Events

Dept of Interior Buy Indian Act Webinar Consultation Sessions

The Buy Indian Act provides Indian Affairs with the authority to set aside procurement contracts for qualified Indian-owned businesses, known as "Indian Economic Enterprises." Regulations implementing the Act have been in place for more than five years. In that time, several revisions have been identified that would better allow Indian Affairs to realize the full […]

Dept of Interior Buy Indian Act Webinar Consultation Sessions

The Buy Indian Act provides Indian Affairs with the authority to set aside procurement contracts for qualified Indian-owned businesses, known as "Indian Economic Enterprises." Regulations implementing the Act have been in place for more than five years. In that time, several revisions have been identified that would better allow Indian Affairs to realize the full […]

DOI Self-Governance Advisory Committee SGAC Tribal Caucus

Virtual Event

DOI Self-Governance Advisory Committee  DOI SGAC Tribal Caucus July 9, 2021 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern   *All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Agendas and registration coming soon.  

DOI Self-Governance Advisory Committee SGAC Meeting

Virtual Event

DOI Self-Governance Advisory Committee DOI SGAC Meeting- July 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm– 5:00 pm Eastern *All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Agenda Registration

Listening Sessions on BIE Strategic Direction 2018-2023: Years 4 and 5 Implementation

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Leader: The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction ("Direction") for 2018-2023. The BIE developed the Direction through formal timely and meaningful consultation from Tribal leaders and stakeholders, such as school boards, union members, educators, and families of Native students. During the original Tribal […]

AS-IA and IHS Joint Consultation on 105(l) Leases

Virtual Event

On July 27, the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (IA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) issued a joint "Dear Tribal Leader" letter announcing consultation on Section 105(l) lease requirements and payments in order to improve lease administration, as required by Congress under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (P.L. 116-260). In the DTLL, […]