News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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July 29, 2026

Building relationships at the Utah Native American Summit

Working hand-in-hand creates a stronger future for all communities across our state. The Utah Native American Summit brought together heads of state agencies and leaders from Utah’s sovereign Tribes to foster dialogue and encourage more meaningful collaboration.
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June 15, 2023

Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson applauds Supreme Court decision to uphold ICWA

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued this statement following the Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the incalculable value of Native American children to tribal nations in Utah and across the country. SCOTUS voted 7-2 to affirm the constitutionality of the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act,