DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Development Listening Sessions
2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Department of the Interior is excited to announce that it will be hosting three public listening sessions to inform the Department’s development of its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. See related press release, Federal Register Notice, and more information below.
The Department is hosting three public listening sessions focused and designed to gather input to inform the development of the Department’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. President Biden signed Executive Order 14096, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, which directs Federal agencies to develop an Environmental Justice Strategic Plan that will: “set forth the agency’s vision, goals, priority actions, and metrics to address and advance environmental justice…” To update its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan, the Department is organizing listening sessions in November to obtain public input to: (1) provide feedback to refine draft vision, goals, and objectives (attached), (2) identify implementation strategies, and (3) identify priority actions to advance environmental justice.
Below are the links for registering for the listening sessions. Please share with those that you think would be interested.

November 30, 2023 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET
November 30, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET
December 1, 2023 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET

Listening sessions will be 90 minutes. The sessions will start with an overview and then interested persons will have the opportunity to provide feedback using a variety of engagement tools. Each session will cover the same content. If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend a listening session, please email: Environmental_Justice@ios.doi.gov.
In addition to providing input during the listening sessions, the public may provide written comments to the Department by one of the following methods. We welcome your written comments by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 15, 2023.

By email to: Environmental_Justice@ios.doi.gov.
By hard copy to: Environmental Justice, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (MS-2629), 1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240.

You may access information on the Department’s Environmental Justice program, information on the Environmental Justice Strategic Plan update, and the Department’s 2016 Environmental Justice Strategic Plan at the Department’s environmental justice website at https://www.doi.gov/oepc/resources/environmental-justice. Thank you for your interest as the Department updates its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan.

DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Development Public Listening Sessions
2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-12-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Interior requests your input on the development of: Vision, Goals, Objectives, Implementation Strategies, Priority Actions, and Performance Measures for the Department’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan.

November 30 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
November 30 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern
December 1 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

Learn more and register for an upcoming session.
Contact environmental_justice@ios.doi.gov with any questions.

Good Jobs in Tribal Communities
2023-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20210, United States
December 5 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Eastern
U.S. Dept of Labor – Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20210
During this event, Native American leaders, employers, labor unions, and workers will engage in discussion with U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on how Tribal communities are creating good jobs with equitable workforce development pathways such as Registered Apprenticeship programs, and how those strategies can be used with Investing in America funds from across the Biden-Harris Administration.

Department of Commerce | Open House
2023-12-05 11:00 - 14:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The Department of Commerce | Open House (White House Tribal Nations Summit Side Event)
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Department of Commerce, Main Lobby
Purpose: The Open House will provide an opportunity for Tribal Nations to meet with bureau contacts to identify, assess, and address issues. Bureaus that will be represented are: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Development Administration (EDA), Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs (OUS/EA), International Trade Administration (ITA), Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Technical Information Service (NTIS), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Secretary (OS). Audience includes: Tribal Leaders
Registration

Department of the Interior | Public- Private Partnerships with Philanthropy Meet & Greet
2023-12-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Department of Interior, South Penthouse, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240, United States
Department of the Interior | Public- Private Partnerships with Philanthropy Meet & Greet (White House Tribal Nations Summit Side Event)
Date: Dec 5, 2023
Time: 3:30- 5:00 PM EST
Location: Department of the Interior, South Penthouse | 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240
Purpose: The Department of the Interior (DOI) will host an engagement session focused on public-private partnerships with philanthropy. The session will feature discussions with Native Americans in Philanthropy, along with other partners, and will uplift ways the federal government, philanthropy, and non-profit organizations can work together to support Tribal Nations in leveraging resources and investments in Tribal communities and Native-led initiatives. The engagement session will be an opportunity for Tribal Leaders to meet partners, philanthropic leaders, and discuss public-private partnership priorities. The session will also celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP).
Audience includes: Tribal Leaders, Philanthropic Leaders, Non-profit Organizations, Key Federal Partners
Tribal Leaders: Please RSVP with Name, Title, and Tribe via email to kelly.dennis@bia.gov.

