Tribal Consultation on Executive Order 14112
2024-08-20 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Venue: ZoomGov
Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET
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On August 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on the implementation of Executive Order 14112 (EO). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to ensure that your views inform how the Department may increase the flexibility of funding, remove barriers and limitations, and reduce administrative burdens to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable law. This consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to working with other Federal agencies to uphold the U.S. Government’s Federal trust responsibility described in Executive Orders 13175 and 14112.
The consultation will be conducted by the Department’s Office of Indian Education and facilitated by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities and other Department officials.

Housing Board of Commissioners Training
2024-08-21 - 2024-08-22 | Virtual Event
This training is being offered to aid participants who serve as “Housing Board of Commissioners” understand the background & history of NAHASDA “The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act”, To help develop their knowledge of Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG).
This training will explain how to Understand the NAHASDA Statute, the Code of Federal Regulations – Title 24 Part 1000- Native American Housing Activities, Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements and HUD Program Guidances and PIH Notices, and how these required components fit together in order to build your NAHASDA compliant Housing Program.
Summary
Participants will learn of the various HUD requirements they will need to ensure their Housing Entity/Program has in place. Their role in providing oversight for a successful Indian Housing Program, and the duties of the Housing Board of Commissioners in this process. The course materials will cover eligible program activities, eligible participants and the required policies and procedures that must be in place and adopted.

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Tribal Aviation Symposium
2024-08-21 11:00 - 2024-08-22 16:00 | Virtual Event
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) cordially invite you to participate in the Third Annual Tribal Aviation Symposium on August 21-22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET each day. This virtual event provides an opportunity for Tribal Leadership to engage with FAA and DOT leadership, discuss matters concerning Tribal Nations related to aviation, and learn about FAA programs and initiatives.
They value opportunities to collaborate with Tribal Leaders and are eager to address aviation topics that are important to your community. The agenda features diverse presentations and opportunities for collaboration, questions and idea sharing. View the preliminary agenda.
To secure your spot, please register today.
Together, let’s highlight the strength of Tribal Nations and work towards safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation solutions for your aviation systems.

Treasury Department Office Hours | Homeowner Association Fund
2024-08-21 14:00, 2024-08-28 14:00, 2024-09-04 14:00, 2024-09-11 14:00 | Virtual Event
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link

A National Conversation on Resilience in America
2024-08-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Join Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell for a virtual event on Aug. 23 from 1–2:30 p.m. ET.

Each August, FEMA celebrates National Resilience Month to highlight all the critically important resilience work occurring across the country. In honor of this annual campaign and 2024 being named as FEMA’s Year of Resilience, FEMA is hosting a “National Conversation on Resilience in America” virtual event featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell along with other federal, state and local partners.
Over the past three years, the Biden-Harris Administration has invested $50 billion in building resilience. This virtual event will highlight this funding and how communities across the nation can help protect their communities against the impacts of extreme weather events caused by climate change and other domestic-related threats such as cyber and critical infrastructure.
Working together to build resilience is critical to our nation’s future. By leveraging federal funding for disaster mitigation, states, local governments and communities can strengthen the resilience of disadvantaged communities and build infrastructure to withstand more frequent and severe disasters. These actions will ultimately reduce costs and creating safer and more sustainable communities.
By bringing together leaders from across these sectors, more communities will benefit from the sharing of examples and best practices to help each other protect our communities against future disasters.
Speakers include:

Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
Deanne Criswell, Administrator, FEMA
Erik Hooks, Deputy Administrator, FEMA
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary of Health, Health and Human Services
Rebecca Zimmerman, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, Department of Defense
Andrea Spillars, Region 7 Administrator, FEMA
Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor, City of Columbia, Missouri
Melissa Hoffer, Climate Chief, State of Massachusetts

The event will be moderated by Christopher “Chris” Logan, Deputy Associate Administrator – Resilience at FEMA.

