Central Perk: White House Tribal Nations Conference

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White House Tribal Nations Conference

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Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010

White House Tribal Nations Conference

Today President Obama is hosting White House Tribal Nations Conference to provide leaders from the 565 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with him and representatives from the highest levels of his Administration and strengthen our nation to nation relationship with Indian Country.

Watch the conference live on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

Photo of the Day

Bo, the Obama family dog, sits behind President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as the President delivers remarks during a holiday reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 15, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:30 AM: The President delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Conference

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:45 AM: The President delivers a statement to the press on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review

12:05 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Gibbs, Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Defense Gates and General Cartwright

1:45 PM: White House Tribal Nations Conference: Closing Session

3:15 PM: The Vice President and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke present three U.S. organizations with the 2009 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.