The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) has reached a significant milestone—50 years of investments in Native communities!
Throughout 2024, ANA will celebrate five decades of empowering tribal governments, catalyzing economic growth, healing Native communities, and revitalizing Native languages.
We invite you to join our year-long celebration by following our Facebook and X accounts on top of visiting our website.
Former Commissioner Patrice Kunesh Celebrates the Administration for Native Americans’ 50th Anniversary!
In this video, former Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Commissioner Patrice Kunesh shares messaging from ANA roots to present day goals. Rich stories and tributes celebrating 50 years of ANA will be shared throughout 2024.
ANA’s Mission
Established by the Native American Programs Act of 1974, ANA’s mission is to provide funding opportunities to Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and indigenous Pacific Islanders for community-driven projects that promote social and economic development, language revitalization, and environmental enhancements.
50th Anniversary Celebratory Report
The 50th Anniversary Celebratory Report (PDF) highlights ANA’s year of celebration and engagement. The document includes information on ANA’s five decades of investments, unparalleled impacts, and commitment to Native children, youth, and families across the United States and Pacific Islands. Now at 50 years, a tremendous milestone, ANA celebrates five decades of empowering tribal governments, catalyzing economic growth, healing Native communities, and revitalizing Native languages.
Please join us as we dive into our history and reflect on our community impacts over the past 50 years:
History of ANA
The history of the Administration for Native Americans begins in 1974. Since its founding, the scope of ANA has widened thanks to the dedication of ANA’s leadership, its Community Partners, and increases in federal funding. See how this team effort planted the seeds of growth for today and the future.
Stories of Self-Determination
Various thought leaders are highlighted, sharing stories and contributions toward self-determination and self-governance over the last five decades.
ANA Community Partner Spotlights
A look at how ANA’s Community Partners have influenced and improved the lives of their peoples, preserved their culture identity, language, and built sustainable practices for generations to come. These spotlights show how valuable these partnerships are to multiple communities.
ANA Leadership Tributes & Messages
The capacity-building mission of ANA will remain a priority for the next 50 years and beyond. Hear how the commitment to a common goal endured through numerous federal administration changes.