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SUMMARY:2024 Department of Homeland Security External Tribal Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 2024 DHS External Tribal Quarterly Meetings.  These virtual quarterly meetings are hosted by DHS Tribal Affairs and provide an opportunity to have discussions on Homeland Security matters such as equity\, resource availability\, partnerships\, law enforcement and security\, cybersecurity\, disaster response\, and prevention of human trafficking and targeted violence. \nThey welcome Tribal leaders\, elders\, representatives\, program directors and Tribal members to attend and participate. They also invite all DHS components who work with Tribal Nations.  An agenda will be provided to all registrants. \nThe 2024 quarterly meeting schedule is as follows: \nApril 16\, 2024\, 2:00 PM EST\nJuly 16\, 2024\, 2:00 PM EST\nOctober 15\, 2024\, 2:00 PM EST \nBelow is the Zoom registration link for the April session. \nWhen: April 16\, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1616223893?pwd=NlJ5dTQ5aGFLWkZBSWZXK0tpM3lhQT09 (-> lnks.gd) \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2024-department-of-homeland-security-external-tribal-quarterly-meetings/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240226T210140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T210140Z
UID:10003056-1713355200-1713360600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS Office Hours to assist with IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
DESCRIPTION:The IRS is excited to offer additional office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.   \nRegistration for office hours is now open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below. \n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nRegistration Link\n\n\nFebruary 28\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EST\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EST\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 20\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 27\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 3\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 10\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 17\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 24\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-office-hours-to-assist-with-ira-chips-pre-filling-registration-tool/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240404T125807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T125807Z
UID:10003100-1713441600-1713447000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:VA Rural Veterans Virtual Outreach Symposium
DESCRIPTION:April 18 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern\nLink to join\nPhone: 1-833-558-0712 Toll-free Number\, Access Code: 2822 290 4332\nWebinar password: 9PPeeqqi*77 (97733774 from phones and video systems) \nThis symposium will focus on the importance of reaching out to our Nation’s Veterans who reside in rural and remote areas. Attendees will be educated and empowered about the benefits and services that may be available to them. The symposium will provide information on current and future VA benefits\, to include filing a VA disability claim online\, the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act and improving the quality of life for Veterans and dependents through Vet Center services. In addition\, there will be presentations on rural healthcare and expanding access to care through virtual technologies.   
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/va-rural-veterans-virtual-outreach-symposium/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Topics,Veterans,Veterans Affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240119T191943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T191943Z
UID:10001567-1713448800-1713452400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
DESCRIPTION:The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants\, Certified CDFIs\, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process. \nAccess InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 and dial in the numeric Participant Passcode 5916044. No prior registration is necessary. Please note the dial in process is automated. The conference call will have a moderator to direct the Q&As. Please note all call are Eastern Time (ET). \nCDFI Certification Conference Call Schedule \n\nThursday\, February 15\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, March 21\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, April 18\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, May 16\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, July 18\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, August 15\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, September 19\, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET\nThursday\, October 17\, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET\nThursday\, December 19\, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCDFI CONTACT INFORMATION\n\nHave questions/concerns about CDFI Certification? \nOCPE Helpdesk\nEmail: OCPECert@cdfi.treas.gov\nPhone: (202) 653-0423 \nIT Helpdesk\nEmail: ithelpdesk@cdfi.treas.gov\nPhone: (202) 653-0300
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/monthly-cdfi-certification-conference-calls/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Infrastructure,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240229T161533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T161533Z
UID:10003061-1713528000-1713533400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:National NAGPRA Program Webinars
DESCRIPTION:The National NAGPRA Program will host a series of 10 webinars on the new regulations on the third Friday of every month from 1pm to 2:30pm Eastern time. Registration is required\, but the meeting information is always the same. Register once and attend any session. Mark your calendars and bring your questions. https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lh7ZTDUUR3KuMODpLhqwPw \nJanuary 19\, 2024 – Overview of Revised Regulations\, Watch Recording\nFebruary 16\, 2024 – Deep dive into Repatriation of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects\, Watch Recording\nMarch 15\, 2024 – Deep dive into Repatriation of Cultural Items\nApril 19\, 2024 – Notices under NAGPRA
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-nagpra-program-webinars/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,National Park Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240418T160743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T160743Z
UID:10003115-1713790800-1713794400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FEMP and Office of Indian Energy Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 22 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \nThursday\, May 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern \nRegistration is required \nThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and the Office of Indian Energy (IE) are co-hosting office hours to answer questions about Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and the Indian Energy Purchase Preference (IEPP). This is partially a follow-up from last month’s training Selling Renewable Energy to the Federal Government: 1 – Renewable Energy Certificates (link to original course registration—on demand coming soon).The primary audience is Tribes and Tribal Majority Owned Business organizations who are interested in selling RECs to the Federal Government\, which is also the primary focus of a recently released solicitation from GSA.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/femp-and-office-of-indian-energy-office-hours/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Energy (DOE),Economic Development,Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240321T150827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T150827Z
UID:10001629-1713790800-1713798000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DOI Consultation on the the development of the Scientific Integrity Policy.
