Tribal Consultation - Special Diabetes Program for FY2023
2022-05-04 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Tribal Consultation – Special Diabetes Program for FY2023
The Acting IHS Director issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter on April 15, 2022 initiating Tribal Consultation on the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) for FY2023. The letter includes information on past SDPI funding, the beginning of a new 5-year grant cycle in FY2023, and specific consultation questions. The letter can be found here.
The letter also requests that an Area meeting or conference call be scheduled to consult on SDPI for FY2023 prior to the deadline for comment of May 15th. In accordance with this request, the Nashville Area is announcing an area wide virtual Tribal Consultation call scheduled to be held Wednesday, May 4th from 1:30 pm central – 3:00 pm central (2:30 pm eastern – 4:00 pm eastern). Following this email you will also receive an optional calendar invitation, meeting connection information can be found below as well.
Date:
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Webex Meeting Link
You may also join by phone at (415) 527-5035
Access code: [REDACTED] 675 6624
As outlined in the Acting Director’s letter, written input may also be submitted to consultation@ihs.gov.

DOI Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day Virtual Event
2022-05-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
To mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday, May 5th, join Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a live virtual event from 2:30-3:30 PM ET at //www.doi.gov/live where she will make an important announcement.
The event will feature remarks by:

Fawn Sharp, President of the National Congress of American Indians
Lucy Rain Simpson, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
Whitney Gravelle, Chairwoman of the Bay Mills Indian Community

Tribal Consultation on Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Funding
2022-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
As the Department of the Treasury’s Point of Contact for Tribal Consultation, I invite you to attend a Tribal consultation on State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) technical assistance (TA) funding. The consultation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
By way of background, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided funding to allow eligible jurisdictions to carry out TA plans to support very small businesses and businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI-owned businesses) as such businesses apply for an SSBCI program or other federal or jurisdiction program that support small businesses. Of the amounts for TA funding, approximately $15,000,000 is reserved for Tribal governments and may be used to “provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services” to very small businesses and SEDI-owned businesses participating in SSBCI loan and investment programs (12 U.S.C. § 5708(e)). Tribal SSBCI programs must use these funds for TA to very small businesses and SEDI-owned businesses that are currently applying for, preparing to apply for, or have previously applied for SSBCI loans or investments (or other federal, state, or tribal small business programs) rather than TA for program administration.
Treasury is hosting a consultation to hear from Tribal governments about how TA funding can be equitably distributed among Tribal governments participating in SSBCI and how the SSBCI TA program can be effectively implemented for Tribal governments.
We respectfully request that each Tribal government register one primary leader or designee to provide comments. All others are welcome to register as listen-only participants. Please note that each consultation can host 500 participants. The deadline to submit written comments is May 15, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Written comments should be sent to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
Consultations are off the record and not for press purposes.
Register here for the Tuesday, May 5, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. session.
During the consultation, Treasury welcomes Tribal leader feedback on the following questions:
1. How should SSBCI TA funding for Tribal governments be allocated among participating Tribal governments?
a. Should Treasury set minimum or maximum allocation amounts?
b. Have Tribal governments considered joint applications for TA funding? That is, two or more Tribal governments coming together to provide SSBCI TA.
i. If so, what issues Treasury should consider with respect to joint applications?
ii. How could Treasury streamline the processes for Tribal governments to consider or propose joint applications?
2. What eligible legal, accounting, and financial advisory services should Treasury consider for Tribal government SSBCI TA programs?
a. What do you anticipate will be the unique TA needs of Tribally government-owned enterprises that are applying for or have received SSBCI loans or investments?
b. What do you anticipate will be the unique TA needs of individual businesses that are applying for or have received Tribal SSBCI loans or investments?
3. What additional factors should Treasury consider, if any, in developing the allocation distribution methodology and uses?
We will send an agenda to registrants by April 29, 2022. We hope that you will be able to join us for this important discussion and we value your participation.
Sincerely,
Fatima Abbas, Interim Treasury Point of Contact for Tribal Consultation
U.S. Department of the Treasury