Event Details
Date: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 – 1– 2:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
Audience: State, local, Tribal Nation and territorial stakeholders, emergency managers, city managers, mayors, and non-profits.
Registration is required. Register at: A National Conversation on Resilience in America | FEMA.gov

Self-Monitoring Training
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-28
The Self-Monitoring training program, is an essential tool designed to assist housing departments and housing authorities in performing the required self-monitoring under the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Our course includes a comprehensive overview of the requirements and an in-depth discussion of each self-monitoring questionnaire issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs (HUD ONAP). Our expert trainer will guide you through every step, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the self-monitoring process and how to meet the necessary requirements. With this training, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to successfully complete the self-monitoring process and achieve compliance with NAHASDA regulations.
Location: Westin Phoenix Downtown, 333 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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BIA Indian Police Academy Instructor & Training Certification Program
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-29 | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
BIA Indian Police Academy Instructor & Training Certification Program
Albuquerque, New Mexico – August 27-29, 2024
Summary – 2024 USIPA Instructor & Training Certification Forum (cvent.com)

DOI Division of Facility Management and Construction Tribal Consultations
2024-08-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
August 27 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
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August 29 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
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The Office of Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM), Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual consultation sessions seeking Tribal oral and written comments and input to a new facilities Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funding formula for how the Federal Government requests O&M funds.
Per the Department of the Interior’s Federal Real Property Profile (FRPP), O&M funds the following:
Operations, which is defined as the costs for services related to the normal performance of functions for which the facility is used (include contracted services when applicable but exclude Federal personnel costs). Examples include but are not limited to utilities, cleaning/janitorial, roads/grounds, and actual operations costs. All services include personnel, equipment and supplies.
Maintenance, which is defined as the recurring annualized costs for planned activities needed to maintain an asset’s functionality and capacity over its expected life. This includes but is not limited to planned and scheduled activities such as inspections, preventive maintenance, refinishing, painting, weatherproofing, and parts replacement. This also includes costs for contracted maintenance services and other expenses and supplies required to perform recurring activities to maintain the asset. Actual repair expenditures are included in the annual maintenance costs. Included are costs for personnel, supplies, and materials.
The current allocation formula for O&M funding as implemented in 1990 was based on having access to a comprehensive asset inventory with component level costing. This approach relies on having granular, current, and accurate data maintained by each individual site for each building.
The DFMC would like to stream-line and make transparent calculating O&M allocations, which includes data that is readily available in the Indian Affairs – Facility Management System (IAFMS), which is currently Maximo.
During these Tribal Consultations, DFMC is requesting your input on what considerations you think should be included in a formula to calculate total O&M needs that will support annual budget requests. Areas of consideration DFMC is seeking input include the following.

Should a formula be based on industry best practice standards and utilize data that is readily available in the Indian Affairs — Facility Management System (IA-FMS), which is currently Maximo, or are Tribes open to new types of facility data being collected if the
information is not in Maximo?
Some calculation factors for the formula being considered are gross square feet (GSF) of
facilities, location (nearest reference city), type of facility, and age of facility. Are these effective factors or are there other aspects that should be taken into account?

The DFMC would also like your input on the distribution methodology. The DFMC proposes that O&M funds will be distributed on a pro rata percentage basis based on the calculated need and the O&M funds that are appropriated.
These one ( 1) hour virtual consultation sessions will provide the opportunity for the Tribal Nations to provide input and comment on the new formula for determining O&M needs for budget requests in future years.

Annual Federal partner and Tribal Public Law 477 Work Group meeting
2024-08-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Department of the Interior, North Penthouse, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240, United States
Annual Meeting of Federal Partners and Tribal 477 Workgroup Under Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Act of 2017
SUMMARY:
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is announcing the annual meeting of Federal agencies and Tribes that participate in the Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Act of 2017, as amended known as the “Public Law 477 Work Group.”