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) invites you to consult on the development of the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy. Pursuant to President Biden’s Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking | The White House\, the National Science & Technology Council (NSTC) has created new policies and procedures pertaining to scientific integrity for the whole of the Federal Government. Those new polices in turn call for each federal agency to develop its own scientific integrity policy. \nAs DOI prepares its own policy\, they seek to engage with you to hear your concerns and understand what you would like to see included in the policy. NSTC’s framework for all federal agencies is available at A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice (whitehouse.gov). To facilitate the consultation\, enclosed are some questions for your consideration. \nThey will hold three consultation sessions\, which will be open to all federally recognized Tribal Nations\, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Corporations\, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. They invite you to register for one or more of the sessions listed below using the links provided. \n\nMonday\, April 22 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 1\nFriday\, April 26 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 2\nTuesday\, April 30 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 3\n\nYou may submit written comments to DOISIPConsultation@usgs.gov. Written comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31\, 2024\, to ensure timely consideration. \nIf you need further information\, please contact Chris Hammond\, Head of the Office of Tribal Relations at the U.S. Geological Survey\, at chammond@usgs.gov or 703-648-6621.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/doi-consultation-on-the-the-development-of-the-scientific-integrity-policy/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Interior (DOI),Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240415T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141328Z
UID:10001644-1713790800-1713803400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Education and Research
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, April 15\, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Annual Progress Report and Feedback for Next Steps\, to be held April 22-26\, 2024. These meetings with Tribal Nation officials will highlight historic Biden-Harris Administration investments made in response to Tribal Nation requests and discuss more ways to improve USDA service to Indian Country. \n“In just three years\, USDA has fundamentally changed the way we do business with Indian Country\,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We have more partnerships between Tribes and National Forests\, more marketing support for Native producers\, and we are including more Native foods in our nutrition assistance programs. These are just a sampling of the many ways that we are reshaping our programs to include Tribal and Indigenous perspectives\, remove barriers\, and encourage Tribal self-determination.” \nConsultations are formal\, Nation-to-Nation meetings between USDA (representing the federal government) and officials from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. There are many agricultural producers in Indian Country\, and USDA plays a significant role in upholding Tribal treaty rights and the Nation-to-Nation trust relationship. USDA agencies and offices host consultations throughout the year to hear from Tribal Nations about how USDA policies and programs can better support Indian Country. \nThe April consultations will focus on key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration. Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. Before each consultation\, Tribal organizations will facilitate caucuses to support Tribal leaders in discussing these issues. After the formal consultation with elected Tribal leaders concludes\, there will be an informal listening session that is open to all Indian Country attendees. \n  \nDetails: These consultations build on those which occurred in 2021\, 2022\, and 2023. Over three years of consultations\, we have had some important\, and at times difficult\, conversations about barriers to services at USDA and ways we can improve the experience for Indian Country. We have made tremendous progress in many areas identified in these consultations\, as we announced at the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit. We are proud of this progress\, but there is still work to do. For the 2024 consultations and listening sessions\, we will ask for your input on some critical issues that remain difficult to address. Our framing papers will outline key topics where we are seeking Tribal input\, in addition to other concerns which leaders wish to bring to our attention. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 214 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 27.6 KB)\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEducation and Research Consultation \n\nMonday April 22 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 333 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Colleges\, Students\, & Youth Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 235 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nForests and Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTuesday April 23 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 314 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching\, and Conservation Consultation \n\nWednesday April 24 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 327 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Producers Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 353 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nThursday April 25 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 310 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety\, and Trade Consultation \n\nFriday April 26 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 283 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Food Sovereignty Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 417 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-annual-consultation-and-listening-session-on-tribal-barriers/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Listening Session,Natural Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T163000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240415T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141315Z
UID:10001645-1713877200-1713889800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Forests and Public Lands Management
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, April 15\, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Annual Progress Report and Feedback for Next Steps\, to be held April 22-26\, 2024. These meetings with Tribal Nation officials will highlight historic Biden-Harris Administration investments made in response to Tribal Nation requests and discuss more ways to improve USDA service to Indian Country. \n“In just three years\, USDA has fundamentally changed the way we do business with Indian Country\,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We have more partnerships between Tribes and National Forests\, more marketing support for Native producers\, and we are including more Native foods in our nutrition assistance programs. These are just a sampling of the many ways that we are reshaping our programs to include Tribal and Indigenous perspectives\, remove barriers\, and encourage Tribal self-determination.” \nConsultations are formal\, Nation-to-Nation meetings between USDA (representing the federal government) and officials from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. There are many agricultural producers in Indian Country\, and USDA plays a significant role in upholding Tribal treaty rights and the Nation-to-Nation trust relationship. USDA agencies and offices host consultations throughout the year to hear from Tribal Nations about how USDA policies and programs can better support Indian Country. \nThe April consultations will focus on key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration. Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. Before each consultation\, Tribal organizations will facilitate caucuses to support Tribal leaders in discussing these issues. After the formal consultation with elected Tribal leaders concludes\, there will be an informal listening session that is open to all Indian Country attendees. \n  \nDetails: These consultations build on those which occurred in 2021\, 2022\, and 2023. Over three years of consultations\, we have had some important\, and at times difficult\, conversations about barriers to services at USDA and ways we can improve the experience for Indian Country. We have made tremendous progress in many areas identified in these consultations\, as we announced at the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit. We are proud of this progress\, but there is still work to do. For the 2024 consultations and listening sessions\, we will ask for your input on some critical issues that remain difficult to address. Our framing papers will outline key topics where we are seeking Tribal input\, in addition to other concerns which leaders wish to bring to our attention. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 214 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 27.6 KB)\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEducation and Research Consultation \n\nMonday April 22 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 333 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Colleges\, Students\, & Youth Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 235 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nForests and Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTuesday April 23 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 314 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching\, and Conservation Consultation \n\nWednesday April 24 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 327 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Producers Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 353 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nThursday April 25 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 310 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety\, and Trade Consultation \n\nFriday April 26 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 283 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Food Sovereignty Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 417 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-annual-consultation-and-listening-session-on-tribal-barriers-2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Listening Session,Natural Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240226T210140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T210140Z
UID:10003057-1713960000-1713965400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS Office Hours to assist with IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
DESCRIPTION:The IRS is excited to offer additional office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.   \nRegistration for office hours is now open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below. \n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nRegistration Link\n\n\nFebruary 28\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EST\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EST\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 20\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nMarch 27\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 3\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 10\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 17\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here\n\n\nApril 24\, 2024\n1-2:30 PM EDT\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-office-hours-to-assist-with-ira-chips-pre-filling-registration-tool/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240415T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141305Z
UID:10001647-1713963600-1713976200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Farming\, Ranching\, and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, April 15\, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Annual Progress Report and Feedback for Next Steps\, to be held April 22-26\, 2024. These meetings with Tribal Nation officials will highlight historic Biden-Harris Administration investments made in response to Tribal Nation requests and discuss more ways to improve USDA service to Indian Country. \n“In just three years\, USDA has fundamentally changed the way we do business with Indian Country\,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We have more partnerships between Tribes and National Forests\, more marketing support for Native producers\, and we are including more Native foods in our nutrition assistance programs. These are just a sampling of the many ways that we are reshaping our programs to include Tribal and Indigenous perspectives\, remove barriers\, and encourage Tribal self-determination.” \nConsultations are formal\, Nation-to-Nation meetings between USDA (representing the federal government) and officials from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. There are many agricultural producers in Indian Country\, and USDA plays a significant role in upholding Tribal treaty rights and the Nation-to-Nation trust relationship. USDA agencies and offices host consultations throughout the year to hear from Tribal Nations about how USDA policies and programs can better support Indian Country. \nThe April consultations will focus on key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration. Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. Before each consultation\, Tribal organizations will facilitate caucuses to support Tribal leaders in discussing these issues. After the formal consultation with elected Tribal leaders concludes\, there will be an informal listening session that is open to all Indian Country attendees. \n  \nDetails: These consultations build on those which occurred in 2021\, 2022\, and 2023. Over three years of consultations\, we have had some important\, and at times difficult\, conversations about barriers to services at USDA and ways we can improve the experience for Indian Country. We have made tremendous progress in many areas identified in these consultations\, as we announced at the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit. We are proud of this progress\, but there is still work to do. For the 2024 consultations and listening sessions\, we will ask for your input on some critical issues that remain difficult to address. Our framing papers will outline key topics where we are seeking Tribal input\, in addition to other concerns which leaders wish to bring to our attention. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 214 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 27.6 KB)\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEducation and Research Consultation \n\nMonday April 22 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 333 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Colleges\, Students\, & Youth Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 235 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nForests and Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTuesday April 23 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 314 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching\, and Conservation Consultation \n\nWednesday April 24 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 327 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Producers Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 353 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nThursday April 25 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 310 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety\, and Trade Consultation \n\nFriday April 26 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 283 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Food Sovereignty Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 417 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-annual-consultation-and-listening-session-on-tribal-barriers-2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Listening Session,Natural Resources
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240423T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T152736Z
