Grant Opportunity Webinar: 2025 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund AND Tribal High Priority Projects (HPP) Program - Office Hours
2024-11-06 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: 2025 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund AND Tribal High Priority Projects (HPP) Program – Office Hours
Bring your questions and discuss your projects during virtual office hours with the TTP Safety Fund and Tribal High Priority Projects program managers. Use the links below to register for the office hour session:

November 6, 2024 at 9:00am Pacific / 12:00pm Eastern (Register)

Prevent and reduce transportation-related injuries and fatalities on Tribal Lands by applying for a grant from the FY 2025 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF). Applications for the TTPSF will be accepted through January 15, 2025. If you have questions, please email TTPSF@dot.gov.
Eligible projects for the TTP Safety Fund include:

develop and update transportation safety plans
safety data assessment, improvement, and analysis
systemic roadway departure countermeasures
infrastructure improvements

TTPSF application materials and additional information can be found on the program web page at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/tribal/safety/funds (-> links-2.govdelivery.com)
A webinar reviewing the TTPSF funding opportunity was held on October 3, 2024. A recording of the webinar is here.

IRS Webinar: Nonemployee payments (Form 1099)
2024-11-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
November 6 at 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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November 13 at 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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You’re invited to join the IRS for free webinars hosted by the Office of Indian Tribal Governments. There will be two identical sessions. During the webinars they will review federal tax responsibilities for nonemployee payments for tribes and tribal entities, using information from: Publication 4268, Employment Tax for Indian Tribal Governments PDF.
They will also cover basic information for accounts payable employees and those responsible for filing Forms 1099 and Form 945, particularly those new to their positions.
Topics include:

Introduction to nonemployee payment reporting
Independent Contractor or Employee?
Reporting Payments to Independent Contractors (Forms 1099)
Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax
Deposit Rules
Gaming Per Capita Payments
Electronic Filing – new requirements

Registration is required for the webinars. There is a different link for each session. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email.

APHIS Webinar: National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Tribal Funding Opportunity - Information for Applicants
2024-11-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
November 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
December 4 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The webinar will be recorded and posted to the NADPRP website for those unable to attend the live session.
In October 2024, APHIS will announce its third annual NADPRP Tribal Nations funding opportunity. USDA APHIS will provide up to $500,000 to further animal disease prevention, preparedness, and response in priority areas. Eligible applicants include Tribal Nations and governments, Tribal organizations, and Tribal colleges and universities. APHIS will prioritize funding to project proposals aimed at:

Developing, enhancing and exercising Tribal animal disease outbreak emergency response plans,
Supporting livestock and poultry biosecurity measures and program,
Enhancing the capability and capacity for depopulation, carcass disposal, and decontamination in a disease outbreak,
Supporting animal movement decisions in a disease outbreak,
Enhancing animal disease traceability during a disease outbreak,
Developing and delivering training & exercises to improve animal disease outbreak response capabilities,
Supporting outreach & education on animal disease prevention, preparedness, and response,
Enhancing aquatic animal disease preparedness and response
Enhancing equine disease outbreak prevention & response

After the funding opportunity is officially announced in October, additional information about this funding opportunity, application assistance/ instructions, and other resources will be available at USDA APHIS | National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program.
To aid Tribal Nations with applying for this opportunity, NADPRP has partnered with ONTL to host a webinar to assist Tribal applicants with the application process. They want to invite you and members of your staff to attend their Tribal Webinar: “National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Tribal Funding Opportunity: Information for Applicants” on November 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET and December 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET. The webinar will be recorded and posted to the NADPRP website for those unable to attend the live 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 vs.nadprp@usda.gov.

Tribal Nation Transmission Program Listening Session
2024-11-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
November 6 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is hosting several virtual listening sessions with multiple sectors including communities, Tribal Representatives, Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Operators (RTOs), Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs), utilities, and state agencies to solicit diverse perspectives and feedback about the intersection of transmission planning processes and energy equity. These listening sessions are part of the Inclusive Transmission Planning Project, an initiative by DOE’s Grid Deployment Office. For more information on the project, listening sessions, and other available dates visit the project website.

