In this episode, we continue our "People First" series with guest host Marie Kopka. As a reminder, this series celebrates unity, empowerment and the Corps greatest asset, our people!

Listen in as 'Inside the Castle' speaks with Michelle Larson and Kimberley Oldham, co-founders of the Native American Employee Network (NAEN), talk about the Native American employee resource group and how the Corps celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month.

{This episode is in memory of Kimberley Oldham who passed away in early December 2024.}

Check out the resources mentioned in this episode:

Federally Recognized Tribes

https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory

HQUSACE Tribal Nations Program

https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Tribal-Nations/

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/index.htm

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

https://aises.org/

Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE)

https://saige.org/

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

https://www.sacnas.org/

If you are a Corps employee and want more information on the Native American Employee Network, please reach out to Michelle.