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Attend on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (register)
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET / 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT / Noon-1:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m-Noon PT /10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. AK
Contact: ihsECHO@salud.unm.edu
The IHS COVID-19 sessions convene IHS, tribal and urban area providers from around the U.S., many working in rural areas with limited resources, in crucial real-time, peer-to-peer clinical learning.
IHS national clinical consultants for Emergency Medicine and Infectious Disease present and lead discussions on topics including
This allows local providers and national experts to discuss urgent focus areas and new developments in COVID-19 screening, treatment, and management of post-infection syndromes.
The sessions occur on the first and third Thursday of each month and include a clinical update by the IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Disease, an update from IHS headquarters, case presentations and a brief didactic presentation.
To submit a Covid-19 case for review and recommendations, please use the Case Presentation Form.
Treasury will host an information session on July 2, 2021 at 12:00 pm ET to demonstrate the process for confirming 2019 employment numbers in the Treasury Submissions Portal and to answer Tribal leader questions. Please register for the information session.
Tribes are encouraged to submit questions when registering for the information session. These questions will be considered first when responding to questions in the Information Session.
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Description
These COVID-19 ECHO Programs are designed to connect I/T/U clinicians, administrators, and staff with up-to-date information on clinical care and emerging health topics. ECHO sessions are open to those interested in staying current on the rapidly evolving pandemic to inform their COVID-19 response efforts. View past ECHO sessions >
Participants
Physicians, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, medical assistants, clinical administrators, and others are welcome.
To Join
Unless otherwise indicated, simply click on the Zoom link 5 minutes before the session begins (or at any time during the session), then sign in.
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From setting tribal priorities, to building infrastructure, to managing and sustaining projects, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presents an unprecedented opportunity for the 574 federally recognized tribal nations to use their rights of sovereignty and self-government to strengthen their communities. As the tribes take on the challenges presented by the Act, the Ash Center’s Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development is hosting a series designed to assist tribes, to help tribes learn from each other and from a wide array of guest experts.
During this discussion, the second in the series, each panelist presentation will be followed by a brief Q+A session to maximize the opportunities for audience participation.
This session, titled "Strategic Planning and Implementation – How to Pick the Winners and Help Your Tribe" will feature:
The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal is now open. All recipients of PRF payments must comply with the reporting requirements described in the Terms and Conditions.
Providers who are required to report during Reporting Period 1 have until September 30, 2021 to enter the Portal and submit their information. HRSA is committed to supporting the providers who have received PRF payments in completing their reporting requirements successfully.
Get Started
Review the updated Reporting Requirements Notice (June 11) and enter the PRF Reporting Portal. Portal registration is the first required step (if not already completed).
Reporting resources like user guides, a data entry worksheet, updated Frequently Asked Questions, and more can found on the PRF Reporting web page.
Where can I find more information?
Helpful resources can be found on PRF Reporting Webpage, PRF Reporting Portal User Guide, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). For additional information, please call the Provider Support Line at (866) 569-3522; for TTY dial 711. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
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The second Friday of each month (effective June 1, 2021): USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice.
Fridays at 11:00 AM Central (join)
Join by phone only at any of the following numbers using meeting ID 918 0885 1929:
646-558-8656; 253-215-8782; 301-715-8592; 346-248-7799. Press *6 to mute your line.
**Continuing education credits are NOW available for these sessions.**
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau invites you to join a free webinar about the upcoming Advance Child Tax Credit (CTC), monthly payments from the IRS to give financial relief to eligible families with children starting in July. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST. Registration is required.
This webinar will provide you with answers to key questions about the CTC, information about the CTC IRS portals, and details about who needs to take action to get money.
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The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites all experts in urban Indian health, and community members, to discuss what materials and strategies are needed to achieve permanent, equitable vaccination of adult American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples, including COVID-19 and other vaccines.
