Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, and
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

Department of Education Tribal Consultation: President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Budget Request
2023-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, May 23 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
via Zoom
Register
To maintain online security, each attendee must register individually, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration, an individualized access link for the session will be emailed to you with additional information.

On May 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct Tribal Consultation on developing priorities for the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Budget Request for the Department. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to ensure that Tribal leader views inform the FY 2025 budget development process. This consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to upholding the federal trust responsibility described in Executive Order 13175.
In accordance with OMB Circular A-11, the Department has identified grant programs with Tribal implications, though Tribal leaders may provide input on other programs also. The following programs and/or program offices may be of particular interest:
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education:
Office of Indian Education

Indian Education Formula Grants Program
Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth
Indian Education Professional Development Grant Program
State Tribal Education Partnership Grant Program
Native American Language Grant Program

Rural, Insular, and Native Achievement Programs

Alaska Native Education Program

Impact Aid Program
Office of Postsecondary Education:
Institutional Service

American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs),
Strengthening Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNH),
Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program (NASNTI)

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services:
Rehabilitation Services Administration

American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS)

Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education:

Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP)
Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Career and Technical Institutions Program (TCPCTIP)

Office of English Language Acquisition
The consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education and facilitated by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Written Comment Period
In addition to the Tribal Consultation session, the Department will accept written comments by email sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. The comment period opens April 21, 2023 and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23, 2023. Written comments received prior to the scheduled Tribal Consultation will be provided to Department officials in preparation for the Tribal Consultation. The Department of Education remains steadfast in its commitment to honor the nation-to-nation relationship and advance Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
A Tribal government may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws, including the Freedom of Information Act, may require the Department to disclose information provided during this Tribal Consultation even if it was designated as sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This Tribal Consultation is closed to the press.

Tribal Transit Symposium
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-25
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) invite you to the first Tribal Transit Symposium on May 24-25, 2023. The Symposium will be held from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time each day.
This will be a hybrid event and participants may stream the Symposium live online, or participate in-person at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. In-person participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, provide input, and receive hands-on technical assistance from DOT/FTA representatives.
This two-day hybrid event will include information and technical assistance on submitting DOT and FTA grant applications, technical assistance for Tribal Transit Programs, and input opportunities at a listening session focused on the Tribal Transit Program. Session topics will include:

DOT/FTA priorities and funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
FTA and DOT technical assistance resources
Best practices and emerging industry trends
Interactive engagement with DOT/FTA

Please note: All in-person attendees and virtual participants must register to join the Tribal Transit Symposium. The agenda will be regularly updated as more details become available.

THPS Gathering Circle
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
May 24 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, join THPS for a Gathering Circle focusing on the Mental Health initiatives with the Tribal Nations. Please bring your own lunch to the 2nd floor conference room if you are in the Nashville office. Remote staff can use the Zoom link below to join.
Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 853 7296 2238
Find your local number: https://usetinc-org.zoom.us/u/koZkrF84i

Community Talk Series: Our Languages
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners
May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs
May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability

Register
The National Indian Education Association (NIEA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and other National Language partners want to hear directly from Native language learners, practitioners, teachers, activists, and tribal leaders about the current successes, needs, and landscape of our languages, and will be hosting three webinars on language issues. The first session will take place on May 3, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. EDT and will focus on language users and learners; the second session will take place on May 17, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. EDT and will focus on capacity building and planning needs; and the final session will take place on May 24, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. with a focus on best practices and government accountability. These sessions are meant to be safe and productive spaces to have serious conversations about the future of our languages and what is needed to continue to protect and strengthen them for the coming generations.

Tribal Electrification Program Listening Session
2023-05-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) seeks your input regarding Section 80003, Tribal Electrification Program, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with respect to Tribal Electrification on Indian land.
The Department will conduct the webinar listening sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance for any listening session you plan on attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note that these Tribal listening sessions will be closed to the press and the public to protect confidential information that may be discussed during the sessions.
Schedule

May 25, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern
May 26, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
May 31, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern

White House Council on Native American Affairs Engagement Session on the Inflation Reduction Act
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The White House and White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invite you to a virtual engagement session with WHCNAA leadership on May 30, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:30pm EST, to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117 – 169) and its expansive scope of benefits to Tribal Nations and Native communities. The Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant piece of clean energy and climate legislation in U.S. history with hundreds of millions of dollars exclusively for Tribal Nations and Native communities.
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM ET- 1:30 PM ET
Registration link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_27Q7kXEuRqypmcIg-G4YIw
As WHCNAA co-chair, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland will convene the virtual Tribal engagement session with participation from U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, and Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta.
During this engagement session, the Biden-Harris Administration will share the latest updates on the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as highlight funding opportunities, new and improved federal programs, technical assistance resources, and the recently announced Inflation Reduction Act Tribal Guidebook. Tribal leaders are invited to share their input and priorities on how the Inflation Reduction Act can best meet the needs of their communities.
View Dear Tribal Leader Letter with agenda and framing questions.

