As part of his racial and equality initiative, President Joe Biden on Monday signed a Presidential Memorandum that reaffirms tribal sovereignty through tribal consultation.
Speaking in more general terms about the racial divide that exists in the country, Biden said the nation faces deep racial inequities in America.
“In my campaign for President, I made it very clear that the moment had arrived as a nation where we face deep racial inequities in America and system — systemic racism that has plagued our nation for far, far too long,” Biden said.
Specific to American Indian tribes, the president spoke about respect for tribal sovereignty that was weakened during the Trump administration.
“Today, I'm directing the federal agency to reinvigorate the consultation process with Indian tribes. Respect the tribal sovereignty — respect for tribal sovereignty will be a cornerstone of our engaging with Native American communities,” President Biden said.
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