American Indian/Alaska Native Emphasis Program Manager

Michael Jones

The Purpose of the American Indian/Alaska Native Program is to provide focus on issues such as employment, promotion, training, and career enhancement affecting American Indian/Alaska Native Employees and applicants in NRCS.

The American Indian/Alaska Native Employee Association for Natural Resources Conservation Service was formed in 1997.  To find out more about them, log in to their Webpage at www.aianea.com.

What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of this Nation has resulted in a whole month being designated for the purpose.  National American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of November.

Native American Indians are a people in transition between history and contemporary America.  The challenge for Native Americans is to maintain their heritage, erase a stereotype, and adjust recognition in society.  Native Americans are too often stereotyped by antiquated and discriminatory attitudes which misrepresent valued contributions to American's development and growth.

A library containing reference material on Native American Indians has been established.  The library consists of books and videos available to employees on a sign-out basis.  I encourage all employees to utilize the library to become informed regarding the true history and heritage of the American Indian.

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