UID:10001661-1714046400-1714053600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Office of Indian Energy Webinar | Breaking Ground on the Future of Tribal Energy Financing and Rebates
DESCRIPTION:April 25 at 11:00 am – 1:oo pm Mountain\nRegister \nJoin the Office of Indian Energy to hear about the Viejas Microgrid and Yakama Power\, two Tribal energy projects that are breaking ground with novel financing opportunities: the Tribal Energy Financing Program and the Buy Indian Act. \nAlso\, get the latest updates and application resources for the Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program\, which will provide up to $14\,000 per eligible Tribal household for energy efficiency and electrification home upgrades. 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/office-of-indian-energy-webinar-breaking-ground-on-the-future-of-tribal-energy-financing-and-rebates/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Energy (DOE),Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240415T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141250Z
UID:10001648-1714050000-1714062600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, April 15\, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Annual Progress Report and Feedback for Next Steps\, to be held April 22-26\, 2024. These meetings with Tribal Nation officials will highlight historic Biden-Harris Administration investments made in response to Tribal Nation requests and discuss more ways to improve USDA service to Indian Country. \n“In just three years\, USDA has fundamentally changed the way we do business with Indian Country\,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We have more partnerships between Tribes and National Forests\, more marketing support for Native producers\, and we are including more Native foods in our nutrition assistance programs. These are just a sampling of the many ways that we are reshaping our programs to include Tribal and Indigenous perspectives\, remove barriers\, and encourage Tribal self-determination.” \nConsultations are formal\, Nation-to-Nation meetings between USDA (representing the federal government) and officials from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. There are many agricultural producers in Indian Country\, and USDA plays a significant role in upholding Tribal treaty rights and the Nation-to-Nation trust relationship. USDA agencies and offices host consultations throughout the year to hear from Tribal Nations about how USDA policies and programs can better support Indian Country. \nThe April consultations will focus on key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration. Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. Before each consultation\, Tribal organizations will facilitate caucuses to support Tribal leaders in discussing these issues. After the formal consultation with elected Tribal leaders concludes\, there will be an informal listening session that is open to all Indian Country attendees. \n  \nDetails: These consultations build on those which occurred in 2021\, 2022\, and 2023. Over three years of consultations\, we have had some important\, and at times difficult\, conversations about barriers to services at USDA and ways we can improve the experience for Indian Country. We have made tremendous progress in many areas identified in these consultations\, as we announced at the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit. We are proud of this progress\, but there is still work to do. For the 2024 consultations and listening sessions\, we will ask for your input on some critical issues that remain difficult to address. Our framing papers will outline key topics where we are seeking Tribal input\, in addition to other concerns which leaders wish to bring to our attention. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 214 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 27.6 KB)\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEducation and Research Consultation \n\nMonday April 22 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 333 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Colleges\, Students\, & Youth Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 235 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nForests and Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTuesday April 23 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 314 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching\, and Conservation Consultation \n\nWednesday April 24 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 327 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Producers Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 353 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nThursday April 25 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 310 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety\, and Trade Consultation \n\nFriday April 26 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 283 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Food Sovereignty Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 417 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-annual-consultation-and-listening-session-on-tribal-barriers-2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Listening Session,Natural Resources
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240416T180605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T180605Z
UID:10003107-1714055400-1714059000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Office of Indian Education: Early Learning Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 25 at 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nJoin for a conversation to learn about the Department’s Pre-K-3 Early School Success Agenda and available resources. You will also hear from Office of Indian Education grantees and be invited to share your insights and experience on supporting young learners in the early grades.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/office-of-indian-education-early-learning-engagement-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Education (ED),Education,Federal Partners,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240422T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T185132Z
UID:10001658-1714132800-1714132800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DOI/BIA Training | NPM-TRUS-44 A2: Streamlining the ROW & Business Lease Application Processes for Federally Funded Tribal Broadband Infrastructure Projects
DESCRIPTION:The BIA Office of Trust Services\, Division of Real Estate Services in coordination with the Office of the Solicitor will provide virtual training on the AS-IA’s initiative regarding the recently updated National Policy Memorandum (NPM)\, NPM-TRUS-44 A2: Streamlining the Rights-of-Way and Business Lease Application Processes for Federally Funded Tribal Broadband Infrastructure Projects – Amendment 2. \nNPM link: \nhttps://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/assets/public/raca/national_policy_memoranda/pdf/npm-trus-44-a2_streamlining_rows_and_business_lease_applications_final_508.pdf \nThis training is for BIA staff\, Tribal Nations\, Federal Partners and Industry. The training webinars are scheduled for: \n\nApril 26\, 2024 at 11:00am Mountain / 1:00pm Eastern\n\nRegistration link: https://www.bia.gov/events/npm-trus-44-a2-overview-bia-field-offices-tribes-federal-partners-and-industry-4-26\n\n\n\nApril 30\, 2024 at 10:00am Mountain / 12:00pm Eastern\n\nRegistration link: https://www.bia.gov/events/npm-trus-44-a2-overview-bia-field-offices-tribes-federal-partners-and-industry-4-30\n\n\n\nRegistration can also be found on the BIA DRES webpage: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ots/dres
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/doi-bia-training-npm-trus-44-a2-streamlining-the-row-business-lease-application-processes-for-federally-funded-tribal-broadband-infrastructure-projects/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners,Infrastructure
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240321T150827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T150827Z
UID:10001630-1714136400-1714143600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DOI Consultation on the the development of the Scientific Integrity Policy.
