Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

The Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is a U.S. government agency responsible for managing and supporting relationships with Native American and Alaska Native tribes. It oversees tribal governments, manages federal aid programs, and helps with education, health, and economic development initiatives on tribal lands. The BIA aims to promote self-determination, sovereignty, and well-being for Native communities. It operates under the Department of the Interior and works to ensure that Native nations have the resources and support needed to govern and thrive within the framework of federal laws.