IHS Health IT Modernization Tribal Consultation/Urban Conference
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Event Webpage August 7 at 10:50 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Registration
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Event Webpage August 7 at 10:50 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Registration
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 1:00 pm Eastern Zoom link You may provide written comments to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 Eastern on August 14, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this consultation, please contact Kevin Martin, Office of Justice Services, at kevin.martin@bia.gov of (202) 657-3620.
August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register August 8 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting Tribal Nations to attend virtual consultations on FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Update. The agency is soliciting feedback on proposed updates to Version 5 of the […]
August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register August 8 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting Tribal Nations to attend virtual consultations on FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Update. The agency is soliciting feedback on proposed updates to Version 5 of the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 8 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Comments due on November 8, 2024
August 8 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register
Dear Tribal Leader: I write to invite you to the 2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations that will be held across the country. The Regional Consultations provide regional forums for Tribes to share their views, concerns, and recommendations with HHS officials on health and human services priorities. We hope […]
Dear Tribal Leader: I write to invite you to the 2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations that will be held across the country. The Regional Consultations provide regional forums for Tribes to share their views, concerns, and recommendations with HHS officials on health and human services priorities. We hope […]
Please join the USDA Forest Service for an August 20, 2024, Tribal Forum on Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Policies. The USDA Forest Service is pursuing a range of climate change adaptation and mitigation policies to protect, conserve, and manage national forests and grasslands for climate resilience. This Tribal Forum will focus on the first series […]
Venue: ZoomGov Date: August 20, 2024 Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET Register On August 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on the implementation of Executive Order 14112 (EO). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to ensure that […]
August 27 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Register in advance August 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Register in advance The Office of Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (AS-IA), Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM), Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual consultation sessions […]
August 27 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Register in advance August 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Register in advance The Office of Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (AS-IA), Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM), Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual consultation sessions […]
Consultation Session on September 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Listening Session on September 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The DOI will be holding a consultation session for Tribal Nations on Tuesday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET on whether it should reconsider its prior decision to ban re-petitioning under 25 CFR Part 83, […]
September 4 at 4:30 pm Eastern Join via MS Teams Link September 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern Join via MS Teams Link The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting two virtual Tribal consultations sessions to share information on the National Park Service’s multi-year and multi-state effort to study the history, legacy, and impacts of […]
Consultation Session on September 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Listening Session on September 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The DOI will be holding a consultation session for Tribal Nations on Tuesday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET on whether it should reconsider its prior decision to ban re-petitioning under 25 CFR Part 83, […]
September 12 at 9:00 am Eastern Register The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting an emergency Tribal Consultation regarding the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) supply chain disruptions on Thursday, September 12. In-person (Washington, D.C.) / Virtual (Zoom) A template proxy letter can be found here. Proxy letters should be addressed to Betsy […]
September 13 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, the NPRM proposes revisions to strengthen and modernize the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs maintained by financial institutions—including casinos and other entities that may be owned by Tribes or Native entities. […]
The White House Office of Public Engagement invites you to a briefing on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark bipartisan legislation that President Biden has championed for decades. You will be joined by Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council, Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and […]
September 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register During the sessions, ACF leadership will engage with Tribal leaders on issues important to the Tribes and ACF Tribal program priorities. Topics include ACF implementation of EO 14112 and integration processes for the 477 program. Please see this consultation agenda for more information.
Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms Federal Register :: Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notification of Tribal consultation meeting; request for comments. SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) announces that it is holding a Tribal […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
September 26 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register The National Indian Health Board is partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to host a Tribal listening session on long term services and supports (LTSS). We invite Tribal leaders, Tribal technical assistants, Tribal health professionals, and Tribal citizens to attend the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 26 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register As part of the Federal response to the Not Invisible Act Commission’s recommendations on how to combat the missing and murdered Indigenous persons and Human Trafficking crises, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice are committed to holding a roundtable to […]
September 27 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two new policies on data access. One policy would be for Tribes, and one for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs). According to HHS, “the revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Register The Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program promotes cost-saving clean energy investments in low-income communities, on Indian land, as part of affordable housing developments, and directly benefiting low-income households. The proposed rules address the technology neutral version of the […]
September 30 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register The DOE is holding a virtual public meeting of the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG), formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 30 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Once your register, you will receive a confirmation email and a unique participant link. If registration is not possible, or if you have trouble registering, please email tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is holding a Tribal listening […]
