• PLAYLIST: White House Tribal Nations Summit – Day 1

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.

Biden was introduced by Bryan Newland, a citizen of the Bay Mills Indian Community who serves as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, a political position at the Department of the Interior. The president’s remarks lasted about 13 minutes.

Following his remarks, Biden signed an executive order in support of tribal sovereignty and self-determination. He was joined on stage by Newland and tribal leaders for the signing.

The summit took place over two days at Interior headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The actions we’re taking today at the Tribal Nations Summit are key steps into a new era of Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.

It will be one grounded in dignity and respect, and that recognizes your fundamental right to govern and grow on your own terms. pic.twitter.com/G9EuBM9abi

— President Biden (@POTUS) December 6, 2023