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SUMMARY:PATH EHR Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC)
DESCRIPTION:August 7 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program is hosting a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC) session on Thursday\, August 7  from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. This session provides an opportunity for Tribes and urban Indian organizations to discover more about PATH EHR Scope and Capabilities. You will have ample time to ask questions and provide input based on your experience with electronic health record (EHR) solutions at your facilities.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/path-ehr-tribal-consultation-and-urban-confer-tc-uc/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T063853
CREATED:20250730T172952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T121108Z
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SUMMARY:Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Administration for Native Americans (ANA) will host a virtual Tribal Consultation meeting on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. EST. During the meeting\, ANA leadership will seek input from tribal leaders concerning economic development resources needed for tribal communities. \nEstablished through the Native American Programs Act of 1974\, the mission of ANA is to promote the goal of self-sufficiency and cultural preservation for Native Americans by providing social and economic development opportunities through financial assistance\, training\, and technical assistance to eligible Tribes and Native American communities\, including American Indians\, Alaska Natives\, Native Hawaiians\, and other Native Pacific Islander organizations. \nNow is an important time to think about the future of economic development in Tribal communities. As Tribes continue to strengthen their economic sovereignty and explore new opportunities\, we want to hear from you. To help facilitate consultation discussions\, we invite input on the following question: \nWhat are your community’s priorities for economic development such as fostering private sector partnerships\, improving infrastructure\, supporting workforce development\, or advancing other strategies your community is pursuing? \nWe welcome your ideas\, suggestions\, and experiences to help guide and enhance economic development in Tribal communities across the country. \nMeeting Logistics:\nDATE: August 14\, 2025\nTIME: 2:00-5:00 p.m. EST\nZoom \nRegistration: Registration Link \nYou will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the Consultation. Visit https://www.acf.gov/ana/news/ for more information about registration and the meeting. In addition\, the ANA Tribal Consultation final agenda will be emailed to all registrants and posted on ANA’s website. \nWritten Comment Period:\nIn addition to the Tribal Consultation session\, ANA will accept written comments by email sent to Hope MacDonald Lone Tree\, Acting Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner\, ANA at: tribalaffairs@acf.hhs.gov. The testimony record will be kept open for 30 days after the date of\nthe consultation.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/administration-for-native-americans-ana-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T063853
CREATED:20250804T171248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T171248Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Listening Session on Current Project “Federal Agency Collaboration with State\, Local\, Tribal\, and Territorial Governments”
DESCRIPTION:The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) will host a listening session on August 21\, 2025\, to hear from tribal leaders and their designated representatives about federal agency approaches and processes for collaborating with tribal governments when administering federal programs. The listening session is part of a project\, “Federal Agency Collaboration with State\, Local\, Tribal\, and Territorial Governments\,” that is expected to result in recommendations to federal agencies. \nTo RSVP to the virtual listening session\, please contact Becaja Caldwell (Attorney Advisor\, ACUS) at bcaldwell@acus.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/virtual-listening-session-on-current-project-federal-agency-collaboration-with-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T063853
CREATED:20250826T173356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T173356Z
UID:10003637-1756126800-1756137600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Administration on Children\, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recognize the central role that Tribal Nations play in the care and protection of children and families. To advance our collaborative efforts to that end\, we extend an invitation to participate in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act\,” (Public Law 118-258)\, which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act). \nConsultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act\, listed in detail in attached documents\, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary\, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act\, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies\, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings\, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse. \nWe are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences\, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve. \nWe look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions: \nCONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA\nDate: August 25\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation\nTime: 1 – 4 PM Central Time\nIn-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs\, 777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN 56359\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA\nDate: October 10\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time\nIn-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center\, 505 N. 5th Street\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA\nDate: October 