September 4 at 4:30 pm Eastern Join via MS Teams Link September 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern Join via MS Teams Link The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting two virtual Tribal consultations sessions to share information on the National Park Service’s multi-year and multi-state effort to study the history, legacy, and impacts of […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Deputy Secretary, is initiating Tribal consultation on two new draft policies: (1) the HHS Tribal Data Access Policy, and (2) the HHS Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Data Access Policy . The revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior consultation, as […]
October 2 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register Please join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) to learn about national concerns and emerging issues in preparation for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation this November. This webinar will feature the co-chairs of the NCAI’s Violence Against Women Task Force as […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
October 9 at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Central Register The WHEJAC will convene an in-person public meeting with a virtual option on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time. Meeting discussions will focus on several topics including, but not limited to, workgroup activities, panel discussions, updates from the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register FEMA will host virtual Tribal consultations with Tribal Nations to discuss suggested approaches for a redesigned CRS. The purpose of the redesign is to enhance the CRS’s […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 15 at 2:00 pm Eastern and October 17 at 10:00 am Eastern RSVP to AIAN.EC@ssa.gov and let them know which date (October 15th or October 17th) you plan to attend. You will receive the Framing Questions and Agenda documents as an attachment with your calendar invite. Their Tribal Consultation Call […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register FEMA will host virtual Tribal consultations with Tribal Nations to discuss suggested approaches for a redesigned CRS. The purpose of the redesign is to enhance the CRS’s […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 15 at 2:00 pm Eastern and October 17 at 10:00 am Eastern RSVP to AIAN.EC@ssa.gov and let them know which date (October 15th or October 17th) you plan to attend. You will receive the Framing Questions and Agenda documents as an attachment with your calendar invite. Their Tribal Consultation Call […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Register for one of the sessions below. October 22 at 2:30-4:00 pm Alaska Time Southcentral Foundation, Mt. Ahklun Building Gathering Room 4501 Diplomacy Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 This consultation session will be held in coordination with the Alaska Intertribal Technical Assistance Working Group meeting. Up-to-date information can be found […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper October 23 and 24 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm each day Register The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will host a virtual Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper October 23 and 24 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm each day Register The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will host a virtual Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024, […]
On October 24th from 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time, NAFOA will host a listening session to discuss the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion (GWE) Act’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). NAFOA actively encourages tribal leaders and stakeholders to participate and share feedback in preparation for the Treasury’s Tribal Consultations scheduled for next month. You […]
October 24 at 3:30 pm Eastern Register ACF, through the Office of Early Childhood Development, is gathering input on the Tribal Integrated Early Education Services (TIEES) legislative proposal. It would give Tribal Nations more flexibility to integrate early childhood funding streams into a single coordinated, culturally grounded, and Tribally driven program (Child Care and Development […]
FERC Notice of Tribal Consultation FERC Notice of Petition for Rulemaking AITCE Petition for Expedited Rulemaking to Adopt Commercial Readiness and Withdrawal Penalty Rules for Tribal Energy Development FERC Consultations with Federally Recognized Tribes on Whether to Conduct a Rulemaking to Revise the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures Dates/Times: Monday, October 28, 2024 from […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Register for one of the sessions below. October 22 at 2:30-4:00 pm Alaska Time Southcentral Foundation, Mt. Ahklun Building Gathering Room 4501 Diplomacy Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 This consultation session will be held in coordination with the Alaska Intertribal Technical Assistance Working Group meeting. Up-to-date information can be found […]
FERC Notice of Tribal Consultation FERC Notice of Petition for Rulemaking AITCE Petition for Expedited Rulemaking to Adopt Commercial Readiness and Withdrawal Penalty Rules for Tribal Energy Development FERC Consultations with Federally Recognized Tribes on Whether to Conduct a Rulemaking to Revise the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures Dates/Times: Monday, October 28, 2024 from […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Register for one of the sessions below. October 22 at 2:30-4:00 pm Alaska Time Southcentral Foundation, Mt. Ahklun Building Gathering Room 4501 Diplomacy Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 This consultation session will be held in coordination with the Alaska Intertribal Technical Assistance Working Group meeting. Up-to-date information can be found […]
November 6 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central Register Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is hosting several virtual listening sessions with multiple sectors including communities, Tribal Representatives, Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Operators (RTOs), Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs), utilities, and state agencies to solicit diverse perspectives and feedback about the intersection of transmission planning […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter November 6 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 5 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register SAMHSA is seeking input from Tribal leaders to modernize its Tribal Consultation Policy. SAMHSA will also align the policy with the reorganization of the agency under the 21st Century Cures Act […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Register for one of the sessions below. October 22 at 2:30-4:00 pm Alaska Time Southcentral Foundation, Mt. Ahklun Building Gathering Room 4501 Diplomacy Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 This consultation session will be held in coordination with the Alaska Intertribal Technical Assistance Working Group meeting. Up-to-date information can be found […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter November 7 at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Comments due on December 7, 2024
November 7 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register **Please note that each registrant will receive a confirmation email with a unique sign in for the call. Please remember to save this link to attend the call. Please feel free to contact me or FDA’s IGA staff at IGA@fda.hhs.gov if you have any questions […]
Where: Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada When: Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm Pacific Time RSVP: Whether attending in person or remotely, please register. FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions Follow-Up Consultation(PDF, 199 KB) Proxy Letter Template (DOCX, 28.1 KB)
November 13 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Join Zoom link HRSA encourages all Tribal Leaders to participate in this timely discussion to help ensure valuable input representing American Indians and Alaska Natives. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to send any written testimony or comments to tribalconsultation@hrsa.gov by December 13, […]
November 13 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register HRSA encourages all Tribal leaders to participate in this timely discussion to help ensure valuable input representing American Indians and Alaska Natives. Those unable to attend are encouraged to send written comments to tribalconsultation@hrsa.gov by December 13.
