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SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment-5/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T112250
CREATED:20251117T203559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T132121Z
UID:10003849-1767873600-1767884400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T112250
CREATED:20260115T193146Z
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SUMMARY:NTIA Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) \,Department of Commerce\, is initiating Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside for Native Entities (NE). The Consolidated Appropriations Act\, 2021\, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (Act) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act\, Section 60201\, Public Law 117-58\, 135 Stat. 429 (Nov. 15\, 2021) (IIJA) provided new sources of tribal broadband funding to expand connectivity across Indian Country. Consistent with those statutes\, the Department of Commerce and NTIA continue to be dedicated to ensuring universal broadband availability and promoting digital access. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 13 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 20 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nBelow are the questions on which NTIA seeks your input during this consultation: \n\n\n\n\nHow can NTIA reform its TBCP and NE programs to better serve Tribal connectivity?\n\n\n\nHow can NTIA adapt its TBCP and NE programs to be aligned with\, complementary to\, and non-duplicative of BEAD? What activities should be the focus of the TBCP and NE programs given the progress of the BEAD Program?\n\n\n\nWhat steps should NTIA take to stretch every dollar as far as possible and maximize the impact of TBCP and NE with respect to broadband connectivity on Tribal lands?\n\n\n\nWhat steps can NTIA take to reduce administrative burdens and red tape for Tribal governments?\n\n\n\nHow have recent advancements in low earth orbit satellite and fixed wireless broadband technologies\, impacted broadband connectivity in Indian Country?\n\n\n\nWould additional information on the latest advancements and improvements in satellite and/or wireless technologies assist in evaluating broadband technology options?\n\n\n\nWhat challenges exist with respect to broadband adoption on Tribal lands?\n\n\n\nWhat types of projects or initiatives –either public or private– have been most effective in advancing broadband access in Indian Country?\n\n\n\n\nWritten comments can be submitted to broadbandusa@ntia.gov with the subject line: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant Program/Digital Equity Native Entities Program\, by February 13\, 2026\, at 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding the TBCP or NE programs or these consultation sessions\, you may contact tbcp@ntia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ntia-tribal-consultation-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Commerce,Infrastructure,Land
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T112250
CREATED:20251203T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T143150Z
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SUMMARY:FCC Consultation on Potential Changes to NEPA Rules
DESCRIPTION:By Public Notice (DA 25-1003)\, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces two new dates for virtual Tribal Consultation on potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.   \n\n\n\nThe FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates.  The slide deck used during Tribal Consultation on December 11\, 2025\, is now posted on the ONAP webpage for reference. \n\n\n\n\nDecember 11\, 2025\, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2026\, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET\n\n\n\n\nFederally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) interested in consulting should send an email to Native@fcc.gov with a subject line indicating the date of participation\, “Consultation – December 11\,” or “Consultation – January 14.”  \n\n\n\nPlease note that 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.  Virtual Tribal Consultations may be recorded and transcribed.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-consultation-on-potential-changes-to-nepa-rules/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T112250
CREATED:20260115T193314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193848Z
UID:10003858-1768392000-1768402800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FCC Consultation on Potential Changes to NEPA Rules
DESCRIPTION:By Public Notice (DA 25-1003)\, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces two new dates for virtual Tribal Consultation on potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.   \n\n\n\nThe FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates.  The slide deck used during Tribal Consultation on December 11\, 2025\, is now posted on the ONAP webpage for reference. \n\n\n\n\nDecember 11\, 2025\, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2026\, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET\n\n\n\n\nFederally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) interested in consulting should send an email to Native@fcc.gov with a subject line indicating the date of participation\, “Consultation – December 11\,” or “Consultation – January 14.”  \n\n\n\nPlease note that 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.  Virtual Tribal Consultations may be recorded and transcribed.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-consultation-on-potential-changes-to-nepa-rules-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T112250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T201053Z
