United South & Eastern Tribes

NOAA Tribal Consultation Webinar
2022-01-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Consultation #1
Date: January 10, 2022
Time: 1pm – 3pm EST
Registration Link
Consultation #2
Date: January 11, 2022
Time: 11am – 1pm EST
Registration Link
Copies of all documents can be found here: https://www.noaa.gov/legislative-and-intergovernmental-affairs/noaa-tribal-resources-updates
NOAA requests your input on revisions to the following existing NOAA policies and guidance documents, which facilitate NOAA’s implementation of E.O. 13175: (1) NOAA Procedures for Government-to-Government Consultation With Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations (Draft Handbook); (2) NOAA Administrative Order 218-8, Policy on Government-to-Government Consultation with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations (see last page of Draft Handbook); and (3) a traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) guidance currently titled NOAA Fisheries and National Ocean Service Guidance and Best Practices for Engaging and Incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Decision-Making.
The Draft Handbook and NOAA Administrative Order revisions are intended to update and formalize the productive practices and procedures NOAA has developed throughout its years of working with tribal governments, American Indians, and Native Alaskans. These proposed updates are intended to further strengthen NOAA’s relationships with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and improve the Agency’s consultation procedures.
NOAA plans to update and apply the TEK guidance to all NOAA offices, and is interested in input regarding any updates or revisions to strengthen this guidance. TEK has the potential to inform and enrich many aspects of NOAA’s work, allowing us to better understand earth and ocean systems and fulfill our management responsibilities. The TEK Guidance has not been previously made available for tribal or public comment.
NOAA understands the importance of long-standing policies relating to government-to-government relations with tribal governments. In January 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationships that requires all federal departments and agencies to submit a plan for implementing Executive Order 13175. Executive Order 13175 charges federal departments and agencies to engage in regular, meaningful, and robust consultation with Tribal officials in the development of federal policies that have Tribal implications. The revisions to these policy and guidance documents respond to those Administration requirements.
The Federal Register notice for this request was published on November 24, 2021, and can be found at www.Regulations.gov.

Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Tobacco Use Disorder
2022-01-11 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS presents Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Tobacco Use Disorder
January 11 at 12:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Assess epidemiology of tobacco use disorder with attention to patterns of use among American Indian/Alaska Native individuals and differences between rural and urban communities.
2. Distinguish features of ceremonial tobacco use compared to signs and symptoms of tobacco use disorder.
3. Apply evidence based strategies to offer treatment for tobacco use disorder including psychosocial and pharmacological treatment.

IHS COVID-19 Response Webinar Series: Vaccine Errors: Best Practices and Risk Reduction Strategies
2022-01-11 12:00 | Virtual Event
IHS COVID-19 Response Webinar Series:
Vaccine Errors: Best Practices and Risk Reduction Strategies
by Lieutenant Commander Morgan Greutman and Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH
January 11 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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POTUS & VPOTUS To Deliver Remarks on Voting Rights
2022-01-11 15:45 | Virtual Event
POTUS & VPOTUS To Deliver Remarks on Voting Rights
Tuesday, January 11 at 3:45 pm Eastern
Tune in to watch at WH.gov.

EPA and Dept of Army proposed rule to "Waters of the U.S."
2022-01-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-18 16:00 - 19:00
EPA and Army Take Action to Provide Certainty for the Definition of WOTUS
On November 18, 2021, EPA and the Department of the Army (“the agencies”) announced the signing of a proposed rule to revise the definition of “waters of the United States.” This proposal marks a key milestone in the regulatory process announced in June, 2021. The agencies propose to put back into place the pre-2015 definition of “waters of the United States,” updated to reflect consideration of Supreme Court decisions. This familiar approach to “waters of the United States” would support a stable implementation of “waters of the United States” while the agencies continue to consult with states, tribes, local governments, and a broad array of stakeholders in both the implementation of WOTUS and future regulatory actions.

Press Release
Revising the Definition of “Waters of the United States”

The agencies are also hosting virtual public hearings in January of 2022.

