CDC Webinar: Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
2023-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
September 19 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Webinar ID: 160 602 0154
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Phone: 669-254-5252 or 646-828-7666
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing for co-circulating influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall and winter. Vaccines can provide life-saving protection against all three viral respiratory diseases. CDC recommends these vaccines for older adults, who are at a higher risk of severe illness from these diseases. Clinicians play a vital role in ensuring that older adults protect themselves by encouraging them to stay up to date on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations.
During this COCA Call, CDC presenters will provide updates about the latest recommendations and clinical considerations for administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines to adults 60 years and older and discuss resources and communication strategies that may help facilitate older adult vaccination.
If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends.
The slide set will be available on the day of the call on the COCA Call webpage under Call Materials.
Free Continuing Education (CE) will be offered for this COCA Call.
Registration is not required.

Tribal Leader Consultation on Native Language
2023-09-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The federal inter-agency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization (National Plan)—and your input is needed. In September, the Education Committee will host a number of events to gather input from Tribal leaders and other Tribal experts about:

How can the federal government work with Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, Tribal and non-profit organizations, states, schools, higher education institutions, and the private sector to raise national awareness about the importance of Native languages for Tribes and the country?
What can the federal government do to create national awareness of the current crisis of Native language loss and establish a sense of urgency for immediate national action?
How important to a National Plan is a formal policy recognition of the historic role that the federal government played in Native language erasure?

What should the content and nature of a formal policy recognition be?
How could a formal policy recognition help secure federal resources and support for Native language revitalization?

How could the National Plan support the integration of Native language revitalization into mainstream society, e.g., school curriculum, immersive learning, early and adult education, federal and state policies, signage, etc.?
How could the National Plan stimulate and facilitate access to financial support for Native language revitalization (including federal, state, and philanthropic funding)?

The National Plan will establish a long-term, all-of-government strategy that works with Tribal Nations and, as appropriate, nonprofit organizations, subject matter experts, and other entities for the revitalization, protection, preservation, and reclamation of Native languages. Attached for your review and comment is a summary of research that may inform the development of the National Plan.
Dates and registration information:

Monday, September 18, 3–5 p.m. ET Registration Link
Wednesday, September 20, 1–3 p.m. ET Registration Link
Tuesday, September 26, 3–5 p.m. ET Registration Link
Thursday, September 28, 2–4 p.m. ET Registration Link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting. If you want to provide written input, please email your comments to NativeLanguage@kauffmaninc.com no later than September 29, 11:59 p.m. ET.
If you have any questions regarding the tribal consultation, contact the WHCNAA via whcnaa@bia.gov.
Sincerely,
Anthony Morgan Rodman
Executive Director
White House Council on Native American Affairs

White House Recovery Month Summit
2023-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
President Biden has proclaimed September 2023 as National Recovery Month. On Wednesday, September 20th, the White House will host a Summit to celebrate the resilience of the millions of Americans in recovery from a substance use disorder and to advance the President’s Unity Agenda to save lives. The event will focus on the strength of the recovery community and power that those in recovery have to inspire others. We invite you to attend this in-person event at the White House.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Further details to be provided upon confirmation.
Please RSVP to confirm or decline your attendance to RSVP@ondcp.eop.gov by COB on September 12th. Include your name, title, and organization. Please note that this invitation is non-transferable and they are extending an invitation to only one person per organization.

Department of Energy Briefing on CITAP NOPR
2023-09-20 13:00 | Virtual Event
September 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Join via Teams link
On August 10th, the U.S. Department of Energy proposed a rule to establish the Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits (CITAP) Program to accelerate Federal environmental review and permitting processes for qualifying onshore electric transmission facilities. The Grid Deployment Office is holding series of meetings to increase awareness with interested parties of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) and encourage public comment on the proposal. They currently have a briefing scheduled for Tribal governments, Tribal affiliates, and Preservation Officers on Wednesday, September 20th at 2pm.

ONAP Webinar on Tiered Environmental Reviews
2023-09-20 13:00 | Virtual Event
September 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs is hosting a webinar titled “Using Tiered Environmental Reviews for HUD Projects” on September 20 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Tiered reviews can be used to streamline environmental reviews for a program when the exact locations to receive HUD assistance are not known upfront. The webinar will cover programs like homeowner-occupied rehab assistance and lease acquisition, featuring a case study and sample documentation.

