BIA Eastern Region invites you to attend a virtual information session highlighting the Indian Affairs Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD). This webinar will include a presentation on DEMD Programs and technical support offered to Tribal Nations, as well as information on grant funding opportunities currently available. Who: Tribal/ BIA Program Staff When: Tues, […]
The Foodshed Network and Conservation Commission announce Greenwich Food System Forum, a six-part series on the interconnectedness between the industrialized food system and our greatest ecological and social challenges: human and ecological health, economic disparity, racial inequity, food insecurity and access, affordable housing and climate change. Each session is at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm […]
USDA Tribal Webinar: “Biological Control of Invasive Species: Guide to the Research and Regulatory Process Classical Biological Control is a pest management tactic where they evaluate, import, and release natural enemies of invasive species to reduce their populations, thereby reducing the impact caused by the pest. During the upcoming Tribal webinar, USDA APHIS will explain […]
On Thursday, April 7, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will host a virtual event highlighting the Interior Department’s efforts to advance collaborative work on wildlife corridors, a core component of the America the Beautiful initiative. The Secretary will outline a path forward to identify and prioritize conservation and restoration of wildlife corridors, as well […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
Hosted by DOE's Office of Indian Energy, this webinar will kick off the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series, and will focus on how Tribal Nations can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. As the Office of Indian Energy grows and evolves, this webinar will […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
Bioneers presents Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop with Mashpee Wampanoag and Ho-Chunk led discussions. The workshop, held April 15 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, focus on how rights of nature laws can protect indigenous lands. Speakers will include Danielle Greendeer, David Greendeer, Samantha Skenandore and Alex Bunten. The event will be held […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
Being Aware: PFAS, the Emerging Contaminant presented by the USET Office of Environmental Resource Management Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, have been classified as emerging contaminants in drinking and surface waters by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An “emerging contaminant” is a chemical or material that is characterized by a […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
WHITE HOUSE ROUNDTABLE – “KNOWLEDGE IN NATURE: HOW NATURE CAN HELP GROW A BETTER FUTURE” Thursday, April 21, 2022 Dear Colleagues, We are writing to inform you that the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host a virtual roundtable spotlighting “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
The Skowhegan History House Museum and Research Center plans to present the first of the Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series with James Francis, Penobscot tribal historian, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Tewksbury Hall on Weston Avenue. Francis will talk about sense of place, the relationship between natural resources, place names and Wabanaki world view, […]
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity […]
The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (Branch, TCR) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Awards Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The Branch will release approximately $46 million in funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2022 annual appropriations. An informational webinar will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental […]
Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) 2002 request for application is open. Learn more and apply: nativeamericanagriculturefund.org/2022-rfa NAAF strongly encourages applicants and interested partners to read the Trust Agreement here which sets specific requirements for our operations and grants. The Trust agreement lines out our eligible entities: 501(c)(3) Educational Institutions Tribal Governments and Instrumentalities Community Development Financial Institutions […]
2022 Native American Agriculture Fund Request for Applications Informational Webinar Please join the Native American Agriculture Fund for an overview of our 2022 Request for Applications. The first hour (starting at 2 pm CT) will consist of a standard presentation outlining the application process and categories of funding. Join at the top of the second […]
Native activist Barry Dana will discuss his connection to the earth, his work for Native sovereignty, and the relationship between the Wabanaki people and the state of Maine during a conversation April 28 at Prince Memorial Library. Barry Dana grew up on Indian Island in the Penobscot River, and currently lives in Solon. He served […]