Objectives:
Audience
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Stakeholders, IPC Champions, IPC Fellows
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Attend on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (register)
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET / 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT / Noon-1:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m-Noon PT /10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. AK
Contact: ihsECHO@salud.unm.edu
The IHS COVID-19 sessions convene IHS, tribal and urban area providers from around the U.S., many working in rural areas with limited resources, in crucial real-time, peer-to-peer clinical learning.
IHS national clinical consultants for Emergency Medicine and Infectious Disease present and lead discussions on topics including
This allows local providers and national experts to discuss urgent focus areas and new developments in COVID-19 screening, treatment, and management of post-infection syndromes.
The sessions occur on the first and third Thursday of each month and include a clinical update by the IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Disease, an update from IHS headquarters, case presentations and a brief didactic presentation.
To submit a Covid-19 case for review and recommendations, please use the Case Presentation Form.
Dr. Massetti will share information and updates on K-12 school guidance. Dr. Massetti is the co-lead of the Community Interventions and Critical Populations (CICP) Task Force on CDC’s COVID-19 response. CICP is responsible for developing guidance and practical tools for community mitigation activities and attending to special populations, particularly those disproportionally affected by COVID-19. CICP is engaged in strengthening technical assistance efforts to states and communities as well as through key partners to optimize community mitigation efforts. When not engaged in the COVID response, Dr. Massetti is a branch chief and senior epidemiologist in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at CDC. Dr. Massetti has previously served on several of CDC’s emergency responses, including Ebola.
Mrs. Floyd will moderate the questions and answers and Dr. Massetti will respond to any questions regarding returning to school.
Resource Links: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/partner-update-call/2021.07.19-Partner-Update-Resource-Links.docx
Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/partner-update-call/Webinar_Audio_Transcript.docx
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On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. EST, NTIA will be hosting a webinar on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) application process. During this webinar, NTIA staff will present to potential applicants the standard forms and related documentation required for a complete TBCP grant application. At the conclusion of this webinar, NTIA staff will host a Q&A session for attendees.
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Description
These COVID-19 ECHO Programs are designed to connect I/T/U clinicians, administrators, and staff with up-to-date information on clinical care and emerging health topics. ECHO sessions are open to those interested in staying current on the rapidly evolving pandemic to inform their COVID-19 response efforts. View past ECHO sessions >
Participants
Physicians, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, medical assistants, clinical administrators, and others are welcome.
To Join
Unless otherwise indicated, simply click on the Zoom link 5 minutes before the session begins (or at any time during the session), then sign in.
From setting tribal priorities, to building infrastructure, to managing and sustaining projects, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presents an unprecedented opportunity for the 574 federally recognized tribal nations to use their rights of sovereignty and self-government to strengthen their communities. As the tribes take on the challenges presented by the Act, the Ash Center’s Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development is hosting a series designed to assist tribes, to help tribes learn from each other and from a wide array of guest experts. During this session, the fifth in the series, following a round of discussion between the panelists a brief Q+A session will be held to maximize the opportunities for audience participation.
This session, titled "Investing In Your Tribes’ Behavioral Health" will feature:
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On Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. EST, NTIA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will be co-hosting a webinar on “hot topics” pertaining to the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) application. During this webinar the NTIA Tribal Broadband Specialist Team will cover the following “hot topics:” Workforce development, network sustainability, digital inclusion, technical and financial feasibility aspects of potential projects, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and permitting. At the conclusion of this webinar, NTIA and BIA will host a Q&A session for attendees.
Please join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) for a Tribal infection control learning community (TICLC) webinar “Screening and Patient Placement training for Frontline Staff”.
This webinar will provide information about current guidelines for patient screening and patient placement considerations for Frontline staff. The discussion will focus on the guidelines for preparedness and evaluating patients for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The presenter will share information about how the guidelines were applied in their Tribal healthcare facility.
