DHS has extended the deadline for nominations to the inaugural DHS Tribal Homeland Security Advisor Council to Friday, October 21st, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET. On September 7, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the establishment of the first-ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council and the opening of the nomination period (Sep 7 – Oct 10, 2022) for membership. This Council will enable Tribal leaders to advise the Secretary on homeland security policies and practices that affect Indian Country and indigenous communities, including emergency management, law enforcement, cybersecurity, domestic terrorism and targeted violence, and border security.
The Council’s membership will be diverse in its leadership, professional backgrounds, technical expertise, and geographic makeup. Since every tribe is a unique sovereign nation, DHS strives to establish a Council that is reflective of the wide expanse of Indian country. See the DHS Press Release and the Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council (THSAC) website to learn more about the Council and how to apply (nomination packages due October 10 21, 2022).