January 12, 2022; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Registration Deadline: January 7, 2022 – Register

January 13, 2022; 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Registration Deadline: January 10, 2022 – Register

January 18, 2022; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Registration Deadline: January 13, 2022 – Register

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USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Program
2022-01-12 12:00 | Virtual Event
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Tribal Webinar: Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Program
January 12 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Meeting ID: 160 802 6338
Join thru the web:
URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1608026338?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join thru Zoom
URL:
https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/j/1608026338?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US
APHIS conducts surveys for grasshopper populations on rangeland in the western United States, provides technical assistance on grasshopper management to landowners and managers, delivers public outreach and education programs, and may cooperatively suppress grasshopper populations when direct intervention is necessary. APHIS treats grasshoppers only upon request and after determining that treatment is warranted. In some cases, APHIS rangeland treatments protect not only the rangeland, but also reduce the likelihood that the grasshoppers will move into crops and other lands that border rangeland.
If you would like to learn more about our Grasshopper and Morman Cricket Program please join us for additional information on January 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET. We appreciate your ongoing partnership in safeguarding our agriculture, and hope you will join us for this event. If you have questions about the webinar, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

SSBCI Listening Session for Tribal Governments and Interested Parties
2022-01-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
SSBCI Listening Session for Tribal Governments and Interested Parties
Tuesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern
Treasury wants to learn about Tribal government interest in joint capital applications, goals for the program in Tribal communities and collaborations with third parties, including Native CDFIs and other Native American Financial Institutions. Treasury is hosting a Listening Session on the SSBCI. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback and engage with Treasury officials and staff.
Register here.

HHS virtual Tribal Consultation Session
2022-01-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
HHS virtual Tribal Consultation Session
January 13, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The HHS values its government-to-government relationship with Indian Tribes and recognizes that robust Tribal Consultation is important to this process. In response to requests for additional time to provide comments, HHS has extended the Tribal Consultation period to seek and receive your input as we look to the Department’s work over the next four years.
The draft Strategic Plan describes HHS’s efforts within the context of five broad strategic goals:

Strategic Goal 1: Protect and Strengthen Equitable Access to High Quality and Affordable Healthcare
Strategic Goal 2: Safeguard and Improve National and Global Health Conditions and Outcomes
Strategic Goal 3: Strengthen Social Well-being, Equity, and Economic Resilience
Strategic Goal 4: Restore Trust and Accelerate Advancements in Science and Research for All
Strategic Goal 5: Advance Strategic Management to Build Trust, Transparency, and Accountability

To help facilitate your input and recommendations regarding the draft Strategic Plan, HHS invites your input on the following questions and discussion points, in addition to any other feedback you would like to provide:

What objectives and strategies do you find most important to your communities and how can we strengthen them further in the Strategic Plan?
Where do you think issues important to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and communities can be strengthened in the Strategic Plan?​
Where in the Strategic Plan can we address persistent health disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native communities?
Are there any broad concerns, questions, or suggestions for the HHS Strategic Plan FY 2022 – 2026?

You are invited to join us for a virtual Tribal Consultation session on January 13, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST to share your input and recommendations on these important questions, hear your thoughts and concerns, as well as get your feedback on how we have addressed comments we received from Tribal organizations during the public comment period.
Written comments and recommendations can be submitted to consultation@hhs.gov by January 6, 2022. Please let us know if you have any questions!

White House, Education Dept, CDC call on COVID-19 testing in schools
2022-01-13 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to increase COVID-19 testing in schools. White House, ED, and CDC will host a call with stakeholders on Thursday, January 13 from 2-2:30 PM ET to answer questions from you and your members. Please click here to register for the meeting and receive the Zoom link.
The Biden-Harris Administration is increasing COVID-19 testing for schools by:

Sending 5 Million No-Cost Point-of-Care Tests Per Month to Schools
Providing 5 Million Additional Lab-Based PCR Tests for Free to Schools Per Month
Deploying Federal Surge Testing Units to Support Free Testing Access for Students, School Staff, and Families at Community Testing Sites
Connecting Schools with COVID-19 Testing Providers to Set Up School Testing Programs using American Rescue Plan Funds
New Training, Resources, and Materials for Implementing Test to Stay in Schools

USDOJ Consultation on Distribution of the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Funds
2022-01-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-14 13:00 - 16:00
January 13 and 14 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) invites you to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund (Tribal Set-Aside) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., EST on January 13 and January 14, 2022. Please see the materials below for more information about this consultation and how to participate. Please feel free to reach out to ovctribalsetaside@usdoj.gov with any questions.

