UPDATE 10/28: Due to scheduling challenges because of the numerous meetings and events scheduled in November, DOI SGAC leadership decided to postpone the scheduled November SGAC meeting until the week of January 31, 2022. Information about the January 2022 meeting and whether it will convene in person will be shared in early December. The Department […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department ofthe Interior (Department) seeks Tribal and stakeholder input regarding the implementation ofthe Indian Boarding School Initiative (Initiative) that Secretary ofthe Interior Deb Haaland announced in June 2021.1 The Initiative's purpose is an initial collection and review of Department documents and records, and compilation of its existing data. These […]
The U.S. Department of Interior will be holding three upcoming virtual tribal consultations in November regarding the Federal Boarding School Initiative to hear from leaders of Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to help lay the groundwork for the issues to be included in the Department’s initial report due to the Secretary […]
IHS November All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call November 18 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern. The Indian Health Service invites you to join us on Thursday, November 18, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for […]
Tribal Consultation on Proposed Methodology for Reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds Thursday, November 18 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Department of the Treasury is seeking your input on the methodology for reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds to Tribal governments. Specifically, our questions are: What factors should be considered when […]
Treasury, Interior, and the White House are Hosting a Recovery Funding Update Friday, November 19 at 11:00 am Eastern Register Treasury has released an update confirming that Tribal governments will not be required to certify civil rights compliance for Treasury pandemic programs. Additionally, Tribal governments that received less than $30 million in SLFRF funding will […]
SSBCI Guidance Webinar for Tribal Governments Friday, November 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. EDT Zoom link (no registration required) Treasury has released its guidance for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. Tribal governments have a $500 million set aside. The guidance provides, in relevant part, that: Tribes may apply jointly for SSBCI. Tribal […]
You are Invited to Join USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a Briefing on Build Back Better Friday, November 19, 2021 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Register here: Zoom Link Please join this briefing where the Secretary will highlight how the Build Back Better Act, passed by today by the U.S. House of Representatives, will […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department ofthe Interior (Department) seeks Tribal and stakeholder input regarding the implementation ofthe Indian Boarding School Initiative (Initiative) that Secretary ofthe Interior Deb Haaland announced in June 2021.1 The Initiative's purpose is an initial collection and review of Department documents and records, and compilation of its existing data. These […]
The U.S. Department of Interior will be holding three upcoming virtual tribal consultations in November regarding the Federal Boarding School Initiative to hear from leaders of Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to help lay the groundwork for the issues to be included in the Department’s initial report due to the Secretary […]
November 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET on zoom, the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Library of Congress will host a virtual event to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans are the Indigenous Peoples of the Unites States and continue to be integral to the story of America. To celebrate their vast and […]
Indian Health Services (IHS) Virtual Symposium is here. Register now to reserve your seat! When: November 30 – December 2, 2021 Where: Online Interact with Medicare representatives Participate in virtual, interactive presentations and demos Learn about upcoming changes and important reminders regarding Medicare Ask questions and receive real-time answers Earn CEUs Whether you are a […]