The Tribal/Interior Budget Council will be meeting virtually November 4-5, 2021. You can register for the full meeting by clicking the registration link below: Registration Link This registration link will register you for both days of TIBC. A reminder email with a join link will be sent to each registrant one hour before each TIBC […]
Please register to attend the IHS Director's Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation scheduled for Tuesday, November 2 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET here: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu-rqz8tGsHeZDNY4oPmuf_6xVy6wyQ Event Website
November 3 at 10:15 am Eastern House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services: A Call to Action: Modernizing the Community Services Block Grant
Zoom meeting for Contract Support Cost Advisory Group: Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes, IHS is inviting you to a scheduled ZoomGov meeting. Topic: CSC Advisory Group Meeting Time: Nov 3, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1603058056 Meeting ID: 160 305 8056 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1603058056# US (San […]
November 4 at 10:00 am Eastern House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife: Remote Legislative Hearing on H.Res. 320, H.R. 4832, H.R. 5001, and H.R. 5345 H. Res. 320 – Recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the […]
November 4 at 10:00 am Eastern Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee: Hearings to examine the road ahead for the COVID-19 response, focusing on next steps.
Tribal Consultation on November 4 at 1:00 pm Eastern Please review the letter for more information. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) would like to inform Tribal entities of a pending proposal to establish standards for the humane care and handling of birds covered under the Animal […]
November 5 at 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Eastern Call-in number: +1 669 254 5252 Meeting ID: 161 045 0061 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation’s unvaccinated […]
To learn more about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and what’s next in the Administration’s plan to Build Back Better, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs invites you to join us and other senior administration officials for one of the briefing opportunities offered this week. Please register below and contact IGA46@who.eop.gov with if you have any […]
The Indian Health Service Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is scheduled to meet on November 9, 2021, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm eastern time. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. 12:00 - 12:45 pm EASTERN (Tribal Caucus)| 1:00 - 5:00 pm EASTERN (Full TSGAC Meeting) Join Zoom Meeting Dial by your location +1 […]
November 10 at 12:00 pm Eastern House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 268, H.R. 980, H.R. 1469, H.R. 2512, H.R. 2551, H.R. 3600, H.R. 4358, H.R. 4404, H.R. 4494, and H.R. 5118. H.R. 1469 (Rep. Chellie Pingree), To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain […]
The White House is excited to announce that the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit will officially take place on November 15 and 16 2021. This year the Summit will take place virtually. President Biden and the Administration look forward to hosting a robust and meaningful dialogue with Tribal leaders on key issues, policy initiatives, and […]
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS) The OHS has scheduled three Tribal Consultation sessions. These one-day sessions will be held between HHS, ACF, and OHS leadership and the leadership of tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The purpose of these consultation sessions is to discuss ways […]
November 16 at 2:00 pm Eastern House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife: Hybrid Legislative Hearing on H.R. 59, H.R. 4690, and H.R. 5770. H.R. 59 (Rep. Don Young, R-AK), To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes. […]
November 1 7 at 10:00 am Eastern House Natural Resources Remote Markup on Multiple Bills S.2923 - Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act H.R.667 - Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act H.R.3128 - American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021
November 17 at 10:00 am Eastern Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing on Various Nominations. Martha Williams of Montana nominated to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. Professor Sara Bronin nominated to become chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).
FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights invites you to their upcoming Civil Rights Summit – 2.0 Equity. This event is designed to foster dialogue and partnerships through direct engagement with FEMA. Presentations and discussion will cover FEMA programs and services, with special emphasis on improving equity in emergency management. FEMA’s Civil Rights Summit Wednesday, Nov. 17, […]
November 18 at 9:30 am Eastern House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: “Tribal Voices, Tribal Wisdom: Strategies for the Climate Crisis” USET Climate Science Liaison, Dr. Casey Thornburgh, will testify.
November 18 at 9:30 am Eastern Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on, "Inclusive Disaster Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Recovery”
UPDATE 10/28: Due to scheduling challenges because of the numerous meetings and events scheduled in November, DOI SGAC leadership decided to postpone the scheduled November SGAC meeting until the week of January 31, 2022. Information about the January 2022 meeting and whether it will convene in person will be shared in early December. The Department […]
Treasury, Interior, and the White House are Hosting a Recovery Funding Update Friday, November 19 at 11:00 am Eastern Register Treasury has released an update confirming that Tribal governments will not be required to certify civil rights compliance for Treasury pandemic programs. Additionally, Tribal governments that received less than $30 million in SLFRF funding will […]
SSBCI Guidance Webinar for Tribal Governments Friday, November 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. EDT Zoom link (no registration required) Treasury has released its guidance for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. Tribal governments have a $500 million set aside. The guidance provides, in relevant part, that: Tribes may apply jointly for SSBCI. Tribal […]
You are Invited to Join USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a Briefing on Build Back Better Friday, November 19, 2021 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Register here: Zoom Link Please join this briefing where the Secretary will highlight how the Build Back Better Act, passed by today by the U.S. House of Representatives, will […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department ofthe Interior (Department) seeks Tribal and stakeholder input regarding the implementation ofthe Indian Boarding School Initiative (Initiative) that Secretary ofthe Interior Deb Haaland announced in June 2021.1 The Initiative's purpose is an initial collection and review of Department documents and records, and compilation of its existing data. These […]
November 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET on zoom, the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Library of Congress will host a virtual event to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans are the Indigenous Peoples of the Unites States and continue to be integral to the story of America. To celebrate their vast and […]
Indian Health Services (IHS) Virtual Symposium is here. Register now to reserve your seat! When: November 30 – December 2, 2021 Where: Online Interact with Medicare representatives Participate in virtual, interactive presentations and demos Learn about upcoming changes and important reminders regarding Medicare Ask questions and receive real-time answers Earn CEUs Whether you are a […]
November 30, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs: Hearings to examine CARES Act oversight of Treasury and the Federal Reserve, focusing on building a resilient economy.
Tribal Consultation on Treasury’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Modernization Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to publish new strategic plans one year after each presidential inauguration. Treasury’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 – 2026 will […]
December 1, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern House Financial Services: Oversight of the Treasury Department's and Federal Reserve's Pandemic Response
UPDATE: This meeting has been postponed until further notice. Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting The U.S. Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) will convene a public meeting from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The meeting […]
Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): Aquaculture Health Plan Webinar December 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern Meeting ID:160 904 2976 Join thru the web Join thru Zoom Meeting Password: p*H2LOtMQ Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US To keep you abreast of some major APHIS activities, they are hosting a series of […]
December 2, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Various Bills to be examined dealing with Federal lands. S.1269: A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to complete an interagency report on the effects of special recreation permits on environmental justice communities, and for other […]
December 2, 2021 at 10:30am Eastern House Energy and Commerce: “The Overdose Crisis: Interagency Proposal to Combat Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances”
SSBCI Application Portal & Capital Program Policy Guidelines Webinar for Tribal Governments; Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. ET; https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/j/1610657328; no registration required Please submit questions and information requests via ssbci_information@treasury.gov Please note the following upcoming virtual office hours for Tribal Governments: Tribal governments – November 30, 2021 at 4 p.m. ET; https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/j/1603853549; no […]