Indigenous Led Community Relocation: A Case Study – Akiak Native Community
2023-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The White House Council on Native American Affairs Climate Adaptation Subcommittee invites you to join a panel of senior Administration and Indian Country leaders for a discussion of Indigenous Led Community Relocation. The speakers will share lessons learned from their experiences in protecting and relocating their village from the changing climate. Speaker biographies are included on the following page. Please register at the Eventbrite link below. Due to the limited time we have together, we are asking that questions are submitted in advance through the Eventbrite link. This event will be recorded.
This is the fourth webinar in the 2023 Tribal and Indigenous Climate Speaker Series hosted by the White House Council of Native American Affairs Climate Adaptation Subcommittee. This monthly series is designed to educate federal agency personnel about consulting and coordinating with Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiians, and other Indigenous Peoples in our combined effort to combat the climate crises. Each webinar will feature Indigenous speakers and/or federal agencies to share knowledge and experience beneficial to federal employees working on climate adaptation priorities.
Learn more and register

RESCHEDULED: USET Lead Program Webinar
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: This webinar has been rescheduled to June 20, 2023.

The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the USET Lead Program Webinar
Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount to building a successful economy, educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a future for children who could potentially be exposed to lead. With funding appropriated from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USET OERM is introducing our Lead Testing program. Our goal is to reduce lead in the drinking water of our Member Tribal Nations’ schools and childcare facilities by sampling water and implementing EPA’s 3Ts model. This webinar will provide all the information needed about lead, its physical and health properties, and guidance to tackle this silent epidemic.

When: May 31, 2023, at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/1200 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Intro To Lead Program, Purpose, and Personnel
What is Lead? – Chemical, Physical, and Historical Lead Use/Regulation Timeline
Adverse Heath Effects of Lead
Remediation Efforts
EPA’s 3Ts Standards and Guidance

Join via Zoom: Join link
Meeting ID: 861 2657 0105 Passcode: [REDACTED]

For questions, please contact Jakira Saunders, USET OERM Program Manager, at jsaunders@usetinc.org, or Ben Peyton, USET OERM Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, at bpeyton@usetinc.org.

ONTL Tribal Listening Session on the Spotted Lanternfly - Strategic Plan
2023-05-31 12:00 | Virtual Event
Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) strives to develop and strengthen partnerships with Tribal Nations; by keeping Tribal Nations, updated on information that would impact Tribal citizens and natural resources. Animal Plant Health Services (APHIS) is developing a Spotted Lanternfly strategic plan and would like your input.
ONTL and Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Strategic Planning Working Group (SPWG) would like to invite you and members of your staff to attend a very important “Tribal Listening Session” on the “Spotted Lanternfly – Strategic Plan” on May 31, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET.
During this listening session, we would like to take the time to update Tribal Nations on the current SLF situation, provide details of the strategic plan, and encourage feedback on the plan and plan implementation. Below you will find the registration link and the listening session web link. The registration will also provide an opportunity to ask questions unanimously.
Registration Link
Web Join URL

Listening Session: How CMS Can Contribute to Reducing the Burden of Illness of Diabetes
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Register for the All Tribes Webinar

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Office of Medicare and the CMS Office of Minority Health, is holding an All Tribes Listening Session on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time.
During this session, CMS will briefly present an overview of the Medicare diabetes prevention and treatment services strategy, their conditions of coverage demonstrating low rates of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) beneficiary CMMI-Diabetes Prevention Program supplier use. The purpose of the Listening Session will be to obtain advice and input on ways in which accessibility and use of effective Medicare diabetes prevention programs and services can be improved among AI/ANs at risk for and with type 2 diabetes. Our initial focus will be Medicare enrollees.
We invite participants to attend our session to understand how CMS can contribute to improving accessibility and use of effective diabetes prevention and control programs and services among AI/ANs who are enrolled in Medicare.
All materials for this All Tribes Engagement Webinar can be found our Spotlight page at https://go.cms.gov/AIAN.