All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call
2022-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The IHS Monthly All Tribal And Urban Indian Organization Leaders call is being held this Thursday May 5, from 3 – 4pm ET.
Date: May 5, 2022 from 3-4pm ET.
Click here for link

DOT Tribal Consultation on Safe Streets and Roads for All program
2022-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) regarding the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program established by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The SS4A program will provide $5-6 billion in grant funding over the next 5 years. The funding will support Tribal, regional, and local initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
To carry out the principles in E.O. 13175, “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments”, and to afford our Tribal partners an opportunity to provide meaningful input regarding the development and implementation of the eligibility criteria for the SS4A discretionary program as allowed by the authorizing statute, and to inform how Tribes may apply for the SS4A program funds, the Department will be hosting a Tribal Consultation on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST.
The NOFO is anticipated to be published in May of 2022. Prior to the publication of the NOFO, however, they look forward to hearing your comments and insight regarding how the program eligibility criteria may be structured to best achieve the goals and objectives of this new discretionary safety program.
You can access the Tribal Consultation using this link: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/j/1619815458?pwd=[REDACTED] If prompted, the passcode is [REDACTED] and the meeting ID is 161 981 5458.
They welcome and value your input, including recommendations for actions the Department should continue to take to work with Indian Tribes on a government-to-government basis and any new steps that can be taken in order to better facilitate the nation-to nation-relationship.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Milo Booth, Director of Tribal Affairs at (202) 309-9786 or milo.booth@dot.gov or tribalaffairs@dot.gov.

Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee ACA/IHCIA Webinar: Establishing an Indian Managed Care Entity
2022-05-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Friday, May 6 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) will host a Webinar on May 6th, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET). The Webinar will focus on:

Opportunities for Tribes under Medicaid Managed Care implementation
Tribal Representatives from Oregon will provide an overview of collaborating with their state to develop Indian Managed Care Entities (IMCEs)
Panelists will discuss challenges and best practices associated with working with the state to develop IMCE delivery systems

As always, there will be significant time available for participant questions. (Please note: Audio will be through PC speakers only).
Registration

DOI Tribal Consultation on Land Acquisition and Class II Tribal State Gaming Compact Process
2022-05-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not constitute a formal notice of proposed rulemaking. Once Tribal consultation has concluded and the Department has considered all Tribal comments, the Department plans to release a formal notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Monday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. -1 :00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Please register in advance.
Monday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Please register in advance.
Friday, May 13 at 1 :00p.m. -4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Please register in advance.
Monday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Please register in advance at:
You may provide written comments to consultation@bia.gov by 11 :59pmET on Thursday, June 30, 2022. If you have questions regarding this effort, please contact Maria Wiseman, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate and the Environment, at (202) 208-7227 or via email: maria.wiseman@bia.gov.

International Repatriation Listening Session
2022-05-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Department of the Interior and the Department of State, in coordination with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, and in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will hold two virtual Tribal listening sessions to help shape a pilot program on the topic of international repatriation of Native American cultural heritage items and human remains.
The Tribal listening sessions will be held via Zoom on the following dates and times:

Monday, May 9 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Zoom Registration
Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Zoom Registration

In addition to joining one of the Tribal engagement sessions listed above, please submit any written comments to consultation@bia.gov by 11 :59 p.m. ET on Friday, May 25. 2022.
If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Mr. Joaquin Gallegos, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, atjoaquin_gallegos@ios.doi.gov or Ms. Ashley Fry,
Department of State’s Cultural Heritage Center, at (202) 492-1947 or FryAD@state.gov.

CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call
2022-05-09 13:00 - 13:45, 2022-05-23 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual Event
CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call
This bi-weekly national call series is hosted by CDC to provide state, tribal, local, and territorial partners with the latest information on COVID-19 and U.S. preparedness efforts. To register for this call series, click here.

