Office of Hearing and Appeals Tribal Consultation
2024-07-01 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 25 at 11:00 am Central
Join Zoom link
Meeting ID: 161 603 7373
Passcode: [REDACTED]
July 1 at 3:00 pm Central
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Meeting ID: 161 558 5067
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The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is revising its procedural regulations located in Title 43 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 4. These regulations govern hearings and appeals proceedings before
the Department of the Interior’s administrative tribunals–the Departmental Cases and Hearings Division
(DCHD), the Probate Hearings Division (PHD), the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA), the Interior
Board of Lands Appeals (IBLA), and the OHA Director’s Office.
Your input is requested on these revisions, through which OHA seeks to:

Promote expeditious and impartial review of administrative decisions;
Reflect changes in the law;
Reorganize and retitle subparts to improve clarity;
Eliminate redundant language and outdated procedures; and
Keep pace with technological and other advancements, including the establishment of a
regulatory framework for an E-filing and case docket management system.

If you have any written input you would like to provide, please send it to doiohacomments@oha.doi.gov
by August 2, 2024, to ensure timely consideration.

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-07-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
Register

July 2, 2024
12:30-2 p.m. EDT
Register

July 17, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
Register

July 31, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
Register

August 14, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
Register

September 4, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
Register

September 18, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
Register

October 2, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
Register

Treasury Department Office Hours | Homeowner Association Fund
2024-07-03 14:00, 2024-07-10 14:00, 2024-07-17 14:00 | Virtual Event
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link

National Space Council Tribal Consultation
2024-07-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
July 8 at 10:00 am – 12:00 am Eastern
Register
July 8 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Register

APHIS Tribal Funding Opportunity Webinar | FY25 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program
2024-07-08 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Registration link
June 17 & 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Join link
July 8 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Join link
The APHIS Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program provides funding to help safeguard against, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. APHIS worked with other governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, industry organizations, the National Plant Board, State departments of agriculture, and Tribal organizations to develop the FY25 Implementation Plan.
The FY25 plan outlines six strategic goal areas for funding projects:

Enhancing plant pest/disease analysis and survey;
Targeting domestic inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum;
Enhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology;
Safeguarding nursery production;
Conducting targeted outreach and education; and
Enhancing mitigation and rapid response capabilities.

If you have questions about the webinar, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

White House Virtual Consultation on E.O. 14112 Section 4(a) on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination
2024-07-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, the White House Domestic Policy Council, the White House Office of Management and Budget, and the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invite you to a virtual consultation with Biden-Harris Administration leadership on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm ET, on Section 4(a) of Executive Order 14112 on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination.
(a) Within 240 days of the date of this order, the Director of OMB and the Domestic Policy Advisor shall, in consultation with the head of each agency that is a member of WHCNAA, and in consultation with Tribal leaders or their designees, develop guidance for assessing the additional funding each agency needs for its existing Federal funding and support programs for Tribal Nations to better live up to the Federal Government’s trust responsibilities and help address the needs of all Tribal Nations.
The Executive Order (EO) demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s respect for Tribal sovereignty and its commitment to ushering in the next era of Tribal self-determination and embracing our trust responsibility by directing agencies to:

identify chronic shortfalls in Federal funding and support programs for Tribal Nations and;
submit recommendations to the President describing the additional funding and programming necessary to better live up to the Federal Government’s trust responsibilities and help address the needs of all Tribal Nations.

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm ET
Registration link
During this consultation, Biden-Harris Administration leadership will seek Tribal leader feedback on important considerations to include as part of the guidance to federal agencies on how to assess funding needs for Tribal Nations. Tribal leaders are invited to provide comments and recommendations during this session and/or provide written comments and recommendations by Friday, August 9, 2024. Please submit written comments via email at whcnaa@bia.gov.
Tribal leaders are welcome to send any questions regarding the consultation to whcnaa@bia.gov.