2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit
2023-12-06 - 2023-12-07 | Department of Interior, Washington, DC, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Dear Tribal Leader Letter – Registration extended
Agenda

Videos
President Biden’s Remarks | December 6, 2023
Vice-President Harris’s Remarks | December 6, 2023
Secretary Haaland’s Remarks | December 6, 2023
Full White House Tribal Nations Summit:

Session One
Session Two
Session Three
Session Four

Announcements and Press Releases

Access to Capital Clearinghouse Website | The Access to Capital Clearinghouse is a website that provides a searchable database of all federal funding opportunities, including grants and loans, available to Tribal Nations and Native businesses.
White House | 2023 Progress Report for Tribal Nations | December 2023
USDA | At White House Tribal Youth Summit, USDA Announces New Resources to Empower Native American Young People
White House Briefing | FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Third Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit | December 6, 2023
White House Briefing | Executive Order on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination | December 6, 2023
DOI Press Release | Interior Department Announces Final Rule for Implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act | December 6, 2023
DOI Press Release | Three million acres of land returned to Tribes through Interior’s land buy-back program for Tribal Nations | December 6, 2023
DOI Press Release | Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Increase Co-Stewardship Opportunities, Incorporate Indigenous Knowledge, Protect Sacred Sites | December 6, 2023
DOI Indian Affairs News Release | Indian Affairs announces new regulations to improve fee-to-trust process| December 6, 2023
White House Briefing | FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Historic Executive Order to Usher in the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination | December 6, 2023
DOI National Park Service Press Release | Secretary Haaland Announces National Park Service to Collaborate with Tribes on Theme Study of Native American History | December 6, 2023
DOI News Release | Secretary Haaland Delivers Remarks on Historic Progress in Indian Country During the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit | December 6, 2023
DOI News Release | White House Council on Native American Affairs Takes Steps to Increase Access to Capital Across Indian Country | December 6, 2023
White House Briefing | FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Third Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit | December 6, 2023
White House Briefing | FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Third Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit | December 6, 2023
DOI News Release | Interior invests $300,000 in National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education | December 5, 2023
DOI Press Release | Interior Department Strengthens Public-Private Partnerships to Benefit Indian Country | December 5, 2023
DOI News Release | Interior Department Leaders to Feature Prominently at White House Tribal Nations Summit | December 5, 2023
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Announcing the Next White House Tribal Nations Summit | November 14, 2023

White House Tribal Nations Summit
The Summit reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthening Nation-to-Nation relationships. Tribal leaders will have the opportunity to have meaningful conversations directly with senior Administration officials on implementation of key priorities, new policies, and other critical issues facing Tribal Nations.
Leaders from across the Administration will announce new actions and updates that will build on the progress that has already been made, create new opportunities for Tribal consultation and input, and produce lasting changes that will impact the lives of Tribal citizens for generations to come.
Additional details are forthcoming.
What: 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit
When: December 6 at 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern and December 7 at 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern; Doors open at 7:30 am Eastern
Where:U.S. Department of the Interior (1849 C Street NW, Washington D.C. 20240). The Visitor’s Entrance is located on C Street NW.
Register: Register by 5:00 pm Eastern on November 29, 2023. Due to limited capacity, only one Tribal leader can be accommodated per Tribal Nation. Tribal leaders who cannot attend, but would like to designate another governmental representative of the Tribe, may do so by emailing TNS@who.eop.gov.
Check-in: Early Registration and Secretary Haaland’s Welcome Reception will take place on Tuesday, December 5th.

Early Registration will begin on Tuesday, December 5th at the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Library (off the C Street NW entrance) at 12:00 PM ET. All attendees will be required to show ID.
Secretary Haaland’s Tribal Leaders Welcome Reception will take place at 5:00 PM ET in the Secretary’s Suite at the U.S. Department of the Interior. If you have not RSVP’d to the reception, please do so by clicking here. All attendees will be required to show ID.

