Bureau of Indian Affairs Employee Directory
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is a U.S. federal agency within Government Administration, headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1824, its mandate covers managing the federal government's relationship with American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, including protecting and managing assets held in trust and promoting economic opportunity. Over time, it has shifted from policies aimed at subjugation and assimilation to efforts that support tribal self-determination and collaboration with tribal governments. The agency serves American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives as its primary constituency, acting as trustee and partner in the administration of trust assets and federally supported programs. Recent developments in 2026 include the agency's engagement with tribal leaders at RES 2026 in Las Vegas.