United South & Eastern Tribes

: Roundtable discussion on “Investing in Economic Sovereignty: Leveraging Federal Financing for New and Sustained Development in Native Communities”
2021-10-20 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Wednesday, October 20 at 2:30 pm Eastern
Roundtable discussion on “Investing in Economic Sovereignty: Leveraging Federal Financing for New and Sustained Development in Native Communities”
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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2021-10-21 09:00
October 21, 2021, at 10am ET.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Legislative hearing on various bills.
Including:

S.1734 – National Prescribed Fire Act of 2021
S.2404 – Western Wildfire Support Act of 2021
S.2650 – Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
2021-10-21 09:30
October 21, 2021, at 10:30am ET.
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy: “”Offshore Wind, Onshore Benefits: Growing the Domestic Wind Energy Industry”

IHS Director's Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care
2021-10-21 12:00 - 16:00
IHS Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) is a Federal-Tribal workgroup established to provide recommendations to the IHS Director on strategies to improve PRC operations, data, oversight, and transparency. Membership includes two representatives from each of the 12 IHS Areas.
Click here to register.
Date/Time:
October 20 will be 1pm – 5pm ET

DOI Tribal Consultation: Protection and Restoration of Tribal Homelands
2021-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Interior is inviting federal recognized tribes to consult on “several topics related to the protection and restoration of Tribal homelands”. Topics are to include: land-into-trust, leasing and rights-of-way, and sacred sites and treaty rights. Written input is required before November 5th.
To best accommodate Tribes’ locations and ensure everyone’s safety, we will be holding virtual sessions scheduled by time zone. Any Tribal leader unable to make the session reserved for the time zone in which his or her Tribe is located is welcome to join an alternate session.

For Tribes in the Alaska Time Zone:

Monday, October 18, 2021 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ADT
Please register in advance at: https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJItc-yopjoqHFybM7shIc8K5hb8oa0FJB4

For Tribes in the Eastern and Central Time Zones:

Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2 p.m.-4 p.m. EDT/1 p.m.-3 p.m. CDT
Please register in advance at: https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJIscO6hpzwoHyTxxS4siXAZfsSB5ZixZRI

For Tribes in the Mountain Daylight Time Zone:

Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1 p.m.-3 p.m. MDT
Please register in advance at: https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJIsduiuqjgsH74MwjdZpgw9uaCJVD_​Uu_​Y

For Tribes in the Pacific and Mountain Standard Time Zones:

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PDT
Please register in advance at: https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJItd-qvqT4rGagVja9wUUoFds41BDPgMYc

Stakeholder Engagement Sessions: FEMA Region 6 Hazard Mitigation Assistance
2021-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings to you, our stakeholders! Based on your survey results, we have developed the virtual Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (Webinars) below to share Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program information with you.
Application Development
7/29 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Central)
This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.
Management Costs
8/10 10:00 am-11:30 am (Central)
During this webinar, we will be viewing a previously recorded presentation available here. Followed by a Question and Answer period at approximately 10:55 am.
Tribal Only- BRIC NOFO
10/7 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn about the FY 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to include: overview, key dates, available funding, registering in FEMA GO.
Tribal Only- FEMA GO Application
10/14 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn how to input your BRIC or FMA applications into the FEMA GO system.
Tribal Only- Cost Effectiveness and Technical Feasibility Listening Session
10/21 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Tribal Only- BRIC Listening Session
10/28 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
EHP- UFR Summit for Louisiana
11/16 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
This is a FYI- the invite will come from our EHP folks
Application Development- Offering #2
11/17 9:00 am- 12:00 pm (Central)
**Repeat of Offering 1** This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.

CNN TOWN HALL WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN
2021-10-21 19:00
President Biden will participate in a CNN town hall to highlight the need for his Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda, how they will make America more competitive, and how they will change the lives of working families.
TUNE IN: President Biden will participate in a CNN town hall TONIGHT, October 21, from Baltimore, Maryland.
EVENT: CNN Town Hall with President Biden
DATE & TIME: Thursday, 10/21, at 8 p.m. ET
HOW TO WATCH: The one-hour special will be available on demand to subscribers via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platforms and CNN mobile apps. It will also air on CNN International and CNN Español and will stream live on CNN.com‘s homepage and across mobile devices via CNN’s apps for iOS and Android with a log-in to a cable provider. It can also be viewed on CNNgo (at //CNN.com/go on your desktop, smartphone, and iPad, and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, Chromecast, Roku and Samsung Smart TV).

