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2023 National Congress of American Indians

Tribal Border Caucus

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On June 7, Tribal leaders met during the NCAI Tribal Border Caucus in Prior Lake, Minnesota to discuss updates on the Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act and securing a reciprocal right of entry into Canada. Participants learned about the experiences of crossing the U.S-Canada border in Minnesota. Participants also were able to talk with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. General Services Administration about crossing the border, the work of Tribal Liaisons, Bipartisan Law Infrastructure project updates, and more.

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CAUCUS RESOURCES

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AGENDA

 

Tribal Border Caucus

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Room: Owatonna 3

 

Co-Chairs:

Chief Michael Conners, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

William Barquin, Attorney General, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho

 

1.  Opening Prayer​

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2.  Welcome and Co-Chair Opening Remarks

 

3.  Minnesota Tribal Leader Panel - Crossing the U.S.-Canada Border in the State of Minnesota 

  • Council Member Al Pemberton, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

  • Holly Cook Macarro, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

  • R. Reid LeBeau II, the Jacobson Law Group

 

4.  Jay Treaty Border Alliance - Updates on the Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act and Reciprocal Rights of Entry into Canada

  • Chief Michael Conners, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

  • Kayla Gebeck Carroll, Holland & Knight LLP

  • James Meggesto, Holland & Knight LLP

  • William Barquin, Attorney General, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho

  • Rob Porter, Capitol Hill Policy Group

 

5.  U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. General Services Administration - Crossing the Border, Work of Tribal Liaisons, Bipartisan Law Infrastructure Project Updates, and More

  • Bronia Ashford, Chief of Tribal & Community Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 

  • Augustine Moore, Area Port Director, Minneapolis, MN, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

  • Robert Maimbourg, Area Port Director, International Falls, MN, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

  • Julie D. Ramey, Tribal Liaison, Office of the Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration

 

6.  Adjourn

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