During Native American Heritage Month, HUD’s Office of Native American Programs will host a national Native Homeownership and Asset Building Summit. The Summit will take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on November 20-21, 2024, and it will include breakout sessions, a trade show, and community activities. Daily plenary sessions will feature remarks from local and Tribal leaders and talks by partners in housing and community development.

WASHINGTON - In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) honors the traditions and significant contributions of Native peoples. This November, HUD proudly supports President Biden’s proclamation, recognizing and uplifting Tribal Nations during this dedicated month of reflection and celebration.

HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman issued the following statement:

“Every November, we reflect on the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of Native Americans. At HUD, we are committed to promoting fair housing and community development while respecting Tribal sovereignty and acknowledging the strong history of Native peoples. In my role as Secretary, I have traveled to meet with Tribal leaders, hosted our Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, and witnessed innovative HUD-assisted housing projects across Indian Country. I am proud of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to further strengthen our Nation-to-Nation relationships”.

To further this commitment, HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) is commemorating Native American Heritage Month by hosting a national Native Homeownership and Asset Building Summit in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The event will feature breakout sessions, a trade show, and community activities, alongside daily plenary sessions with remarks from local and Tribal leaders.

Additionally, HUD continues to advance initiatives aligned with President Biden’s Executive Order 14112, which aims to reform federal funding and support for Tribal Nations. Recent efforts include creating funding set-asides for programs that cover planning costs for neighborhood revitalization efforts, fund the construction of permanent supportive housing, and support the preservation of manufactured housing communities. From administering record levels of Indian Housing Block Grant funding to launching the Department’s first Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, HUD has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling the Federal Government’s trust responsibility.

By supporting sustainable Tribal communities, HUD celebrates Native American culture across the Nation, ensuring that nearly 600 Tribes have the resources to provide homes for Native families. For more information on HUD’s initiatives in Indian Country, please visit www.HUD.gov/Codetalk.