Registration on Wednesday, December 6th:

Registration will open at 7:30 AM ET. Attendees should enter the U.S. Department of the Interior at the C Street NW Entrance. Registration will be held in the DOI Library. All attendees will be required to show ID.

Credentials: All registered Summit attendees will receive a Tribal Nations Summit credential. You must wear this credential within the building at all times, both days.
Travel Stipends: Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) has funding to support travel for Tribal Leaders/Ambassadors, and has partnered with USET to provide travel stipends. Travel stipends in the amount of $2,500 will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis to Tribal Leaders who attest to their need. Stipends will be provided upon request to one Tribal Leader/Ambassador (as designated by the Tribal Nation) per federally recognized Tribal Nation.
Request a travel stipend
Tribal Nations Summit Photo: Tribal Leaders are invited to join a Tribal Nations Summit photo on Thursday, December 7th at 8:15 AM ET located outside at the U.S. Department of the Interior C Street NW entrance steps.

Tribal Nation Side Events
Dept of Labor
Good Jobs in Tribal Communities
December 5, 2023
Time: 10:00am EST (doors open at 9:30)
Location: Francis Perkins Building, U.S. Department of Labor, Mezzanine, 200 Constitution Ave NW | Washington, DC 20210
Purpose: During this event, Native American leaders, employers, labor unions, and workers will engage in discussion with U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on how Tribal communities are creating good jobs with equitable workforce development pathways such as Registered Apprenticeship programs, and how those strategies can be used with Investing in America funds from across the Biden-Harris Administration.
Audience includes: Tribal Government Leaders, Tribal workforce development leaders, Employers, Other federal agencies
To request ASL interpreting, captioning services, or other reasonable accommodations, please email Interpreting.Services@Dol.gov by November 28, 2023.
The Department of Commerce
Open House
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Department of Commerce, Main Lobby
Purpose: The Open House will provide an opportunity for Tribal Nations to meet with bureau contacts to identify, assess, and address issues. Bureaus that will be represented are: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Development Administration (EDA), Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs (OUS/EA), International Trade Administration (ITA), Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Technical Information Service (NTIS), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Secretary (OS). Audience includes: Tribal Leaders
Registration
Department of the Interior
Public- Private Partnerships with Philanthropy Meet & Greet
Date: Dec 5, 2023
Time: 3:30- 5:00 PM EST
Location: Department of the Interior, South Penthouse | 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240
Purpose: The Department of the Interior (DOI) will host an engagement session focused on public-private partnerships with philanthropy. The session will feature discussions with Native Americans in Philanthropy, along with other partners, and will uplift ways the federal government, philanthropy, and non-profit organizations can work together to support Tribal Nations in leveraging resources and investments in Tribal communities and Native-led initiatives. The engagement session will be an opportunity for Tribal Leaders to meet partners, philanthropic leaders, and discuss public-private partnership priorities. The session will also celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP).
Audience includes: Tribal Leaders, Philanthropic Leaders, Non-profit Organizations, Key Federal Partners
Tribal Leaders: Please RSVP with Name, Title, and Tribe via email to kelly.dennis@bia.gov.
Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture
Tribal Buffalo Conservation Partnership Event
Date: Dec. 6, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST
Location: US Department of Agriculture, Whitten Patio | 1400 Jefferson Dr., SW, Washington, DC, 20250
Purpose: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Interior (DOI) have joined together to support partnerships with the InterTribal Buffalo Council (ITBC), Native Americans and Philanthropy (NAP) World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and other non-profit organizations in initiatives that support Tribally-led buffalo restoration as well as enhance youth opportunities, food sovereignty, economic and workforce development. These relationships and public-private partnership opportunities improve upon the federal investments already being made by USDA-DOI Buffalo Initiative in grasslands and working lands restoration, tribal buffalo conservation and expansion, and opening tribal buffalo market opportunities.
Audience includes: Tribal Leaders & Guests, Congress
Tribal Leaders & Guests: Please RSVP with Name, Title, Tribe/Organization via email to tribal.relations@usda.gov.
Congressional Attendees: Please RSVP via email to valerie.mcmakin@usda.gov.
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Office Hours at the TNS
Date: Dec. 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM EST
Location: US Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs Trust Services Conference Room (#4623) | 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240
Purpose: DHS is providing Tribal Nations with a convenient opportunity to speak in person with leadership on any relevant Homeland Security issue. Hosted by Brenda Abdelall, Assistant Secretary of Partnership and Engagement, Miriam E. Enriquez, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Laurel Iron Cloud (Oglala Sioux Tribe), Director of Tribal Affairs.
Audience includes: Tribal Leaders, Key Federal Partners
For more information, or to request a specific time, please contact: Laurel Iron Cloud (Oglala Sioux Tribe), Director of Tribal Affairs at Laurel.ironcloud@hq.dhs.gov.
U.S. Trade Representative
In-person, Open House
Date: Dec. 7, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Location: 1724 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Open House will be an opportunity for Tribal Leaders to meet with the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, and engage on trade and investment matters. Discussion will include how the President’s Trade Policy Agenda now includes unprecedented objectives and updates on engaging with Tribal Nations, and Native and Indigenous community-based organizations, workers, and businesses, and the critical role of Tribal consultations to inform the development of trade and investment policy. Tribal Leaders and Guests, please RSVP with Name, Title, Tribe/ Organization to Roberto Soberanis, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs & Public Engagement at Roberto.C.Soberanis@ustr.eop.gov.

