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Kevin Gover
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Gover in 2014
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| 7th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs | |
| In office 1997–2001 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Ada Deer |
| Succeeded by | Neal McCaleb |
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| Born | February 16, 1955 Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American Pawnee Nation |
Kevin Gover was born on February 16, 1955. He is a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. Currently, he works as the Under Secretary for Museums and Culture at the Smithsonian. This means he helps manage many museums and cultural programs.
Before this, from 2007 to 2021, he was the director of the National Museum of the American Indian. He also served in the government as the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs under President Bill Clinton.
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Kevin Gover's Early Life and Education
Kevin Gover was born in 1955 in Lawton, Oklahoma. His parents, Bill and Maggie Gover, were active in fighting for Native American rights.
He went to Princeton University and earned a degree in public and international affairs in 1978. Later, he studied law at the University of New Mexico. He received his law degree in 1981.
His Work and Public Service
Before working for the government, Kevin Gover was a lawyer. He helped Native American tribes and their organizations with legal issues.
In 1997, President Bill Clinton chose him for an important job. He became the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. This role involves working with Native American tribes and managing programs that affect them.
A Special Apology
One of the most important things Kevin Gover did in this role was to apologize. He said sorry to all Native American people. This apology was for the past actions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This government office had sometimes caused harm to Native American communities in the past.
Teaching and Other Roles
Besides his government work, Kevin Gover has also been a teacher. He taught at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
