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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representative Sharice Davids will join Monday's Congressional & Tribal Leader Discussion hosted by NAFOA and NCAI on a possible formula for distributing the $20 billion Tribal Relief Fund.
The discussion will also include several other House Ways & Means Committee members and will take place this Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:00 EST.
The Tribal Relief Fund is within the $1.9 trillion reconciliation relief package currently being considered by Congress.
To join, please RSVP by completing this form. A Zoom link will be sent on the morning of the discussion to those who have RSVP'd.
Please RSVP as soon as possible and no later than 11:00 EST on Monday March 1 to ensure you are on the list to receive the Zoom link when it is available.
We encourage tribal leaders to join to ensure that the $20 billion gets appropriately distributed among the eligible tribal recipients.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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This CDC COCA Call will give clinicians an overview of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Clinicians will learn about vaccine characteristics and administration, vaccinating special populations, and contraindications. They will also get answers to a number of clinical questions CDC has received about this new vaccine.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
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In December 2020, Congress passed, and the President signed, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The law provides FEMA with an unprecedented $2 billion to reimburse individuals and households for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred between January 20, 2020 and December 31, 2020 at 100% federal cost-share.
FEMA would like to hear tribal concerns on the process to support the delivery of funeral assistance. Therefore, FEMA is hosting a virtual tribal consultation session to receive input from tribal nations on funeral assistance policies and procedures. This consultation session will take place virtually on March 4, 2021, 2:00-4:00 P.M. ET.
During the event, FEMA staff will provide an overview of FEMA funeral assistance, the key provisions of the proposed interim policy, and the simplified delivery process and procedures being advocated to reduce the administrative burden on tribal governments and eligible applicants.
Written Comments:
Questions and written comments may be directed to the Individual Assistance Division by email at fema-ia-publiccomment@fema.dhs.gov or through FEMA Regional Tribal Liaisons until March 15, 2021. Contact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons may be found at www.fema.gov/about/contact.
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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.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. More than 50 million people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. This monitoring includes using both established and new safety monitoring systems to make sure that COVID-19 vaccines are safe.
During this COCA call, clinicians will receive an update on COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, including data on COVID-19 vaccine safety in pregnancy. Clinicians will also get information about the v-safe COVID-19 Pregnancy Registry, which collects additional health information that helps CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in people who are pregnant.
As more people in the U.S. become eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, clinicians are likely to hear increasing questions and concerns from patients who want more information about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. It is natural for people to have these questions, and clinicians play a critical role in answering them. In this call, clinicians will learn effective strategies for responding to safety and efficacy questions they may hear, and in doing so, promote confidence, communication, and update of COVID-19 vaccines.
Tom Shimabukuro, MD, MPH, MBA
Vaccine Safety Team Lead
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kathleen Dooling, MD, MPH
Medical Officer
Co-lead, Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices COVID-19 Vaccines Work Group
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Stephen Perez, RN, PhD
LT, U.S Public Health Service
Clinical Lead, Vaccine Confidence Team
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
When:
Tuesday, March 09, 2021,
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Webinar Link:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600016316?pwd=V05Ncm1oc1gySU5OTVQwQmlORXZ1UT09external icon
Passcode: 528346
Dial In:
US:+1 669 254 5252
or +1 646 828 7666
or +1 551 285 1373
or +1 669 216 1590
iPhone one-tap:
US: +16692545252,,1600016316#,,,,*528346# or +16468287666,,1600016316#,,,,*528346#
Webinar ID: 160 001 6316
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
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The second Thursday of every month (Central time): Joint USET/USET SPF, BIA Eastern Region Office, and IHS Nashville Area Office Monthly Tribal Nations COVID-19 Response and Relief Effort Call
Dial-in number: 435-777-2200; Conference ID: 139-8682
All lines are placed on mute when joining. Press *5 on your phone keypad to be placed in a question queue.
**THIS CALL IS FOR USET/USET SPF & EASTERN REGION/NASHVILLE AREA TRIBAL NATIONS ONLY**
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Every other Thursday at 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Eastern
A link to RSVP is provided shortly before each call and will be added here ASAP.