Invitation FY 22 OVC Consultation
FY 2022 OVC Framing Paper
OVC FY 2021 TVSSA Report

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Listening Session – Session 2: Updated Reimbursement Agreement Template
2022-01-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm (ET)
Virtual Meeting Link: https://vacctraining.adobeconnect.com/PRC-and-agreement-refresh-listening-sessions/

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration will host two listening sessions regarding our collaborative efforts to administer VA’s Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program (RAP) and implement Public Law 116-311, Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act. Inclusion of PRC into the program will require adopting a new agreement template. A tribal consultation will be held at a future date that incorporates information obtained from these sessions. Public Law 116-311 amends Section 405(c) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1645) by clarifying the authority to reimburse for services regardless of whether they are provided directly by the Service, an Indian tribe, or tribal organization, through purchased/referred care, or through a contract for travel described in section 213(b).
Written comments may also be submitted to tribalgovernmentconsultation@va.gov before February 13, 2022. For questions regarding these efforts, please contact Kara Hawthorne at Tribal.Agreements@va.gov. Program information can be found on the VA Office of Community Care’s website: https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/info_IHS-THP.asp, and the Office of Tribal Government Relations Web site: http://www.va.gov/tribalgovernment.
Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders

Treasury hosts a Tribal government webinar about the Final Rule.
2022-01-13 14:00 | Virtual Event
Treasury is hosting a Tribal government webinar to preview and answer questions about the Final Rule. If Treasury reaches RSVP capacity and you cannot attend the webinar or prefer to be briefed at your convenience, Treasury will post a recording of the webinar.
January 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register

Overview of the Final Rule
Tribal Government Fact Sheet

IHS - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Mood Disorders
2022-01-13 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series:
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Mood Disorders by Michele Iemolo, PsyD, BCBA, RDMT, and Dina Hill, PhD
January 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
Outcomes/Objectives
1. Examine the comorbidity of mood disorders with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) as well as differential diagnoses.
2. Educate families on the clinical presentation of comorbid ASD and
mood disorders, including suicidality.
3. Counsel families on developing treatment intervention plans and
accessing services (therapists, prescribing providers).

IHS - Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Inhalant Use Disorder
2022-01-18 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series:
Inhalant Use Disorder by Donna Enfield, MSW, and Molly Faulkner, PhD
January 18 at 12:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Assess patterns and epidemiology related to inhalant use disorder and its
sequalae.
2. Examine risk factors for inhalant use disorder among American Indian/Alaska Native individuals.
3. Apply treatment options for inhalant use disorder.

CMS National Stakeholder Quarterly Call
2022-01-18 12:00
On January 18, at 1 PM ET the Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be hosting a national stakeholder call with the Administrator of CMS, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and CMS leadership to discuss changes to the CMS Strategic Vision, show appreciation for the legacy of Dr. Marin Luther King and look ahead for the agency’s goals in 2022.
Stakeholder calls like this one will be held quarterly and are intended to serve as a means for advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving national health outcomes.
To register for the call please click here.

Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
2022-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Tribal-DHS collaboration calls. This is an opportunity to share information and check-in on activities. If you have any specific needs or interests, do not hesitate to reach out.
Where: Zoom https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1611865719?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 186 5719
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone only, not required for Zoom participation: 551-285-1373
Who: Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Alaska Native Corporations, and tribal organizations across all homeland security mission space. Interested participants.
What: “Third Tuesday’s” Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
When: Third Tuesday of every month. 2:00 ET., 1:00 CT., 12:00 MT., 11:00 PT., 10:00 AK. No scheduled calls in November or December.
Why: This is an opportunity to provide input and seek assistance from DHS tribal affairs practitioners, and to coordinate homeland security efforts. Significant components and offices in DHS on efforts to support tribes in their homeland security efforts.
Calendar invite download
DHS executes its homeland security responsibilities through the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). These components are supported by offices like the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), and the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE).
This is not formal consultation, but an ongoing collaboration effort supporting the implementation of E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments and not intended for media. Please contact me if you have media inquires.

OSHA hosting virtual Tribal Consultation on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
2022-01-19 13:00 | Virtual Event
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting Tribal Consultation on the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
January 19 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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The Department and OSHA are committed to implementing Executive Order 13175 and the January 26, 2021 Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships and they look forward to engaging with you during this session. In addition, attendees are encouraged to review the ETS, which also serves as a proposed rule, in advance of the consultation session. Text can be found at https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/ets2. Because this rulemaking is in an active comment period, DOL will be recording comments about the ETS and placing them in the docket. They also encourage you to submit comments through the docket, at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/OSHA-2021-0007. Comments are due January 19, 2022.
If you have question about the Department’s Tribal consultation, please contact Theresa Lujan, Tribal Liaison at Lujan.Theresa@dol.gov.

