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Bryan Newland
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Official portrait, 2021
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| Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs | |
| Assumed office September 8, 2021 |
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| President | Joe Biden |
| Leader | Deb Haaland |
| Preceded by | Tara Sweeney |
| Chair of the Bay Mills Indian Community | |
| In office 2017–2021 |
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| Succeeded by | Whitney Gravelle |
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| Born | Chippewa County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Erica Newland |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA, JD) |
Bryan Todd Newland is an important leader in the United States government. He is an American lawyer and a tribal leader. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. This role means he helps manage the relationship between the U.S. government and Native American tribes.
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Meet Bryan Newland
Bryan Newland grew up in the Bay Mills Indian Community. This is a Native American community in Chippewa County, Michigan. He learned a lot about his heritage there.
His Education Journey
Bryan went to Michigan State University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree there. This degree focused on social relations. Later, he studied law at the Michigan State University College of Law. He earned a Juris Doctor degree, which is a professional law degree.
Bryan's Career Path
Bryan Newland has a lot of experience helping Native American communities. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as a senior advisor. He advised the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. This job helped him understand how the government works with tribes.
After that, he worked at a law firm. Then, he returned to serve his own community.
Leading His Community
Bryan became the chief judge for the Bay Mills Indian Community. He held this important role from 2013 to 2017. As a judge, he helped make sure laws were followed fairly.
From 2017 to 2021, he served as the tribal chair. This is like being the leader of the tribe. He worked to improve life for his community members. He also helped lead the Bay Mills Community College. He was a regent there from 2016 to 2021.
Joining the Interior Department
In 2021, President Joe Biden chose Bryan Newland for a big job. He was nominated to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This is a part of the U.S. government. It works directly with Native American tribes.
Many groups supported his nomination. The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) endorsed him. Members of the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs also agreed. The Senate committee held meetings about his nomination. They decided he was a good choice.
On August 7, 2021, the Senate confirmed Bryan Newland. This means they approved him for the job. He officially started his new role in September 2021. As Assistant Secretary, he continues to work for the well-being of Native American tribes across the country.
