Indigenous knowledge at the White House: Haaland outlined the Interior’s work since she took office
By Aliyah Chavez
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said at her first White House press briefing, “how monumental this week has been for Indigenous representation.” She was the latest Cabinet member to take questions from reporters on Day Two of President Joe Biden’s climate summit.
There are so many firsts associated with Haaland’s appointment. She is most likely the first Native American to brief the national press corps from the White House podium.