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) invites you to consult on the development of the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy. Pursuant to President Biden’s Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking | The White House\, the National Science & Technology Council (NSTC) has created new policies and procedures pertaining to scientific integrity for the whole of the Federal Government. Those new polices in turn call for each federal agency to develop its own scientific integrity policy. \nAs DOI prepares its own policy\, they seek to engage with you to hear your concerns and understand what you would like to see included in the policy. NSTC’s framework for all federal agencies is available at A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice (whitehouse.gov). To facilitate the consultation\, enclosed are some questions for your consideration. \nThey will hold three consultation sessions\, which will be open to all federally recognized Tribal Nations\, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Corporations\, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. They invite you to register for one or more of the sessions listed below using the links provided. \n\nMonday\, April 22 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 1\nFriday\, April 26 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 2\nTuesday\, April 30 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 3\n\nYou may submit written comments to DOISIPConsultation@usgs.gov. Written comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31\, 2024\, to ensure timely consideration. \nIf you need further information\, please contact Chris Hammond\, Head of the Office of Tribal Relations at the U.S. Geological Survey\, at chammond@usgs.gov or 703-648-6621.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/doi-consultation-on-the-the-development-of-the-scientific-integrity-policy/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Interior (DOI),Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240415T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141239Z
UID:10001649-1714136400-1714149000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Food\, Safety\, and Trade
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, April 15\, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the Annual Consultation and Listening Session on Tribal Barriers: Annual Progress Report and Feedback for Next Steps\, to be held April 22-26\, 2024. These meetings with Tribal Nation officials will highlight historic Biden-Harris Administration investments made in response to Tribal Nation requests and discuss more ways to improve USDA service to Indian Country. \n“In just three years\, USDA has fundamentally changed the way we do business with Indian Country\,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We have more partnerships between Tribes and National Forests\, more marketing support for Native producers\, and we are including more Native foods in our nutrition assistance programs. These are just a sampling of the many ways that we are reshaping our programs to include Tribal and Indigenous perspectives\, remove barriers\, and encourage Tribal self-determination.” \nConsultations are formal\, Nation-to-Nation meetings between USDA (representing the federal government) and officials from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. There are many agricultural producers in Indian Country\, and USDA plays a significant role in upholding Tribal treaty rights and the Nation-to-Nation trust relationship. USDA agencies and offices host consultations throughout the year to hear from Tribal Nations about how USDA policies and programs can better support Indian Country. \nThe April consultations will focus on key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration. Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. Before each consultation\, Tribal organizations will facilitate caucuses to support Tribal leaders in discussing these issues. After the formal consultation with elected Tribal leaders concludes\, there will be an informal listening session that is open to all Indian Country attendees. \n  \nDetails: These consultations build on those which occurred in 2021\, 2022\, and 2023. Over three years of consultations\, we have had some important\, and at times difficult\, conversations about barriers to services at USDA and ways we can improve the experience for Indian Country. We have made tremendous progress in many areas identified in these consultations\, as we announced at the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit. We are proud of this progress\, but there is still work to do. For the 2024 consultations and listening sessions\, we will ask for your input on some critical issues that remain difficult to address. Our framing papers will outline key topics where we are seeking Tribal input\, in addition to other concerns which leaders wish to bring to our attention. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 214 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 27.6 KB)\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEducation and Research Consultation \n\nMonday April 22 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 333 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Colleges\, Students\, & Youth Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 235 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nForests and Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTuesday April 23 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 314 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching\, and Conservation Consultation \n\nWednesday April 24 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 327 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Producers Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 353 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nThursday April 25 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 310 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety\, and Trade Consultation \n\nFriday April 26 at 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 283 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Food Sovereignty Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 417 KB)\nUSDA Tribal Barriers Removed Progress Update Spring 2024 (PDF\, 185 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-annual-consultation-and-listening-session-on-tribal-barriers-2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Listening Session,Natural Resources
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240422T152801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T113619Z
UID:10003123-1714397400-1714402800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:ASPE Tribal Consultation on the 2023 HHS Equity Action Plan Update
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation seeks Tribal input and recommendations on the 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan. The plan is part of HHS’s efforts to implement the President’s Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government\, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to deliver equity across America. ASPE welcomes comments on all aspects of the plan and has also developed guiding questions to facilitate Tribal review that are set forth in this Dear Tribal Leader Letter. The consultation will be on April 29 at 2:30 – 4:00pm ET with written comments request by May 29 via consultation@hhs.gov with subject line “HHS Equity Action Plan.”