DATES:

Meeting: The annual Federal partner and Tribal Public Law 477 Work Group meeting will be held on August 29, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 7, 2024. Send your comments to Genevieve Giaccardo, Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS-3645-MIB, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to Genevieve.Giaccardo@bia.gov. Please reference the Public Law 477 Work Group in the subject line of your email.

Meeting Access

Physical Access: The meeting will be conducted in the North Penthouse of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Members of the public are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID to enter the building and are subject to security screening, including bag and parcel checks.
Virtual Meeting Access: To join and participate in the meeting via Zoom, please register in advance using the following Zoom link: https://www.zoomgov.com/​j/​1618012499?​pwd=​fRV7vLNtBpeNGqvmlnsdKpTb4hM63d.1.
Audio Meeting Access: To join and participate in the meeting by telephone, please use the following dial-in information: Phone Number: (609) 254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 801 2499, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) Webinar on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
2024-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
August 29 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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NAFOA is hosting a webinar in conjunction with the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), that will provide an overview of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 for those who oversee the administration of employer-sponsored group health plans. Speakers from EBSA will discuss parity requirements between mental health/substance use disorder benefits and medical/surgical benefits provided by employer-sponsored plans. Topics will include Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations and Quantitative Treatment Limitations to be aware of when ensuring plan compliance.

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Webinar on Simplified Environmental Reviews
2024-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
August 29 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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HUD has released a Dear Tribal Leader Letter to streamline the environmental review process and reduce the burden on Tribal Nations and Tribally Designated Housing Entities HUD has developed a programmatic environmental review for soft costs (including administration, operations, maintenance, and planning), tenant-based rental assistance, public and supportive services, and activities to assist homebuyers in purchasing existing dwelling units or dwelling units under construction. HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) will provide a tenant-based training titled “Simplified Environmental Reviews: Use of the Programmatic and Limited Scope Review.” ONAP will post the recorded training on Codetalk.

Department of the Interior (DOI) Consultation and Listening Sessions on Proposed Rule: Federal Acknowledgement of Tribal Nations (25 CFR 83)
2024-09-03 12:00, 2024-09-05 14:00 | Virtual Event
Consultation Session on September 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Listening Session on September 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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The DOI will be holding a consultation session for Tribal Nations on Tuesday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET on whether it should reconsider its prior decision to ban re-petitioning under 25 CFR Part 83, “Procedures for Federal Acknowledgment of Indian Tribes.” This section determines the regulations establishing the process and criteria for how the DOI administratively acknowledges Tribal Nations. A listening session will also be held for present, former, and prospective petitioners on Thursday, September 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The DOI initially proposed continuing the ban on re-petitioning and conducted two tribal consultations and one listening session in June 2022. After reviewing the written comments and transcripts of the consultations and listening sessions, the DOI is now proposing to create a limited exception to the ban through the implementation of a re-petition authorization process.

HUD Virtual Training: Tribal Council Roles & Responsibilities
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-05 | Virtual Event
This is a two-day course offered to aid Tribal Council members understand the background and history of “NAHASDA” The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act. This course will further develop their knowledge of the Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG).
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DOT Webinar on Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program NOFO
2024-09-04 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
September 4 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern
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September 10 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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FHWA announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with an availability of up to $157.74 million of FY 2024 through 2026 funding, with $47.74 million available in FY2024, for the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program (NSFLTP). The NSFLTP provides funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally significant projects within, adjacent to, or accessing Federal and Tribal lands. This Program provides an opportunity to address significant challenges across the nation for transportation facilities that serve Federal and Tribal lands. See NSFLTP website and Grants.gov for more information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Per the FAST Act, Section 1123(b), entities eligible to receive funds under the Federal Lands Access Program (23 U.S.C. § 204), the Federal Lands Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 203), the Tribal Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 202), and the Federal Lands Planning Program (323 U.S.C. § 201) may apply for funding under the NSFLTP Program.
Eligible entities include:

Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA)
Tribal Governments
States, counties, and units of local government may also apply, but only if sponsored by an FLMA or Tribal government.