14\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time\nIn-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage\, 500 West Third Avenue\, Anchorage\, Alaska 99501\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON\nDate: November 18\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)\nTime: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time\nIn-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room\, 4101 15th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC\nDate: December 2\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time\nIn-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building\n330 C Street\nWashington DC 20201\nRSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25\, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\n**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance. \nWritten comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9\, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session. \nIn addition to these formal consultations\, and in response to requirements in the Act\, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public. \nTo facilitate preparation for the consultation\, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information \nMemo of June 18\, 2025\, Summary of Provisions\, Framing Questions\, and a Side-by-Side \nlegislative language comparison. \nIf you have questions about the consultations\, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF\,\nLaurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-implementation-of-the-supporting-americas-children-and-families-act-2/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T000000
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SUMMARY:FEMA Review Council Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader/Representative\, \nOn behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth\, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council\, we are pleased to invite you to participate in a series of upcoming listening sessions. The Council is seeking comments from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal insights and views are understood and considered. \nIn accordance with the constraints set by the Council\, as outlined in Executive Order 14180 signed on January 24\, 2025: “The Council shall hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the date of this order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of the date of the Council’s first public meeting.” \nWe are seeking comments and insights from tribal leaders and representatives to help shape the future of FEMA. Your feedback will be used to inform and influence the FEMA Review Council’s report\, ensuring that tribal perspectives and needs are adequately represented. \nThe proposed listening sessions are scheduled within a limited timeframe\, and your comments and submissions\, both in-person and electronically\, are vital to the success of the Council’s efforts. \nThe overall focus of this initiative is to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to enhance FEMA’s future operational posture. The timeline for this process includes multiple review board meetings\, followed by the compilation and analysis of all submitted comments. The final report will be presented to President Trump for consideration and implementation. \nPlease note that tribal listening sessions will be exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives. \nIn-Person Listening Session Details: \n\nLocation: TBD\, Oklahoma City\, OK\nDate: August 26\, 2025\nTime: TBD\nRSVP: If you are interested in attending\, please RSVP at femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov. More information will be provided as details are finalized.\n\nIf you are unable to attend the in-person session\, two virtual tribal listening sessions will be scheduled the week of September 8\, 2025\, and the week of September 15\, 2025. Separate emails will be sent out for these virtual listening sessions to include the specific dates and times and a link for registration.  \nThe FEMA Review Council also welcomes written comments that can be emailed to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov or mailed to:\nHQ/OPE Mail Stop# 0385 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY\nDesignated Federal Officer\nAttn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington\, DC 20528-0078 \nWe greatly appreciate your participation and look forward to your contributions. \nSincerely\,\nFEMA Review Council
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fema-review-council-listening-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T063853
CREATED:20250724T193014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T171013Z
UID:10003626-1756215000-1756225800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:ED Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 Grantmaking Priorities
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nOn August 26\, 2025\, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET\, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian\, Alaska Native\, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leaders’ views inform the design of potential grant priorities. ED remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States\, treaties\, executive orders\, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and facilitated by the Tribal Consultation Official for ED. \nPlease follow the registration link to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security\, each attendee must register individually\, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration\, an individualized access link for the session will be sent to you with additional information. \nWritten Comment Period\nWritten public comments for a topic will only be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on 09/26/2025. \nAn Indian Tribe may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws\, including the Freedom of Information Act\, may require disclosure of information designated sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This consultation is a closed press event. \nBackground\nED will be consulting on