The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced it is initiating consultation on President Biden's domestic supplemental funding request, which would provide $250 million to the IHS to address the ongoing opioid and fentanyl crises. The funding request has not been taken up by Congress yet, but the IHS is holding consultation in order to efficiently […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Draft HHS TTDA Policy The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leader feedback and recommendations on its draft HHS Tribal and Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access (TTDA) Policy . The policy outlines the types of data to be made available to Tribes and Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The purpose of these listening sessions is to advise the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) on the need for possible revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 39 – Indian School Equalization Program. Under 25 U.S.C. § 2018(a), prior to publishing any proposed regulations and prior to establishing a negotiated rulemaking committee, BIE […]
On September 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) sent an invitation to consult to Tribal Nations on the development of a Program Alternative to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 800.14, for certain undertakings to enhance climate resiliency and sustainability, reduce energy and water consumption, […]
On September 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) sent an invitation to consult to Tribal Nations on the development of a Program Alternative to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 800.14, for certain undertakings to enhance climate resiliency and sustainability, reduce energy and water consumption, […]
the US Army Corps of Engineers formally proposed rescinding Appendix C of its regulatory program and instead following the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)’s regulations for implementing the National Historic Preservation Act. You can view the proposal HERE. This would represent a big win for THPOs and Tribal Nations, one that has been a […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter February 26 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern |Register February 27 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern | Register February 28 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern | Register February 29 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern | Register The Department of the Interior (Interior, the Department) invites […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter February 26 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern |Register February 27 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern | Register February 28 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern | Register February 29 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern | Register The Department of the Interior (Interior, the Department) invites […]
February 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Register FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation with Tribal Nations to discuss the Individual Assistance (IA) Reform. The purpose of this consultation is to gather Tribal Nation’s feedback on the new IA Reform that will help inform the implementation of this rule, […]
February 28 at 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern Embassy Suites by Hilton, Washington, DC Convention Center, 900 10th Street NW Washington, DC 20001. The following federal agencies invite you and other important stakeholders to attend a listening session in conjunction with the National Indian Education Association’s (NIEA) 2024 Hill Week on Wednesday, February 28, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter February 28 at 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern (in conjunction with the National Indian Education Association’s (NIEA) 2024 Hill Week) Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington, DC Convention Center 900 10th Street NW Washington, DC 20002 The purpose of this listening session is to identify American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter February 26 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern |Register February 27 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern | Register February 28 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern | Register February 29 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern | Register The Department of the Interior (Interior, the Department) invites […]