White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
2022-01-19 15:30 | Virtual Event
EVENT: White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
DATE: Wednesday, January 19th
TIME: 3:30 pm Central / 4:30 pm Eastern
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE

White House IGA Weekly Briefing Call
2022-01-20 15:00 | Virtual Event
White House IGA Weekly Briefing Call
Thursday, January 20 at 4:00 PM ET
Register in advance here:
https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_n3bsWSUqRrmQGLEMRDXVVQ
If you have any questions, please contact IGA46@who.eop.gov

IHS - Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Psychedelic use: Ancient Traditions, Therapeutic Use, and Misuse
2022-01-25 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series:
Psychedelic use: Ancient Traditions, Therapeutic Use, and Misuse
by Snehal Bhatt, MD
January 25 at 12:00 pm Eastern
Register
Outcomes/Objectives
1. Identify the mechanism of action of classic psychedelics.
2. Examine potential harms associated with misuse.
3. Identify the therapeutic potential of classic psychedelics.
4. Demonstrate cultural humility as it pertains to psychedelic research and
therapy.

VA Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs Meeting
2022-01-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Veterans Affair (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2., that the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs will virtually meet on January 25, 26, and 17, 2022 via their Zoom platform. The meeting session begin and end as follows:

January 25 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
January 26 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
January 27 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern

To access these meetings, please register in advance. Participants will need to register for the meeting then they will receive a link to access it each day. These meeting sessions are open to the public.
For more information, visit the Federal Register Notice.

Non-BIA Federal Register Virtual Consultation Session
2022-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Non-BIA Federal Register Virtual Consultation Session
Thursday, January 27, 2022
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Department of the Interior’s Office of Self Governance will provide an Overview of a Proposed Federal Register Notice of the List of Programs Eligible for Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Agreements to be Negotiated with the Self-Governance Tribes by Interior Bureaus Other than the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribal and other representatives have the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed Federal Register Notice. A copy of the draft Federal Register Notice may be downloaded from the Self-Governance Database website found at http://www.osgdb.org or the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium website found at https://www.tribalselfgov.org .
This session has historically been held during the Annual Self Governance Consultation Conference which was held virtually this year. Non-BIA representatives will be available to participate in the discussions as well as during the questions/answers portion of the session.
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nBLkjC1oTc6oxh42KdqIBA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

IHS - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
2022-01-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series:
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
by Michele Iemolo, PsyD, BCBA, RDMT, Dina Hill, PhD, and Heather Krapf, BA
January 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
Outcomes/Objectives
1. Examine the comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as differential diagnoses.
2. Educate families on the clinical presentation of comorbid ASD and
ADHD.
3. Counsel families on developing treatment intervention plans and
accessing services (therapists, prescribing providers).

USDA Tribal Consultation/Listening Session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing
2022-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
USDA Tribal Consultation/Listening Session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing
On January 27, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is holding a tribal consultation and listening session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing. This session will build on the Biden-Harris Administration’s action plan for a fairer, more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. Additional information can be found on the consultation/listening session announcement.
Register
NCAI Contact: Sadie Red Eagle, Policy and Research Specialist – Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability

DOI Consultation on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
2022-01-28 12:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
On December 20, 2021, the Department of the Interior (DOI) issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing Tribal consultations on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Under the law, DOI received $466 million for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to invest in infrastructure projects and climate resiliency initiatives. DOI also received nearly $1.5 billion for wildfire management programs and $455 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to advance habitat restoration, invasive species control, and conservation of at-risk and listed species. The infrastructure law also allows Tribal Nations to use Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds to meet non-federal match requirements. For fact sheets on the infrastructure programs as well as a framing paper with questions for the consultation, please refer to the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.
Details on the DOI consultation for the Eastern and Central Time Zones is as follows—

Date/Time: Friday, January 28, 2022 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm ET

Click Here to Register

Details regarding the other upcoming DOI consultations are as follows—

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:30pm PT

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Date/Time: Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm MT
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