James Hena
Contracting federal health programs as a means to Indian independence
About James Hena
James Hena is a past president of the Association on American Indian Affairs, and a six-time governor of Tesuque Pueblo. Mr. Hena points out that many reservation lands are devoid of natural resources or other employment options that might bring economic gain to Native people, creating an ongoing need for funds from the U.S. government.
Tribal Affiliation
Tesuque Pueblo
Hometown
New Mexico
Occupation
Former Governor of the Tesuque Pueblo
Region
Southwest