2009 Governing Magazine

Governor Martin O'Malley

Governor O'Malley was named as Governing magazine's ‘Public Official of the Year’ for 2009. Governor O’Malley is one of eight individuals nationwide being honored, but is the only Governor to receive the award. The Governor is featured on the cover of the magazine’s November 2009 issue. The magazine notes that Governor O’Malley is “showing that states, too, can improve performance by measuring what they do and relentlessly monitoring their progress.” Previous Governors of the Year include Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.

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Elevate America

Technology Training

A donation agreement has been made between the Microsoft Corporation and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) to provide citizens of Maryland with 13,500 training vouchers for Microsoft eLearning courses and select Microsoft certification exams.

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Annual Report

The Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs is honored to present this year's annual report.The report highlights the Commission's vigorous workplan which has focused on workforce, business and community development.

To view the 2008-2009 Report click here.

Census Jobs

Available Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for work-related expenses. Visit the following website for available positions: 2010.census.gov

About the Commission

Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs

As the official statewide agency for Native Americans, the Commission initiates and supports activities that affect Native Americans in Maryland and further the understanding of Native American history and culture.

By providing a forum for communication, the Commission encourages cooperation and the exchange of ideas among Native Americans in the state. The Commission also provides vital liaison between Maryland's Native Americans and the state and federal governments.

The Commission is directed by an Executive Director with offices in the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives, Maryland.

 

American Indian Heritage Month

American Indian Heritage Month in Maryland is recognized in conjunction with the national celebration of National Native American Heritage Month. In November 1990 a joint resolution was approved by the President of the United States designating November as National Native American Heritage Month. Proclamations are made each year by the President declaring the heritage month celebration. The first American Indian Day recognized by a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the Governor of New York.

Governor's Proclamation - American Indian Heritage Month, November 2009

Presidential Proclamation - American Indian Heritage Month, November 2009