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SUMMARY:FCC Virtual Tribal Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission. \n\n\n\nOnline registration is now available for the Commission’s two virtual\, national Tribal Consultation opportunities on a comprehensive review of the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.  The multi-month tribal consultation effort was announced on September 5\, 2025\, in Public Notice (DA 25-821) and shared in a Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper.  \n\n\n\nRegister to join us virtually for one or both opportunities on:  \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 7\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThese upcoming Tribal consultation opportunities are offered by the Office of Native Affairs and Policy of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations to substantively engage on the topic.  Alaska Native Corporations may also request consultation meetings with FCC staff. \n\n\n\nEach virtual consultation will include an overview of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-47) adopted by the FCC on August 7\, 2025\, under WTB Docket No. 25-217. \n\n\n\nComments were due September 18\, 2025\, and Reply Comments are due October 3\, 2025. Comments and meetings are also permitted at any time after the reply comment deadline (subject to the FCC’s ex parte rules for presentations on the merits or outcome of the rulemaking). \n\n\n\nFor more information about our in-person schedule\, additional background\, and ex parte requirements\, please see Public Notice (DA 25-821) or send an email message to Native@fcc.gov. \n\n\n\nBambi Kraus\, ChiefOffice of Native Affairs and Policy
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-virtual-tribal-consultations-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Infrastructure,Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T100822
CREATED:20251014T194006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T194006Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T100822
CREATED:20251015T133219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205606Z
UID:10003694-1760446800-1760457600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\,  \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.  \n\n\n\nAgriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan\, dated July 24\, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability\, enhanced services\, reduced bureaucracy\, and cost savings for the American people. \n\n\n\nThe consultation series will be held on the following dates\, times\, and locations: \n\n\n\nDate: October 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time \n\n\n\nLocation: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20250 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nDate: October 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time \n\n\n\nLocation: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80249 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nMore information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies\, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov. \n\n\n\nThank you\,Office of Tribal Relations \n\n\n\n* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-usda-department-reorganization-plan-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T100822
CREATED:20251015T131531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131531Z
UID:10003639-1760459400-1760472000@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T100822
CREATED:20250915T181817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T132450Z
UID:10003695-1760619600-1760630400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.  \n\n\n\nAgriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan\, dated July 24\, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability\, enhanced services\, reduced bureaucracy\, and cost savings for the American people. \n\n\n\nThe consultation series will be held on the following dates\, times\, and locations: \n\n\n\nDate: October 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time \n\n\n\nLocation: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20250 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nDate: October 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time \n\n\n\nLocation: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80249 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nMore information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies\, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov. \n\n\n\nThank you\,Office of Tribal Relations \n\n\n\n* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-usda-department-reorganization-plan/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T100822
CREATED:20250929T143032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T130523Z
UID:10003725-1761134400-1761141600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA SNAP Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Secretary Brooke Rollins\, you are cordially invited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in a Tribal consultation to receive information and provide feedback on one policy and three proposed rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\, administered at the Federal level by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). This consultation will be held October 22\, 2025\, 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT. The consultation will be held virtually. Patrick Penn\, Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for the Food\, Nutrition\, and Consumer Services (FNCS)\, will be the USDA consulting official.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-snap-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Social Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T100822
CREATED:20250929T142309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T142049Z
UID:10003724-1761566400-1761577200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Administration Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding atribal consultation meeting in Mashantucket\, Connecticut requesting comments and input on allissues or concerns relating to any of SBA’s programs. Specifically\, SBA seeks comments onhow SBA best can provide access for tribally owned small businesses to initiatives under itsOffice of Manufacturing and Trade\, with a particular focus on SBA’s ongoing onshoring\,manufacturing and export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses goingglobal. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how these programs are working andis inviting suggestions on potential avenues for improving their efficiency or reducing anyunnecessary regulatory burden associated with the programs. \n\n\n\nDATES: The Tribal Consultation meeting date is Monday\, October 27\, 2025\, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. (EDT)\, Mashantucket\, Connecticut. The Tribal Consultation meeting pre-registrationdeadline date is October 22\, 2025.  \n\n\n\nThe Tribal Consultation meeting will be held at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum andResearch Center\, 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT 06338. \n\n\n\nYou may submit written comments to SBA by sending them to Diane Cullo\, AssistantAdministrator\, Office of Native American Affairs\, U.S. Small Business Administration\,409 3rd Street\, SW.\, Washington\, DC 20416; or Diane.Cullo@sba.gov. \n\n\n\nSend pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Diane Cullo\, AssistantAdministrator of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs\, U.S. Small BusinessAdministration\, 409 3rd Street\, SW.\, Washington\, DC 20416; Diane.Cullo@sba.gov; orFacsimile to (202) 481-2177. \n\n\n\nRemote participation registration is permitted with pre-registration. To attend the meetingremotely\, the public can register here:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612981879?pwd=2VzfKaZ9kvIiQR5hMNvaBbmo5hTfMj.1.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/small-business-administration-consultation/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Economic Development,Small Business Administration (SBA)
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