The learning community is focused on knowledge sharing and members are encouraged to share information and develop collaborative partnerships. There will be an opportunity at the end of the presentation for Q&A. Please submit questions ahead of time to make sure the presenters can get to them. Questions can be submitted by email to Carmen Sanders at csanders@nihb.org. Come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences.
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Please join the Eastern Regional BIA Office alongside the National Telecommunication Information Administration (NTIA) for an informational meeting regarding funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021). The Act included a $1 Billion program directed to Tribal Governments, among other eligible entities, to deploy broadband on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, and digital inclusion.
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The Office of Indian Education will be hosting two Pre-Application Webinars for the American Rescue Plan-- American Indian Resilience in Education (ARP-AIRE) Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for fiscal year (FY) 2021. These webinars are for organizations that are interested in applying for grant funding under the ARP-AIRE program.
The first webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. This webinar is intended to provide potential applicants with background on the ARP-AIRE Grant Program as well as an overview of the grant competition. During the webinar OIE will review the following topics: Background of the ARP-AIRE Grant & Overview of the Grant Competition, Application/Program Requirements & Eligibility, Absolute Priority, Competitive Preference Priority, Statutory Hiring Preference, Application Instructions, Federal Grant Application Systems; and a Review of Resources & Upcoming Webinar.
The second webinar will take place on Thursday, August 5, 2021. This webinar will highlight the relationship between the Absolute Priority, Selection Criteria, and Application. The intent is to highlight the connection between key components when building a project narrative. A brief overview of the first webinar will also be included.
If you are interested in attending one or both of these sessions, you will need register at the links below prior to the sessions. Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the meeting.
Registration Link for July 28: https://seiservices.zoom.us/j/94499861571
Registration Link for August 5: https://seiservices.zoom.us/j/98589496805
Applications Available: July 13, 2021
Application Submission Deadline: September 13, 2021
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: October 12, 2021
IMPORTANT LINKS
APPLICATION PACKAGE: https://www.grants.gov
Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-02-13/pdf/2019-02206.pdf
OIE WEBSITE: https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-indian-education/
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Native people define spirituality as central to their culture and traditions. Spirituality, culture, and healing ceremonies not only reinforce the core beliefs of tribal life but also restore personal balance when life stressors threaten to overwhelm. The COVID-19 pandemic added enormous anxiety and fear into many tribal communities. Tribal health care providers needed to assume expanded and urgent responsibilities, and physical isolation of tribal community members meant that they were cut off from their traditional gatherings, dances, and ceremonies. Many tribal families lost relatives and friends to COVID-19, or other tragedies, which brought new levels of grief to our communities.
We are now beginning to see light at the end of the pandemic tunnel and many Native people are taking stock of the past 15 months of physical separation and emotional strain. This discussion with Native spiritual and cultural leaders provides an opportunity to applaud the bravery of our health care providers and community members, and to discuss how Native spirituality can support our ability to regain our health and balance. For many, Native spirituality can be a potential antidote that minimizes the consequences of anxiety, fear, depression, and other stresses caused during the coronavirus crisis.
Please join this lunch-time conversation, which will offer comfort and a safe space to talk about Native spiritual beliefs, resilience, and the ability to cope. Participants will appreciate the reassuring messages and Native videos which illustrate the strengths and resilience of tribal people. This session will focus on the perspective of local tribal leaders. The conversation will be facilitated by Holly Echo-Hawk (Pawnee), a member of the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center team.
Last week, EDA announced $3B in funding opportunities to invest in distressed and underserved communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. One example is the Indigenous Communities Program, where EDA will deploy $100 million by working hand-in-hand with Tribal Governments and Indigenous communities to develop and execute economic development projects needed to recover from the pandemic and build economies for the future. Information along with the Notice of Funding Opportunity for each program is available on EDA’s ARPA information page at: https://eda.gov/arpa/.
EDA will provide a broad overview of all these programs on July 29 at 1:00 PM MDT. Register for the national webinar.