DOI Consultation on Indigenous Knowledge
December 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Department of Interior's Indigenous Knowledge Handbook
December 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Department of Interior's Indigenous Knowledge Handbook
December 10 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am Eastern The DOI’s Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) within Indian Affairs invites Tribal Leaders and prospective partners to an Engagement Session to learn about the work of OSP, help explore and connect to partnership opportunities, as well as learn about collaborations and resources offered by MOU affiliates. […]
U.S. Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultations on American Community Survey The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) will conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on the proposed race/ethnicity code list for the 2030 American Community Survey: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/2030-race-and-or-ethnicity-code-list/. The Census Bureau is seeking feedback from Tribal governments on the following questions: Are there any groups missing from the […]
Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Tribal Consultation December 19 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Register Public Webinars December 13 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The Interim Guidance will go […]
Dear Tribal Leader: By letter dated September 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) initiated a joint Tribal Consultation seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address housing-related water and sewer infrastructure […]
December 16 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) are seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address the housing-related water and […]
December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]
December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]
Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Tribal Consultation December 19 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Register Public Webinars December 13 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The Interim Guidance will go […]
December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]
Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Tribal Consultation December 19 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Register Public Webinars December 13 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The Interim Guidance will go […]
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
U.S. Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultations on American Community Survey The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) will conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on the proposed race/ethnicity code list for the 2030 American Community Survey: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/2030-race-and-or-ethnicity-code-list/. The Census Bureau is seeking feedback from Tribal governments on the following questions: Are there any groups missing from the […]
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
UPDATE (02/03/2025): This consultation has been postponed by HHS. February 6 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leaders to a virtual Tribal consultation on Proposed Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to […]
February 12 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern Register This will be a great opportunity to connect and engage in meaningful discussions about what is happening within DHS and how it impacts our Tribal communities.
As in previous years, HHS will continue to work to improve the consultation process. The Department understands the importance of hearing from Tribal Nations on national and regional issues, as well as Tribal-specific concerns. HHS will host two planning sessions to prepare for the consultation. These will take place on: Wednesday, March 5 from 3:00 […]
Framing Paper ITEMC Virtual FEMA Advisory FEB 2025 Dear Tribal Leader Letter March 6 at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register In response to the letter FEMA received from the Inter-Tribal Emergency Management Coalition (ITEMC) Chairman, FEMA hosted a tribal consultation on FEMA's grant programs on August 22, 2024, during the ITEMC Summit. As […]
HHS HPAI Briefing for Tribal Nations Time: March 11, 2025, 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register Please join HHS next week on Tuesday, March 11, at 12:30 PM ET for a briefing on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This informational briefing will bring you up to date on its status, HHS and USDA […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter March 14 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting March 14 at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) to expand educational freedom and opportunity for families. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter March 14 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting March 14 at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) to expand educational freedom and opportunity for families. […]
Register The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments and testimony regarding the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK Treaty), which was adopted in May 2024. The Treaty aims to establish global rules for the protection of Indigenous Knowledge and genetic resources, particularly […]
As in previous years, HHS will continue to work to improve the consultation process. The Department understands the importance of hearing from Tribal Nations on national and regional issues, as well as Tribal-specific concerns. HHS will host two planning sessions to prepare for the consultation. These will take place on: Wednesday, March 5 from 3:00 […]
Register The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments and testimony regarding the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK Treaty), which was adopted in May 2024. The Treaty aims to establish global rules for the protection of Indigenous Knowledge and genetic resources, particularly […]
April 22-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC The Annual Tribal Budget Consultation provides a forum for HHS leadership and financial officers to consult with Tribal leaders on funding and policy priorities for the Department budget. This year's consultation will focus on identifying Tribal funding and policy priorities for the FY […]
April 30 at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern Register WOTUS, or “waters of the United States” is an issue of great national importance as it establishes the geographic scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. We are reviewing the definition to ensure it follows the law, reduces red tape, cuts overall permitting costs, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
We invite you to join the Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Tribal Caucus for DOI Workforce Consultations Webinar Part 2 on June 2 as a check-in point with Tribal leaders regarding the completed DOI Workforce Tribal Consultation Sessions. Your participation will help ensure that Tribal voices and priorities are strongly represented. Event: CTS Tribal Caucus Webinar […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
June 4 at 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Washington, DC Location to be sent upon RSVP Please RSVP to: Samantha.Stilwell@sanmanuel-nsn.gov The discussion is about the proliferation of unregulated internet gaming due to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's failure to regulate sports event contracts. This roundtable is hosted by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that […]
June 13 at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Alaska/12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Central/1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Z.J. Loussac Public Library (3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska) Register to join virtually Background Legal and Regulatory Information for SBA Consultation NACA has prepared background information and high-level talking points for the SBA Tribal Consultation. These […]
Dear Tribal Leader, The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires federal agencies to publish a strategic plan one year after a presidential inauguration and to annually track the agencies performance in implementing the plan. The Department of the Interior (the Department or Interior) is preparing to release its Fiscal Year (FY) […]
Dear Tribal Leader, The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires federal agencies to publish a strategic plan one year after a presidential inauguration and to annually track the agencies performance in implementing the plan. The Department of the Interior (the Department or Interior) is preparing to release its Fiscal Year (FY) […]