Department of Homeland Security Tribal Consultation on the Draft DHS Environmental Justice Strategic Plan
2024-07-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Draft Strategic Plan

July 8, 2024, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm, Eastern Standard Time
Join the meeting now via Teams
Meeting ID: 215 004 995 667
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone (audio only): +1 202-516-6093, 725254450#
July 10, 2024, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time
Join the meeting now via Teams
Meeting ID: 283 976 750 330
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone (audio only): +1 202-516-6093 ,292227657#

DHS invites you to consult on the draft DHS Environmental Justice Strategy. Two virtual Tribal consultations will be held in July. The purpose of this government-to-government consultation is to gather Tribal Nations’ feedback prior to finalizing the Environmental Justice Strategic Plan.
Please consider the following questions during your review and our virtual consultations:

How can DHS ensure that the final DHS EJ Strategic Plan adequately addresses the specific
environmental justice concerns and priorities of Tribal Nations?
Are there any key elements or strategies missing from the attached draft Plan that should be
included to better support environmental justice initiatives with Tribal Nations?
What steps can we take to enhance the tribal consultation process with Tribal Nations to
continue to garner input on the DHS EJ Program and address Tribal environmental justice
concerns?

If you require a reasonable modification or a disability-related aid or service to participate in the
virtual consultation meetings, please contact the DHS Environmental Justice Program at
DHSEnvironmentalJustice@hq.dhs.gov no later than Monday, July 1, 2024. For free language
services, including written translation or oral interpretation of this document or the draft EJ
Strategic Plan, or to request this document or the draft EJ Strategic Plan in alternate formats such
as Braille or large print, please contact us at crcl@hq.dhs.gov.
For the agenda, draft EJ Strategic Plan, and more information on the DHS Environmental Justice
Program, please visit www.dhs.gov/dhs-and-environmental-justice.
They request that written comments on the draft DHS EJ Strategic Plan be provided via email by
Monday, July 22, 2024, to DHSEnvironmentalJustice@hq.dhs.gov.

Tribal Justice Safety and Wellness Summit
2024-07-09 10:00 - 2024-07-11 16:00 | Virtual Event
July 9 -11 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
Register by July 5
OLE Notification deadline is July 8
The National Indian Country Training Initiative is pleased to host the 2024 Tribal Justice Safety and Wellness Summit sponsored by the Department of the Interior and Department of Justice. The Summit is virtual and will be held the afternoons of July 9 – 11, 2024. The Summit is intended for federal, state, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, court staff, victim/witness services staff, and tribal leaders.
The Summit features four training tracks:

Resources
Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement and Prosecution
Technology

The Summit will be taught by nationally recognized subject matter experts. Priority will be given to those individuals working in Indian Country. The expectation is that applicants will attend the entire course. There is no fee to attend this training. CLE will not be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Cumper at heather.cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Contract Support Cost Training
2024-07-10 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
April 30 – May 1 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Central
June 4 – 5 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pacific
June 10 – 11 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Services, Division of Self Determination, is
pleased to announce the Contract Support Cost (CSC) training schedule for FY 2024. The
training sessions are specifically designed for elected Tribal officials, Tribal employees
responsible for the calculation of CSC, Tribal organizations, and others interested in the
calculation of CSC. Each training session is hosted virtually and will be instructor-led.
The training sessions will include a brief overview of P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act, as Amended, the regulations, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs CSC
policy. A considerable portion of the agenda is dedicated to including detailed and concentrated
examples of CSC worksheets and calculations.
Interested participants are invited to enroll using the training link provided. A confirmation
email and a meeting invitation will be provided prior to the start of each training session.
Participation is accepted up to the maximum capacity of the hosting platform.
Questions regarding the CSC training schedule may be directed to Ms. Sunshine Jordan, Chief,
Division of Self-Determination, by email at: Sunshine.Jordan@bia.gov.

U.S. DOJ Tribal EJ Consultation
2024-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 5 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
During the NCAI Mid-Year 2024 Annual Conference
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
July 11 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Virtual
Register
Submit your written comments either by email to OTJ@usdoj.gov or by mail to Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001 by August 16, 2024.