Tribal Consultation on Simplifying FEMA Preparedness Grants Request for Information
2023-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Date: September 20, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Virtual
Zoom Meeting ID: 160 558 8138
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by phone: (669) 254-5252
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FEMA aims to improve the management and administration of its preparedness grant programs to continue to assist the nation and first responders in building, sustaining and improving our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate terrorism and other high-consequence disasters and emergencies. FEMA is issuing a Notice and Request for Information (RFI) to seek public input on simplifying and streamlining its preparedness grant process to improve the efficiency and accessibility of its suite of preparedness grant programs.
FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation to discuss the benefits and burdens of FEMA’s preparedness grant programs, including feedback on regulations, information collections and policies. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. GPD provides grants to prepare state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and first responders, as well as non-profit organizations and port and transit systems owners/operators, to measurably improve capability and reduce the risks from manmade and natural disasters. Topics of discussion include:

Any administrative burdens, program requirements, information collection burdens, waiting time, or unnecessary complexity in FEMA’s grant processes;
Meaningful and helpful engagement that have been, or should have been provided to enhance the knowledge and accessibility of FEMA’s preparedness grant programs;
Specific data that documents the costs, burdens and benefits of existing requirements to the extent they are available; and
Ways to improve the grants customer experience for Tribal Nations and their partners.

Government-wide Listening Sessions on Implementation of the Federal Framework for Scientific Integrity
2023-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
NOAA will participate in Government-wide Listening Sessions on Implementation of the Federal Framework for Scientific Integrity. The listening sessions are scheduled for Friday, September 15, 2023, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. ET and Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. ET. The sessions will inform finalization and implementation of the NOAA Scientific Integrity Policy. You can register to attend these sessions here.

NOAA is well-represented on the team of the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Scientific Integrity, which is charged with implementing the requirements associated with the Federal Framework on Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice and the Presidential Memorandum on Scientific Integrity. These listening sessions are fulfilling NOAA’s obligation to gather public input on development and implementation of the forthcoming NOAA Scientific Integrity Policy.

FEMA Virtual Training for Tribal Nations: Procurement Under FEMA Awards and the Build America, Buy America Act
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
September 21 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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September 26 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering two virtual trainings for Tribal Nations to cover the federal procurement standards and the Build America, Buy America Act.
GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team will deliver the trainings and cover key purchasing concepts, including:

Federal procurement rules applicable to Tribal Nations when purchasing under a FEMA award;
Exemptions Tribal Nations should consider when purchasing under a FEMA award;
The Build America, Buy America Act; and
Available Resources for BABAA requirements and Procurement Under Grants

Department of Treasury Tribal Consultation on NPRM Guidance for Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship Requirements
2023-09-25 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 25, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal Consultation on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Increased Credit or Deduction Amounts for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements, which covers prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for certain Inflation Reduction Act tax credit incentives. Register here for the consultation.
You may find the Dear Tribal Leader Letter here.
Treasury is accepting written comments until October 27, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

Federal Transit Administration Consultation
2023-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
In-person consultation will be held in conjunction with the National Transportation in Indian Country Conference in Anchorage, Alaska on Monday, September 25, 2023, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Additionally, a virtual consultation will be held on November 2, 2023.
Comments to the notice should be submitted by the following method, identifying your submission by docket number FTA-2023-0015: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments.

Federal & Tribal Litigation Regional Summit: Defending & Strengthening Tribal Homelands: Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Environmental Justice
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-27
September 26-27, 2023
Department of Interior, Regional Solicitor’s Office, Twin Cities, MN
The Department of Justice invites to send representatives to the Twin Cities Regional Office of the Department of Interior’s Office of the Solicitor on September 26-27 for a regional meeting, including the Office of Tribal Justice and Environment and Natural Resources Division, and other federal agencies to discuss Tribal treaty rights and climate adaptation. The focus of the discussion with DOJ and federal agency representatives will be on improving outcomes in treaty rights litigation and settlements and how DOJ and other federal agencies can support Tribal climate adaptation and resilience planning. The discussions will include opportunities for joint discussions on these topics between federal representatives and Tribal representatives, as well as opportunities for federal and Tribal groups to meet separately.
This meeting is the second in a series of meetings to discuss regionally significant environmental issues. They plan to build off of the comments they received at DOJ’s November 28, 2022 Listening Session and Federal/Tribal Summit in Columbia, SC in February 2023 to inform these discussions.

