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American Indian/Alaskan Native Emphasis Program

Last Modified: 02/08/2008

403.91 Policy

It is NRCS policy to conduct a positive and continuing AI/ANEP that provides equal employment opportunity for American Indian/Alaskan Natives in all personnel management policies and practices, as well as in NRCS-sponsored programs and activities.

403.92 Program Objectives

A. Increase the total number of American Indian/Alaskan Natives in all Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical, and Others (PATCO) categories, series, and grade levels.

B. Encourage the participation of American Indian/Alaskan Natives in all NRCS-sponsored programs and activities.

C. Provide a network of professional support for American Indian/Alaskan Natives.

D. Ensure that the American Indian/Alaskan Native community receives equal treatment in all aspects of employment.

E. Provide opportunities to participate in training and training programs, such as career enhancement, graduate studies, and others.



  • Part 403 – Special Emphasis Programs - Subpart F – American Indian/Alaskan Native Emphasis Program

    November is American Indian Heritage Month

    American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the inter-tribal cultures and to educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. American Indian Heritage Month enhances our efforts to honor tribal sovereignty by working on a government-to-government basis with American Indians and Alaska Natives. We honor the rights of Indian tribes and work to protect and enhance tribal resources.

    Special Emphasis Events

    November - American Indian/Alaskan Native Month
     
    2007 AI poster cover

    These documents below require Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

  • American Indian/Alaskan Natives Heritage Month Poster - 2007 (PDF; 101 KB)
  • National American Indian Heritage Month, 2007 - Presidential Proclamation (PDF; 24 KB)
  • The Creation of American Indian Heritage Month - A brief history (DOC; 41 KB)

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