Dear Tribal Leader: The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction ("Direction") for 2018-2023. The BIE developed the Direction through formal timely and meaningful consultation from Tribal leaders and stakeholders, such as school boards, union members, educators, and families of Native students. During the original Tribal […]
On July 27, the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (IA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) issued a joint "Dear Tribal Leader" letter announcing consultation on Section 105(l) lease requirements and payments in order to improve lease administration, as required by Congress under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (P.L. 116-260). In the DTLL, […]
On August 2, 2021, the Department of the Interior (DOI), in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), have announced a series of Tribal consultations on the Not Invisible Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-166). Specifically, these consultations will focus on provisions of P.L. 116-166 that require the Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General to establish a […]
Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Secretary Becerra initiating Tribal Consultation to seek input and recommendations on mandatory funding approaches for the Indian Health Service (IHS). To help facilitate your input and recommendations regarding mandatory funding approaches, the HHS would like your input on […]
On August 2, 2021, the Department of the Interior (DOI), in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), have announced a series of Tribal consultations on the Not Invisible Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-166). Specifically, these consultations will focus on provisions of P.L. 116-166 that require the Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General to establish a […]
On August 2, 2021, the Department of the Interior (DOI), in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), have announced a series of Tribal consultations on the Not Invisible Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-166). Specifically, these consultations will focus on provisions of P.L. 116-166 that require the Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General to establish a […]
On August 2, 2021, the Department of the Interior (DOI), in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), have announced a series of Tribal consultations on the Not Invisible Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-166). Specifically, these consultations will focus on provisions of P.L. 116-166 that require the Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General to establish a […]
The United States Treasury Department has reached out to USET SPF and several of our partner organizations to co-host an information session on the Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) established by the American Rescue Plan Act. The HAF provides funding to Tribal Nations, states, and territories to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of […]
National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Listening Session on Redesigning Child Welfare Systems September 23, 2021 at 10:00 am - 11:30 pm/11:00 am - 12:30 pm Register in advance via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you have any questions, please email Betty Bryant at […]
This Tribal consultation on the President’s FY 2023 Budget will be held via teleconference on: Thursday, September 23, 2021 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET) Register Tribal leaders and their designees are invited to provide comments and recommendations on how the FY 2023 President’s Budget can effectively support American Indian and Alaska Native governments, organizations, […]
Join the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for the weekly IGA briefing call on Thursday, September 23 at 4:00PM ET featuring special briefings from the White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy on the Administration’s efforts to address extreme heat and Department of Housing and Urban Development Senior Advisor Richard Cho on the recently […]
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is holding a virtual Tribal consultation on September 30, 2021 on their regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act. Date: September 30, 2021 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST Zoom Access Link Phone Only Dial-in Information (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): (669) 254-5252 or (551) […]