BIA Tribal Consultation re: Tribal land acquisition funded through LWCF
2023-09-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Proposed Criteria
September 26 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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September 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
September 28 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites you to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded through the Land and Water Consultation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF was established by Congress in 1965 to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation resources. The Great American Outdoors Act of 2020, P.L. 116-152, authorized $900 million annually in permanent funding for LWCF.
They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Trina Locke, Acting Deputy Bureau Director, Trust Services, at trina.locke@bia.gov, or Lorna Babby, Division Chief, Trust Land Consolidation, at lorna.babby@bia.gov.

WHCNAA Tribal Consultations on Native Language Revitalization
2023-09-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The federal interagency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization and seeking input. The National Plan will establish a long-term, all-of-government strategy that works with Tribal Nations and, as appropriate, nonprofit organizations, subject matter experts, and other entities for the revitalization, protection, preservation, and reclamation of Native languages. A summary of research for the program can be viewed here. The upcoming consultation sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm ET (register here) and on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm ET (register here).

Tribal Maritime Roundtable
2023-09-26 21:00 - 23:00 | Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 37211, United States
September 26 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On behalf of Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Maritime Administration (MARAD) invite you to participate in the first Maritime Tribal Roundtable to discuss maritime and intermodal transportation programs and funding opportunities. This conversation will include sharing information about available resources and ideas to support maritime and intermodal transportation needs for Tribal communities. The roundtable is an opportunity to hear from leadership how MARAD supports maritime infrastructure investments, to learn where to find grants to fund your maritime infrastructure and planning projects, and to receive on-the-spot technical assistance on how MARAD can help you succeed in your maritime transportation projects. During this open dialogue, you will be able to ask questions and share ideas, insights, and experiences that will help bring safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation to Indian Country. Let us work together to spotlight the strength of our Tribal Nations.
PREREGISTRATION (encouraged, not required)
Send your contact information and any advance questions you may have to maradportplanningoutreach@dot.gov.

HUD Virtual Training | Tribal Council Roles & Responsibilities
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28 | Virtual Event
September 27-28, 2023
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This is a two-day course offered to aid Tribal Council members understand the background and history of “NAHASDA” The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act. This course will further develop their knowledge of the Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG).

The Path to Healing to Wellness Conference
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-29 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Hosted by Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Tribal Nations in collaboration with the five Tribal Nations of Maine, funded by Tribal Justice Support.
September 27-29, 2023
Format: In-person and Virtual attendance options
Physical location: Bar Harbor, Maine
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The White House Council on Native American Affairs, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services Tribal Justice Support, the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human services, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture welcome your participation in the Path to Healing Wellness Conference.
Restoring the Path of Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts is an effort to address community safety through healing and wellness options rather than incarceration. This conference offers a unique opportunity to observe actual court proceedings, engage with court staff, and hear from program participants who have successfully navigated their path toward recovery.
Topics will include:

The Workings of Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Mock Team Meeting Session
Mock Court Session
Tribal Success Stories
Funding Sources and Collaboration

OMB Consultation on FY25 President's Budget Request
2023-09-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
September 27 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Registration is encouraged as soon as possible
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The purpose of this Tribal consultation is for Tribal Nations to share views with OMB Leadership on the funding delivered to us in fulfillment of trust and treaty obligations as part of the President’s FY 2025 Budget process. As always, OMB will prioritize Tribal leader participation during this consultation. USET SPF will provide regional talking points for the use of our member Tribal Nations shortly.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique participant link. In addition to this virtual consultation, OMB welcomes written comments. Written comments on the FY 2025 President’s Budget are due by Friday, September 29, 2023 to tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov.

DOJ Tribal Consultation and Listening Session on OJJDP Priorities
2023-09-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
September 27 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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You are invited to a government-to-government Tribal consultations and accompanying listening sessions with the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) on OJJDP priorities, proposed regulations, and how OJJDP funding can best support Tribes to enhance and expand efforts to prevent and reduce delinquency and improve juvenile justice systems.
Each Consultation session will be immediately followed by a listening session for those other than Tribal leaders to weigh in on the topic.
During the Consultation, Tribal Leaders will be called in the order in which their registration is received. During the Listening Session, others interested to speak will be called in the order in which their registration is received.

