2021 National Tribal Broadband Summit
2021-10-01 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
This September, the Department of the Interior (DOI), in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the White House Council for Native American Affairs, will convene tribal broadband industry experts to discuss how to make the most use of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant funds, American Rescue Plan Act funds, and other Federal funding opportunities for broadband, and how to plan for the future of Tribal broadband networks and digital economies. This summit will provide a platform for leaders across the broadband deployment ecosystem to share best practices, new ideas, and lessons learned from their real-world experience bringing broadband service to Native American communities. This year’s event will focus on:

Implementing the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant. Planning and implementing network construction and expansions, obtaining rights of way, NEPA assessments, and multi-jurisdictional projects. Implementing telehealth, distance learning, adoption, and workforce development projects, including equipment distribution and maintenance, curriculum development, and training methodologies.

Planning for Long Term Success. Identifying needs, setting goals, creating strategies, developing a plan and leveraging data to maximize the short and long-term educational, cultural and economic benefits of connectivity. Developing a local tribal workforce to maintain and operate networks, capacity building for Tribes and Tribal organizations, and achieving financial stability.

Technical Solutions, Middle Mile, Connectivity Solutions. Exploring the various connectivity options available and identifying possible solutions to bring broadband to Tribal lands. E.g., spectrum white spaces, new spectrum and how best to use it, and middle mile networks.

Broadband Use and Adoption. Leveraging technology to improve health care outcomes via telehealth services, enhancing economic development, increasing community engagement, and expanding educational opportunity.

Register today!
The Summit will take place online, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern, Fridays September 17, 24 and October 1, 2021.

Senate Judiciary Committee: “Hearings to examine renewing and strengthening the Violence Against Women Act.”
2021-10-05 09:00
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”
2021-10-05 10:00
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”
2021-10-05 11:00
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 Act of 2021
H.R.4881 – Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
H.J.Res.55 – Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Protecting Family Legacies Act

Tuesday October 5, 2021,12pm ET.

DOI Land and Water Conservation Fund Listening Sessions
2021-10-05 12:00 - 15:00 | United States
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 Tribal Leader Letter
LWCF Fact Sheets
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Please register in advance
Monday, October 25, 2021 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Please register in advance

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks: Legislative Hearing on Various Bills
2021-10-06 09:00
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 coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under that Act;
S. 1942, to standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes;
S. 2158, to extend the authorization of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission;

Wednesday October 6, 2021, 10am ET.

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings to examine the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
2021-10-06 13:00
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.”
2021-10-06 13:30
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.”
Wednesday October 6, 2021, 2:30pm ET.

Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee: “Hearings to examine the state of telehealth, focusing on removing barriers to access and improving patient outcomes.”
2021-10-07 09:00
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.

U.S. Forest Service Tribal Forum - Proposed National Policy: Monitoring on National Forest System Lands
2021-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
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 for the development and implementation of monitoring programs to support land management decisions and adaptive management of National Forest System lands. Guiding principles include:

Be strategic and efficient
Track and meet monitoring commitments
Use accurate, reliable, and relevant western science and traditional knowledge
Leverage internal and external partnerships
Commit to technology and data management

USDA Forest Service Ecosystem Management Coordination program representatives will share information and be available to discuss the proposed national policy and Tribal implications.
For more information, contact the Forest Service Office of Tribal Relations.
SM.FS.otrtribalcon@usda.gov
The Forest Service will initiate consultation after the collaborative Tribal Forum.

