Events

Tribal Consultation on Proposed Methodology for Reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds

Virtual Event

Tribal Consultation on Proposed Methodology for Reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds Thursday, November 18 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Department of the Treasury is seeking your input on the methodology for reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds to Tribal governments. Specifically, our questions are: What factors should be considered when […]

USDA Briefing on Build Back Better

Virtual Event

You are Invited to Join USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a Briefing on Build Back Better Friday, November 19, 2021 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Register here: Zoom Link Please join this briefing where the Secretary will highlight how the Build Back Better Act, passed by today by the U.S. House of Representatives, will […]

RESCHEDULED: Boarding School Initiative – Tribal Consultation

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department ofthe Interior (Department) seeks Tribal and stakeholder input regarding the implementation ofthe Indian Boarding School Initiative (Initiative) that Secretary ofthe Interior Deb Haaland announced in June 2021.1 The Initiative's purpose is an initial collection and review of Department documents and records, and compilation of its existing data. These […]

Tribal Consultation on Treasury’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2026

Virtual Event

Tribal Consultation on Treasury’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern  The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Modernization Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to publish new strategic plans one year after each presidential inauguration. Treasury’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 – 2026 will […]

Tribal Consultation on Proposed Buy Indian Act Rule

Tribal Consultation on Proposed Buy Indian Act Rule The Department of the Interior (DOI) has proposed revisions to the regulations implementing the Buy Indian Act. The Buy Indian Act provides DOI with the authority to set aside procurement contracts for Indian-owned and controlled businesses. The revisions would eliminate the restriction on Indian Economic Enterprises from […]

U.S. National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) Listening Session

Virtual Event

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) values its developing partnership with the Tribal Nations. We strive to keep Tribes informed of actions that could have an impact on Tribal members and resources. This letter informs you and other Tribal leaders of the pending action concerning building the Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) of the […]

Animal Biotechnology Listening Session

Virtual Event

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) greatly value our partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Earlier this year, APHIS wrote to inform you of a public review and comment period for an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding whether to establish […]

DOI Tribal Consultation

Virtual Event

The U.S. Department of the Interior's (Department) is continuing their efforts to improve upon their implementation of Executive Order 13175 and Tribal consultation, and are asking for your input and expertise on a preliminary draft of updates to their Departmental Tribal Consultation policy and procedures. The Departmental Manual (DM) contains the policy at Part 512, […]

IHS Tribal Consultation Re: ARPA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better Act Funding

Virtual Event

IHS Tribal Consultation Re: ARPA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better Act Funding Dear Tribal Leader Letter DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST) TELEPHONE: (833)568-8864 Toll-free Meeting ID: 160 802 7268 ZOOM INFORMATION: Join the Zoomgov Meeting at: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1608027268

White House Tribal Briefing

Virtual Event

White House Tribal Briefing The White House is hosting a Tribal briefing next Tuesday (12/14) at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. We will cover key updates from the Administration including Covid-19, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Build Back Better (BBB), and more. We hope that you can join us. What: White House Tribal Briefing Date: […]

Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands Listening Session

Virtual Event

Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands Listening Session In 2021, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) monitoring found that approximately 40% of white-tailed deer (WTD; Odocoileus virginianus) serum samples collected in 4 states (Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York) contained SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Since this APHIS finding, other studies identified SARS-CoV-2 in deer in other […]

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Listening Session – Session 1: Purchased Referred Care

Virtual Event

Date:  Thursday, December 16, 2021 Time:  3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (ET) Virtual Meeting Link:  https://vacctraining.adobeconnect.com/PRC-and-agreement-refresh-listening-sessions/ The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration will host two listening sessions regarding our collaborative efforts to administer VA’s Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program (RAP) and implement Public Law 116-311, Proper and Reimbursed Care […]