USDA Forest Service Tribal Information Listening Session on FY 24 Landscape Sale Restoration ROP
2023-09-28 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The FY2024 Landscape Sale Restoration Request for Proposals for Federally Recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations/Villages is now available in grants.gov: View Opportunity | GRANTS.GOV. For more information on this program, please see the Landscape Scale Restoration | US Forest Service (usda.gov) webpage.
The application period is now open through December 15th, 2023. The Request for Proposals for Federally Recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations and fillable project narrative are attached to this email and included in grants.gov: View Opportunity | GRANTS.GOV.

HHS and NIH Tribal Consultation on "All of Us Research Hub"
2023-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Announcement
September 28 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Written Tribal testimony is due by October 28, 2023.
The consultation will include an update on our approach to Tribal engagement, discussion about integrating data from self-identified AI/AN participants in the program’s data platform, the All of Us Research Hub at https://www.researchallofus.org, and program planning.

White House Call: How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Community
2023-09-28 13:30 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 2:30 pm Eastern
Register via Zoom
Join for a briefing hosted by Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Public Engagement Steve Benjamin, with special guest Senior Advisor to the President Anita Dunn, on how a government shutdown could impact your community.

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Indian Health Service: Flu, RSV, COVID
2023-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Ask Me Anything is a question-and-answer session between the Indian Health Service (IHS), all levels of public health, and American Indian and Alaska Native community members. Experts from IHS will provide an update on the latest vaccine ordering processes and resources available to help facilitate vaccination. This webinar is free of charge and is open to anyone who would like to participate.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the guidelines and regulations for co-vaccination.
Share forecasts on vaccine development.
Discuss the likelihood of possible co-circulation of influenza viruses, SARS-COV-2, and RSV.

If you have any questions, please contact Audrianna Marzette, Public Health Policy and Programs Manager, at amarzette@nihb.org.

Treasury and Department of Energy Webinar on Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program
2023-09-29 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Register via Zoom
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Energy, and the Internal Revenue Service announced that applications for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under Section 48(e) of the Internal Revenue Code will open at 9 am ET on October 19, 2023. The program will spur clean energy investments in underserved communities by providing a 10 or 20-percentage point tax credit boost for solar and wind projects in low-income and Tribal communities.
Treasury and the Department of Energy will be launching the program help desk and hosting a webinar for all stakeholders with details about the application materials and process on September 29, 2023 at 1pm ET. The webinar recording will be made available online after the event for those who cannot attend.

Register for the September 29th webinar: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Materials, including the final regulations, to help applicants prepare their submissions are available on the Department of Energy landing page: Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program. This page will be updated with additional resources over the coming weeks so please continue to check back for updates.

FCC's Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination Listening Session
2023-09-29 12:00 - 14:30 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
September 29 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Medgar Evers College
Academic Complex Building AB1
Edison O. Jackson Auditorium
1638 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
On Friday, September 29, 2023, the FCC’s Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination will host a listening session in New York City to gain additional information and understanding from affected communities, state, local, and Tribal governments, public interest advocates, and providers about challenges, barriers and experiences in ensuring all people of the United States benefit from equal access to broadband. The purpose of the listening session is to continue the Commission’s outreach in support of its ongoing efforts to promote equal access to broadband for everyone.
The listening session will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT, at the Medgar Evers College, Academic Complex Building AB1, Edison O. Jackson Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225. The program agenda will include presentations from the Task Force, local leaders and other stakeholders, and will include an opportunity for members of the public to share their broadband access experiences in furtherance of the Commission’s goals to create a framework for addressing digital discrimination. The listening session will be recorded and archived on the FCC’s website.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for accommodations should be submitted via e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fill the request. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.
Additional information about the listening sessions and the Task Force’s work can be found at: https://www.fcc.gov/task-force-prevent-digital-discrimination. To contact or request a meeting with the Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination, email PreventDigitalDiscrimination@fcc.gov. If you have any other questions, please contact us at native@fcc.gov.
