Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs (ICNAA)

The Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs' (ICNAA) serves as the focal point for all initiatives affecting Native Americans. Its role is to coordinate activities within the Department and encourage the cooperation of the Department's and other federal agencies' resources for Native American people. The ICNAA's work leads to the development and implementation of meaningful policies affecting Native Americans.

The ANA Commissioner is Chair of the ICNAA and advises the Secretary on Native American issues. The Council is composed of the heads of the principal operating divisions within the Department.

Specific Council initiatives include playing a key role in developing the HHS Tribal consultation policy and the first HHS Tribal budget Consultation meeting. The Council has taken the lead role in the area of the ACF Tribal consultation Plan. In addition, the Council developed the ACF White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities Plan and is participating in the ACF Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Outreach Workgroup.