Senate Hearing: 45th Anniversary of the Native American Programs Act
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing evaluates the effectiveness of federal grant programs that provide economic and cultural support to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
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American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations
These groups are the primary recipients of federal grants and programs administered by the ANA.
Department of Health and Human Services
The department houses the Administration for Native Americans and oversees the Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Native American Programs Act was signed into law on January 4, 1975.
- The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) was established within the Department of Health and Human Services to promote economic self-sufficiency for Native populations.
- The ANA provides three types of grants focused on economic and cultural well-being.
- A 2015 ANA report noted 58 new or sustained partnerships were created through grant-funded strategies.
- Grant-funded projects provided 12,507 voucher hours for social and economic development.
- Environmental regulatory enhancement projects involved 257 Native youth.
- 229 Native language instructors received training through ANA-supported programs.
- The ANA Commissioner co-chairs the Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs with the Indian Health Services Director.
- Jeannie Hovland was confirmed as the seventh ANA Commissioner on June 21, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Administration for Native Americans?
What kind of support does the ANA provide?
Why It Matters
The hearing evaluates the effectiveness of federal grant programs that provide economic and cultural support to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
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Focus on Language Preservation
The hearing highlights a specific metric regarding the training of 229 Native language instructors, indicating a focus on cultural preservation within federal grant outcomes.
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