Stakeholder Engagement Sessions: FEMA Region 6 Hazard Mitigation Assistance
2021-10-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings to you, our stakeholders! Based on your survey results, we have developed the virtual Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (Webinars) below to share Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program information with you.
Application Development
7/29 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Central)
This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.
Management Costs
8/10 10:00 am-11:30 am (Central)
During this webinar, we will be viewing a previously recorded presentation available here. Followed by a Question and Answer period at approximately 10:55 am.
Tribal Only- BRIC NOFO
10/7 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn about the FY 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to include: overview, key dates, available funding, registering in FEMA GO.
Tribal Only- FEMA GO Application
10/14 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn how to input your BRIC or FMA applications into the FEMA GO system.
Tribal Only- Cost Effectiveness and Technical Feasibility Listening Session
10/21 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Tribal Only- BRIC Listening Session
10/28 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
EHP- UFR Summit for Louisiana
11/16 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
This is a FYI- the invite will come from our EHP folks
Application Development- Offering #2
11/17 9:00 am- 12:00 pm (Central)
**Repeat of Offering 1** This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.

HRSA's Annual Tribal Consultation
2021-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
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 of Health Professional Shortage Areas. The agency also administers the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), the 340B Drug Pricing Program, health professional training programs, and programs relating to rural health and telehealth. Tribal leaders participating in the consultation may also wish to express support for HRSA programs to be funded through self-governance contracts and compacts, instead of grants.
HRSA is requesting testimony by September 24, 2021 to be submitted to aianhealth@hrsa.gov.

DOI Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation Session on the DOI's FY 22-26 Strategic Plan
2021-10-12 18:00, 2021-10-14 13:00, 2021-10-19 09:00 | Virtual Event
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 those goals, and performance measures to track the progress of the plan. The strategic plan will also identify key risks, establish plans to mitigate risks, and build evidence to help achieve the Department’s goals. Previous strategic plans can be view by visiting DOI Strategic Plans.
Your input is requested on the Department’s Strategic Plan framework, which addresses the strategic priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration and Secretary Haaland. The framework is structured around four overarching mission goals for the Department:

Promote well-being, equity, and justice for Tribes, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives
Conserve, protect, and restore natural and cultural resources
Sustainably balance the use of resources while supporting communities and the economy
Serve and honor the public trust

By February 2022, DOI will have incorporated all stakeholder feedback into the plan and develop performance measures that set near term outcomes (approximately 5 years). The Department will routinely track, assess, and report on the progress of these performance measures.
The Department would appreciate your input on the strategic plan framework, including responsive implementation strategies and performance goals that honor our trust responsibilities. In addition to influencing the strategic plan, your feedback will also inform the Department’s Risk Profile for the next 4 years.
In conjunction with bureaus throughout the Department, the Office of Planning and Performance Management will lead the consultation sessions. The sessions, listed below, will be held via recorded Zoom calls and supported by conference call capabilities.

October 12, 2021 4:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Zoom link for October 12 session
Meeting ID: 160 210 2616
Passcode: [REDACTED]
833 568 8864 US Toll-free
October 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. (Alaskan)
Zoom link for October 14 session
Meeting ID: 161 311 0280
Passcode: [REDACTED]
833 568 8864 US Toll-free
October 19, 2021 10:00 a.m. (Eastern)
Zoom link for October 19 session
Meeting ID: 160 502 5240
Passcode: [REDACTED]
833 568 8864 US Toll-free

Feedback on the proposed Strategic Plan framework can be provided during the sessions, and up to November 19, by emailing comments to DOI_Strategic_Plan@ios.doi.gov. Feedback and comments will be considered as we finalize the Department’s Strategic Plan, as well as in the
development of annual performance plans, strategic reviews and other related efforts. The final Strategic Plan will be published on the Department’s website in early 2022.
For questions regarding the upcoming sessions, please contact Mark Oliver at DOI_Strategic_Plan@ios.doi.gov or by calling 202-573-4376.

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”
2021-10-13 09:00
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 Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act.
H.R. 1975 – Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021.
H.R. 2074 – Indian Buffalo Management Act.
H.R. 2088 – Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act.
H.R. 2930 – Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021.

See USET SPF Support Letter.

H.R. 4881 – Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act.
H.R. 5221 – Urban Indian Health Confer Act.

House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure: “Growing the Small Business Supplier Base in Government Contracting”
2021-10-13 11:00
Wednesday October 13, 2021, 12pm ET.
House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure: “Growing the Small Business Supplier Base in Government Contracting”

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance Webinar Series
2021-10-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Webinar Series.