2023 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - Region 2
2023-06-06 | United States
Save the Date: June 6
In-Person
Location TBD
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

NIHB Second Quarter Board Meeting
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08
NIHB Second Quarter Board Meeting
June 6-8, 2023
Washington, DC

2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting
2023-06-06 08:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00
The Health Resource and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently announced the 2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting (IHVM). The theme of this meeting is “Rooted In Traditions – Growing Through Connections.” This meeting will offer attendees the opportunity to learn from each other, share innovative approaches, build new connections, and celebrate the great work of Indigenous Home Visiting programs. Tribal, local, state, and federal partners are welcome to attend. The meeting will take place June 6 – 8, 2023, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Crystal City, VA (right outside Washington D.C.).

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merging the COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. This ECHO will also include COVID-19 and influenza updates for the USET Region. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
2023 Second Quarter Topics:

April 7: HIV Part 2
May 12: Hepatitis C
June 9: Lyme Disease

Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grantees
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14 | Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel, 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The USET Tribal Health Program Support is excited to host the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grantees in Nashville, TN during the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
Grantees will receive in-person instruction in the Diabetes Management System package for RPMS (BDM) in both the “roll and scroll” interface and the Visual DMS graphical user interface (GUI). Topics include building and maintaining diabetes and pre-diabetes registers, editing patient information, and running register and quality assurance reports. Additional topics include using QMAN for custom searches to meet needs that commonly arise for diabetes programs, creating panels of patients in iCare, and performing the annual Indian Health Service (IHS) Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.

When: June 12-13, 2023 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Central and June 14, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Central

Hotel Information:
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Call (615) 259-2000 or click here to make your reservation.
Group rate is $289/night. Make your reservation by May 22 at 5:00 PM Central to receive this discounted rate.
Parking pricing and information:

Self parking at $50.00 per night
Valet parking at $60.00 per night

Who should attend: All USET SDPI grantees who submit the annual web audit in the SDPI System Outcomes (SOS).

Participants will:

Recognize the importance of building and maintaining a diabetes and pre-diabetes register.
Learn about best practices within the Diabetes Management System Package for RPMS.
Understand how to run quality assurance reports.
Learn the steps necessary to perform the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.

Registration: To register for the training, please email Michele Scarlata, USET Project Administrator, at mscarlata@usetinc.org. Space is limited.
If you plan on also attending the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately for that meeting.

Welcome Reception: On Tuesday, June 13 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM our 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Welcome Reception will take place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel. All USET/USET SPF partners, colleagues, and meeting participants are encouraged to attend. Registration for the Semi-Annual Meeting is not required to attend the reception.

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we continue to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Michele Scarlata, USET Project Administrator, at mscarlata@usetinc.org.

Youth Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities & Indigenous Peoples
2023-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel, 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The USET Tribal Health Program Support is excited to host the Youth Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities & Indigenous Peoples in Nashville, TN during the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
Why Mental Health First Aid? Confidently recognize and respond to an Indigenous adolescent ages 12-18 who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. Adolescence is a time of critical change and development, and a time when mental health challenges often emerge. Provide a strong cultural connection and early intervention with a culturally appropriate course designed to acknowledge and honor Tribal Communities’ and Native Americans’ practices.

When: June 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central

Hotel Information:
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Call (615) 259-2000 or click here to make your reservation.
Group rate is $289/night. Make your reservation by May 22 at 5:00 PM Central to receive this discounted rate.
Parking pricing and information:

Self parking at $50.00 per night
Valet parking at $60.00 per night

Who should attend:

Adults ages 18 and older who work with Native American youth.
Family members of Native American youth.
Other individuals who are a part of, connected to or support Tribal Communities and Native American youth.

The Course Covers:

Unique impacts of mental health and mental health challenges on Tribal Communities and Native American youth.
Risk factors and protective factors specific to Native American youth.
How mental health topics apply to their community, family and selves.
Applying the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios that reflect the unique needs and experiences of youth of Tribal and Native American Communities.
National, regional and community mental health resources for youth of Tribal and Native American Communities.

Registration: To register for the training, please email Onawa Miller, USET THPS Director, at omiller@usetinc.org. Space is limited.
If you plan on also attending the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately for that meeting.

Welcome Reception: On Tuesday, June 13 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM our 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Welcome Reception will take place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel. All USET/USET SPF partners, colleagues, and meeting participants are encouraged to attend. Registration for the Semi-Annual Meeting is not required to attend the reception.