Note: You must RSVP to join the call. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in instructions.
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Every other Friday: 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)
Recording
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 one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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The Promoting Mental Wellness: Addressing Suicide and Substance Misuse Among Urban Native Youth During COVID-19 series is focused on promoting the mental wellness of urban Native youth by providing UIO staff and leadership with a comprehensive view of the extent of suicide and substance misuse among this group, strategies of addressing these concerns through clinical treatment, with special consideration of the impact of COVID-19.
Presenter(s):
Dustin Richardson, LCPC (Blackfeet), Clinical Director, Native American Lifelines
Shane Lopez-Johnston, Prevention and Special Projects Director, Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA NW)
Who Should Attend? Urban Indian Organizations
Objectives:
1. Understand the scope of tele-behavioral health services
2. Identify challenges faced when providing clinical tele-behavioral health services to urban Native youth
3. Identify best practices in providing clinical tele-behavioral health services to urban Native youth
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Business Forward and Small Business for America’s Future continue the series of briefings with members of the Biden-Harris Administration on critical economic, climate, and health care issues.
Bharat Ramamurti, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council. Ramamurti will discuss the American Rescue Plan’s small business assistance and support. Q&A will follow.
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Dear Tribal Leader:
On behalf of the Indian Health Service (IHS), I am initiating Tribal Consultation to seek rapid
input regarding the potential allocation of $6 billion currently under consideration by Congress as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Please make plans to join us on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the virtual Tribal Consultation session described below:
DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
TIME: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EST)
CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-800-857-5577
Participant Code: 4151302
ADOBE CONNECT: To join the meeting: https://ihs.cosocloud.com/r12qamkpnaha/
Room Passcode: ihs123
In the current version of the bill, funds for the IHS support a variety of activities, including:
These funds are proposed to be available to support eligible expenses dating back to January 31, 2020, which is the date that the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared. If enacted by Congress, the funds will be provided on a one-time, non-recurring basis, and can only be used for the purposes outlined in the final bill.
I also encourage you to submit written comments on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to consultation@ihs.gov – Subject Line: American Rescue Plan. The deadline for written comments is Friday, March 19, 2021.
I look forward to your feedback and recommendations.
Sincerely,
/Elizabeth A. Fowler/
Acting Director
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Congress passed the year-end omnibus legislation that included several broadband and connectivity expansion bills. Join NTIA staff on March 17, 2021 for an overview of the new NTIA grant programs, including the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grants, Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Grants and the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.
Speakers:
Doug Kinkoph, Associate Administrator, OTIA, NTIA
Jennifer Duane, Director of Grants, BroadbandUSA, NTIA
Scott Woods, Manager of Technical Assistance, BroadbandUSA, NTIA
Moderator:
Laura Spining, Director of Partnerships, BroadbandUSA, NTIA
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The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) invites you to participate in a Webinar showcasing Tribal Best Practices in Vaccine Distribution. In a recent CNN article, entitled, Tribal health providers have figured out the key to COVID-19 vaccine success. Here's their secret, CNN reported “For the most part, the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in the US so far has been beset by long lines, glitchy websites and canceled appointments. Meanwhile, many Tribal nations and health clinics have moved efficiently through their vaccine allotments and distribution phases --”
During this Webinar, Tribal Panelists will highlight and share how they set up their vaccine distribution process, lessons learned and other resources available to assist. As always, we will allow time for discussion and questions/answers.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Friends - We hope you can join us for a special call this week with Congressman Cedric Richmond, White House Director of Public Engagement, taking place Thursday, 3/18, at 12pm ET. RSVP here to attend. On the call, we'll provide a summary of the American Rescue Plan - President Biden's historic anti-poverty bill, which he signed into law last week - and what it means for you and your communities. We hope you can make it, and please invite interested colleagues and friends!
If you missed last week's call, you can view the recording here. And, if you have colleagues, community members, and others who are interested in getting our updates, they can do so by signing up here.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday!