Housing Program Webinar Training - 2024 Tribal Annual Performance Report
2023-12-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The Office of Indian Services Department of Human Service is hosting a webinar training session Wednesday December 6, 2023 – 1:00pm to 2:30pm EST in providing an overview on the 2024 Housing Program Tribal Annual Performance Report (TAPR).
The target audience for the webinar training session is for tribal leaders, tribal program staff who operate the HP, BIA Agency programs, BIA Superintendents and anyone interested in learning more about the BIA Housing Program. The TAPR is an excel tool that calculates eligibility factors to determine the qualification of applicants for the Housing Program operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Webinar Training– Housing Program (HP) 2024 Tribal Annual Performance Report
Date: Wednesday December 6, 2023 – 1:00pm to 2:30pm EST.
Overview: This webinar training session will provide an overview on the Housing Improvement Program Tribal Annual Performance Report (TAPR). The TAPR is due to the Regional offices December 31, 2023. The target audience for the webinar training session is for tribal leaders, tribal program staff who operate the HIP, BIA Agency programs, BIA Superintendents and anyone interested in learning more about the BIA Housing Program.
Additionally, tribal entities should continue to seek Technical Assistance from the BIA agency or Regional Office who are responsible for all Bureau Housing Program activities within their defined geographical area.
To join this training session, please click on the hyperlink below and use the event password, if prompted. You will need to use the event password to retrieve the Training Materials.
Teams Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTczYmY1MzQtZDkwYS00ZDQ1LWExNTItZTdjZjRiNGVlNmNh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22937dd0ee-9643-4d4c-be98-3b3281e295e9%22%7d
Meeting ID: 296 260 976 89
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Point of Contact: Mr. Les Jensen, Housing Officer at leslie.jensen@bia.gov
Housing Program website: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dhs/housing-program

CDC Grants Governance Board Tribal Listening Session
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
December 6 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
Register
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would like to request input and feedback from American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal-serving Organizations on priorities for a newly-established CDC Grants Governance Board. This listening session was requested during the CDC/ATSDR 26th Biannual Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting, held on September 6-7, 2023.
Background CDC has established a new Grants Governance Board (the Board) to improve how CDC administers grants and to recommend solutions that can be spread and scaled agency-wide. The Board’s primary focus is on domestic, non-research grants and cooperative agreements. The Board’s goals are to reduce the administrative burden on grants recipients and improve the consistency of CDC grants activities. The Board – which is co-led by the National Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce (PHIC) and the Office of Grants Services (OGS) – is internal to CDC and includes staff from across the agency with grants expertise.
Participants will be asked to consider the grants management lifecycle – and especially areas of recipient burden or issues related to the consistency of grants activities – as they provide input on questions including:

What are the major areas of concern or burden?
What are the quick wins the Board can address?
Where are opportunities for innovation?
What activities should be prioritized for the Board over the next year?

Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture | Tribal Buffalo Conservation Partnership Event
2023-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Department of Agriculture, Whitten Patio, 1400 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture | Tribal Buffalo Conservation Partnership Event (White House Tribal Nations Summit Side Event)
Date: Dec. 6, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST
Location: US Department of Agriculture, Whitten Patio | 1400 Jefferson Dr., SW, Washington, DC, 20250
Purpose: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Interior (DOI) have joined together to support partnerships with the InterTribal Buffalo Council (ITBC), Native Americans and Philanthropy (NAP) World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and other non-profit organizations in initiatives that support Tribally-led buffalo restoration as well as enhance youth opportunities, food sovereignty, economic and workforce development. These relationships and public-private partnership opportunities improve upon the federal investments already being made by USDA-DOI Buffalo Initiative in grasslands and working lands restoration, tribal buffalo conservation and expansion, and opening tribal buffalo market opportunities.
Audience includes: Tribal Leaders & Guests, Congress
Tribal Leaders & Guests: Please RSVP with Name, Title, Tribe/Organization via email to tribal.relations@usda.gov.
Congressional Attendees: Please RSVP via email to valerie.mcmakin@usda.gov.

Department of Homeland Security | DHS Office Hours at the TNS
2023-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Department of Interior, Washington, DC, United States
Department of Homeland Security | DHS Office Hours at the TNS (White House Tribal Nations Summit Side Event)
Date: Dec. 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM EST
Location: US Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs Trust Services Conference Room (#4623) | 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240
Purpose: DHS is providing Tribal Nations with a convenient opportunity to speak in person with leadership on any relevant Homeland Security issue. Hosted by Brenda Abdelall, Assistant Secretary of Partnership and Engagement, Miriam E. Enriquez, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Laurel Iron Cloud (Oglala Sioux Tribe), Director of Tribal Affairs.
Audience includes: Tribal Leaders, Key Federal Partners
For more information, or to request a specific time, please contact: Laurel Iron Cloud (Oglala Sioux Tribe), Director of Tribal Affairs at Laurel.ironcloud@hq.dhs.gov.

DOI SGAC Meeting
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-12 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
DOI SGAC Meeting
Monday, Dec 11 (PM) & Tuesday, Dec 12
Location: Embassy Suites, 900 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87614807504?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 876 1480 7504
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Draft Agenda

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group
2023-12-11 10:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Register
On Monday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be conducting a government-to-government consultation with the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group. The consultation session will be held in person with a virtual option for attendance.

Department of Energy Tribal Consultation
2023-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
December 11 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
Register
Monday, December 11, 2023, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET – virtual consultation on updating Department of Energy’s (DOE) order and policy governing Tribal consultation and engagement
The deadline for written comments has been extended to January 31, 2024. Written comments should be sent to tribalconsultation@hq.doe.gov.
In the coming months, DOE will finalize a revision of its Order and Policy to support the Department’s increased government-to-government engagement with Tribal governments. DOE looks forward to engaging with Tribal governments on how the provisions included in the Presidential Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation should be implemented prior to the revision of the Department’s current Order and Policy.

HUD Consultation on Indian Community Development Block Grant
2023-12-12 11:30 | Virtual Event
December 12 at 12:30 pm Eastern
Join the Meeting
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is beginning the rulemaking process on the Indian Community Development Block Grant program regulations (24 CFR 1003) and is hosting a consultation to get feedback from Tribal Nation leaders. Specifically, the Office of Native American Programs is seeking Tribal Nation feedback on these regulations, which have not been updated in nearly two decades. The virtual consultation session will take place on Tuesday, December 12, beginning at 12:30 p.m. EST.
Learn more.

Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program Virtual Summit
2023-12-13 | Virtual Event
By letter dated November 13, 2023, the IHS Director invites Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to a 1-day virtual summit on the new IHS enterprise Electronic Health Record solution.
This event will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 11:00 a.m., through 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). The virtual summit will provide updates on the Health Information Technology Modernization Program and convene a caucus to enable Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to exchange viewpoints and share information on this important topic.

Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Virtual Summit Agenda
Register for the Virtual Summit

IHS TSGAC Meeting
2023-12-13 - 2023-12-14 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
IHS TSGAC MEETING
Wednesday, Dec 13 & Thursday, Dec 14 (AM)
Location: Embassy Suites, 900 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83198229977?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 831 9822 9977
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Draft Agenda

White House IGA Year in Review and the Year Ahead Briefing
2023-12-18 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual Event
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Tom Perez, invite you to join the Year in Review and the Year Ahead Briefing on December 18 at 10:00 AM ET. Join to hear from multiple senior Administration officials as they discuss the accomplishments of the past year and share goals, messaging, and priorities for 2024.
Briefing Information
Register here – https://pitc.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuCqpj8pG5rgTdN8imQCWNej2nry9nc
When: 10:00-10:30 AM ET on December 18
Where: Virtual (Zoom)

HHS Tribal Consultation on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
2023-12-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
December 18 at 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
Register in advance
(833) 568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 992 3419
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For written comments, please use the following SUBJECT LINE: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW. The deadline to provide written comments for this Tribal Consultation is Thursday, January 4, 2024.

HHS Tribal Consultation on Grants Administration Rulemaking
2023-12-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that revises certain provisions of the regulations that govern HHS grants administration. Specifically, HHS is soliciting input on provisions in the NPRM that would require grant recipients to comply with applicable federal statutory nondiscrimination provisions, require HHS compliance with applicable Supreme Court decisions in administering grants, and provide a religious exemption for requirements from certain provisions. HHS will hold consultation virtually on December 19, 2023 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. Interested participants may register for the consultation session here. Written comments will be accepted following the consultation until January 18, 2024. More information on the consultation can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.

HHS Tribal Consultation on the definition of Indian Tribe
2024-01-09 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

Tuesday, January 9 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Thursday, January 11 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Wednesday, January 17 at 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, January 18 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern

Zoom Registration
Please send your written comments and recommendations on which definition of Indian Tribe to include in the updated Consultation Policy by Friday, February 20, 2024 via e-mail to: consultation@ihs.gov with the subject line: DEFINITION OF INDIAN TRIBE.
What definition of Indian Tribe should be included in the updated Consultation Policy: the List Act Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5130); or the ISDEAA Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5304(e))?
Option #1: List Act Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5130): “Indian tribe” means any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian Tribe.

Executive Order 13175 (“Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments”) defines “Indian Tribe” using the List Act definition. It is also the definition used in the Presidential Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation (November 30, 2022), the HHS TCP, and all other Federal Tribal Consultation Policies.

Option #2: ISDEAA Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5304(e)): “Indian tribe” or “Indian Tribe” means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

The ISDEAA definition of Indian Tribe includes Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and is currently utilized in the existing IHS Tribal Consultation Policy.

American Climate Corp Listening Session
2024-01-11 09:00, 2024-01-16 17:00 | Virtual Event
In September, President Biden announced the launch of the American Climate Corps, a groundbreaking workforce training and service initiative that will prepare tens of thousands of young people for good-paying jobs in the clean economy.
Beginning this week, the Biden-Harris Administration will convene a series of virtual listening sessions to hear directly from prospective American Climate Corps applicants and implementing partners. Join the American Climate Corps team and special guests to share your thoughts about how to make the ACC a success.
The first listening session will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 10 am ET. Sign up here.
Additional listening sessions will be held on the following dates:

January 16 at 6 pm ET. Sign up here
January 25 at 6 pm ET. Sign up here
February 1 at 10 am ET. Sign up here

More information about the virtual listening sessions can be found here.