IHS monthly Tribal Leaders Call
2024-11-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – November All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Eastern)
Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1618555396?pwd=[REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 161 855 5396 | Passcode: [REDACTED]
Telephone: (833) 568-8864 Toll-free | Meeting ID: 161 855 5396

Find your local number: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/u/aq9CVDZPI

The Indian Health Service invites you to join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, for our monthly call for Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials.

SAMHSA Tribal Consultation on its Tribal Consultation Policy
2024-11-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
November 6 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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December 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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SAMHSA is seeking input from Tribal leaders to modernize its Tribal Consultation Policy. SAMHSA will also align the policy with the reorganization of the agency under the 21st Century Cures Act and the updated HHS Tribal Consultation Policy.
Written comments are welcome through January 6 and may be submitted to otap@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Department of Justice Tribal Consultation on funding for Tribal public safety and criminal justice systems
2024-11-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-21 17:00 | Multiple Locations
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
Register for one of the sessions below.
October 22 at 2:30-4:00 pm Alaska Time
Southcentral Foundation, Mt. Ahklun Building Gathering Room
4501 Diplomacy Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508
This consultation session will be held in coordination with the Alaska Intertribal Technical Assistance Working Group meeting. Up-to-date information can be found on the meeting information page, linked above.
October 30 at 12:45-2:15 pm Pacific
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
This consultation session will be held in coordination with the National Congress of American Indians 81st Annual Convention & Marketplace, please check above link for up-to-date information.
November 4 at 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern
Virtual
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Meeting ID: 992 705 570 911
Passcode: [REDACTED]
November 6 at 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern
Virtual
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Meeting ID: 992 641 662 771
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November 19-21, 2024
Tribal leaders have the option of addressing the enclosed framing paper in their oral testimony at this annual consultation under the Violence Against Women Act.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This consultation session will be held in coordination with the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. In addition to oral testimony at the event, Tribal leaders may provide written comments by the deadline below.

Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Health IT Modernization Program: Site Readiness and Training
2024-11-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
November 7 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Comments due on December 7, 2024

FDA Tribal Consultation to discuss sodium reduction in the food supply
2024-11-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
November 7 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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**Please note that each registrant will receive a confirmation email with a unique sign in for the call. Please remember to save this link to attend the call.
Please feel free to contact me or FDA’s IGA staff at IGA@fda.hhs.gov if you have any questions or visit the FDA Tribal Affairs webpage to view the letter of invitation.

USDA FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions Follow-Up Consultation
2024-11-09 11:00 - 17:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Where: Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
When: Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm Pacific Time
RSVP: Whether attending in person or remotely, please register.

FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions Follow-Up Consultation(PDF, 199 KB)
Proxy Letter Template (DOCX, 28.1 KB)

Federal Highway Administration Webinar: Risk-Based Safety Planning for Tribes
2024-11-12 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-11-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
November 12 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Motor vehicle crashes involving pedestrians are rare events that often result in high-severity consequences. Because these crashes occur infrequently, it can be difficult to plan infrastructure improvements and justify their funding. This webinar will share the results of a research project sponsored by FHWA. The research establishes risk-based safety planning tools to evaluate infrastructure in Tribal areas for pedestrian safety.
November 13 at 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern
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In Tribal areas where safety data is often lacking, there is still a need to prioritize investments and provide justification for funding. Risk-based safety planning is one way to make informed safety decisions and develop justifications. In this webinar, hear from several speakers who will share an approach to risk-based safety planning for tribal areas.
The webinar will include:

An introduction to risk-based safety planning (Adam Larsen)
Overview of the Abley Safe Curves pilot with Native American Tribal nations (Steve Abley)
Using 3D Data to Identify Safety Concerns (Larry Mohr)
usRAP overview including the usRAP demonstrator tool (Zachary Hans)
Discussion of the usRAP Tribal pilots using 360-cameras (Kimberly Vachal)

HRSA Virtual Tribal Consultation on the Uniform Data System
2024-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
November 13 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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HRSA encourages all Tribal Leaders to participate in this timely discussion to help ensure valuable input representing American Indians and Alaska Natives. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to send any written testimony or comments to tribalconsultation@hrsa.gov by December 13, 2024.