What kinds of projects are eligible?
To meet the minimum statutory requirements for eligibility, a project must meet all the following conditions:

The project is a single continuous project;
The project meets the Federal lands transportation facility, Federal lands access transportation facility, and/or Tribal transportation facility definitions per 23 U.S.C. § 101, except that such facilities are not required to be included in an inventory described in 23 U.S.C. § 202 or 23 U.S.C. § 203;
The project demonstrates completion of all activities required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.);
Based on the results of preliminary engineering, the project must have estimated construction costs equal to or greater than $12,500,000; and
The project will use NSFLTP Program funds only for construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of transportation facilities. Project design activities are not eligible for NSFLTP Program funds or allowable toward matching requirements.

FY24 NSFLTP NOFO information:
NOFO Number: 693JJ324NF00027
Applications deadline: October 16, 2024
NOFO Link on grants.gov: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355473 (-> lnks.gd)

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-09-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
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.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
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July 2, 2024
12:30-2 p.m. EDT
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July 17, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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July 31, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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August 14, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 4, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 18, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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October 2, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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NPS Transcontinental Railroad Tribal Consultation Sessions
2024-09-04 15:30 | Virtual Event
September 4 at 4:30 pm Eastern
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September 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern
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The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting two virtual Tribal consultations sessions to share information on the National Park Service’s multi-year and multi-state effort to study the history, legacy, and impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Transcontinental Railroad program (TCRR) seeks to study, engage, and develop programming that tells the full story of this route.
Program background: In 2019, via the Golden Spike NHP act, Sec. 2205 of Public Law 116-9 (the Dingell Act) Subsection (c) the United States Congress charged the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) with establishing a program that commemorates and interprets the Transcontinental Railroad. This new national program spans three NPS Regions (Regions 3, 4, & 5, (Midwest) Regions 6, 7, & 8 (Intermountain,) and Regions 8, 9, 10, & 12 (Pacific West) as it follows the historic railway connecting Iowa to California at Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah.
How to engage: As a federally recognized Tribal Nations with connections to the railroad’s complex legacy, they invite you and/or other Tribal representatives to join them in shaping the future of this program. They invite your participation at whatever level you would like to be engaged. They respectfully wish to honor the level of contributions of time and energy you are willing and able to provide.

Visit this project’s planning page on NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) platform: parkplanning.nps.gov/TCRRstudy to submit comments, find planning documents, and access other meeting links.

The National Park Service looks forward to building and growing their relationship with you. Their goal is to provide a full and inclusive telling of this complex story and codify that Indigenous perspectives are essential to this route’s significance. If you have additional questions, please email them.

Force Account for Construction Management
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06 | Virtual Event
During this training, Jeff Ackley will prove Indian Housing Authorities with guidance on the use of Force Accounts in Construction management. Participants will learn about the Housing Authorities’ roles and responsibilities, how to export and plan for construction projects, and the planning, development management of any force account for construction development. During the training session, Jeff Ackley will go over how to best implement force account into their communities.
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Office of Indian Energy Webinar | Federal Support for Intertribal Organizations
2024-09-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 5 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
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Join the Office of Indian Energy’s September webinar to learn about our latest funding opportunities, including the Intertribal Organization Opportunity: Support for Tribal Clean Energy Communication and Engagement, available to eligible intertribal organizations.
Representatives from the Midwest Tribal Resource Association Inc. (MTERA) and the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) will share how similar past DOE funding catalyzed clean energy development for their member Tribes.
MTERA and TCC each received funding to establish intertribal technical assistance energy providers networks. Learn more on the project pages:

Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association, Inc. – 2016 Project
Tanana Chiefs Conference – 2016 Project.

HUD Self-Monitoring Training
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-10 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Was originally scheduled for July 22-23 and has been rescheduled.

