This is big news following this week’s disappointing news out of the Supreme Court. To some, this Executive Order may look like words on paper. In a large bureaucracy, however, a directive from the Commander in Chief to coordinate on the development and implementation of Indian policy is a big deal. It requires affected agencies to become more engaged on these issues.
The details:
- The White House Council on Native American Affairs is comprised of cabinet-level officials (or designees)
- The Council will meet three times per year
- The Council’s mission is to generate policy priorities for the President and coordinate federal engagement with tribes
- Institutionalizes the annual White House Tribal Nations Conference
The text of the Executive Order is here
Turtle Talk 
Three times a year is not enough.