National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grants FY 2023 – FY 2026: General Overview Webinar
2024-07-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
July 15 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
Register
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will host a webinar to assist applicants with applying to the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (also referred to as the Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) program). See Culvert AOP Program Website (FHWA) for more information.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the Culvert AOP Program and provides $196 million per year, over five years (from FY2022 to FY2026) for grants to replace, remove, and repair culverts or weirs that would meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish. In the first year of the program, DOT awarded $195,877,358 to 59 applications from Tribal, State, and local governments to advance improvements at 169 locations nationwide. The FY 2023 – FY 2026 Notice of Funding covers funds available for FY 2023 through 2026, along with any unused funds from FY 2022.
The “How to Apply for National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grants FY 2023 – FY 2026: General Overview” webinar is intended to provide an overview of updates to the Culvert AOP Program for FY 2023 – FY 2026, provide applicants with knowledge for applying to program, and clarify any questions associated with the application process. This webinar is free and open to the public. It is intended for a broad range of attendees, including representatives of organizations eligible to receive funds under the Culvert AOP program, which are States, units of local governments, and Tribal Nations.

FEMA National Disaster Recovery Framework Tribal Consultations
2024-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
NDRF slide deck
July 15 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Register
July 18 at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Register
FEMA will host virtual tribal consultations with Tribal Nations to discuss the update of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (2016), which explains how the federal government supports disaster impacted Tribal Nations as they recover from disasters and provides a framework to support Tribal Nations planning for and leading their own recovery operations. FEMA’s Interagency Coordination Division (ICD) originally began the NDRF version 3 update in 2021 before strategically pausing at the end of 2022 to align with other ongoing recovery priorities. In February 2024, the effort began again, specifically focused on improving the following five issue areas that partners have identified as important areas for updating – recovery scope, roles and responsibilities, capacity and resources, planning, and data metrics.
Tribal Nations can submit their comments and any questions via email with the subject line “NDRF – Written Comments” to fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov. Feedback and comments are due by August 9, 2024.

DOI Tribal Consultation on the Progress Act
2024-07-15 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-22 12:00 - 15:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Department of the Interior released its DTLL announcing its proposed rule amending regulations governing implementation of subchapter IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) and the Department’s Tribal Self-Governance Program. The PROGRESS Act called for these updates. The Department has submitted the Proposed Rule to the Federal Register. Once the proposed rule is published it can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/indian-affairs-bureau#documents.
The attached letter identifies the Consultation dates and locations as follows:
July 15 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT – Seattle, WA – In person meeting
Henry M. Jackson Federal Building
North Auditorium
915 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98174
July 17 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CT – Bloomington, MN – In person meeting
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Auditorium
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
July 19 – Phoenix, AZ – In person meeting
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
National Training Center Classroom
9828 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
July 22 – Virtual Zoom Meeting
Register
Written comments must be submitted by August 22, 2024.
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Here is a link to view a plenary discussion that took place during the 2024 Tribal Self-Governance Conference on the PROGRESS Act rulemaking process and the proposed regulations: https://vimeo.com/948087505?share=copy

HHS Annual Regional Tribal Consultations: Region 3
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-17 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader:
I write to invite you to the 2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations that will be held across the country. The Regional Consultations provide regional forums for Tribes to share their views, concerns, and recommendations with HHS officials on health and human services priorities. We hope the consultations will provide a venue for two-way conversations between Tribal leaders and HHS officials.
As in previous years, Regional Consultations will also include opportunities for Tribes to meet one-on-one with regional leadership. These sessions are intended to provide Tribes with time to discuss their specific health and human service issues with HHS officials. Please contact your Regional Tribal Liaison for further information on signing up for a one-on-one session. The contact information for each of the Regions is listed in an appendix to this letter.
Below are the dates for the 2024 Regional Consultations:
May 1-3: Region 10 (Hybrid)
Silver Reef Hotel Casino Resort
4876 Haxton Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
May 14-15: Region 9 (In-person)
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
May 30: Region 2 (Primarily in-person, hybrid option)
St. Regis Mohawk
Akwesasne Mohawk Resort
873 NY-37, Hogansburg, NY 13655
June 12-13: Region 5 (In-person)
Pending
June 20: Region 1 (Virtual)
ZoomGov
June 25-26: Region 7 (In-person)
Bolling Federal Office Building
601 East 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
July 16-17: Region 3 (In-person)
Chickahominy Indian Tribe
8200 Lott Cary Road
Providence Forge, VA 23140
July 29-30: Region 8 (In-person)
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
August 14-15: Region 4 (Primarily in-person, hybrid option)
Eastern Band of Cherokee
Building location TBD
August 20-22: Region 6 (Hybrid)
MetroTech Conference Center
1900 Springlake Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Additional details are forthcoming, including registration links and agendas, and will be communicated directly through each Region to their area’s respective Tribes, as well as via the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) Tribal Affairs Bi-Weekly Newsletter (please sign up for our listserv here).
Thank you for your continued support of the consultation process. We look forward to your participation and ongoing partnership. In the interim, please contact the IEA Tribal Affairs team at consultation@hhs.gov with any questions.
Respectfully,
Bertha Alisia Guerrero, Director
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Appendix: Regional Tribal Liaison Contact Information

