Dear Tribal Leaders:

This year’s HHS Region 1 Tribal Consultation will be held virtually on June 27, 2023 from 10:00am to 4pm EDT. Our session is designed to provide Tribal Leaders with the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination and to discuss programmatic and policy issues and concerns.

HHS remains committed to strengthening the government-to-government relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. Our Tribal Consultation will provide you with opportunities to consult with HHS headquarters leadership on national level issues.

I ask that you RSVP to Paul Jacobsen of your availability as well as any of your staff that you may wish to join. Paul may be reached directly at 617-850-2582 and at paul.jacobsen@hhs.gov. You may also schedule individual one-on-one consultations at this time or in the future.

I look forward to a meaningful discussion, draft agenda soon to follow.

Sincerely,

Everett Handford
USDHHS Region 1
Regional Director

Dear Tribal Leader Letter