USDA and Department of Energy Listening Session on American Farms, Rural Benefits
2024-01-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-01-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-01-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy being sited on agricultural lands and in rural communities.
USDA and DOE seek feedback directly from a diverse set of stakeholders about what the agencies can do through their leadership, program guidance, or research and information sharing to encourage positive clean energy siting outcomes that benefit farmers, rural Americans, the renewable energy industry and others.
Stakeholders can register to participate in public listening sessions that are available virtually by clicking on the selected date and time:
• Government permitting and policy representatives at state, county, and local levels on Jan. 12, 2024, at 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET Government Permitting and Policy Representatives, Register Here
• Agricultural producers on Jan. 16, 2024, at 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET. Agriculture Producers, Register Here
• All stakeholders and members of the public on Jan. 16, 2024, at 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET. All Stakeholders, Register Here
• Rural electric coops and clean energy developers on Jan. 17, 2024, at 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET. Energy Organizations, Register Here
Stakeholders may submit written comments by Jan. 20, 2024, to CleanEnergySiting@USDA.gov.

IRS Office Hours to assist with IRS Energy Credits Online Registration Process
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The IRS is hosting upcoming office hours that are available for all direct pay applicable entities. This is to assist with the IRS Energy Credits Online pre-filing registration process. Upcoming office hours and links to register are below:

DATE
TIME
Registration Link

January 16, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 19, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 23, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 26, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 30, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 2, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 6, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 9, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

To receive any future announcements on IRS office hours, and for updates on direct pay generally, sign up at IRS.gov/newsroom/e-news-subscriptions by scrolling down to the “Tax exempt & government entities” category. As a reminder, IRS has detailed resources to help you navigate the pre-filing registration process from start to finish, including this how-to video and this comprehensive user guide.
Visit IRS.gov/ElectivePay to explore a series of educational one-pagers for each direct pay applicable entity, a list of applicable tax credits, and an extensive list of FAQs. You can find even more information and the latest guidance related to the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax provisions generally on IRS.gov/CleanEnergy.
To learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act and its clean energy, climate mitigation and resilience, agriculture, and conservation-related investment programs, explore the Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook or visit IRS.gov/CleanEnergy.

2024 DHS External Tribal Quarterly Meeting
2024-01-16 13:00 | Virtual Event
January 16 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Register in advance for this meeting
These virtual quarterly meetings are hosted by DHS Tribal Affairs and provide an opportunity to have discussions on Homeland Security matters such as equity, resource availability, partnerships, law enforcement and security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and prevention of human trafficking and targeted violence.

OVC Virtual Tribal Consultation on the FY 2024 Tribal Set-Aside
2024-01-17 08:00 - 2024-01-18 17:00 | Virtual Event
January 17 and 18 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm each day
Register
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will host a virtual Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 1:00−3:30 p.m. eastern time each day.
OVC invites Consultation testimony to be provided by:

an elected Tribal leader,
an appointed Tribal leader, or
someone designated by an elected or appointed Tribal leader. Designation must be provided in writing.

In preparation, OVC presents the OVC FY 2023 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside Program report that provides a brief history of the program and how Tribal Set-Aside funds were obligated in FY 2023. An informational Framing Paper on the FY 2024 Tribal Set-Aside provides relevant background and questions for participants at the consultation to consider.
If you are a Tribal leader’s designee and you plan to speak at either day of the Consultation, OVC asks that you provide a Delegation of Authority letter on Tribal letterhead signed by the elected or appointed Tribal leader or have the elected or appointed Tribal leader send an email to ovctribalsetaside@usdoj.gov to confirm your authorization to testify on behalf of the Tribe. Instructions for how to submit your testimony will be available after you register. During the Consultation, Tribal leaders will be called in the order in which their registration was received.
