United South & Eastern Tribes

Webinar: SLFRF Interim Final Rule (Obligation IFR)
2023-11-16 09:00, 2023-11-16 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a new interim final rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This interim final rule (Obligation IFR) provides additional flexibility and clarity for recipients regarding the definition of “obligation” and associated guidance. The Obligation IFR clarifies the application of the statutory obligation deadline of December 31, 2024, to subrecipients and contractors, and provides guidance on the circumstances under which contracts and subawards entered into prior to the obligation deadline may be amended or replaced. It does not alter the existing obligation and expenditure deadlines or eligible use categories, including how recipients may use SLFRF funds under the revenue loss eligible use category. Recipients must continue to obligate funds by December 31, 2024, and expend funds by December 31, 2026 (other than in the case of SLFRF funds used for Surface Transportation projects or Title I projects, which must be expended by September 30, 2026).
To support SLFRF recipients in their understanding of the Obligation IFR, on November 16th, Treasury will host a webinar. During the two sessions listed below, Treasury will provide an overview of the new Obligation IFR, including explaining the amended definition of “obligation” and highlighting key examples of how related guidance and clarifications apply to implementation of SLFRF funds. Recipients will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance for the Q&A portion of the webinar. Recipients can follow along with the Obligation IFR Quick Reference Guide. Treasury is also hosting a Tribal consultation on the Obligation IFR on November 29, 2023. The Dear Tribal Leader letter and information on how to register may be found below.
Sign Up for the Upcoming Webinar

Morning Session: November 16th at 10:00 AM ET
Afternoon Session: November 16th at 3:00 PM ET

Tribal Consultation

Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 2-5pm ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal Consultation on the Obligation IFR. You may find the Dear Tribal Leader Letter here.
You may register for the consultation here.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by December 22, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
For general information about the program, please see the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds website. For details regarding the eligible use categories under the SLFRF program, please see the following resources:

2022 Final Rule
2023 Interim Final Rule
Overview of the 2022 Final Rule
Overview of the 2023 Interim Final Rule
Recipient Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities
Self-Service Resources

Treasury looks forward to working with you to ensure the continued success of the SLFRF program.
Fatima Abbas
Director
Office of Tribal and Native Affairs
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Webinar: Understanding Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Native Affairs and Policy will host a virtual webinar on November 16, 2023 to provide an overview of their Public Notice on Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data: Public Notice, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Native Affairs and Policy Seek Comment on Tribal Nation and Native Hawaiian Access to Spectrum and Related Data, GN Docket No. 23-265.
Comments filed in response to the Public Notice on Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data will enable the FCC to improve its understanding of how and the extent to which Tribal Nations and the Native Hawaiian Community are able to access wireless spectrum. The upcoming webinar will highlight information currently collected through license applications and is designed to assist parties interested in learning how to submit responsive public comments which are due November 30, 2023.
We encourage individuals interested in this issue to review the Public Notice, GN Docket No. 23-265 which includes a list of questions to guide commenters in their feedback. These questions and the background in the Public Notice will be helpful for webinar attendees.
Webinar Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 1:00pm–2:00pm ET
Background: The FCC’s wireless licensing application forms currently collect certain types of demographic or other identifying information from Tribal or Native Hawaiian applicants. In order to improve the FCC’s understanding of how Tribal Nations and the Native Hawaiian Community are able to access wireless spectrum, we are seeking input on how to refine the licensee and demographic information collected on such forms.
Official registration for this webinar is recommended but not required. To register, please send a message to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov stating “November 16th Webinar” in the subject line. Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Registrants will receive a Zoom link enabling them to enter the webinar.
Visit the event webpage at https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/11/understanding-tribal-access-wireless-spectrum-and-related-data. If you have any questions, please contact ONAP at Native@fcc.gov.
Bambi Kraus
Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy

OFFICE OF RECOVERY PROGRAMS: GRANTS MANAGEMENT WEBINAR SERIES
2023-11-16 14:00 | Virtual Event
Build a solid foundation in grants management best practices by attending Treasury’s three-part webinar series. The sessions are intended to assist Tribal governments in understanding the OMB Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. Register for the sessions below.

October 12, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Introduction to Tribal Grants Management Registration
October 26, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Overview of Federal Procurement Registration
November 16, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Subrecipient Monitoring Registration

DOI Tribal Consultation on Agricultural Leasing Regulations Revisions
2023-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Monday, November 13 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Osage Casino Hotel – Tulsa
Walnut Room
951 West 36th St. N, Tulsa, OK 74127
Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
via Zoom
Register
Friday, November 17 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Holiday Inn Bismarck
Missouri Room
3903 State St., Bismarck, ND 58503
The Department welcomes your written comments on the proposed draft regulations by email to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 ET on Friday, December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the revision of the Agricultural Leasing regulations found in 25 CFR Part 162 Subpart B, please contact Mr. Joaquin R. Gallegos, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary — Indian Affairs, by email at joaquin.gallegos@indianaffairs.gov.

HRSA's Network Planning Program Funding Opportunity Technical Assistance Webinar
2023-11-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is hosting a virtual Technical Assistance Webinar on Monday, November 20, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm E.T, dedicated exclusively to tribal leader audiences, to share information about the upcoming FY 2024 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (Network Planning Program) Funding Opportunity and how tribes and tribal organizations can apply. The funding opportunity provides one year of grant support to help build health partnerships to establish and/or improve local capacity and strengthen rural community health interventions. The webinar will also include time for discussion, Q&A, and time for hearing your feedback about how HRSA can best share information about funding opportunities and ways we can reduce any barriers to applying for HRSA funding for your communities. Attend the webinar session by joining here.