HRSA Tribal Consultation on the Uniform Data System Modernization Initiative (UDS+):
2024-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
November 13 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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HRSA encourages all Tribal leaders to participate in this timely discussion to help ensure valuable input representing American Indians and Alaska Natives. Those unable to attend are encouraged to send written comments to tribalconsultation@hrsa.gov by December 13.

USDA Forest Service Information Session on Interactive Old Growth Tribal Priorities
2024-11-14 09:00 | Virtual Event
November 14 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Eastern
MS Teams join link
Old Growth Ecosystems have long been considered in the Southern Region; however, the past year has provided new and emerging initiatives. The USDA Forest Service would like to provide space to discuss the regional and national efforts related to Mature and Old Growth ecosystems and hear from Tribal representatives.
Specifically, they plan to discuss three topics:

The revision of their “Guidance for Conserving and Restoring Old-Growth Forest Communities on National Forests in the Southern Region” which was originally developed in 1997.
Southeast Old Growth Science Synthesis Book led by the USFS Southern Research Station.
The National Old Growth Amendment and it’s potential impacts to the Southeast.

For questions, contact Chelsea Leitz at chelsea.leitz@usda.gov.

Social Security Administration Virtual Tribal Consultation
2024-11-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
November 14 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Please RSVP to AIAN.EC@ssa.gov and you will receive the Agenda and Framing Questions with your calendar invite.
This consultation will focus on the draft Tribal Action Plan for SSA including consultations, listening sessions, enhancing video connectivity, providing guides and training on SSA policy, recognition efforts for Native Languages and more.

IHS Virtual Tribal Consultation on Proposed Reorganization of DDIGA Offices
2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
DRAFT IHS Headquarters Office of the Director Organizational Chart
November 14 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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A key component of the proposed reorganization is the initiative of One IHS, which aims to improve effectiveness and efficiency across the Agency through greater coordination and collaboration. There are five primary objectives of the proposed reorganization, which adopts a One IHS model that: 1) strengthens our relationship with Indian Tribes and UIOs by streamlining operations and enhancing communications; 2) enhances the business relationships with Indian Tribes through self-determination and self-governance; 3) amplifies the work of the Agency with all partners by cultivating intergovernmental partnerships and furthering external relationships; 4) modernizes the way the Agency supports Tribes pursuing ISDEAA opportunities by supporting ISDEAA negotiation teams across the Agency working under a One ISDEAA model; and 5) fosters education and training throughout the entire IHS system on how ISDEAA interfaces with our everyday work.

HHS Traditional Healing Summit 2024
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19 | Virtual Event
Link to stream the HHS Culture is Medicine Traditional Healing Summit
HHS, in coordination with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, is hosting the 2nd Annual Traditional Healing Summit on November 18-19, 2024, in Washington, DC. The Summit will focus on traditional healing practices to address health challenges in Tribal communities. The Summit will highlight successful models of integrated healthcare with traditional healing in prevention, intervention, and treatment methods across behavioral health and primary care. The Summit will be attended by Tribal leaders, traditional health practitioners, and federal policy makers. The goal of the Summit is to further recognize an array of traditional knowledges and practices that contribute to the overall health and well-being of Tribes.

Treasury Tribal Consultation on NPRM to implement section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code
2024-11-18 12:00, 2024-11-19 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Fact Sheet
November 18, 19, and 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern
You may register for one or more of the Tribal consultations here.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code, created by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (Act). Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold Tribal consultations on the proposed rule on November 18, 19, and 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET.
These rules incorporate a historic level of pre-Tribal consultation and Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee feedback and support Tribal self-determination and self-governance in the implementation of the Act. To learn more about the proposed rule, please see Treasury’s Press Release, the Tribal Consultation and Federal Feedback Summary, Dear Tribal Leader Letter, and the Fact Sheet.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by December 17, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