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/aspe-tribal-consultation-on-the-2023-hhs-equity-action-plan-update/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Federal Partners,Health,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240423T153057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T153057Z
UID:10001662-1714402800-1714402800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:EPA Informational Webinar | Solar for All Program
DESCRIPTION:Announcement \nApril 29 at 3:00 pm Central\nRegister \nSolar for All will expand existing low-income solar programs and launch new ones. The 60 selected applicants will serve households in all 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, Puerto Rico\, and territories\, as well as increase access to solar for Tribes. EPA has selected 49 state-level awards totaling approximately $5.5 billion\, six awards to serve Tribes totaling over $500 million\, and five multistate awards totaling approximately $1 billion. Solar for All will deploy residential solar for households nationwide by not only providing grants and low-cost financing to overcome financial barriers to deployment but also by providing services to communities to overcome other barriers such as siting\, permitting\, and interconnection. A complete list of the selected applicants can be found on EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All website.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/epa-informational-webinar-solar-for-all-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240416T181348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T181348Z
UID:10003109-1714467600-1714579200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Contract Support Cost Training
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nApril 30 – May 1 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Central \nJune 4 – 5 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pacific \nJune 10 – 11 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern \nRegistration link \nThe Bureau of Indian Affairs\, Office of Indian Services\, Division of Self Determination\, is\npleased to announce the Contract Support Cost (CSC) training schedule for FY 2024. The\ntraining sessions are specifically designed for elected Tribal officials\, Tribal employees\nresponsible for the calculation of CSC\, Tribal organizations\, and others interested in the\ncalculation of CSC. Each training session is hosted virtually and will be instructor-led. \nThe training sessions will include a brief overview of P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and\nEducation Assistance Act\, as Amended\, the regulations\, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs CSC\npolicy. A considerable portion of the agenda is dedicated to including detailed and concentrated\nexamples of CSC worksheets and calculations. \nInterested participants are invited to enroll using the training link provided. A confirmation\nemail and a meeting invitation will be provided prior to the start of each training session.\nParticipation is accepted up to the maximum capacity of the hosting platform. \nQuestions regarding the CSC training schedule may be directed to Ms. Sunshine Jordan\, Chief\,\nDivision of Self-Determination\, by email at: Sunshine.Jordan@bia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/contract-support-cost-training/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240422T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T185132Z
UID:10001659-1714474800-1714474800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DOI/BIA Training | NPM-TRUS-44 A2: Streamlining the ROW & Business Lease Application Processes for Federally Funded Tribal Broadband Infrastructure Projects
DESCRIPTION:The BIA Office of Trust Services\, Division of Real Estate Services in coordination with the Office of the Solicitor will provide virtual training on the AS-IA’s initiative regarding the recently updated National Policy Memorandum (NPM)\, NPM-TRUS-44 A2: Streamlining the Rights-of-Way and Business Lease Application Processes for Federally Funded Tribal Broadband Infrastructure Projects – Amendment 2. \nNPM link: \nhttps://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/assets/public/raca/national_policy_memoranda/pdf/npm-trus-44-a2_streamlining_rows_and_business_lease_applications_final_508.pdf \nThis training is for BIA staff\, Tribal Nations\, Federal Partners and Industry. The training webinars are scheduled for: \n\nApril 26\, 2024 at 11:00am Mountain / 1:00pm Eastern\n\nRegistration link: https://www.bia.gov/events/npm-trus-44-a2-overview-bia-field-offices-tribes-federal-partners-and-industry-4-26\n\n\n\nApril 30\, 2024 at 10:00am Mountain / 12:00pm Eastern\n\nRegistration link: https://www.bia.gov/events/npm-trus-44-a2-overview-bia-field-offices-tribes-federal-partners-and-industry-4-30\n\n\n\nRegistration can also be found on the BIA DRES webpage: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ots/dres
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/doi-bia-training-npm-trus-44-a2-streamlining-the-row-business-lease-application-processes-for-federally-funded-tribal-broadband-infrastructure-projects/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners,Infrastructure
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240401T133030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T122125Z
UID:10001634-1714482000-1714492800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Department of Education Tribal Consultation on FY 26 Budget Priorities
DESCRIPTION:April 30 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nOn April 30\, 2024\, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on developing budget priorities for the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget for the Department. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to ensure that your views inform the FY 2026 budget development process. This consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to upholding the federal trust responsibility described in Executive Orders 13175 and 14112. \nIn addition to the Tribal Consultation session\, the Department will accept written comments by email sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. The comment period opens today March 29\, 2024\, and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 30\, 2024. Written comments received prior to the scheduled Tribal Consultation will be provided to Department officials in preparation for the Tribal Consultation. The Department of Education remains steadfast in its commitment to honor the nation-to-nation relationship and advance Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. \nA Tribal government may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws\, including the Freedom of Information Act\, may require the Department to disclose information provided during this Tribal Consultation even if it was designated as sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This Tribal Consultation is closed to the press.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/department-of-education-tribal-consultation-on-fy-26-budget-priorities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Education (ED),Education,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240321T150827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T150827Z
UID:10001631-1714503600-1714510800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DOI Consultation on the the development of the Scientific Integrity Policy.