Press conference to announce next steps in Federal Boarding School Initiative
2022-05-11 11:30
On Wednesday, May 11, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will host a press conference to discuss progress on the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative and the release of Volume 1 of an investigative report led by Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland.
Between 1819 through the 1960s, the United States implemented policies establishing and supporting Indian boarding schools across the nation. The purpose of federal Indian boarding schools was to culturally assimilate American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian children by forcibly removing them from their families, communities, languages, religions and cultural beliefs. While children attended federal boarding schools, many endured physical and emotional abuse and, in some cases, died.
In June 2021, Secretary Haaland announced the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, a comprehensive effort to recognize the troubled legacy of federal Indian boarding school policies with the goal of addressing their intergenerational impact and to shed light on the traumas of the past. The announcement directed the Department, under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary, to prepare a report detailing available historical records relating to federal Indian boarding schools and to develop the first official list of sites.
WHAT: Press conference to announce next steps in Federal Boarding School Initiative
WHEN: Wednesday, May 11 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C. with call-in capabilities
WHO:

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland
National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition Chief Executive Officer Deborah Parker

RSVP: Space is limited for in-person attendance. Credentialed members of the media interested in joining should RSVP to Tyler Cherry at tyler_cherry@ios.doi.gov by Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00 PM ET and indicate interest regarding in-person attendance or call-in capabilities. Location specifics will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.

APHIS Tribal Webinar - Update on PPA 7721 funding opportunity
2022-05-11 13:00 | Virtual Event
Attend the next APHIS Tribal Webinar, where you be provided an update on the “Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721), funding opportunity and how to write a PPA Suggestion”.
May 11 at 2:00 pm ET.
Zoom link
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US () +1 646-828-7666 US ()
Meeting ID: 161 120 1681
Under the authority of the Plant Protection Act (PPA) Section 7721, the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Funding is through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). APHIS provides funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP) and the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) Programs. APHIS annually makes funds available to state governments, universities, non-profit institutions, industry, and tribal nations to support projects that protect specialty crops, other agricultural production, nursery systems, forestry, and other natural resources from harmful and exotic plant pests and pathogens. It authorizes permanent funding for the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) and the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP), $75 million per year in FY 2018 and beyond, with at least $5 million of the funding to support NCPN annually.
The Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program MDPP projects are organized around six goal areas: enhancing plant pest/disease analysis and survey; targeting domestic inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum; increasing identification capacity and enhancing and strengthening pest detection technology; safeguarding nursery production; conducting outreach and education; and enhancing mitigation and rapid response capabilities.

House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples Hearing: SCIP Hybrid Legislative Hearing
2022-05-12 12:00 | Virtual Event
House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples Hearing: SCIP Hybrid Legislative Hearing
On Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) will host a hybrid legislative hearing on the following tribal-related legislation:

H.R. 5444 (Rep. Sharice Davids, D-KS), To establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States, and for other purposes. “Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.”

This hearing will also be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube, which can be viewed by clicking here. Witnesses are by invitation only.
Submissions for the hearing record may be sent to HNRCDocs@mail.house.gov.

National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Introduction Webinar for Tribes
2022-05-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Introduction Webinar for Tribes
May 16 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US
+1 646-828-7666 US
The USDA APHIS Veterinary Services’ NADPRP program was established in the 2018 Farm Bill to provide funding to States, Tribes, livestock industry organizations, universities, and other eligible entities to support high-value projects focused on improving animal disease prevention, preparedness, and response. Since 2020, NADPRP has provided over $20M in funding to support 121 2-year projects. During the upcoming Tribal webinar, USDA APHIS will provide information about the program and explain how Tribes may apply for NADPRP funding. The webinar will include examples of projects that NADPRP has funded in the past to help stimulate ideas among Tribal partners about how similar projects could be conducted to similar projects to serve Tribal livestock producers, including small-scale and back-yard animal and poultry owners. This webinar will provide attendees with information about the program, the types of projects that NADPRP supports, and detailed information about how to apply for funds. They will also have a question-and-answer session.
If you have questions about the webinar, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov . You can also reach out to the VS NADPRP program at julie.e.wallin@usda.gov, melinda.a.bone@usda.gov and vs.nadprp@usda.gov.

Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
2022-05-17 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.

WEBINAR WITH DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ON DEBT & TAX EQUITY FOR PROJECTS IN INDIAN COUNTRY
2022-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
NAFOA will host the Department of Energy in a webinar designed to discuss debt and tax equity for energy projects in Indian Country, as well as new changes to the DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) on Wednesday, May 18th at 2:00pm Eastern Time.
Financing energy projects using debt and tax-equity can significantly enhance economic returns and potentially attract a broad range of investors. Debt and tax-equity structures are commonly used in the solar industry today and offer a significant resource for tribes interested in pursuing these projects. This webinar will cover these financing structures in greater detail and how they can potentially be used with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program (TELGP). Representatives from the DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) as well as tax and finance experts will be participating.
This webinar will take place May 18th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time and will be recorded. Registration is required to join.

HHS Region Two Tribal Consultations
2022-05-19 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail.
These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination, and to discuss programmatic and policy issues and concerns with Tribal Nations.
The consultation sessions will provide Tribal Nations opportunities to focus on regional specific issues with their respective regional HHS counterparts. The sessions also provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to consult with HHS headquarters leadership on national level issues. To see a list of HHS Regions, please visit: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/regional-offices/index.html.

May 19, 2022: HHS Region 2
Central New York Community Foundation’s Community Ballroom
431 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, 13202
Zoom link
Contact: Sean Hightower; Sean.Hightower@hhs.gov

Tribal Nations will also have an opportunity to schedule individual one-on-one consultations through their Regional Offices by contacting the individual identified above. Additionally, if Tribes cannot make it to their respective regional consultation or have specific concerns they would like raised, they can submit written testimony to consultation@hhs.gov by Friday, September 2, 2022.

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update call
2022-05-20 14:00 | Virtual Event
CDC will be holding a CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update call on Friday, May 20th, from 3:00 – 3:30 PM ET, to share details of the Thursday, 5/19 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting and provide a vaccine safety update. We will have a question and answer session on the call to field as many of your questions as we can.
Connection details are noted below. Please direct any questions to eocevent382@cdc.gov.

CONNECTION DETAILS:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 20, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1612198511?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or One tap mobile :
US: +16692545252,,1612198511#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16468287666,,1612198511#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 669 216 1590 or +1 551 285 1373
Webinar ID: 161 219 8511
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Joint U.S. EPA and U.S. HHS Training on Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities
2022-05-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) invite you to register for our 3-part training series on Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
The 3-part series builds on each other and is designed to provide all the resources you will need to complete a 3Ts (Training, Testing and Taking Action) plan to conduct lead testing and reduce exposure to children.
Come and learn:
The EPA and HHS will take you through presentations, interactive tools, and case studies to build your 3Ts plan and share information on the increased funding opportunities (from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in November 2021 by President Biden) available to child care/early childhood facilities.
Please register for the 3-part series:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

May 31, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 1 — Training: Implementing a 3Ts program for Lead Testing in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER
SURVEY: Please take 5 minutes to complete the voluntary survey.

June 14, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 2 — Testing: Implementing a 3Ts program for Collecting Lead Samples in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER: Go to your confirmation email for link!

June 23, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 3 — Taking Action: Implementing a 3Ts program for Reducing Lead Exposure in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER: Go to your confirmation email for link!