Homeland Security Tribal Consultation on Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
2024-11-18 12:00, 2024-11-19 14:00 | Virtual Event
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Tribal Consultation – Session 1

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Start Date Mon, Nov 18, 2024 – 1:00 PM Eastern (ET)

Tribal consultation session: Online

Tribal Consultation – Session 2

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Start Date Tue, Nov 19, 2024 – 3:00 PM Eastern (ET)

Tribal consultation session: Online

ACA/IHCIA In-Person Training
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-20 | Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States

HUD Virtual Training: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-20 | Virtual Event
November 19-20 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Central
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This training will provide information on how Tribes can leverage Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Topics include: planning considerations, how to fund the gap, qualified application plans (QAP), credit reservation, carryover allocation, partners and investors, business components, program rules, income and rent limits, use of tax credits, compliance periods, consequences of noncompliance, homeownership conversion, and post 15-year considerations.

GSA Native American Industry Day 2024
2024-11-19 08:00 - 15:30 | Yates Auditorium, 1849 C Street, N.W, Washington, DC, 20744, United States
November 19 at 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern
Yates Auditorium
Washington, DC
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The National Center APEX Accelerator will participate in the Native American Industry Day 2024 hosted by the U.S. General Services Administration in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) from 9:00am to 4:30pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 19, in the Yates Auditorium at the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20744.
The event brings together Native American leaders, Heads of Contracting Activity across all DOI component agencies, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and allies to explore new opportunities for growth. Senior Procurement Specialist Crystal (Cris) Pierce will be able to network with entrepreneurs interested in doing business with the United States Government.

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: The Osage Reign of Terror: A Legal Perspective
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
November 19 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
Register by November 12
To commemorate National Native American Heritage Month, join the National Indian Country Training Initiative on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 2 to 3:30 pm ET for a comprehensive legal exploration of pivotal historical events, as Assistant U.S. Attorney Arvo Mikkanen sheds light on the captivating narrative of the “Osage Reign of Terror,” with a special emphasis on the legal intricacies depicted in the acclaimed book and major motion picture “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

The presentation will include an in-depth examination of the forced displacement of the Osage tribe from their ancestral lands to the Indian Territory. The focus will center on the legal complexities arising from the discovery of oil and gas resources within the Osage Nation, including the intricate regulatory landscape governing allotment and reserved oil and gas headrights. AUSA Mikkanen will analyze the legal issues surrounding the murders of Osage tribal members, such as Henry Roan and Anna Brown, perpetrated by William K. Hale and John Ramsey in their exploitation of tribal assets under the headright system. The presentation will also feature a comprehensive review of the subsequent federal investigation led by the Bureau of Investigation, the precursor to the FBI, as well as the intricate legal proceedings encompassing the trials and appeals of William K. Hale and John Ramsey within the Western District of Oklahoma federal court.
CLE will not be provided.
There is no tuition charge for this training.

USDA Rural Health Webinar: Finding Your Way Through USDA Rural Health’s New Resources
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
November 19 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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USDA Rural Health Liaison, Kellie Kubena, will highlight the USDA rural health website, where to find resources, and introduce the USDA Rural Health Program Inventory tool. In addition, Dr. Kasey Martin, RD Innovation Center’s Branch Chief of Research and Program Evaluation, will share how to take advantage of the Rural Data Gateway to find relevant USDA-RD data for your rural community and opportunities for how to use it.

Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program Office Hours
2024-11-19 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Tribal Technical Assistance (TA) team is excited to hold these sessions specifically for Tribal Nations. DOE’s Rebates team will provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations and Tribal representatives working on Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates funding applications. Funded by IRA – IRA authorized DOE to distribute $225 million to Tribal Nations. Tribal Nations forfeit funding by May 31, 2025, if they do not apply for their allocation.
Register for an upcoming office hour session—

November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm ET
December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm ET

Office Hours Registration is a two-step process. Step One is submit Registration. Step two, DOE will send out a TEAMS INVITE to notify the Tribe registration has been received and is invited to attend.