Dear Tribal Leader, The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires federal agencies to publish a strategic plan one year after a presidential inauguration and to annually track the agencies performance in implementing the plan. The Department of the Interior (the Department or Interior) is preparing to release its Fiscal Year (FY) […]
Dear Tribal Leader, The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires federal agencies to publish a strategic plan one year after a presidential inauguration and to annually track the agencies performance in implementing the plan. The Department of the Interior (the Department or Interior) is preparing to release its Fiscal Year (FY) […]
June 30 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Agenda Dear Tribal Leader Letter OCSS will host a virtual Tribal Consultation on June 30, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. ET. During the session, OCSS leadership will seek input on the following topics: Employment and Training Final Rule (New Topic) Implementing Public Law 118-258 – Supporting […]
Tribal webinar for Tribal leaders or their designee July 1 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Public webinar for school boards, parents, teachers, and other education stakeholders July 1 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register After registering, […]
Tribal webinar for Tribal leaders or their designee July 1 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Public webinar for school boards, parents, teachers, and other education stakeholders July 1 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register After registering, […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking tribal feedback and recommendations on a draft grant solicitation entitled “Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) Program Tribal Grant Directed Announcement, May 2025.” Funding for Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) on tribal lands will be distributed through a grant program managed by the Environmental Compliance and Cleanup Division […]
The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. Enclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees During these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking tribal feedback and recommendations on a draft grant solicitation entitled “Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) Program Tribal Grant Directed Announcement, May 2025.” Funding for Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) on tribal lands will be distributed through a grant program managed by the Environmental Compliance and Cleanup Division […]
The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. Enclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees During these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory […]
July 11 at 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern Region 8 & 9 Joint Tribal Listening Session Registration link Webinar ID 827 5669 4447 Region 8 Executive Session Registration link Webinar ID 862 2448 9456 Region 9 Executive Session link Webinar ID 857 4188 1059 9:00-9:15 am ET Welcome/Housekeeping/Opening Remarks 9:15-9:30 am Forest Service […]
Following two well-attended consultations in March, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is holding additional consultation sessions concerning Executive Order 14191 - Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families. Three more online sessions are scheduled: Session 1: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 12:00-2:00 p.m. ET Session 2: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET Session 3: Tuesday, […]
Following two well-attended consultations in March, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is holding additional consultation sessions concerning Executive Order 14191 - Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families. Three more online sessions are scheduled: Session 1: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 12:00-2:00 p.m. ET Session 2: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET Session 3: Tuesday, […]
The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. Enclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees During these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory […]
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) announced via Public Notice (DA 25-538) an upcoming opportunity for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to consult with Commission staff regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Section 106 process of […]
Following two well-attended consultations in March, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is holding additional consultation sessions concerning Executive Order 14191 - Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families. Three more online sessions are scheduled: Session 1: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 12:00-2:00 p.m. ET Session 2: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET Session 3: Tuesday, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Date: July 16 - July 17, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 5:30pm ET each day Register Written Comments: Written comments related to the HHS reorganization are requested by July 18, 2025. Please send comments via one of the following methods: Email: TribalAffairs@hhs.gov Subject Line: Tribal Listening Session on the HHS Reorganization Postal […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Date: July 16 - July 17, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 5:30pm ET each day Register Written Comments: Written comments related to the HHS reorganization are requested by July 18, 2025. Please send comments via one of the following methods: Email: TribalAffairs@hhs.gov Subject Line: Tribal Listening Session on the HHS Reorganization Postal […]
July 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET - Treasury is hosting a Tribal consultation on the implementation of the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (Act), which authorizes Tribal child support enforcement agencies (Tribal IV-D agencies) direct access to federal tax information to obtain federal tax refund offsets for collection of past-due child support. Please see […]
The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. Enclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees During these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory […]
The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. Enclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees During these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 28 at 3:00 pm Eastern July 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern You are invited to a government-to-government consultation with the Department of Justice regarding implementation of the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2021 (HVFRA). The HVFRA provides a system for the review of case files, and for carrying out […]
July 30 at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The goal of this virtual listening session is to gather information from participants to aid SAMHSA about the development of a resource that will assist partners in implementing and sustaining projects addressing the relationship between nutrition and behavioral health. The Nutrition and Behavioral Health Project […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 28 at 3:00 pm Eastern July 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern You are invited to a government-to-government consultation with the Department of Justice regarding implementation of the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2021 (HVFRA). The HVFRA provides a system for the review of case files, and for carrying out […]
August 7 at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The 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. Established through the Native American Programs Act of 1974, the mission […]
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, […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative, On 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, Please 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. You can find the link here: Highway Reauthorization Bill Roundtable with Tribal Nations | Meeting-Join | […]
Coinciding with the 25th Annual National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Conference, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces an in-person opportunity for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to consult with Commission staff regarding potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. FCC staff will be available to schedule […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), through the Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual Tribal Informational Sessions to share the outcomes of Tribal Listening Sessions that were held on March 5 and […]
The House Natural Resources Committee will conduct a legislative hearing on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The hearing will consider: This hearing will be held online and in person in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building.
