FCC Tribal Workshop
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-03 | Nic Sapiel Building, 27 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME, 04668, United States
Rescheduled from October 12-13, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the FCC Tribal Workshop to be hosted by Penobscot Nation in Maine will be held on November 2-3, 2023 (originally scheduled for October 12-13, 2023). The workshop will be conducted at the Nic Sapiel Building, 27 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468.
The event page (which will be updated with the session topics for this workshop) is here: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/10/fcc-tribal-workshop-indian-island-maine
When: Thursday, November 2 (all day) and Friday, November 3 (8:30am – noon)
Where: Nic Sapiel Building, 27 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468
What: FCC staff will provide presentations on a broad range of important FCC initiatives that impact Tribal Nations.
Who: Tribal leaders, Tribal IT managers, government and community planners and managers, Tribal enterprise specialists, and representatives of Tribal social service agencies, schools, and libraries should consider attending this event.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, Tribal affiliation, and contact information, with the subject line “October Workshop” to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Questions about the workshop may be directed to the Office of Native Affairs and Policy: Lloyd.Collier@fcc.gov or Derik.Goatson@fcc.gov. Walk-ins can also be accommodated.
You can find more information in the Public Notice announcing the event, available at DA-23-836A1.docx. The workshop event page will be updated with additional information, as available https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/10/fcc-tribal-workshop-indian-island-maine.

Federal Transit Administration Consultation
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

DOJ COPS: Utilizing Science-Based Practices to Enhance Police Recruiting & Hiring
2023-11-02 11:00 | Virtual Event
November 2 at 11:00 am Central
Register
Join representatives from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Policing Initiative to discuss tangible, evidence-based tips police departments can implement to enhance the recruiting, selection, and hiring of qualified police officers. Members of the SIOP Policing Initiative are experts in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology with experience on intersections between I-O and policing, including evidence-based methods to enhance recruitment and selection processes, leadership, and training. Programming will include brief presentations on recommendations based on results from I-O research and time for a live question and answer session with panelists

Tribal-Interior Budget Council (TIBC) Meeting
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-09 | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
November 6-9, 2023
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 582-1234
Register: If you are planning on attending the TIBC meetings, please fill out this short registration form so that we can plan for the appropriate number of attendees: https://forms.gle/FAzmhpKtUAFzibqQ8
Lodging: Hotel reservations link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASGH/G-DOIX. To receive the discounted rates, you must make your reservations by Friday October 6th.
TIBC Data Management Subcommittee Agenda
TIBC Budget Subcommittee Agenda

Questions: Email tibc@ncai.org.

National Animal Disease Preparedness & Response Program (NADPRP) 2024 Tribal Nations Funding Opportunity Webinar
2023-11-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
Registration link
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) provides funding to collaborators to support high-value projects aimed at preventing and preparing for high-consequence animal disease outbreaks. Eligible applicants include Native American Tribes/ Governments, Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Universities and Colleges. APHIS will provide up to $500,000 to support projects focused on the priority topics listed below.

Support Outreach & Education on Animal Disease Prevention, Preparedness, and Response
Support Livestock and Poultry Biosecurity
Support Training & Exercises for Tribal Nations Animal Agriculture Sector Responders
Develop, Enhance, and Exercise Tribal Animal Disease Emergency Response Plans
Enhance Animal Disease Traceability for a Disease Outbreak

The funding webinar is schedule for October 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. & November 06, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
October 25 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Web Join link
Meeting ID: 160 278 8502
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669- 25-4 5252 US
+1 646- 82-8 7666 US
November 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Web Join link
Meeting ID: 160 278 8502
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669- 25-4 5252 US
+1 646- 82-8 7666 US
For More Information, contact Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

DOI, DOJ, and HHS Co-Hosting Tribal Consultation on Strengthening ICWA
2023-11-07 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 7 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Register
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
On Tuesday, November 7, multiple federal agencies will hold a virtual (and in-person) government-to-government consultation on strengthening the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The consultation session will seek input on additional support for tribal leaders, federal government assistance to state courts and child welfare agencies, improving understanding and capacity in ICWA requirements, and effective state-tribe collaborative partnerships for ICWA implementation.

OIED Native Language Speaker Panel - Series 1
2023-11-07 14:00 | Virtual Event
Nov 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
In Panel Series #1, “Preserving Our Roots: The Urgency of Native Languages,” the focus is on raising awareness and creating a sense of urgency regarding the state of Native languages. Panelists will discuss how they recognized the imperative for language revitalization and immersion, elaborating on their motivations for taking action. They will also share strategies and initiatives they have implemented to address this need.
The schedule for the second and third Native Languages Panel Series is forthcoming. Panel Series #2 , “Teaching our Heritage: Methods for Native Language Revitalization,” will delve into effective language teaching strategies, providing a practical “how-to” guide for teaching Native languages. Panel Series #3, “Empowering Generations: Building Successful Language Programs,” will concentrate on the development and management of successful language programs, offering insights into the journey by discussing successes, pitfalls, and obstacles encountered.
Presented by the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), Division of Economic Development (DED) in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education.