HHS STAC Meeting
2023-11-28 - 2023-11-29
HHS STAC Meeting
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) will hold their next meeting on November 28, 2023 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET, and on November 29th from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET.

Consultation: SLFRF Interim Final Rule (Obligation IFR)
2023-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event

White House Fellows Webinar
2023-11-29 16:00 | Virtual Event
White House Fellows Webinar
Wednesday, November 29 | 5pm Eastern Time
Register here: https://whff-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n6w9pe_BS-OqYL7SAJUCmw#/registration

On Wednesday, November 29, the White House Initiative on Advancing Education Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities and the White House Fellows Foundation and Association will co-host a special webinar about the White House Fellows Program as part of Native American Heritage Month.
The panel will feature several speakers, including Kyle Scherer, alumni chair for Native American recruiting, and other Native alumni of the White House Fellows Program, for a discussion about the White House Fellowship experience and impact. A Q&A session will follow the discussion.
The White House Fellows Program offers exceptional Americans first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. After a competitive application process, selected individuals spend a year in Washington, D.C. working as a full-time, paid Fellow aiding Cabinet Secretaries, senior White House staff, and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors. The program is open to U.S. citizens who hold at least a bachelor’s degree and are not employed by the Federal government unless they are career military personnel. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis. Candidates can visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/fellows/ to learn more and apply by January 5, 2024.
Please reach out to whitehousefellows@who.eop.gov with any questions.

DOI Tribal Consultation: CSC calculation and distribution process
2023-11-29 16:00 - 19:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
October 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session
2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85226
October 5 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland
Register
November 1 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern: Tribal Consultation
US Department of Labor, Indian and Native American Programs
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 166/477
Western Regional Training
Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
November 29 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Alaska: Tribal Consultation
BIA Providers Conference Dena’ina Center
600 W 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
The Policy is available at this link.
Indian Affairs would like to determine how to compensate Self Governance Tribes for CSC, when they
are NOT required to submit budgets, yet certain data is necessary to calculate the amount of CSC due
to the Tribe annually.

Is the Federal proposal of two data calls, one on recurring base funding and a second at the end
of the year a viable proposal?
The Workgroup Federal representatives recommend that two data calls be released at least 30
days prior to due dates. The recommended due dates for base funding CSC data are September
1 for fiscal year funding agreements and November 1 for calendar year funding agreements.
The recommended due date for full-year data is July 1 for fiscal year funding agreements and
October 1 for calendar year funding agreements. Should this or another calculation and
payment schedule be considered?
There are a small number of Self Governance Tribes that have not submitted year-end CSC
data, therefore the annual 100 percent requirement is unknown. What is the Tribal
recommendation regarding this matter?
In lieu of negotiating Direct CSC line by line, the CSC Policy formula for ALL tribes is below.
DCSC = (current Tribal budgeted salary cost {not including fringe} of section 106(a)(1)
programs) x 18%.
The DCSC need cannot be calculated in accordance with the CSC Policy, and in the same
equitable manner as Tribes entering into contracts under Title I, without receipt of a Tribe’s
“budgeted salary cost.” The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data or data that is 4 years old.
a) Is there support for changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data or salaries up to
four years old for DCSC?
How would the Department reconcile ensuring equitable treatment with Title I contracts
submitting current budgets (with salary and fringe) that equal the current year contract
amounts?
Section 1.10 of the CSC Policy outlines the formula for calculating Indirect CSC:
Indirect CSC = Current approved IDC rate(s) x (the Secretarial Amount awarded to the
Tribe, minus exclusions and pass-through).
The CSC Policy explicitly clarifies that a “current” IDC rate can be up to four years old. If a
Tribe has no approved IDC rate or has an approved IDC rate that is over four years old, the
Tribe may negotiate a lump sum amount for indirect-type costs or may utilize the Simplified
Method, if applicable. Furthermore, Section 1.10 of the Policy states, “[i]f a Tribe does not
initiate any of these options, IA will not pay the Tribe any indirect CSC.”
While the CSC Policy allows for an IDC rate that is up to four years old, it does not allow for
use of previous years’ salary, fringe, exclusion or passthrough data to calculate the current year
100 percent CSC need. The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data.
a) Does the Tribe support changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data?
b) If so, what sources should be considered “best available” data for calculations of CSC for
the data elements of 1) Tribal Budgeted Salary 2) Tribal Budgeted Fringe (if necessary);
and 3) Exclusions and pass-throughs?
c) If a Tribe does not submit current year data, at what point would IA utilize “best available”
data for calculation and payment?
Section 1.12 of the CSC Policy outlines cutoff timeframes for IDC rates as below.
In order to facilitate equitable treatment and establish standard cutoff timeframes:
• The IDC rate that will be applied is the applicable rate at the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year. No adjustments to that IDC rate will be made after the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year, without regard to the later issuance of a different DC rate for that period.

They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultations@bia.gov by
11:59 pm ET on December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding this effort, please contact Jacob Aguilar, Financial Specialist,
OSG, at (360) 699-1015 or via email: jacob.aguilar@bia.gov.

IHS NTAC Quarterly Meeting
2023-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
IHS NTAC Quarterly Meeting
The Indian Health Service (IHS) National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health serves as an advisory body to the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), and to the Director of the IHS. The next IHS NTAC Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on November 30, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM ET. Interested participants may join using this Zoom link.

DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Development Listening Sessions
2023-11-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:00 | 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 14:00 - 15:30, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