All best,
White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Team
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The Department of the Treasury is hosting two consultations on the allocation amounts reserved for tribal governments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund established by the CARES Act last March.
These sessions are related specifically to The Shawnee Tribe v. Yellen, Case No. 20-cv-1999 (D.D.C.). Additional consultations related to the pending American Rescue Plan currently being considered in Congress will occur separately in April.
Consultation Details:
Tribal Governments:
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30 pm EST
Link: Register Here
More Information: Dear Tribal Leader Letter Invitation to Consultation on CRF Tribal Distribution Methodology
Alaska Native and Alaska Native Village Corporations
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Link: Register Here
More information: ANC and ANVC Invitation to Consultation on CRF Tribal Distribution Methodology
Public comments can be sent to tribal.consult@treasury.gov no later than 11:59 AKDT on Friday, March 19, 2021. For any other questions or concerns, please contact Ellie Beckett, Policy Communications Specialist, at 202-841-3373 or ellie@nafoa.org.
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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.
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The Department of the Treasury is hosting two consultations on the allocation amounts reserved for tribal governments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund established by the CARES Act last March.
These sessions are related specifically to The Shawnee Tribe v. Yellen, Case No. 20-cv-1999 (D.D.C.). Additional consultations related to the pending American Rescue Plan currently being considered in Congress will occur separately in April.
Consultation Details:
Tribal Governments:
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30 pm EST
Link: Register Here
More Information: Dear Tribal Leader Letter Invitation to Consultation on CRF Tribal Distribution Methodology
Alaska Native and Alaska Native Village Corporations
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Link: Register Here
More information: ANC and ANVC Invitation to Consultation on CRF Tribal Distribution Methodology
Public comments can be sent to tribal.consult@treasury.gov no later than 11:59 AKDT on Friday, March 19, 2021. For any other questions or concerns, please contact Ellie Beckett, Policy Communications Specialist, at 202-841-3373 or ellie@nafoa.org.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks comments on the development, coordination, and implementation of a food purchase and distribution program intended to provide additional aid to nonprofits serving Americans in need of nutrition assistance. If implemented, the program will serve as a successor to the temporary food box purchase program created in April 2020 in response to the rapidly developing crisis within the food supply chain and increased joblessness due to COVID19. While the food box effort served some communities well, it faced challenges in others.
Written Comments: Written comments can be submitted through midnight ET on March 31, 2021, via online portal or by email to AMSCOVIDStimulus@usda.gov or Tribal.Relations@usda.gov. We welcome feedback from all interested parties, and we appreciate early response.
For More Information: Additional information is available on the AMS website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/ams-covid-stimulus Questions regarding the listening session can be directed to AMSCOVIDStimulus@usda.gov or Tribal.Relations@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
Statutory Background: Sec. 751 of the COVID Stimulus Package, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provides no less than $1.5B to purchase food and agricultural products, including seafood, fresh produce, dairy, and meat products, to distribute to individuals in need, including through delivery to nonprofit organizations that can receive, store, and distribute food items, and for grants and loans to small or midsized food processors or distributors, seafood processing facilities and processing vessels, farmers markets, producers, or other organizations to respond to coronavirus, including for measures to protect workers against COVID–19.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks comments regarding the development, coordination and implementation of grant programs to support food processing, distribution, seafood processing, farmers markets, and producers and other businesses identified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The legislation directs USDA to use these grant funds to help businesses respond to coronavirus, including for measures to protect workers against COVID-19.
Written Comments: Written Comments can be submitted through midnight ET on March 31, 2021, via online portal or by email to AMSCOVIDStimulus@usda.gov or Tribal.Relations@usda.gov. We welcome feedback from all interested parties, and we appreciate early response. Additional information is available on the AMS website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/ams-covid-stimulus.
