Senate Judiciary Committee: “Hearings to examine renewing and strengthening the Violence Against Women Act.” Tuesday October 5, 2021, 10am ET.
House Committee and Oversight and Reform: “Hurricane Ida and Beyond: Readiness, Recovery, and Resilience” Tuesday October 5, 2021, 11am ET.
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States: “Legislative Hearing on H.J.Res.55, H.R.441, H.R.2402, H.R.4881, and H.R.5221” H.R.441 - To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and for other purposes. H.R.5221 - Urban Indian Health Confer Act H.R.2402 - Winnebago Land Transfer […]
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks: Legislative Hearing on Various Bills Including: S. 654, to reauthorize the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, and for other purposes; S. 787, to amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings to examine the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Wednesday October 6, 2021, 2pm ET.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs: “Hearings to examine S.648, to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, and S.1911, to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community.” […]
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee: “Hearings to examine the state of telehealth, focusing on removing barriers to access and improving patient outcomes.” October 7, 2021, 10am ET.
October 7 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register USDA Forest Service Ecosystem Management Coordination program representatives will share information and be available to discuss the proposed national policy and Tribal implications. The proposed policy would create a new chapter in the Forest Service Manual (Chapter 2040 –National Forest System Monitoring) to provide guidance […]
October 8 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern (in conjunction with the NIHB National Tribal Health Conference) Register (There is not a fee if you select “Consultation Sessions and No-Cost Institutes Only.”) Dear Tribal Leader Letter HRSA has identified topics of discussion to include the Health Center Program’s Uniform Data System and the scoring […]
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department or DOI) will host a series of Government-to-Government Tribal consultation sessions to help inform the development of the Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). The DOI Strategic Plan will outline the goals and objectives of the Secretary of the Interior, strategies to accomplish […]
Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10am ET. House Natural Resources Committee: “Full Committee Markup on HR 160, HR 442, HR 570, HR 897, HR 1286, HR 1931, HR 1975, HR 2024, HR 2074, HR 2088, HR 2107, HR 2643, HR 2930, HR 3075, HR 3222, HR 3670, HR 4881, and HR 5221” H.R. 897 - Agua […]
Wednesday October 13, 2021, 12pm ET. House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure: “Growing the Small Business Supplier Base in Government Contracting”
Thursday October 14, 2021, 10am ET. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands: “Legislative Hearing on H.R. 149, H.R. 250, H.R. 3197, H.R. 3531, H.R. 4009, H.R. 4380, H.R. 4454, H.R. 4648, and H.R. 4706.” H.R.4454 - Reconciliation in Place Names Act.
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department or DOI) will host a series of Government-to-Government Tribal consultation sessions to help inform the development of the Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). The DOI Strategic Plan will outline the goals and objectives of the Secretary of the Interior, strategies to accomplish […]
Date/Time: Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 3:00 PM - 4:00pm ET. IHS October All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join us on Thursday, October 14, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend […]
October 19, 2021, at 10am ET. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Hearings to examine the nominations of Willie L. Phillips, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Brad John Crabtree, of North Dakota, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy and Carbon Management), […]
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department or DOI) will host a series of Government-to-Government Tribal consultation sessions to help inform the development of the Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). The DOI Strategic Plan will outline the goals and objectives of the Secretary of the Interior, strategies to accomplish […]
October 19, 2021, at 2:30pm ET. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Legislative hearing on various bills. Including: S.180 - To withdraw certain Bureau of Land Management land from mineral development S.528 – To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to La Paz County, Arizona […]
October 20, 2021, at 10am ET. Senate Finance Committee: “Hearings to examine health insurance coverage in America, focusing on the current and the future role of Federal programs.
