United South & Eastern Tribes

Nation-to-Nation Dialogue on COVID-19 with Indian Country
2021-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
On behalf of Secretary Becerra, please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing the upcoming Nation-to-Nation Dialogue on COVID-19 with Indian Country. Please join HHS and other federal departments and agencies on the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) for a special two-day virtual Dialogue where you can share your input, recommendations, and perspective on how federal resources and assistance can best support Tribal responses to Public Health Emergencies and improve health systems across Indian Country. This virtual dialogue will also provide a valuable opportunity for agencies to share information about existing resources, including those newly created through COVID-19 supplemental funding, and to demonstrate their coordinated inter-agency response.
Nation-to-Nation Dialogue dates, times, and virtual platforms are listed below. You may also submit written comments by November 5th to consultation@hhs.gov.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 @ 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Zoon Link Here
Telephone: 833 568 8864 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 161 505 3809

Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Zoom Link Here
Telephone: 833 568 8864 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 160 452 7474

HHS Region 1 Tribal Quarterly Meeting and Child Tax Credit Discussion
2021-10-28 14:00 - 15:00
Child Tax Credit Outreach Strategies for Tribal Members
October 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm -4:00 pm Eastern
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AGENDA
This meeting focuses on outreach strategies and local tactics to reach parents who have not yet signed up for the Child Tax Credit. We will hear about current efforts, promising strategies, and the role of trustworthy leaders and community members to inform families and help them sign up for these funds for their children.
I. Welcome and intro: Why the Child Tax Credit?

Paul Jacobsen, Acting Regional Director, HHS
Elaine Zimmerman, Regional Administrator, ACF
Chief Clarissa Sabattis, Houlton Band of Maliseets

II. Messaging to Reach Families

Courtney O’Reilly, Navigator Program Manager, Code for America
Christy Finsel, Executive Director, Oklahoma’s Native Action Coalition, Inc., Citizen of the Osage Nation

III. Reaching Families with Information and Immediate Access

Pat Gentile, President, Simplify CT
Building Trust: Phone/Chat/Email Support for non-filers,
Virtual VITA site and trusted Navigators

IV. Q & A