For Further Information: Questions regarding the listening session can be directed to AMSCOVIDStimulus@usda.gov or Tribal.Relations@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
Statutory Background: Sec. 751 of the COVID Stimulus Package, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provides no less than $1.5B to purchase food and agricultural products, including seafood, fresh produce, dairy, and meat products, to distribute to individuals in need, including through delivery to nonprofit organizations that can receive, store, and distribute food items, and for grants and loans to small or midsized food processors or distributors, seafood processing facilities and processing vessels, farmers markets, producers, or other organizations to respond to coronavirus, including for measures to protect workers against COVID–19.
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Under the March 13, 2020, Coronavirus (COVID-19) nationwide emergency declaration and subsequent major disaster declarations for COVID-19, tribal, state, local, and territorial government entities and certain private nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for assistance under the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
On January 21, 2021, the President issued the “Memorandum to Extend Federal Support to Governors’ Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID-19 and to Increase Reimbursement and Other Assistance Provided to States,” which authorized FEMA to provide funding to Public Assistance applicants, including tribes, for the safe opening and operation of eligible facilities (e.g., eligible schools, child-care facilities, non-congregate shelters, domestic violence shelters, transit systems, and other eligible applicants). Such assistance “may include funding for the provision of personal protective equipment and disinfecting services and supplies.”
FEMA is developing an interim policy, COVID-19 Pandemic: Safe Opening and Operation Work Eligible for Public Assistance, which defines the framework, policy details, and requirements for determining the eligibility of work and costs incurred to facilitate the safe opening and operation of eligible facilities. FEMA funding under this interim policy will be provided for costs incurred between January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021 and will be provided at 100% Federal funding.
FEMA is seeking tribal input on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Safe Opening and Operation Work Eligible for Public Assistance (Interim), FEMA FP Policy 104-21-0003. Therefore, FEMA is hosting a teleconference tribal consultation session to receive input from tribal nations on this interim policy. This consultation session will take place on Friday, March 19, 2021, 3:00 to 4:00 ET.
During the event, FEMA staff will provide an overview of key provisions of the proposed interim policy, and the delivery process and procedures that will be utilized for implementation.
Teleconference Information:
To join the teleconference tribal consultation session, please dial (800) 458-4121; confirmation code: 766-0603. To ensure the conference begins in a timely manner, please dial in 5 to 10 minutes prior to the start time of the session, which is at 3:00 ET.
Written Comments:
Questions and written comments may be directed to the Public Assistance Division at fema-recovery-pa-policy@fema.dhs.gov or through FEMA Regional Tribal Liaisons until Monday, March 24, 2021. Contact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons may be found at www.fema.gov/about/contact.
If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Office of External Affairs:
Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov.
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At this point in the COVID 19 pandemic, many Indian health system providers have fully vaccinated their first cohort of patients and now have a better idea of both the challenges and best practices of the vaccine rollout. NIHB invites those stakeholders, along with Tribal leaders, Tribal health administrators, Tribal public health staff, Tribal advocates, and citizens to join us for an NIHB hosted discussion session where we can share what we have learned so far.
How will NIHB use this information? NIHB will use the feedback to inform our ongoing advocacy efforts and Tribes will have a chance to learn from their peers and share what has worked in their communities.
The Virtual Tribal Vaccine All Tribes Call will take place on Friday, March 19 at 3:00 PM eastern. We hope you will join us!
Agenda
3:00 pm - Welcome - NIHB Board of Directors Chair
3:05 pm - COVID 19 vaccine rollout by the numbers – NIHB staff
A short presentation of the available data to help set the stage for further discussion.
3:15 pm – Facilitated discussion session
Moderators: Carolyn A. Hornbuckle, Esq. & Tyler M. Dougherty, MPH, CPH
Framing topics and related questions:
There is no registration fee to attend the listening session, but pre-registration is required for participation.