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) invites you to consult on the development of the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy. Pursuant to President Biden’s Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking | The White House\, the National Science & Technology Council (NSTC) has created new policies and procedures pertaining to scientific integrity for the whole of the Federal Government. Those new polices in turn call for each federal agency to develop its own scientific integrity policy. \nAs DOI prepares its own policy\, they seek to engage with you to hear your concerns and understand what you would like to see included in the policy. NSTC’s framework for all federal agencies is available at A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice (whitehouse.gov). To facilitate the consultation\, enclosed are some questions for your consideration. \nThey will hold three consultation sessions\, which will be open to all federally recognized Tribal Nations\, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Corporations\, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. They invite you to register for one or more of the sessions listed below using the links provided. \n\nMonday\, April 22 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 1\nFriday\, April 26 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 2\nTuesday\, April 30 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for Session 3\n\nYou may submit written comments to DOISIPConsultation@usgs.gov. Written comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31\, 2024\, to ensure timely consideration. \nIf you need further information\, please contact Chris Hammond\, Head of the Office of Tribal Relations at the U.S. Geological Survey\, at chammond@usgs.gov or 703-648-6621.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/doi-consultation-on-the-the-development-of-the-scientific-integrity-policy/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Interior (DOI),Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240426T150453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T150453Z
UID:10001670-1714564800-1714570200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS Office Hours | Assist with IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool
DESCRIPTION:The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.  \nRegistration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below. \n\nMay 1 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern\nRegister\nMay 8 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern\nRegister\nMay 15 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern\nRegister
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-office-hours-assist-with-ira-chips-pre-filing-registration-tool/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240501T135550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T135550Z
UID:10003126-1714654800-1714658400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Rural Transit Resources: Building Capacity and Resilience in Rural and Tribal Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) both have transportation-related grant programs and resources to support the vitality and well-being of rural and tribal communities. This webinar will raise awareness about the shared goals of these FTA and USDA programs and take steps toward breaking down barriers\, coordinating\, and leveraging each other’s resources. \nPresenters will include staff from the FTA’s Office of Rural and Targeted Programs\, USDA’s Rural Partners Network\, and the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (NRTAP) – one of FTA’s technical assistance centers. \nThe target audience for this webinar is rural and tribal public transportation providers\, state departments of transportation (DOTs)\, USDA staff and grantees\, rural development organizations\, and others involved in supporting rural communities. \nWebinar Objectives: \n\nInform FTA staff and grantees about USDA rural programs and transportation resources\, and how they can get involved and collaborate with development organizations.\nInform USDA staff and grantees about FTA and NRTAP resources\, as well as how to identify the transportation needs in a community and how to approach transit project development and collaboration with rural transit.\nDetermine next steps to further leveraging each other’s programs and resources to achieve our shared goals.\n\nNational RTAP is committed to providing equal access to this session for all participants. If you need alternative formats\, options\, or services\, please email info@nationalrtap.org at least 7 business days in advance of this session so we can best assist you. \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/rural-transit-resources-building-capacity-and-resilience-in-rural-and-tribal-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Transportation
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DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T144403Z
UID:10001643-1714953600-1715385599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference brings together tribal emergency managers and program personnel\, federal emergency management personnel\, volunteer organization active in disasters personnel\, state\, local and non-government organizations involved in emergency management professionals to share the latest program information and best practices for all hazard emergencies and disasters. \nCrowne Plaza Hotel & Resort\, located at 4300 E Washington Street\, Phoenix Arizona 85034 \nThere is no cost to register; however\, tickets are required to reserve your seat. \n2024 Conference Agenda
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2024-tribal-assistance-coordination-group-conference/
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Dept of Interior (DOI),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240422T152112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T152112Z
UID:10003120-1714996800-1714996800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:APHIS Tribal Training on the Chronic Wasting Disease funding opportunity.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nRegistration for Webinar \nMay 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern\nWeb Join URL\nZoom Join URL\nMeeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH\nDial-in information:\n+1 669-254-5252 U.S. () +1 646-828-7666 U.S. ()\nMeeting ID: 160 845 5864 \nMay 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern\nWeb Join URL\nZoom Join URL\nMeeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH\nDial-in information:\n+1 669-254-5252 U.S. () +1 646-828-7666 U.S. ()\nMeeting ID: 160 845 5864 \nApplicants can find the funding opportunity information on ezFedGrants or Grants.gov by searching the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 10.028 or the Funding Opportunity Number USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-24-0005. Applications for the FY24 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities are due in ezFedGrants by Monday\, June 10th\, 2024\, at 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Applicants can find additional information at the new APHIS website Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Funding Opportunities | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (usda.gov)\, including the FY24 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities Funding Opportunity Announcement\, Work Plan Template\, Financial Plan Template\, FY24 FAQs\, and information on the Tribal proposals funded in previous years. \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/aphis-tribal-training-on-the-chronic-wasting-disease-funding-opportunity/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240321T150051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T150211Z
UID:10001624-1715004000-1715009400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Department of Homeland Security's Tribal Government Affairs Virtual Consultation on the Immigration and Naturalization Act
