Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Consultation on President's Mandatory Funding Proposal for the Indian Health Service (IHS):
2023-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
June 2 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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OMB, in coordination with HHS, is consulting with Tribes on the President’s proposal to transition IHS funding from discretionary to mandatory beginning in FY 2025. The change in funding approach would involve use of a mandatory funding formula, and the incremental growth of the IHS budget to approximately $44 billion by FY 2033.
The virtual consultation will take place on June 2 from 2:00 – 5:00pm ET. OMB has prepared a trio of discussion points for Tribal leader feedback that are set forth in the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Tribal leaders are encouraged to register early for the consultation using this link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceyqqzIuGT9LZmARnvsD6RLiTFyr20Q (-> click.connect.hhs.gov) . Written comments may also be submitted as part of the consultation through June 30 via email at consultation@omb.eop.gov.

2023 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - Region 2
2023-06-06 | United States
Save the Date: June 6
In-Person
Location TBD
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting
2023-06-06 08:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00
The Health Resource and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently announced the 2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting (IHVM). The theme of this meeting is “Rooted In Traditions – Growing Through Connections.” This meeting will offer attendees the opportunity to learn from each other, share innovative approaches, build new connections, and celebrate the great work of Indigenous Home Visiting programs. Tribal, local, state, and federal partners are welcome to attend. The meeting will take place June 6 – 8, 2023, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Crystal City, VA (right outside Washington D.C.).

BIA Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) Webinar on the Living Languages Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
BIA Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) Webinar on the Living Languages Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) OIED will hold a webinar to provide information and answer questions about the Living Languages Program on June 6, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET. Interested participants may register here.

OIED Pre-Application Webinar for FY23 Living Languages Grant Program
2023-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 6 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Join virtually to review the Living Languages Grant Program(LLGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity! This webinar will provide an overview of the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) and available resources, discuss the LLGP opportunity, and answer participant questions.

NIAC Hearing on Reporting and Collecting Data on MMIP
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 13-14, 2023
Blue Lake Casino and Hotel
777 Casino Way
Blue Lake, CA 95525
Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
In October 2020, the Not Invisible Act of 2019 was signed into law—to increase coordination in identifying and combating violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians—in response to the longstanding crises of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) and human trafficking (HT).
Pursuant to section 4 of the act, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and I established the Not Invisible Act Commission (Commission), which consists of Federal and non-Federal members. More information on the Commission and its members can be found here. The Commission is required, by October 2023, to submit a final report to Congress, the Attorney General, and me with recommendations on how to improve intergovernmental coordination, bolster resources, and establish best practices for State/Tribal/Federal law enforcement to help combat this epidemic of violence.
To help achieve this requirement of section 4, the Commission is holding national hearings to solicit public testimony at multiple locations to shape its final report recommendations on specific MMIP and HT topics. These hearings will provide a forum for law enforcement, subject-matter experts, organizations, State/Tribal task forces, advocates, survivors/families, and other stakeholders to offer testimony directly to the Commission in order to improve cross-jurisdictional communications, increase access to resources, and address other issues related to the MMIP and HT crises.
Please join the next Commission hearings—details are above. Additional dates and locations are here.
Registration and Hearing Information:
Commission members will lead the public hearings to address topics specified under the act and listed above. Each hearing will include open-press segments, as well as closed-press segments that provide privacy to participants without media being present. Trauma-informed support will be available onsite with optional follow-up support, as needed. The Commission’s facilitation team will be present to document all oral testimony. Please note that any information provided during the hearings—including oral testimony and written comments—is considered public record, so please protect nonpublic or sensitive information accordingly. Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
Written Testimony and Questions:
Submit written testimony, recommendations, or questions to the Commission at NIAC@ios.doi.gov. Include the following in the subject line: “NIAC Testimony” or “NIAC Question.”

IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Meeting
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14
IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Meeting
The IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) will meet on June 13-14, 2023 in Washington, DC. More information may be found on the IHS website.

Tribal Aviation Symposium
2023-06-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) invite you to the Second Annual Tribal Aviation Symposium June 13-14, 2023. Join us virtually from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT each day to engage in informative conversations with FAA and DOT leadership regarding matters related to Tribal Nations.
We highly value the opportunity to collaborate with Tribal Leaders and look forward to discussing topics important to you. Our agenda includes diverse presentations and dedicated time to collaborate, ask questions, and share ideas. View the preliminary agenda.
Let us work together to spotlight the strength of our Tribal Nations. We are thrilled to meet with you and impart valuable information that will bring safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation to your aviation systems.
Register today to reserve your spot.

Plant Protection Act 7721 Tribal Funding Opportunity Training
2023-06-14 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted several tribal funding opportunity training webinars, providing valuable information on how to apply and submit successful suggestions (proposals).
We want to invite you and members of your staff to attend our next APHIS Tribal Funding Webinar, the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721), Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP) on June 14, 2023, and July 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET. We will discuss the funding opportunities during the webinar and how to write a PPA Suggestion.
Register for a webinar
Join the June 14 session
Join the July 17 session

Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting
2023-06-14 12:00 - 15:00
Federal Register :: Periodic Meeting of the Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee
June 14 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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The meeting will be held in person at the Treasury Building in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public.
Written comments must be received 7 calendar days before the public meeting in order to be considered during the public meeting. Written comments can be emailed to TTAC@treasury.gov. If you have questions regarding the public meeting, please email TTAC@treasury.gov.

IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Meeting
2023-06-15
IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Meeting
The IHS DSAC will meet on June 15, 2023. More information may be found on the IHS website.

Treasury Dept Stakeholder Briefing on new guidance on elective payments
2023-06-15 11:00 | Virtual Event
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on elective payments (better known as “Direct Pay”) and “transfers of certain credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).”
Treasurer of the United States, Chief Marilynn Malerba, announced that the White House and Department of the Treasury will hold two stakeholder briefings on this new guidance:

Thursday, June 15th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time:
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Thursday, June 29th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time:
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USDOT Webinar on New Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
2023-06-15 14:00 | Virtual Event
Join USDOT’s Build America Bureau for a Webinar on the NEW Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program!
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET
Register here
The New Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program makes $10 million available over five years to provide states, local governments, and tribal governments with grants to support project development leading to future applications to DOT credit or grant programs. The grants can support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help them advance infrastructure projects. The first notice of funding opportunity will include two fiscal years and will make $3.4 million available to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligible project sponsors may receive grant funds to select advisors to assist with:
• Feasibility studies
• Project planning
• Revenue forecasting and funding and financing options analyses
• Preliminary engineering and design work
• Environmental review
• Economic assessments and cost-benefit analyses
• Public benefits studies
• Technical, legal, and financial advisory assistance
• Evaluate potential projects to be delivered through alternative delivery through alternative delivery methods
For accommodations, translations or any needs, please email RuralandTribalTA@DOT.gov by June 13th at noon.
The notice of funding opportunity is coming soon. Please attend the webinar and learn about the application process and program.
Other helpful resources:

Key Notices of Funding Opportunity
Resources for Grant Seekers
DOT Navigator
DOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard
Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES)

CMS IHS I/T/U Webinar Training Series
2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Nashville Area Virtual Training
June 20 – June 30, 2023
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am – 11:30 am Central
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Register now!
Target Audience:

Business Office staff
Benefits Coordinators
Patient Registration staff
Billing and Coding staff

Topics at-a-glance:

CMS Tribal Affairs Updates
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
Coding, Billing, and much

Schedule AT-A-Glance:
Tuesday, June 20
Division of Tribal Affairs Updates
Beverly Lofton – CMS Division of Tribal Affairs
Wednesday, June 21
OIG Compliance Updates
Special Agents Kristine Moore — HHS Office of Inspector General
Special Agents Kenneth Barret — HHS Office of Inspector General
Thursday, June 22
Social Security Administration Benefits
Rhonda Romero — Social Security Administration
Carrine Totten — Social Security Administration
Friday, June 23
Medicaid Updates
Nancy Grano — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Monday, June 26
Marketplace Navigator
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Tuesday, June 27
Novitas Solutions
Gail Atnip – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Kim Robinson – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Wednesday, June 28
Medicare Benefits Updates
TBD
Thursday, June 29
Outreach and Education
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Friday, June 30
CHEF and ECA IHS
Bree Tiger — Indian Health Service
Kevin Rogers — Indian Health Service

BIA Tribal Consultation on Data Priorities
2023-06-20 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Tuesday, June 20 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register in advance for the meeting
During the consultation, Indian Affairs and Federal partners will provide a brief summary of the proposed shared goals and actions. They are seeking feedback on the following questions:

Do you agree with the proposed priority goals and actions?
Are there any changes you would make?
Are there additional priorities which we should consider?

This consultation is especially important as we see increased use of supplemental funding bills to meet the needs of Indian Country that depend on some of these data points, and to ensure they improve their data across government in a way that respects Tribal sovereignty and priorities.

Treasury Tribal Consultation on Tax Status of Tribally Chartered Corporations
2023-06-21 13:00, 2023-06-22 13:00 | Virtual Event
June 21 & 22, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal consultation on the tax status of Tribally chartered corporations. Register here for the consultations.
Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter for more information, registration link and framing questions.
Treasury is accepting written comments until August 18, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Please submit written comments to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

Tiwahe Initiative Expansion Solicitation Q&A
2023-06-21 14:00 | Virtual Event
This webinar will provide details and guidance for potential applicants on the FY 2023 Bureau of Indian Affairs Tiwahe Initiative Demonstration Project Expansion process.
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter

White House virtual debrief on Haaland v. Brackeen decision
2023-06-22 14:30 | Virtual Event
Please join the White House for a virtual debrief on the recent Supreme Court decision in Haaland v. Brackeen.
Date: Thursday, 6/22/23
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Registration Link
Read Statement from President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Decision in Haaland v. Brackeen