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SUMMARY:NTIA Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) \,Department of Commerce\, is initiating Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside for Native Entities (NE). The Consolidated Appropriations Act\, 2021\, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (Act) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act\, Section 60201\, Public Law 117-58\, 135 Stat. 429 (Nov. 15\, 2021) (IIJA) provided new sources of tribal broadband funding to expand connectivity across Indian Country. Consistent with those statutes\, the Department of Commerce and NTIA continue to be dedicated to ensuring universal broadband availability and promoting digital access. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 13 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 20 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nBelow are the questions on which NTIA seeks your input during this consultation: \n\n\n\n\nHow can NTIA reform its TBCP and NE programs to better serve Tribal connectivity?\n\n\n\nHow can NTIA adapt its TBCP and NE programs to be aligned with\, complementary to\, and non-duplicative of BEAD? What activities should be the focus of the TBCP and NE programs given the progress of the BEAD Program?\n\n\n\nWhat steps should NTIA take to stretch every dollar as far as possible and maximize the impact of TBCP and NE with respect to broadband connectivity on Tribal lands?\n\n\n\nWhat steps can NTIA take to reduce administrative burdens and red tape for Tribal governments?\n\n\n\nHow have recent advancements in low earth orbit satellite and fixed wireless broadband technologies\, impacted broadband connectivity in Indian Country?\n\n\n\nWould additional information on the latest advancements and improvements in satellite and/or wireless technologies assist in evaluating broadband technology options?\n\n\n\nWhat challenges exist with respect to broadband adoption on Tribal lands?\n\n\n\nWhat types of projects or initiatives –either public or private– have been most effective in advancing broadband access in Indian Country?\n\n\n\n\nWritten comments can be submitted to broadbandusa@ntia.gov with the subject line: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant Program/Digital Equity Native Entities Program\, by February 13\, 2026\, at 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding the TBCP or NE programs or these consultation sessions\, you may contact tbcp@ntia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ntia-tribal-consultation/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Commerce,Infrastructure,Land
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T235959
DTSTAMP:20260826T112250
CREATED:20250902T134405Z
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: The 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation\, originally scheduled for October 28 – 30\, 2025 has been postponed to January 2026 due to the federal government shutdown\, which has interfered with the government’s ability to ensure sufficient representation from federal agencies at the Consultation\, as required by the Violence Against Women Act. We regret any difficulty this postponement causes you. Additional details will be available soon. \n\n\n\nPlease direct questions about the Consultation to OVW’s Acting Deputy Director for Tribal Affairs\, Rebekah Jones\, (202) 532-3287\, and/or Ginger Baran Lyons\, (202) 598-9445. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDear Tribal Leader\, \n\n\n\nWe are honored to invite your participation in the 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation to be conducted\, in person\, October 28-30\, 2025\, at the Mystic Lake Center\, Prior Lake\, Minnesota. The Department of Justice will be joined by other federal stakeholders\, including our colleagues from the United States Departments of Health and Human Services and the Interior. We will conduct the Tribal Consultation over three full days. \n\n\n\nPursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 20126\, the purpose of the Violence Against Women Tribal Consultationis to solicit recommendations from Tribal leaders on the following four topics: \n\n\n\n\nAdministering Tribal funds and programs;\n\n\n\nEnhancing the safety oflndian women from domestic violence\, dating violence\, sexual assault\, homicide\, stalking\, and sex trafficking;\n\n\n\nStrengthening the federal response to such crimes; and\n\n\n\nImproving access to local\, regional\, state\, and federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.\n\n\n\n\nA copy of the 2024 Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation Annual Report of Proceedings will be emailed to you and posted on the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) website at: www.justice.gov/ovw/tribal-consultation. OVW will also email and post any consultation framing papers and related materials along with OVW’s update report on the status of 2024 consultation recommendations. Logistical information about the Tribal Consultation and registration will be available soon at: www.ovwconsultation.org. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing and hearing from you in October. If you have questions about the Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation\, please contact OVW’s Acting Deputy Director for Tribal Affairs\, Rebekah Jones\, at: Rebekah.Jones@usdoj.gov or (202) 307-6026.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/20th-annual-government-to-government-violence-against-women-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Casino Hotel\, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW\, Prior Lake\, Minnesota\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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