Background

I am proud of Idaho's vibrant history. Part of what makes up Idaho's culture is that it is home to five Native American Tribes: the Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, and Shoshone-Paiute. They contribute to the richness of Idaho's history and are each important to its future.

As part of my commitment to Idaho's Native Americans, I am a founding member of the Senate Native American Caucus, which was established in 2002. I also serve on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, which has many important issues before it this year including trust reform, Indian health care, Indian gaming, and the investigation into Tribal lobbying abuses.

I hope this web page proves useful to those of Native American heritage and to those interested in Native American affairs. I welcome your comments and suggestions to make this site even more useful.

Events

Annual Reservation Economic Summit & American Indian Business Trade Fair March 3-6, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lewis and Clark Symposium in Lewiston, ID from June 23-25, 2005.

National Congress of American Indians calendar of events.

National Powwow, August 10-12, 2007, Washington, DC.

Sacajawea Heritage Days in Salmon, ID, third week in August.

Useful Sites

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs website.

House Committee on Resources - Office of Native American and Insular Affairs:

Bureau of Indian Affairs website.

Indian Health Service website.

National Congress of American Indians website.

National Museum of the American Indian website.