HEARTH Act Overview Training
2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
November 8 at 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Mountain
The National HEARTH Act team will be presenting a Tribal Outreach webinar for Tribes. They will be covering the 52 IAM 13 policy and the BIA Tribal Checklist for HEARTH Act regulations.
There is no cost to attend this training session. This will be the last one for calendar year 2023. They will be planning more outreach sessions in 2024.
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The HEARTH Act overview training is presented by the BIA Office of Trust Services, Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) in collaboration with the Office of the Solicitor (SOL).
Participants must register in the link below in order to attend.
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4224e367-5f63-4649-95ed-6566ec31f117@0693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494

IHS Tribal Consultation on Health IT Modernization
2023-11-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization.
These are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your feedback. During the first event, Preparing for Change, scheduled for March 8, the IHS will provide an overview of milestones and accomplishments of the Health IT Modernization Program and seek your feedback on change readiness, what the IHS could be doing to support organizations and individuals, and what facilities can be doing to prepare for an electronic health record modernization.
Attendees can register for the sessions in advance through the links below. After registering, attendees will receive an e-mail with a link to the web conference and audio call-in numbers. Please register and join these sessions.
For added convenience, the registration links below will be posted on the IHS Event Calendar. In addition, timely reminders for upcoming TC/UC events will be sent out by e-mail from IHS Area Offices and posted on the new IHS Updates web page.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link

WRITTEN COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Please send your comments and
recommendations on Health IT Modernization within 30 days following each session.
By E-MAIL to consultation@ihs.gov or urbanconfer@ihs.gov — SUBJECT LINE: Health IT
Modernization.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer, IHS,
by telephone at (240) 620-3117, or by e-mail at mitchell.thornbrugh@ihs.gov.

APHIS Tribal Webinar: Avian Influenza Surveillance Program Update
2023-11-08 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 8 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Register
Web Join link

Department of Transportation NAHM Event
2023-11-08 15:00 - 15:45 | Virtual Event
You are cordially invited to attend virtually a Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) event hosted by USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and USDOT Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs Arlando Teller. The NAHM event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. EST.
To access the link to the NAHM event, go to the USDOT webpage at www.transportation.gov. At the top of the main USDOT webpage, go to the drop-down menu under the CONNECT tab and then click on the SOCIAL MEDIA tab. On the menu column located on the left side of the SOCIAL MEDIA page, you can click on the EVENTS tab where you will then see a posting for the NAHM event. The posting will include a link to the live showing of the NAHM event.

HHS Tribal Opioid Response Consultation
2023-11-09 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Zoom Registration
SAMHSA will accept written Tribal testimony until 5 p.m., November 23rd, 2023.
Federal Register Announcement

FEMA Webinar on Tribal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
November 9 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
Register
FEMA is hosting a webinar for Tribal Nations on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This presentation gives an overview of HMGP and HMGP Post Fire. Tribal Nations can access both programs to reduce their risks from natural hazards.
This webinar will address how to apply for both programs. Topics to cover include eligible projects and application development. Attendees will learn about available resources and support. This presentation will include a question-and-answer session.
If you are unable to attend, you can find more information about HMGP and HMGP Post Fire on FEMA.gov. The recording of this webinar will be made available on the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Webinars page.

DOI Tribal Consultation on Agricultural Leasing Regulations Revisions
2023-11-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 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.

APHIS Tribal Webinar: SARs Covid Wild Cervid Surveillance Program Update
2023-11-13 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 13 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Register
Web Join Link

FEMA Tribal Consultation on Tribal Declarations Guidance
2023-11-13 14:15 - 15:45 | Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
November 13 at 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm Eastern
Location: Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130
All information can be found here.
Tribal Nations can submit their written comments and any questions via email with the subject line “Tribal Declarations Guidance – Written Comments” to fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov.
Contact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons is available at www.fema.gov/about/contact.

Recovery-Ready Workplace Resources Webinar
2023-11-14 14:00 | Virtual Event
November 14 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register to receive a zoom link
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will host a call to provide an overview of the new resources and highlight the positive impact of RRW policies. Speakers will include Dona Dmitrovic, Senior Advisor for Recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Susan Weinstein, President of the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA), Sam Lewandowski, Program Director of the New Hampshire Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative, and Mark Bonta, Littleton Plant Director of Genfoot America, a recovery-friendly employer.

VA Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium
2023-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) – Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) would like to invite you to our Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium.
Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium
This symposium will honor Native American Veterans by remembering their legacy and service to our country, and will educate, inform, and empower Native American Veterans and service members, as well as their family members, caregivers, survivors, and advocates about valuable VA resources. The symposium will provide information on VA benefits, Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, Tribal Health Services, disability claims – including a tutorial, Vet Centers, and the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. Feel free to join and to share the invite information with any interested party.
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm (ET)
Quick Join: Click Here to Join
Link to Join: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mfb62116063b29c96167be2351f1aed1e
Phone: 1-404-397-1596 Toll-free Number, Access Code: [REDACTED] 969 4454
Audience: Native American Veterans, Service members, Family Members, Caregivers, Survivors, VA Staff, Veteran Advocates, National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), National Association State Department of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO).
Please send any questions to the OTED National Outreach Mailbox.
We look forward to you joining us,
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED)
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Webinar: SLFRF Interim Final Rule (Obligation IFR)
2023-11-16 09:00, 2023-11-16 14:00 | 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

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.