October 20, 2021, at 10:30am ET. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health: Legislative Hearing on "Enhancing Public Health: Legislation to Protect Children and Families"
IHS Director's Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care The Indian Health Service (IHS) Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) is a Federal-Tribal workgroup established to provide recommendations to the IHS Director on strategies to improve PRC operations, data, oversight, and transparency. Membership includes two representatives from each of the 12 IHS Areas. Click here to […]
October 21, 2021, at 10am ET. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Legislative hearing on various bills. Including: S.1734 – National Prescribed Fire Act of 2021 S.2404 - Western Wildfire Support Act of 2021 S.2650 - Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
October 21, 2021, at 10:30am ET. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy: “"Offshore Wind, Onshore Benefits: Growing the Domestic Wind Energy Industry"
The Department of Interior is inviting federal recognized tribes to consult on “several topics related to the protection and restoration of Tribal homelands”. Topics are to include: land-into-trust, leasing and rights-of-way, and sacred sites and treaty rights. Written input is required before November 5th. To best accommodate Tribes' locations and ensure everyone's safety, we will […]
White House/USDA Equity Work and Equity Commission Stakeholders Briefing Date: Friday, October 22 Time: 4:00pm ET/3:00pm CT/2:00pm MT/1:00pm PT Featuring: Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, USDA Deputy Secretary, Dr. Dewayne Goldmon, USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Equity, and Mr. Trey Baker, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement RSVP
The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, P.L. 116-152 (GAOA) which authorized full and permanent funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), presents a number of exciting opportunities for the Department of the Interior and the bureaus leading these important programs. DOI is hosting two listening sessions in October with Tribal Leaders on LWCF. Dear […]
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is holding two Tribal consultations to garner input on the America the Beautiful initiative, in particular the focus area of supporting tribally led conservation and restoration priorities. Please read the CEQ Dear Tribal Leader Letter for more details HERE. Tribal Consultation Option 1: October 26, 2021 10 AM-1 […]
Please see the letter from OMH inviting Tribal leaders to a Listening Session to receive updates on the establishment of the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity (CIIHE) on Wednesday, October 27 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. The purpose of the Listening is to: Announce the CIIHE awardees Summarize CIIHE-related feedback from the 2021 […]
On behalf of Secretary Becerra, please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing the upcoming Nation-to-Nation Dialogue on COVID-19 with Indian Country. Please join HHS and other federal departments and agencies on the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) for a special two-day virtual Dialogue where you can share your input, recommendations, and perspective […]
Child Tax Credit Outreach Strategies for Tribal Members October 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm -4:00 pm Eastern Zoom Link AGENDA This meeting focuses on outreach strategies and local tactics to reach parents who have not yet signed up for the Child Tax Credit. We will hear about current efforts, promising strategies, and the role of […]
On September 30, 2021 the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing two Tribal consultations on risk management in the context of Tribal economic development. Risk management topics DOJ plans to discuss during these consultations include loss prevention, the resolution of tort claims, alternative dispute resolution, and protecting and managing Tribal […]
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is holding two Tribal consultations to garner input on the America the Beautiful initiative, in particular the focus area of supporting tribally led conservation and restoration priorities. Please read the CEQ Dear Tribal Leader Letter for more details HERE. Tribal Consultation Option 1: October 26, 2021 10 AM-1 […]
The Tribal/Interior Budget Council will be meeting virtually November 4-5, 2021. You can register for the full meeting by clicking the registration link below: Registration Link This registration link will register you for both days of TIBC. A reminder email with a join link will be sent to each registrant one hour before each TIBC […]
Please register to attend the IHS Director's Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation scheduled for Tuesday, November 2 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET here: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu-rqz8tGsHeZDNY4oPmuf_6xVy6wyQ Event Website
November 3 at 10:15 am Eastern House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services: A Call to Action: Modernizing the Community Services Block Grant
Zoom meeting for Contract Support Cost Advisory Group: Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes, IHS is inviting you to a scheduled ZoomGov meeting. Topic: CSC Advisory Group Meeting Time: Nov 3, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1603058056 Meeting ID: 160 305 8056 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1603058056# US (San […]
November 4 at 10:00 am Eastern House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife: Remote Legislative Hearing on H.Res. 320, H.R. 4832, H.R. 5001, and H.R. 5345 H. Res. 320 – Recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the […]
November 4 at 10:00 am Eastern Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee: Hearings to examine the road ahead for the COVID-19 response, focusing on next steps.
Tribal Consultation on November 4 at 1:00 pm Eastern Please review the letter for more information. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) would like to inform Tribal entities of a pending proposal to establish standards for the humane care and handling of birds covered under the Animal […]
November 5 at 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Eastern Call-in number: +1 669 254 5252 Meeting ID: 161 045 0061 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation’s unvaccinated […]