OMB Tribal Consultation on FY23 President's Budget
2022-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Tribal consultation announcement can be found on the White House website here.
This Tribal consultation on the President’s 2023 Budget will be held via teleconference on:

Monday, May 23, 2022 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET)
Registration Link: https://ems9.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=902664

Tribal leaders and their designees are invited to provide comments and feedback on the FY 2023 President’s Budget for programs and activities serving and benefitting Tribal governments, organizations and communities. For example, programs that support resources for Tribal schools, Tribal public safety and justice programs, tackling the climate crisis in Tribal communities, fostering Tribal sovereignty, and promoting economic opportunities in Tribal communities.
In particular, we are interested in Tribal views on the following specific topics:

The FY 2023 President’s Budget proposal to shift funding for the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service funding from discretionary to mandatory
Specific feedback on the President’s Budget proposals to reclassify Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract Support Costs and Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act Section 105(l) Lease costs; and
Tribal leaders feedback on the President’s Budget commitment to work with Congress on mandatory funding for future Indian Water Rights Settlements

Please note that these Tribal consultations are not for press purposes.
When registering for the teleconference via the link above, you will be asked to provide your name, email, title and Tribal leadership position, and Tribal affiliation. You will receive the call-in number and a unique participant code following registration. If possible, we encourage that Tribal leaders call in together on the same phone line to allow maximum participation for all who want to attend. Tribal leader participation will be prioritized at the consultation and we encourage registration as soon as possible. We welcome registration by additional Tribal advisors and encourage calling in on the same phone line when possible.
If registration is not possible, or if you are having difficulty registering, please email tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov for alternate participation information. OMB welcomes your written comments as well. Please send them to tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov by no later than May 18, 2022.

Advancing Equity Through the American Rescue Plan
2022-05-24 13:30 | Virtual Event
Advancing Equity Through the American Rescue Plan
Tuesday, May 24 at 2:30 pm ET
Please RSVP here.
Please join for the release of the report, Advancing Equity Through the American Rescue Plan, to hear from Biden-Harris Administration officials and key partners on how the Administration is working to ensure one of the most equitable recoveries on record.
This virtual event will take place at 2:30pm ET on Tuesday, May 24th.. The event will be joined by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling, and senior officials from the White House Domestic Policy Council and Department of Treasury.

White House Tribal Briefing on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Tribal Playbook
2022-05-31 15:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to join a Tribal briefing Tuesday, May 31 at 4:00 pm ET with senior Administration officials to learn about how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deploy record investments to expand access to high-speed internet, fix roads and bridges, ensure a safe supply of drinking water, reliable sewage systems, and solid waste disposal facilities, and take action to combat the climate crisis that threatens too many Native communities.
You will also have the opportunity to learn about the soon-to-be-released Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal Playbook, a resource that will be available to help Tribal applicants navigate the full range of funds both available to Tribal Nations and set aside for their communities under the law. It provides more than $13 billion in funding to directly support Tribal communities and makes Tribal Nations eligible to apply for or request billions in discretionary, formula, and other funding. In total, this funding represents the single largest investment in Tribal infrastructure ever.
This briefing will take place Tuesday, May 31 at 4:00 pm ET.
Please RSVP here:
https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wvqJKTfARNqjIIztaF6wwg

Treasury Capital Projects Fund Applications Due
2022-06-01 | Virtual Event
Weekly CPF Tribal office hours are being held every Thursday from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EDT, to attend please register here.
The deadline to submit CPF applications is June 1, 2022.
Learn more at Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund webpage.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Food System Transformation Framework
2022-06-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
You’re invited to join Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for an event to announce USDA’s framework for shoring up the food supply chain and transforming the food system to be fairer, more competitive, and more resilient. USDA efforts to create more and better markets will benefit both producers and consumers, as well as address longstanding issues intensified by the pandemic. The event is being hosted by the Rural Opportunity Initiative at Georgetown University.
Watch the livestream at usda.gov/live.

2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Energy Infrastructure and Climate Resilience
2022-06-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series will focus on how tribes can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations.
The changing climate brings new and more extreme weather-related events and increased risks to energy infrastructure. The frequency and severity of extreme weather events, including wildfires, flooding, sea level rise, landslides, high winds, and temperature extremes, are increasing. Thoughtful and deliberate energy infrastructure changes can help reduce the severity of these climate change impacts and improve the resilience of tribal energy systems and infrastructure in the face of these growing threats. This webinar will discuss opportunities for tribes to proactively change their energy infrastructure to reduce climate-related risks and impacts.
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Register
