3/18/2021
Dear Tribal Leader,
We regret that we were unable to accommodate all who wished to comment on today’s meeting. We have established a carryover consultation on Tuesday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Please note that because we seek to ensure full participation you may receive this notice twice. Please register once for the carryover consultation.
Please register using the link provided below. Please note that to increase the smoothness of transition and ensure that audio is clear we will be using audio participation only for tribal leaders. Thank you for your understanding as we seek to hear from all leaders who wish to contribute.
You are invited to a ZoomGov meeting.
When: Mar 23, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsf-GprzMpHsgPBwhkfPoY_6ozZCu0M4Y
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please save this link, call-in information and enter the meeting on your calendar. We will be unable to provide assistance in joining the meeting. Please note that participation by dialing in is also an option.
Thank you.
Treasury Tribal Consultation
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**Information to register/join will be added here as it is received**
See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Native Families
Funding Amount: $1 billion for new Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund formula grants to states, tribes and territories to provide short-term non-recurrent benefits to eligible, needy families impacted by the pandemic.
Federal Agency: Health and Human Services – Office of Family Assistance (OFA)
OFA Consultation Session (In concert with the Administration for Native Americans)
March 26, 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET
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See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Native Education Programs
BIE Funded Operations for K-12 schools and Tribal College and University
Funding Amount: $850 million for programs operated or funded by the BIE, Bureau-funded schools, and Tribal Colleges or Universities
Federal Agency: Department of the Interior -Bureau of Indian Education
Interior consultations will include BIE funding and BIA funding.
Interior Consultation Sessions
Comment deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
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**Information to register/join will be added here as it is received**
See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Native Core Government Services
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
Interior consultations will include BIE funding and BIA funding.
Interior Consultation Sessions
March 25, 1 – 3 p.m. ET
March 26, 2-4 p.m. ET
March 29, 2-4 p.m. ET
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Call-in Information: 800-369-1122, Passcode: 5906233
The Department of Interior is seeking feedback from Tribal Nations and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) on additional funding appropriated to Indian Affairs under the American Rescue Plan. The consultation sessions are scheduled by time zones. DOI is seeking input on three general topics:
For your reference see the DOI’s DTLL on the consultation and the Enrollment Collection Form.
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See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Native Language Assistance
Funding Amount: $20 million for a new emergency Native language preservation & maintenance grant program to mitigate impacts of COVID-19 on Native language
Federal Agency: Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
ANA Consultation Session (In concert with the Office of Family Assistance)
March 26, 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET
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See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Native Education Programs
BIE Funded Operations for K-12 schools and Tribal College and University
Funding Amount: $850 million for programs operated or funded by the BIE, Bureau-funded schools, and Tribal Colleges or Universities
Federal Agency: Department of the Interior -Bureau of Indian Education
Interior consultations will include BIE funding and BIA funding.
Interior Consultation Sessions
Comment deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
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**Information to register/join will be added here as it is received**
See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Native Core Government Services
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
Interior consultations will include BIE funding and BIA funding.
Interior Consultation Sessions
March 25, 1 – 3 p.m. ET
March 26, 2-4 p.m. ET
March 29, 2-4 p.m. ET