A Message from Acting Director Michele Hodge Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

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A Message from Acting Director Michele Hodge Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

Each November, we commemorate National Native American Heritage Month by honoring the unique and diverse history of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and its Indian and Native American Employment Rights Program (INAERP) are committed to advancing equal employment opportunities for all American Indians and Alaska Natives this month, and all year long.

Through INAERP, we advance awareness of employment rights and job opportunities for American Indians and Alaskan Natives who work for or seek employment with companies doing business with the federal government. In the past 3 years, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has invested more than $13 billion to rebuild infrastructure in Indian Country, the largest such investment in history. Through our Mega Construction Projects Program, we provide opportunities to Tribal Nations to meet with federal contractors and discuss their employment needs and eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunities.

OFCCP remains dedicated in our efforts to:

• Encourage federal contractors working on or near Indian reservations to implement Indian Preference in employment to American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
• Provide new resources for our stakeholders who work on or near Indian reservations. Our most recent resource: Ten Tips for Supporting Native American and Tribal Workers in the Workplace and our Best Practices: Creating an Inclusive Workforce for Native Americans give federal contractors the tools they need to be successful in their efforts to recruit and retain American Indians and Alaskan Natives for job opportunities.

Our staff is available to answer questions and help companies locate recruitment sources that align with their employment needs. Contact OFCCP at 1-800-397-6251 or OFCCPOutreach@dol.gov for assistance. Join us in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month as we honor the strong and enduring cultures and contributions of all Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Review our resources and commit building relationships with American Indian and Alaskan Native communities not just in November, but all year long.

Protecting Workers. Promoting Diversity. Enforcing the Law.