Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/president-obama-addresses-tribal-leaders-at-tribal-nations-conference Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter President Obama addresses tribal leaders at Washington conference Nation Nov 13, 2013 4:31 PM EDT President Barack Obama spoke at the Tribal Nations Conference held at the U.S. Department of the Interior Wednesday, following the president’s meeting with tribal leaders this morning. Video by PBS NewsHour WASHINGTON — American Indian leaders from 566 federally recognized tribes joined President Barack Obama and other Cabinet members Wednesday for the Tribal Nations Conference at the White House. The conference provided an opportunity to discuss Native American affairs, including mascots, violent crime, sacred sites and education, the Associated Press reports. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
President Barack Obama spoke at the Tribal Nations Conference held at the U.S. Department of the Interior Wednesday, following the president’s meeting with tribal leaders this morning. Video by PBS NewsHour WASHINGTON — American Indian leaders from 566 federally recognized tribes joined President Barack Obama and other Cabinet members Wednesday for the Tribal Nations Conference at the White House. The conference provided an opportunity to discuss Native American affairs, including mascots, violent crime, sacred sites and education, the Associated Press reports. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now