Tribal Energy Summit Photos

Tracey LeBeau, Director of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs facilitates discussion of DOE leadership panel.

BPA Administrator Steven Wright discusses his observations on DOE leadership panel with WAPA Administrator Tim Meeks.

DOI-BIA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Mr. Del Laverdure addresses the Summit during the federal interagency panel

Del Laverdure leads the Summit participants in a mid-afternoon stretch.

HUD’s Roger Boyd addressing the Summit during the federal interagency panel

Secretary Salazar delivers Keynote Address on the afternoon of May 5th.

Secretary Salazar delivers Keynote Address on the afternoon of May 5th.

Del Laverdure and Secretary Salazar

Del Laverdure and Secretary Salazar

From Left to Right: Osage Nation Assistant Principal Chief Scott Bighorse; Secretary Crow Tribal Council Scott Russell; DOE Indian Energy Program Director, Tracey LeBeau; Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians Chairwoman Monica LaChappa; DOE Secretary Steven Chu; Tlingit-Haida Council 1st Vice President William Micklin; Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee Chairman Brooklyn Baptiste, Osage Nation Principal Chief John D. Red Eagle.

DOI Secretary Salazar

Secretary Chu chats with Adam Geisler, La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, La Jolla Tribal Council Secretary

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Majority Staff Director and Chief Counsel, Ms. Loretta Tuell discusses Senator Akaka’s priorities, and DOE Director for Tribal and Intergovernmental Affairs, David Conrad, panel moderator.

Chairwoman LaChappa waits to ask question during Q&A period; All Indian Pueblo Council Chairman Joe Garcia speaks at the microphone; Roger Fragua also waits to ask question.

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson addresses DOE Tribal Summit during morning Keynote Address

White House Domestic Policy Council Special Advisor on Native American Affairs, Ms. Kimberly Teehee discusses issues with Wes Martel, Co-Chairman Eastern Shoshone Tribe

Secretary Chu addresses questions submitted over the internet.

Secretary Chu addresses questions from the audience of tribal leaders

Nez Perce Chairman Brooklyn Baptiste offers opening prayer.

Tracey LeBeau, Director of the DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs opens the DOE Tribal Summit

Former President of the Navajo Nation, Peterson Zah offers closing prayer.

From left to right: DOE Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Jeff Lane, and Del Laverdure listen after introducing Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar

Secretary Salazar congratulates Secretary Chu on successful Tribal Summit

DOI Secretary Ken Salazar and DOE Secretary Steven Chu during DOE Tribal Summit May 5th 2011.

DOI Secretary Ken Salazar and DOE Secretary Steven Chu during DOE Tribal Summit May 5th 2011.

Secretary Chu engages up close with Summit participants during the lunch period

Secretary Chu discussing Campo Band of Kumeyaay success in wind power development.

Secretary Chu engages up close with Summit participants during the lunch period.

Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Brooklyn Baptiste shares progress on capacity-building during Hanford clean-up and other issues.

Secretary Chu chats with Adam Geisler, La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, La Jolla Tribal Council Secretary

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson addresses DOE Tribal Summit during morning Keynote Address

Nez Perce Chairman Brooklyn Baptiste shares progress on capacity-building during Hanford clean-up and other issues.

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson delivers morning Keynote Address at DOE Tribal Summit on May 5th 2011.

Secretary Chu delivers DOE Tribal Summit Opening Speech on May 5th 2011.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Majority Staff Director and Chief Counsel, Ms. Loretta Tuell discussed Senator Akaka’s priorities, and DOE Director for Tribal and Intergovernmental Affairs, David Conrad, panel moderator.

From left to right Neile Miller principal assistant deputy administrator for defense programs. Brooklyn Baptiste Vice Chairman Nez Perce Tribe. Arun Majumdar. Senior Advisor to the Secretary and Director ARPA-E. Rex Buck Leader Wanapum People. Tracey LeBeau Director Officce of Indian Energy Policy and Programs.

Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Brooklyn Baptiste offers opening prayer after being introduced by Tracey LeBeau.

Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change.

Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), Tom Vilsack