Region 1: Taylor Bryan Turner taylor.bryanturner@hhs.gov
Region 2: Sean Hightower sean.hightower@hhs.gov
Region 3: Melissa Herd melissa.herd@hhs.gov
Region 4: Natalia Cales natalia.cales@hhs.gov
Region 5: Melissa Watt melissa.watt@hhs.gov
Region 6: Julia Lothrop julia.lothrop@hhs.gov
Region 7: Nick Clasen nickolas.clasen@hhs.gov
Region 8: Elsa Ramirez elsa.ramirez@hhs.gov
Region 9: Schuyler Hall schuyler.hall@hhs.gov
Region 10: Priya Helweg priya.helweg@hhs.gov

2024 Department of Homeland Security External Tribal Quarterly Meetings
2024-07-16 13:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to the 2024 DHS External Tribal Quarterly Meetings. 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.
They welcome Tribal leaders, elders, representatives, program directors and Tribal members to attend and participate. They also invite all DHS components who work with Tribal Nations. An agenda will be provided to all registrants.
The 2024 quarterly meeting schedule is as follows:
April 16, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
July 16, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
October 15, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
Below is the Zoom registration link for the April session.
When: April 16, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1616223893?pwd=[REDACTED] (-> lnks.gd)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CDC Webinar | Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus for Clinicians and Healthcare Centers
2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
July 16 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Webinar Zoom link
Webinar ID: 161 835 0375
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Telephone: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666
One-tap Mobile: +16692545252,,1618350375#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus is widespread among wild birds and continues to cause outbreaks in poultry and spillover to mammals. In March 2024, HPAI A(H5N1) virus was detected in dairy cattle. To date, there have been three human cases of HPAI A(H5N1) virus infection identified in dairy farm workers in the United States. The risk to the public from HPAI A(H5N1) viruses is low; however, people who have job-related or recreational exposure to infected birds or animals, including dairy cattle, are at greater risk of HPAI A(H5N1) virus infection. During this COCA Call, presenters will give an update on the current outbreak in the United States and current CDC surveillance and monitoring efforts. They will also provide information for clinicians on testing, using antivirals, and infection prevention and control recommendations.
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.

Office Hours: Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Forest Resilience or Climate Mitigation
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
Register
July 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
Register
The US Forest Service in collaboration with First Nations Development Institute and the National Indian Carbon Coalition, will co-host live Office Hours for Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/Villages, and Tribal Organizations.
This time can be used to answer questions from participants and provide feedback on applications or concepts related to the “Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Forest Resilience or Climate Mitigation” funding opportunity (due August 21, 2024).
Answers and feedback will be given by representatives from the USFS State, Private, & Tribal Forestry, First Nations Development Institute, and the National Indian Carbon Coalition.
Attendees can learn more about this funding opportunity by visiting:

USFS Landowner Support page

Additionally, attendees can find support and resources by visiting:

First Nations Development Institute’s Community Navigator Project
National Indian Carbon Coalition