November 14 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Please RSVP to AIAN.EC@ssa.gov and you will receive the Agenda and Framing Questions with your calendar invite. This consultation will focus on the draft Tribal Action Plan for SSA including consultations, listening sessions, enhancing video connectivity, providing guides and training on SSA policy, recognition efforts for Native Languages […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter DRAFT IHS Headquarters Office of the Director Organizational Chart November 14 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register A key component of the proposed reorganization is the initiative of One IHS, which aims to improve effectiveness and efficiency across the Agency through greater coordination and collaboration. There are five primary […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Fact Sheet November 18, 19, and 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern You may register for one or more of the Tribal consultations here. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code, […]
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Tribal Consultation - Session 1 Register Start Date Mon, Nov 18, 2024 - 1:00 PM Eastern (ET) Tribal consultation session: Online Tribal Consultation - Session 2 Register Start Date Tue, Nov 19, 2024 - 3:00 PM Eastern (ET) Tribal consultation session: Online
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Register for one of the sessions below. October 22 at 2:30-4:00 pm Alaska Time Southcentral Foundation, Mt. Ahklun Building Gathering Room 4501 Diplomacy Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 This consultation session will be held in coordination with the Alaska Intertribal Technical Assistance Working Group meeting. Up-to-date information can be found […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Fact Sheet November 18, 19, and 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern You may register for one or more of the Tribal consultations here. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code, […]
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Tribal Consultation - Session 1 Register Start Date Mon, Nov 18, 2024 - 1:00 PM Eastern (ET) Tribal consultation session: Online Tribal Consultation - Session 2 Register Start Date Tue, Nov 19, 2024 - 3:00 PM Eastern (ET) Tribal consultation session: Online
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Fact Sheet November 18, 19, and 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern You may register for one or more of the Tribal consultations here. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code, […]
Proposed Procedures for Evaluating Environmental Risk before Acquiring Real Property and Land in Trust Tribal Consultation Register Start Date Fri, Nov 22, 2024 - 1:00 PM Eastern (ET) Tribal consultation session: Online
November 22 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leaders, Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs), and Tribal health data professionals to a focused listening session on Tribe-specific data disclosures as they relate to the draft HHS Tribal Data Access Policy and draft HHS Tribal […]
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invites federally recognized Tribal Nations to participate in a formal consultation on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Reporting Requirements." CIRCIA Reporting Requirements Tribal Consultation Tickets, Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern | Eventbrite CIRCIA Reporting Requirements […]
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invites federally recognized Tribal Nations to participate in a formal consultation on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Reporting Requirements." CIRCIA Reporting Requirements Tribal Consultation Tickets, Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern | Eventbrite CIRCIA Reporting Requirements […]
December 4 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The CDC Division of Reproductive Health’s Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (www.cdc.gov/ERASEMM) program supports maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) to identify and review deaths during and within a year of pregnancy, including documenting prevention opportunities. CDC works with MMRCs to improve review […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter November 6 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 5 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register SAMHSA is seeking input from Tribal leaders to modernize its Tribal Consultation Policy. SAMHSA will also align the policy with the reorganization of the agency under the 21st Century Cures Act […]
Monday, December 9, to be hosted at the Interior Department in Washington, DC Dear Tribal Leader Letter Register no later than 5:00 pm Eastern on Wednesday, December 4 Due to space constraints, only one Tribal leader per Tribal Nation may register. Tribal leaders who cannot attend but would like to designate another governmental representative of […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites your participation in a Tribal Consultation Follow-Up regarding the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) supply chain disruptions. This will be a continuation of the consultation held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The short, medium, and long-term response actions will form the basis for this consultation. Those […]
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 […]
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that on March 13 it will host a virtual Tribal Listening Session to inform how HHS can more effectively support Tribal preparedness efforts through its Strategic National Stockpile. The listening session will consider the following discussion topics: The listening virtual Tribal Listening Session is on […]
Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to a government-to-government consultation with the Department of Justice regarding legislative proposals that address a range of public safety issues in Tribal communities. Please see the attached framing paper for more information about the proposed legislation. The consultation discussions will be held virtually as follows: Monday, […]
Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to a government-to-government consultation with the Department of Justice regarding legislative proposals that address a range of public safety issues in Tribal communities. Please see the attached framing paper for more information about the proposed legislation. The consultation discussions will be held virtually as follows: Monday, […]
Dear Tribal Leader: I write to invite you to the 28th U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC),which will take place in-person on April 21-22, 2026,at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building at 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. Tribes are once again invited to register for one-on-one consultations in […]
Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to a government-to-government consultation with the Department of Justice regarding legislative proposals that address a range of public safety issues in Tribal communities. Please see the attached framing paper for more information about the proposed legislation. The consultation discussions will be held virtually as follows: Monday, […]