Country through federal-philanthropic initiatives.