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process.
Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 and dial in the numeric Participant Passcode [REDACTED]. No prior registration is necessary. Please note the dial in process is automated. The conference call will have a moderator to direct the Q&As. Please note all call are Eastern Time (ET).
CDFI Certification Conference Call Schedule

Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

CDFI CONTACT INFORMATION

Have questions/concerns about CDFI Certification?
OCPE Helpdesk
Email: OCPECert@cdfi.treas.gov
Phone: (202) 653-0423
IT Helpdesk
Email: ithelpdesk@cdfi.treas.gov
Phone: (202) 653-0300

National Indian Country Training Initiative | Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country Seminar
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-23 | Virtual Event
July 22-23 at 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Eastern
Exam date: July 24 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Register by July 12, 2024
OLE Notification Deadline: July 19, 2024
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS) issues Special Law Enforcement Commissions (SLECs) to Tribal, federal, state, and local full-time certified law enforcement officers who will serve without compensation from the Federal government. This process allows BIA to obtain active assistance in the enforcement of federal criminal statutes and federal hunting and fishing regulations in Indian country. One of the criteria for receiving a SLEC is attendance at the Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country (CJIC) course and passage of an exam at the end of the class with a score of 70% or higher. Successful completion of this class will also satisfy one of the BIA’s criteria for tribal officers seeking to meet BIA Basic Police Officer training certification requirements. The webinar is restricted to law enforcement officers who are deemed eligible by BIA to attend. There is no cost for attending this webinar.
Participation is mandatory for all sessions. The online training is scheduled for July 22 and 23 from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm EDT each day. Important Note: GROUP VIEWING IS NOT PERMITTED. In order to receive credit for participation, attendees must access this webinar training event individually on their computers/personal devices. Attendees will not receive credit for participation if they access this meeting via audio only (dialing the WebEx Webinar phone number to hear but not view the webinar). Attendees need to view the slides for each presentation. Every student who fully attends both days of the training and pass the exam will receive a certificate of attendance via email to the email address provided at registration.

Complete the registration form in its entirety using your legal first and last name.
Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to join the training via Webex.
On the day of training, connect to Webex with your legal first and last name. Nicknames or alias will not be accepted.
Provide a primary and alternate email address (i.e., Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.).
Confirm that your email addresses are correct before submitting your registration. Email will be the primary form of communicating with all course attendees.
Please provide your complete mailing address (including city, state and zip code).
Incomplete or incorrect information may result in your being denied admission into the class.

The examination needed for SLEC certification will be held online on July 24, 2024, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT. The CJIC exam will not be conducted in Webex. Selected students will receive separate instructions for accessing the online exam.
This media and materials are for Department of Justice use and subject to protection from release under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. section 552.
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) will provide reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to the course POC as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks in advance of the training. No nominee will be excluded from a course on the basis of a disability-related accommodations request.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Heather Cumper at Heather.Cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

DOT "Telling Your Story" Webinar Series
2024-07-22 14:00 | Virtual Event
DOT is hosting a two-part webinar series to help communities use data to effectively tell their stories in planning, development, and applying for DOT grants.
Part 1 of the webinar series will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. The webinar will focus on how to identify and describe a project and its goals, identify users of the infrastructure or system, and determine the project’s impact area. Participants will receive step-by-step information and presenters will use examples to illustrate each of the concepts in the planning, project development, and/or grant application process. The webinar will conclude with a brief Q&A session. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the DOT Navigator.
Part 2 of the webinar series will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. The webinar will introduce participants to DOT’s Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer tool and provide detailed information on how to use the tool to map a project area, identify how a community is experiencing disadvantage, and evaluate project benefits to a community. This information will build on the content presented during Part 1 of the webinar series. Participants are encouraged to register for both or review the Part 1 materials before attending Part 2. Part 2 of the webinar series will also be recorded and posted to the DOT Navigator.
Register for the webinar series here.

IHS TSGAC and DOI SGAC Meetings
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-25 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
July 23 (full day) – July 24 (AM) – IHS TSGAC
July 24 (PM) – July 25 (full day) – DOI SGAC
All meetings will convene in Washington, D.C., at the Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center (900 10th St NW).
Room block information will be shared in advance of each meeting.