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nThe Department of Homeland Security’s Tribal Government Affairs office will be hosting several virtual consultation sessions on proposed legislative changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA)\, specifically section 289.   \n\nMonday\, May 6\, 2024\, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\, ET\nRegister\nFriday\, May 10\, 2024\, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\, ET\nRegister\nWednesday\, May 15\, 2024\, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\, ET\nRegister\nThursday\, May 23\, 2024\, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\, ET\nRegister\n\nPlease send any written comments and recommendations on the proposed amendments to INA 289 by e-mail to:  Tribal.Consultation@hq.dhs.gov – Subject line: INA 289 Change. \nDHS will accept written comments prior to and during the consultations and afterwards through July 9\, 2024. After the comment period closes\, DHS will review all feedback and internally deliberate on the proposed amendments to INA § 289 that should be proposed to Congress. \nIf you have questions regarding this effort\, or need any accommodations for the sessions\, please directly contact the Tribal Affairs mailbox at Tribal.Affairs@hq.dhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/department-of-homeland-securitys-tribal-government-affairs-virtual-consultation-on-the-immigration-and-naturalization-act/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240403T205529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T213002Z
UID:10003090-1715081400-1715086800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FEMA Tribal Listening Sessions and Consultation on the Tribal Consultation Policy
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter\nFraming Paper\nFEMA Tribal Consultation Policy \nFEMA invites Tribal Nations to participate in a series of tribal listening sessions and consultations to provide feedback on the current Tribal Consultation Policy. FEMA is committed to ensuring all participants have equal access regardless of disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability to fully participate in the engagements listed below\, please contact fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov as soon as possible. \n  \nTribal Listening Sessions and Tribal Consultations: \nDate: Wednesday\, April 11\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET\nLocation: FEMA Headquarters Building\, 500 C Street\, SW\, Washington\, DC 20472\nVirtual: To register for the consultation\, please visit this Zoom link \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024\nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort\, 4300 E Washington Street\, Phoenix\, AZ 85034\, hosted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G) Conference\nRegistration: You can register for the TAC-G Conference for free\, here \n  \nDate: May 23\, 2024\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET\nLocation: Zoom\nVirtual: Zoom Registration link \n  \nDate: May 28\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET\nLocation: Zoom\nVirtual: Zoom Registration link \n  \nThe purpose of the tribal listening session and consultations is to gather Tribal Nations’ feedback on the Tribal Consultation Policy so that it better meets the needs of Tribal Nations across Indian Country. \nAdditional consultation dates and information\, including a framing paper\, will be available on the FEMA Tribal Consultations webpage at a later date. \nTribal Nations can send their comments and any questions to fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov. Please include the subject line “Tribal Consultation Policy – Written Comments.” Feedback and comments are due by July 30\, 2024.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fema-tribal-listening-sessions-and-consultation-on-the-tribal-consultation-policy-2024-05-07/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Listening Session,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260308T160053
CREATED:20240401T133258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T133317Z
UID:10001635-1715086800-1715086800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Department of Treasury Webinar: SLFRF New Obligation IFR FAQ's
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of the Treasury published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program on the Interim Final Rule (the Obligation IFR). On November 29\, 2023 Treasury held a Tribal consultation on the SLFRF program to further clarify the “obligation” requirement. After carefully considering Tribal leader feedback and written comments and pursuant to Executive Order 14112 (Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination)\, Treasury updated the FAQs on obligations in the newly-added Section 17. \nA webinar for Tribal governments will be held on May 7\, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET– register here.  \nAmong other items of importance to Tribes\, these FAQs\, highlighted in the Tribal Factsheet contain important clarifications: \n\nTreasury considers an interagency agreement between a particular Tribal government’s units (including the Tribal Council)\, departments\, agencies\, or other instrumentalities of a Tribe to constitute an obligation for purposes of the SLFRF rule if the agreement satisfies certain conditions. A unit of a Tribal government includes an enterprise organized under Tribal law if the Tribe treats that enterprise as a unit\, department\, agency\, or other instrumentality of the Tribe. In addition\, a corporation formed under section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act or section 3 of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act would be considered a unit\, department\, agency\, or other instrumentality of the Tribe for purposes of the SLFRF regulations.\nFor purposes of the SLFRF program\, the procurement standards of 2 CFR Part 200 (the Uniform Guidance) do not apply to an agreement between units\, departments\, agencies\, or other instrumentalities of a Tribe discussed above. The procurement requirements of the Uniform Guidance would need to be followed by the Tribal unit\, department\, agency\, or other instrumentality of a Tribe with respect to the procurement of material\, equipment\, and supplies from outside vendors.\nThe Obligation IFR clarified\, and the FAQs confirm\, that subrecipients are not subject to the December 31\, 2024\, obligation deadline. The obligation deadline applies to the recipient of SLFRF funds. Neither subrecipients nor contractors need to take additional steps to obligate SLFRF funds after entering into a subaward or contract with the recipient.\nTreasury considers a recipient to have incurred an obligation with respect to personnel costs for an employee through December 31\, 2026\, to the extent the employee is serving in a position that was established and filled prior to December 31\, 2024.\nThe Obligation IFR clarifies that Tribes that receive an approved indirect cost rate agreement from the National Business Center or the de minimis rate of 10 percent of modified total direct costs pursuant to 2 CFR 200.414(f) may continue to charge their negotiated indirect cost rate agreement\, after December 31\, 2024\, through December 31\, 2026.\nTreasury is clarifying how recipients may cover cost increases associated with contracts or subawards entered into by December 31\, 2024.\n\nAdditional details about these and other clarifications can be found in the newly-added Section 17 of the FAQs and the attached Tribal Factsheet. \nResources: \n\nSLFRF FAQs\nTribal Factsheet on the Obligation FAQs\n2022 Final Rule\nOverview of the 2022 Final Rule\n2023 Interim Final Rule\nOverview of the 2023 Interim Final Rule\nObligation Interim Final Rule\nObligation Interim Final Rule Quick Reference Guide\nCompliance and Reporting Guidance
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/department-of-treasury-webinar-slfrf-new-obligation-ifr-faqs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Topics,Treasury Department
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