All Tribes Webinar on Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
2023-06-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Wednesday, June 22, 2023
3:30-4:30 PM Eastern
Please register for the webinar here: https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UJzWNth3RH65566-nEZQqA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Medicaid Benefits and Health Programs Group, is holding an All Tribes Webinar on Wednesday, June 22, 2023 from 3:30-4:30 pm Eastern Time to provide an overview of home and community-based services (HCBS) provisions in the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (CMS 2442-P) proposed rule and to discuss flexibilities under Medicaid to continue paying family caregivers as providers, following the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE).
Over the past several decades, HCBS have become a critical component of the Medicaid program and are part of a larger framework of progress toward community integration of older adults and people of all ages with disabilities that spans efforts across the Federal government.
CMS recently released the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (CMS 2442-P) notice of proposed rule-making. We invite participants to attend our session to understand the HCBS provisions included in the proposed rule and to hear about and how they relate to the American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
This webinar will describe how CMS is proposing to establish a strategy for oversight, monitoring, quality assurance, and quality improvement for HCBS programs and discuss other important proposed policies related to HCBS. In addition, presenters will go over family caregiving reimbursement flexibilities continued after the PHE.
All materials for this All Tribes Engagement Webinar can be found our Spotlight page at https://go.cms.gov/AIAN
There will be a 60-day comment period for CMS 2442-P notice of proposed rulemaking, and comments must be submitted to the Federal Register no later than July 3, 2023. For more information on how to submit comments or to review the entire rule go to, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-03/pdf/2023-08959.pdf
The Fact Sheet that provides a summary of key HCBS provisions is, here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/ensuring-access-medicaid-services-cms-2442-p-notice-proposed-rulemaking

Department of Treasury Consultation on Additional Guidance on Low Income Communities Bonus Credit Program
2023-06-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Department of Treasury Tribal consultation on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-110412-23) “Additional Guidance on Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program” under Section 48(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Please send questions or comments to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

BSEE Directors Tribal Roundtable
2023-06-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings Tribal Leader,
You are invited to participate in a virtual roundtable discussion with Kevin Sligh, the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to discuss our Tribal Engagement Program. Over the past year, BSEE has been working diligently to expand its National Tribal Engagement Program (NTEP). Expansion of the Program includes the hiring of a new Tribal Liaison Officer, a Tribal Coordinator, and additional Regional Tribal Liaisons who will be locally accessible points of contact for the Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Regions, as well as the Eastern Seaboard.
The BSEE has the authority to oversee safety and environmental standards related to offshore energy and mineral exploration, development, and production under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. This authority allows BSEE to regulate energy-related activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, which is seaward of states’ jurisdiction off of the west coast in the Pacific Ocean; off of Alaska in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, the Bering Sea, and Cook Inlet; in the Gulf of Mexico; and off of the East Coast in the Atlantic Ocean.
While the purpose of the Tribal Roundtable is for BSEE to discuss the BSEE National Tribal Engagement Program with interested Tribes, we also intend to use the roundtable to describe some of our key initiatives. We will explain how the BSEE regions and program offices collaborate and plan to work together with Tribes so you will have an expanded voice in Federal actions that may have Tribal implications. BSEE intends to proactively involve Tribes early and often in decisions to ensure meaningful and robust engagements and consultations as we move forward with the expansion of our Tribal Engagement Program nationally.
As part of the discussion, we would like for you to consider these questions:

Does your Tribe have any cultural, historical, and present day needs on or related to the Outer Continental Shelf that you would like to discuss?
Do you have any questions or concerns beyond the topics listed in the proposed agenda that you would like BSEE to include for discussion?
Can you please recommend conferences or meetings that would be appropriate for our Tribal Liaisons to attend that can help us understand your issues or needs?

We are looking forward to hearing from your Tribal Nation regarding any concerns or questions you have about BSEE’s mission and furthering ongoing discussions in the future. If you would like to submit your response to the questions ahead of the Roundtable, please submit them to our Tribal Liaison Officer Jack Lorrigan, jack.lorrigan@bsee.gov.
You are invited to join us for this interactive virtual session on June 26, 2023, beginning at 2:00PM EST.
Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://bseegov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu6vqzstHYOkIPJ9EUSaJiJD3x_4k8I
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Dear Tribal Leader Letter

2023 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - Region 1
2023-06-27 09:00 - 15:00 | United States
Dear Tribal Leaders:
This year’s HHS Region 1 Tribal Consultation will be held virtually on June 27, 2023 from 10:00am to 4pm EDT. Our session is designed to provide Tribal Leaders with the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination and to discuss programmatic and policy issues and concerns.
HHS remains committed to strengthening the government-to-government relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. Our Tribal Consultation will provide you with opportunities to consult with HHS headquarters leadership on national level issues.
I ask that you RSVP to Paul Jacobsen of your availability as well as any of your staff that you may wish to join. Paul may be reached directly at 617-850-2582 and at paul.jacobsen@hhs.gov. You may also schedule individual one-on-one consultations at this time or in the future.
I look forward to a meaningful discussion, draft agenda soon to follow.
Sincerely,
Everett Handford
USDHHS Region 1
Regional Director
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

IHS FAAB Meeting
2023-06-28 - 2023-06-29 | Virtual Event
The IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board (FAAB) will hold a two-day meeting on June 28 and 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am ET each day. Interested participants may join the meeting using this link.