If you have any questions, please contact Tyler M. Dougherty at TDougherty@nihb.org or Carolyn A. Hornbuckle, Esq. at CHornbuckle@nihb.org.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States will be holding a hearing entitled "A Year in Review: The State of COVID-19 " on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. NIHB has been invited as a witness and Chief Bill will be representing NIHB. Please see below for more details on the witness panels and how to view the hearing live:
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Presiding: Chair Teresa Leger Fernández
Watch the Livestream on Facebook
or
Watch the Livestream on Youtube
Witness Panel:
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Join the Black Coalition Against COVID-19 for a Town Hall discussion. Senior government officials and leading minority health professionals will provide up-to-date information relevant to minority health professionals on the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of COVID-19. Dr. Brian Thompson (Oneida) of the Association of American Indian Physicians will be on the panel.
Watch the event: Facebook.com/BlackDoctor.Org; Youtube.com/BlackDoctorOrg
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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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Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) Director Casey Lozar invites you to the launch of our CICD Policy Webinar Series, a set of virtual forums focused on understanding and addressing the systemic limitations and structural barriers that constrain tribal self-determination and the modernization of tribal economies. The series will inform policymakers and their advisors on how tribal governments labor to provide an optimal yet shifting mix of public goods and services under conditions of scarcity and limited autonomy. Throughout the series, thought leaders will explore potential policy actions that can improve the collective good of Indian Country.
The series kicks off on March 24 with a session focused on the question “How Are Tribal Economies Faring Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic?” Due to COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on service-oriented industries such as gaming, Indian Country is especially vulnerable to this period of economic contraction. At the kick-off event, join tribal policy experts, economists, researchers, and tribal leaders in a national policy conversation around the delivery of government services and how tribal governments are making difficult choices to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and strategize into the future. Speakers will:
Confirmed speakers:
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
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ORO Region 1 in partnership with the New England Rural Health Association will offer an interactive facilitated federal panel discussion, with our federal partners from ACL, CDC, CMS, FORHP, SAMHSA, and OCR. Dr. Marcia Brand, former HRSA Deputy Administrator will lead and moderate an engaging opportunity to learn about government resources, current priorities, and new and exciting initiatives on the horizon. The event will include informal breakout sessions with panelists, for the audience to interact 1-1 with the experts. The event is free and open to all.
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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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Every other Thursday at 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Eastern
A link to RSVP is provided shortly before each call and will be added here ASAP.
Note: You must RSVP to join the call. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in instructions.
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Every other Friday: 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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Register
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
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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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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
A panel conversation moderated by Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD, will cover some of the most frequently asked questions on vaccination against COVID-19. Join us and the panel of Jaime Fergie, MD, Litjen Tan, MS, PhD, and Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN, to discuss these questions.
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Register | Dear Tribal Leader Letter
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: Relief Funds for Tribes
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Department of Treasury
Treasury Consultation Sessions:
Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 2, 11:59 p.m. ET. Comments on State, Local and Tribal Relief Funds should be sent to TribalARPconsult@treasury.gov.
Treasury, SSA, VA and SBA are also holding four joint consultations on tribal consultation plans of action on April 6, 7 and 8. Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 9, 11:59 p.m.
ET sent to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
TBD - additional consultations on other ARP programs
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Join | Dial in: 888-251- 2949 or 215-861-0694, Access Code: 7732614#
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: Tribal and Native Housing Programs
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development
HUD Consultation Session on ICDBG Funds: March 31, 1-3 p.m. ET
Written comment deadline of April 2, 2021.
The IHBG will begin to be distributed in early April.
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Register | Dear Tribal Leader Letter
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: Relief Funds for Tribes
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Department of Treasury
Treasury Consultation Sessions:
Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 2, 11:59 p.m. ET. Comments on State, Local and Tribal Relief Funds should be sent to TribalARPconsult@treasury.gov.
Treasury, SSA, VA and SBA are also holding four joint consultations on tribal consultation plans of action on April 6, 7 and 8. Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 9, 11:59 p.m.
ET sent to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
TBD - additional consultations on other ARP programs
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The White House and HHS are hosting a series of stakeholder engagement calls on Vaccine Verification. The call for States, Tribes, and Territories, public health associations and all of you is scheduled for March 31. To RSVP, email Kelsey.V.Fitzpatrick@who.eop.gov
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services