White House/USDA Equity Work and Equity Commission Stakeholders Briefing
2021-10-22 15:00 | Virtual Event
White House/USDA Equity Work and Equity Commission Stakeholders Briefing
Date: Friday, October 22
Time: 4:00pm ET/3:00pm CT/2:00pm MT/1:00pm PT
Featuring: Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, USDA Deputy Secretary, Dr. Dewayne Goldmon, USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Equity, and Mr. Trey Baker, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement
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DOI Land and Water Conservation Fund Listening Sessions
2021-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | United States
The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, P.L. 116-152 (GAOA) which authorized full and permanent funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), presents a number of exciting opportunities for the Department of the Interior and the bureaus leading these important programs. DOI is hosting two listening sessions in October with Tribal Leaders on LWCF.
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
LWCF Fact Sheets
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Please register in advance
Monday, October 25, 2021 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Please register in advance

White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Tribal Consultations on America the Beautiful Initiative
2021-10-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-28 14:00 - 16:30 | United States
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is holding two Tribal consultations to garner input on the America the Beautiful initiative, in particular the focus area of supporting tribally led conservation and restoration priorities.
Please read the CEQ Dear Tribal Leader Letter for more details HERE.
Tribal Consultation Option 1:
October 26, 2021
10 AM-1 PM ET
Please register in advance.
Tribal Consultation Option 2:
October 28, 2021
3-5:30 PM ET
Please register in advance.
In addition to or instead of joining these sessions, you may provide your written input to conservation@ceq.eop.gov by November 23rd, 2021. If you have any questions regarding this effort, please feel free to contact Stephenne Harding, Senior Director of Lands, at Stephenne.S.Harding@ceq.eop.gov, or at (202) 881-9419.

OMH Listening Session on Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity
2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:00
Please see the letter from OMH inviting Tribal leaders to a Listening Session to receive updates on the establishment of the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity (CIIHE) on Wednesday, October 27 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. The purpose of the Listening is to:

Announce the CIIHE awardees
Summarize CIIHE-related feedback from the 2021 HHS Regional Tribal Consultations and other correspondence
Provide an update on CIIHE Tribal Advisory Committee development.

You can send your written correspondence to Damion.killsback@hhs.gov. You can register for the Listening session here.

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

Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
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Meeting ID: 160 452 7474

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

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

II. Messaging to Reach Families

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

III. Reaching Families with Information and Immediate Access

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

IV. Q & A

DOJ Tribal Consultation on Risk Management for Economic Development
2021-10-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-10-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
On September 30, 2021 the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing two Tribal consultations on risk management in the context of Tribal economic development. Risk management topics DOJ plans to discuss during these consultations include loss prevention, the resolution of tort claims, alternative dispute resolution, and protecting and managing Tribal sovereign immunity. DOJ has stated that they will share a Framing Paper prior to the consultations.
Details regarding the upcoming Tribal consultations are as follows—

Date/Time: Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm ET
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Date/Time: Friday, October 29, 2021 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm ET
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Written comments will be accepted until the 5:00pm ET on November 12, 2021 and can be submitted to OTJ@usdoj.gov. If you have any questions, please contact the DOJ Office of Tribal Justice at (202) 514-8812, or via email at OTJ@usdoj.gov.

White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly Briefing Call
2021-10-28 15:00
Join the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly Briefing Call today, October 28 at 4:00 PM ET to hear more about the Build Back Better Framework.
IGA Weekly Briefing Call
Thursday, October 28 at 4:00 pm Eastern
REGISTER HERE

Tribal/Interior Budget Council Meeting
2021-11-02 - 2021-11-05 | Virtual Event
The Tribal/Interior Budget Council will be meeting virtually November 4-5, 2021. You can register for the full meeting by clicking the registration link below:
Registration Link
This registration link will register you for both days of TIBC. A reminder email with a join link will be sent to each registrant one hour before each TIBC meeting.
Agenda

