The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) invites written comments from federally recognized tribes about its policies and programs, as part of a tribal consultation effort aligned with the NEA's guidelines. Tribes have until March 6, 2025, to submit their feedback, which will be used to draft a summary report. This consultation seeks ideas on how NEA resources have impacted tribal communities, how NEA can better support tribal sovereignty, and suggestions for improving NEA’s Tribal Consultation Policy. Additionally, NEA aims to enhance its engagement with Indigenous communities through specific programs and updates to its offerings.
Simple Explanation
The National Endowment for the Arts wants to hear from Native American tribes about how they can do a better job helping them with art projects and honoring their cultures. Tribes can tell the NEA what they think until March 2025 so that the NEA can make improvements.