September 9-10 at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The Self-Monitoring training program, is an essential tool designed to assist housing departments and housing authorities in performing the required self-monitoring under the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Our course includes a comprehensive overview of the requirements and an in-depth discussion of each self-monitoring questionnaire issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs (HUD ONAP). Our expert trainer will guide you through every step, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the self-monitoring process and how to meet the necessary requirements. With this training, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to successfully complete the self-monitoring process and achieve compliance with NAHASDA regulations.

Pathways Home: Train-the-Trainer
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13
Participants will learn how to deliver a comprehensive homebuyer education program designed to help educate prospective native homebuyers on how to become successful homeowners. The curriculum is specifically tailored for Native American communities.
Participants will also learn the most effective methods to help potential homebuyers determine what is best for them; to build a new home or to buy an existing one. Other areas covered in this curriculum include understanding the mortgage loan process, how to prepare a family budget, how to improve credit profiles, how to avoid the pitfalls of predatory lending, foreclosure prevention strategies, and how the family can maintain the home and their personal finances after the purchase.
Instructors specialize in homebuyer education and include culturally relevant teaching techniques in the classroom.
This course if offered free of charge to tribal housing professionals through a funding agreement between the National American Indian Housing Council and the Wyoming Housing Network, Inc.
Location: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 1101 Lasalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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USDA Emergency Tribal Consultation on FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions
2024-09-12 08:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
September 12 at 9:00 am Eastern
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting an emergency Tribal Consultation regarding the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) supply chain disruptions on Thursday, September 12.
In-person (Washington, D.C.) / Virtual (Zoom)
A template proxy letter can be found here. Proxy letters should be addressed to Betsy Rakola, Acting Director for the USDA Office of Tribal Relations, via Tribal.Relations@usda.gov by Monday, September 9.

FEMA Office Hours | Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Session 1: August 15 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Session 2: September 12 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The update consolidates information and eligibility requirements for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) projects addressing air quality, drought, extreme temperatures, wildfire and wind. It also reflects recent policy changes to simplify program delivery through streamlined cost effectiveness methods and a lower benefit-cost analysis discount rate.
State, local, Tribal and territorial governments may use the guide to navigate the application process and manage the grant lifecycle to receive critical resilience dollars. Information in the guide includes policies and processes to enable effective and consistent implementation across all HMA programs.
HMA provides funding to reduce the risk and impact of disasters such as wildfires, drought, extreme heat, hurricanes, earthquakes and flooding. Programs in HMA are Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Flood Mitigation Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and HMGP Post Fire.
The update follows the update last year—the first since 2015—that incorporated climate change and future conditions, equity, building codes, capability and capacity building, nature-based solutions and community lifelines as key principles for its grant programs. It was also the first guide to cover BRIC.
This aligns with FEMA’s “people first” approach and helps communities build climate resilience through reducing complexity and barriers to accessing our HMA grant funds. It also aligns with the 2024 FEMA Year of Resilience theme to build capacity to withstand tomorrow’s hazards.
FEMA is offering two Office Hours sessions which provides an overview of the recent updates. Registration is now open.

Department of Treasury Tribal Consultation | Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program
2024-09-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 13 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, the NPRM proposes revisions to strengthen and modernize the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs maintained by financial institutions—including casinos and other entities that may be owned by Tribes or Native entities.
For more information and proposed questions, please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter or visit the Tribal Consultation page on Treasury’s website. Treasury is accepting written comments received by October 18, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time.
Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

White House Briefing on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
2024-09-13 12:30 | Virtual Event
The White House Office of Public Engagement invites you to a briefing on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark bipartisan legislation that President Biden has championed for decades.
You will be joined by Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council, Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other administration officials to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to address gender-based violence as well as new actions that will be announced this week. Please see below for details and a registration link.
White House Briefing on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Featuring: Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council
Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
WHEN: Friday, September 13th, 1:30 PM
WHERE: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_5Go5u55HRU2phQMS_TS_zQ (-> whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com)