the following program(s) below: \n1. Native American Career and Technical Education (NACTEP) Program \nIn FY 2026\, OCTAE plans to hold a new competition and estimates $17 million available to make new grant awards. Grantees use funds for preparatory\, refresher\, and remedial education services that are designed to enable students to achieve success in career and technical education programs or programs of studies. Grantees also provide stipends to students who are enrolled in career and technical education programs and who have acute economic needs which cannot be met through work-study programs. NACTEP is authorized by Section 116 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V). \n2. State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Program \nIn FY 2026\, OIE anticipates receiving congressional directive language that may require grantmaking activities. Grantees use funds to promote the coordination of tribal\, state\, and local educational agencies to meet the unique educational and culturally related needs of Indian students. Grantees either develop a Tribal Educational Agency (TEA) operating as a “tribal charter school” or build capacity to administer and coordinate education programs via a Tribal Educational Agency operating as a “Tribal Education Department.” STEP is authorized by Section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). \n3. Native American Languages (NAL) Program \nIn FY 2026\, OIE anticipates receiving congressional directive language that may require grantmaking activities. Grantees use funds to support the usage of Native American Languages as a medium of instruction. Grantees either maintain or expand full-immersion or partial-immersion Native American Language programs. NAL is authorized by Section 6133 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). \nConsultation Questions\nED invites Tribal leaders to provide input on the following questions: \n1. On May 21\, 2025\, ED published a Notice of Proposed Secretarial Supplemental Priorities (90 FR 21710). On July 21\, 2025\, ED published an additional priority (90 FR 34203). If ED were to use any of these four proposed priorities\, please rank order their importance (1 being the most important and 4 being the least) as it relates to your community: \n\nEvidence-Based Literacy\nEducation Choice\nReturning Education to the States [and Tribes]\nAdvancing Artificial Intelligence in Education\n\n2. As each priority could relate to each of the NACTEP\, STEP\, or NAL programs differently could you please share your comments on the potential strengths\, opportunities\, and challenges with applying a proposed priority to a program? \n3. Are there any other priority areas not covered under the proposed Secretarial Supplemental Priorities that should be considered for NACTEP\, STEP\, or NAL? \n4. On April 23\, 2025\, the White House published Executive Order 14278 “Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future” (90 FR 17525). If ED were to focus on expanding access to registered apprenticeships\, would such expansion align to any opportunities you are currently developing? \n5. On July 23\, 2024\, OCTAE previously asked a question on “Direct Assistance to Students\,” to identify any challenges associated with implementing the NACTEP direct assistance to students’ guidance (85 FR 76548). Since then\, are there any changes needed to the direct assistance to students’ guidance? \n6. Have you considered consolidating your NACTEP or STEP grant award via Public Law 102-477 (usually referred to simply as “477”)? As part of returning education to the Tribes\, how can ED continue to support you before and after grants have been consolidated via 477? \n  \nThank you in advance for your input and participation–we look forward to visiting and consulting with Indian Tribes\, Alaska Native Villages\, and Native Hawaiian Organizations and their leadership to empower high-quality education for all students. \nRespectfully\, \n/s/ \nJulian Guerrero Jr.\nDirector\, Office of Indian Education
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ed-tribal-consultation-on-fiscal-year-2026-grantmaking-priorities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Education (ED)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T063853
CREATED:20250819T125101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125101Z
UID:10003660-1756220400-1756224000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Highway Reauthorization Bill Roundtable with Tribal Nations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nPlease join the Office of Tribal Government Affairs on August 26th at 3:00PM (EST) as we will have a webinar/virtual roundtable to field questions regarding the upcoming Highway Reauthorization Bill and how to submit your ideas/comments. \nYou can find the link here: Highway Reauthorization Bill Roundtable with Tribal Nations | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. \nAdditionally\, if you haven’t done so you can find the link to submit your comments here: Federal Register :: Advancing a Surface Transportation Proposal That Focuses on America’s Most Fundamental Infrastructure Needs. \nIf you attend the roundtable\, consider the following questions as conversation starters and feel free to ask any questions and comments you may have. \n\nWhen is the comment period closing for the re-authorization of the highway Bill?\nWhen do you anticipate the next Highway Bill to become law?\nCan I still ask my congressional delegation what I’d like in the Highway Bill?\nWhat is the process after submitting comments?\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Milo Booth\, Director of Tribal Government Affairs at milo.booth@dot.gov. \nI look forward to hearing from you\, \nRegards\,\nJames A. Crawford\nAssistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs\nUnited States Department of Transportation
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/highway-reauthorization-bill-roundtable-with-tribal-nations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Transportation (DOT),Infrastructure,Roundtable Discussion,Transportation
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