The 2021 BRIC and FMA Programs’ Webinar Series will bring FEMA subject-matter experts and partners together to provide technical information, best practices, tools and resources regarding these grant programs. There will also be a review of the fiscal year 2021 Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for BRIC and FMA.
The webinars are designed for leaders in states, local communities, tribes and territories, as well as private sector entities, private non-profit organizations, and individuals interested in learning more about the BRIC and FMA grant programs and strategies for how to apply for them.
FEMA will coordinate with the regional offices to host “office hours” for states, tribes and territories to answer questions about subapplications for the Fiscal year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance grants.

Jul 28, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Jul 28, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Climate Change, Future Conditions, and Nature-based Solutions

This webinar will provide an overview and examples of climate change, future conditions and how nature-based solutions can help build community resilience against these issues.

Aug 4, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 4, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC and FMA FY 2020 Data and Trends

This webinar provides an overview and analysis of data trends regarding selections of subapplications for the $700 million available in Fiscal Year 2020 for two of FEMA’s mitigation grant programs.

Aug 11, 2021 4:00 PM EST – Aug 11, 2021 5:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #1

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Aug 18, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 18, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Where Equity Fits into the BRIC/FMA Program Design and Community Resilience

This webinar will highlight how the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Programs will incorporate equity into program design, and how the programs can be used to support community resilience, especially for disadvantaged and tribal communities.

Aug 24, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 24, 2021 3:30 PM EST

Severe Repetitive Loss/Repetitive Loss Mitigation Priorities
This webinar will focus on strategies to eliminate or reduce the damage to residential property and the disruption to life caused by repeated flooding and other hazards, and how FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program can be used to support these types of projects.

Aug 26, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 26, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #2

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 1, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 1, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #1

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 8, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 8, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity Technical and Qualitative Criteria

This webinar focuses on breaking down each of the technical and qualitative criterion for the National Competition of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program as described in the FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Sep 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants for Tribal applicants – NOFO Webinar #3 – Tribal

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective tribal applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding. This session will be offered twice, along with a third session for tribal applicants.

Sep 20, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 20, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #2

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Oct 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Oct 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Federal Agency Roundtable and Partnerships

During this webinar, Ryan Janda, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Non-Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief, will lead a federal panel discussion on the importance of partnerships for FEMA’s grant programs.

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.”
2021-10-14 09:00
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.

IHS October All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call
2021-10-14 14:00 - 15:00
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 an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials. IHS will post log-in information on IHS.gov later this week.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2021-10-19 09:00
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), and Charles F. Sams III, of Oregon, to be Director of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior

Charles F. Sams lll, of Oregon to be 1st Native American Director of the National Park Service, DOI if confirmed.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining.
2021-10-19 13:30
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
S.2524– A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility or certain programs, and for other purposes.

Senate Finance Committee
2021-10-20 09:00
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.

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
2021-10-20 09:30
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
2021-10-20 12:00 - 16:00
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 register.
Date/Time:
October 20 will be 1pm – 5pm ET

Senate Indian Affairs Committee
2021-10-20 13:30
October 20, 2021, at 2:30pm ET.
Senate Indian Affairs Committee: “Roundtable to examine investing in economic sovereignty, focusing on leveraging Federal financing for new and sustained development in Native communities.”

Senate Judiciary Committee
2021-10-20 13:30
October 20, 2021, at 2:30pm ET.
Senate Judiciary Committee: “Hearings to examine restoring the Voting Rights Act, focusing on protecting the Native American and Alaska Native vote.”

: Roundtable discussion on “Investing in Economic Sovereignty: Leveraging Federal Financing for New and Sustained Development in Native Communities”
2021-10-20 13:30 - 14:00
Wednesday, October 20 at 2:30 pm Eastern
Roundtable discussion on “Investing in Economic Sovereignty: Leveraging Federal Financing for New and Sustained Development in Native Communities”
Learn More.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2021-10-21 09:00
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