IHS Director's Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation - Meeting 3
2021-11-02 14:00 - 16:00
Please register to attend the IHS Director’s Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation scheduled for Tuesday, November 2 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET here:
https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu-rqz8tGsHeZDNY4oPmuf_6xVy6wyQ
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House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services
2021-11-03 09:15 | United States
November 3 at 10:15 am Eastern
House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services: A Call to Action: Modernizing the Community Services Block Grant

Contract Support Cost Advisory Group Meeting
2021-11-03 10:00 | Virtual Event
Zoom meeting for Contract Support Cost Advisory Group:
Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes,
IHS is inviting you to a scheduled ZoomGov meeting.
Topic: CSC Advisory Group Meeting
Time: Nov 3, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife
2021-11-04 09:00
November 4 at 10:00 am Eastern
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife: Remote Legislative Hearing on H.Res. 320, H.R. 4832, H.R. 5001, and H.R. 5345

H. Res. 320 – Recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
2021-11-04 09:00 | United States
November 4 at 10:00 am Eastern
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee: Hearings to examine the road ahead for the COVID-19 response, focusing on next steps.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Office of National Tribal Liaison Tribal Consultation Webinar
2021-11-04 12:00
Tribal Consultation on November 4 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Please review the letter for more information.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) would like to inform Tribal entities of a pending proposal to establish standards for the humane care and handling of birds covered under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). APHIS would like to invite you to participate in a Tribal Consultation Webinar for the new bird regulations being held on November 4, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 EDT where the proposed change will be discussedin more detail. If you have questions please email Dr. Terry Clark (terry.w.clark@usda.gov) Director – Office of National Tribal Liaison or Dr. Cody Yager (cody.m.yager@usda.gov) for information related to specific regulations and standards for birds.

OSHA Briefing with Tribal Leaders on Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
2021-11-05 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual Event
November 5 at 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Eastern
Call-in number: +1 669 254 5252
Meeting ID: 161 045 0061
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation’s unvaccinated workers face grave danger from workplace exposure to coronavirus, and immediate action is necessary to protect them. Under this standard, covered employers must develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing and wear a face covering at work.
OSHA is offering robust compliance assistance to help businesses implement the standard, which can be found at this landing page.
Please RSVP to Lujan.Theresa@dol.gov if you plan to attend at 3pm ET. This briefing is intended for tribal leaders and staff. You will have the opportunity to ask policy questions by stating in the zoom chat function that you would like to ask a question, but please do not raise casework or specific business or individual questions in the briefing, in the interest of time. Attendees are encouraged to review the guidance found in links ahead of the briefing.
Here is a link to the White House fact sheet on these two vaccination policies: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/11/04/fact-sheet-biden-administration-announces-details-of-two-major-vaccination-policies/ [whitehouse.gov]

WHA IGA Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Briefings
2021-11-08 10:15, 2021-11-10 10:30 | Virtual Event
To learn more about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and what’s next in the Administration’s plan to Build Back Better, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs invites you to join us and other senior administration officials for one of the briefing opportunities offered this week.
Please register below and contact IGA46@who.eop.gov with if you have any questions.

IGA BID Briefing Schedule

BID Briefing with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and senior White House and Agency officials
Monday, November 8
11:15 am Eastern
REGISTER HERE: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_dnorkkEUReKgNL5kJvCb5w

USDA Briefing with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and senior White House and Agency officials
Wednesday, November 10 at
11:30 am Eastern
REGISTER HERE:
https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_EQqf7XRDTAGEdOYSfBBYNA

BID Briefing with Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves and senior White House and Agency officials
Wednesday, November 10
3:45PM ET
REGISTER HERE: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_qEz8Hwi8Qg2twNvLVfj0wg

BID Briefing with Department of Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh and senior White House and Agency officials
Friday, November 12
11:00 AM ET
REGISTER HERE: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_n14gjUdcQzemSworKJcy1Q

Indian Health Service Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC)
2021-11-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The Indian Health Service Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is scheduled to meet on November 9, 2021, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm eastern time. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
12:00 – 12:45 pm EASTERN (Tribal Caucus)|
1:00 – 5:00 pm EASTERN (Full TSGAC Meeting)
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