Call for Nominations: Urban Representative to the VA Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (ACTIA)
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is seeking nominations for the role of Urban Representative to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (ACTIA).
Nomination Submission Details
- For the urban representative, the following is listed: “at least one member of the Committee represents urban Indian organizations nominated by a national urban Indian organization.”
How to Apply: Submit your nomination by emailing Policy@NCUIH.org.
The nomination package should include:
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- (1) a letter of nomination by your Urban Indian Organization, or Tribe, or Tribal organization that clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination ( i.e. specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), and a statement from the nominee indicating a willingness to serve as a member of the Committee;
- (2) the nominee’s contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone number(s), and email address;
- (3) the nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume, not to exceed five pages, and
- (4) a summary of the nominee’s experience and qualifications relative to the professional qualifications criteria listed above.
Deadline: Nominations must be received by NCUIH by August 25, 2025.
Role Overview
The Urban Representative will play a key role in advising the VA on matters impacting urban Native veterans and Indian Country. ACTIA provides recommendations to the VA on issues and programs affecting tribal and urban Indian veteran communities. NCUIH played a critical role in advocating for the inclusion of an Urban Representative on ACTIA. The Committee is composed of 15 voting members.
Membership Terms
- ACTIA members typically serve one 2 year term.
Nominee Qualifications (see full details in the Federal Register Notice)
- Demonstrated expertise and leadership in advocating for American Indian/Alaska Native veterans, particularly in urban health or related policy areas.
- Commitment to attend and actively participate in ACTIA meetings and activities.
- Full legislative and charter details for ACTIA participation can be found in the linked Charter and Federal Register Notice.
Reference Documents
If you are passionate about making a difference for urban Native veterans, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity with qualified leaders in your network.