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative, On 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 honored to invite you to participate in a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), through the Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual Tribal Informational Sessions to share the outcomes of Tribal Listening Sessions that were held on March 5 and […]
Treasury is hosting an expedited Tribal consultation on implementation of Section 70403, Recognizing Indian Tribal Governments for Purposes of Determining Whether a Child Has Special needs for Purposes of the Adoption Credit, in Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4, 2025), commonly known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). Please see the […]
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative, On 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 honored to invite you to participate in a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to […]
On September 17, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, SCIA will hold an oversight hearing entitled "Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: Successes and Opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service." This hearing will be held both online and in person at Dirksen 628.
Dear Tribal Leader, On September 23, 2025, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct consultation on the Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request to the President. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On September 24, 2025, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a consultation on Presidential Executive Order(s) related to public education since January 20, 2025. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure […]
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Dl-8XJjzQq6pkoRwHmlcOw The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service is hosting a virtual Listening Session to hear from Tribes and US Tribal timber industry regarding Tribal priorities, concerns and questions relating to future partnership opportunities with Forest Service. Tribes have managed timber lands and stewarded lands since time immemorial, […]
Dear Tribal Leaders, The Economic Development Administration (EDA) will host a Tribal Consultation on September 25, 2025. In hosting this Tribal Consultation, EDA aims to advance federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations, as well its responsibilities pursuant to EDA’s reauthorization in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 20241 and […]
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission. Online 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On 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. Agriculture 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On 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. Agriculture 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative, On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in the next of a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, With the recent signing of Secretarial Order (SO) 3443, "Elevating and Unifying the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Wild/and Fire Management Program," and Executive Order (EO) 14308, ''Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response," the Department of the Interior is taking significant steps to streamline and strengthen its wildfire management capabilities. These initiatives […]
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission. Online 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, With the recent signing of Secretarial Order (SO) 3443, "Elevating and Unifying the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Wild/and Fire Management Program," and Executive Order (EO) 14308, ''Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response," the Department of the Interior is taking significant steps to streamline and strengthen its wildfire management capabilities. These initiatives […]
Dear Tribal Leader, With the recent signing of Secretarial Order (SO) 3443, "Elevating and Unifying the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Wild/and Fire Management Program," and Executive Order (EO) 14308, ''Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response," the Department of the Interior is taking significant steps to streamline and strengthen its wildfire management capabilities. These initiatives […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, With the recent signing of Secretarial Order (SO) 3443, "Elevating and Unifying the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Wild/and Fire Management Program," and Executive Order (EO) 14308, ''Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response," the Department of the Interior is taking significant steps to streamline and strengthen its wildfire management capabilities. These initiatives […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The 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 […]
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. The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates. Federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) interested in […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As 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. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As 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. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As 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. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
This meeting is for U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army to gather Tribal input on the proposed rule that would clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" and fully implement the SCOTUS decision in Sackett. Participants may register below to attend the meeting and indicate if they would like to speak. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As 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. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As 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. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
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 […]
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. The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates. The slide deck used during Tribal Consultation on December 11, 2025, […]
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. The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates. The slide deck used during Tribal Consultation on December 11, 2025, […]
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 […]
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. […]
On January 21, 2021, the Department published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise the HIPAA Privacy Rule to strengthen individuals' rights to access their own protected health information, improve care coordination, and reduce administrative burdens on HIPAA covered health care providers and health plans, while continuing to protect individuals' health information privacy interests. […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On February 10, 2026, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct consultation on the Interagency Agreements (IAAs) between ED and the U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Labor (DOL). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input and guidance from American Indian, […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is notifying you of the opportunity to consult on the agency’s implementation of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The Forest Service National Policy Summary Analysis summarizes key pieces of the legislation and identifies how implementation may affect Tribal governments, Alaska Native […]
SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will convene a virtual listening session on the use of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funds saved thanks to the Trump Administration and Secretary Lutnick’s Benefit of the Bargain reforms. This session will gather input from stakeholders to inform NTIA’s future planning and policy […]