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we continue to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Onawa Miller, USET THPS Director, at omiller@usetinc.org

Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI) Pre-Application Webinars
2023-06-12 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 12 at 3:30 pm Eastern
Register
June 29 at 3:30 pm Eastern
Register

Common Instructions to Applicants
Full Notice

The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2023 for Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program—Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.299A. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1810–0722.
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the Demonstration program is to provide financial assistance to projects that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of Indian students attending preschool, elementary, and secondary schools.
Applications Available: May 23, 2023
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 22, 2023
Date of Pre-Application Webinars: June 12 and 29, 2023
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2023
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 20, 2023

NIAC Hearing on Reporting and Collecting Data on MMIP
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 13-14, 2023
Blue Lake Casino and Hotel
777 Casino Way
Blue Lake, CA 95525
Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
In October 2020, the Not Invisible Act of 2019 was signed into law—to increase coordination in identifying and combating violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians—in response to the longstanding crises of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) and human trafficking (HT).
Pursuant to section 4 of the act, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and I established the Not Invisible Act Commission (Commission), which consists of Federal and non-Federal members. More information on the Commission and its members can be found here. The Commission is required, by October 2023, to submit a final report to Congress, the Attorney General, and me with recommendations on how to improve intergovernmental coordination, bolster resources, and establish best practices for State/Tribal/Federal law enforcement to help combat this epidemic of violence.
To help achieve this requirement of section 4, the Commission is holding national hearings to solicit public testimony at multiple locations to shape its final report recommendations on specific MMIP and HT topics. These hearings will provide a forum for law enforcement, subject-matter experts, organizations, State/Tribal task forces, advocates, survivors/families, and other stakeholders to offer testimony directly to the Commission in order to improve cross-jurisdictional communications, increase access to resources, and address other issues related to the MMIP and HT crises.
Please join the next Commission hearings—details are above. Additional dates and locations are here.
Registration and Hearing Information:
Commission members will lead the public hearings to address topics specified under the act and listed above. Each hearing will include open-press segments, as well as closed-press segments that provide privacy to participants without media being present. Trauma-informed support will be available onsite with optional follow-up support, as needed. The Commission’s facilitation team will be present to document all oral testimony. Please note that any information provided during the hearings—including oral testimony and written comments—is considered public record, so please protect nonpublic or sensitive information accordingly. Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
Written Testimony and Questions:
Submit written testimony, recommendations, or questions to the Commission at NIAC@ios.doi.gov. Include the following in the subject line: “NIAC Testimony” or “NIAC Question.”

IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Meeting
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14
IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Meeting
The IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) will meet on June 13-14, 2023 in Washington, DC. More information may be found on the IHS website.

Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-15 | United States
The 2023 Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit will convene Tribes to learn, share information, and advance Tribal clean energy initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.
When: June 13-15, 2023
Where: Tulalip Resort and Casino
What: The Summit will engage Tribal leaders, citizens, staff, youth and collaborators in conversation about navigating the cultural, economic, and social challenges of implementing clean energy projects. Our goals include:

Ensure that Tribes have the information, support, capacity and resources necessary to plan for and implement Tribal Energy Projects;
Increase Tribal awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by other Tribes in developing energy projects and when partnering with outside partners for planning, policy development and project implementation;
Improving project success by appropriately engaging and consulting with Tribes;
Assess Tribal needs interests, and priorities related to Energy sovereignty, while providing listening opportunities for intertribal collaboration to move those priorities forward.

Who: The interested audience includes:

Tribal leaders, staff, and citizens;
Tribal organizational staff; and
Tribal collaborators (including advocacy groups, academics, or governmental staff).

To inquire about joining the planning team, the Tribal Advisory Team, the agenda, youth participation, exhibits, or sponsorship / partnership opportunities, please contact Tami Trahant, ATNI Climate Change Program Coordinator at ttrahant@atnitribes.org.

Plant Protection Act 7721 Tribal Funding Opportunity Training
2023-06-14 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted several tribal funding opportunity training webinars, providing valuable information on how to apply and submit successful suggestions (proposals).
We want to invite you and members of your staff to attend our next APHIS Tribal Funding Webinar, the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721), Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP) on June 14, 2023, and July 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET. We will discuss the funding opportunities during the webinar and how to write a PPA Suggestion.
Register for a webinar
Join the June 14 session
Join the July 17 session

IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Meeting
2023-06-15
IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Meeting
The IHS DSAC will meet on June 15, 2023. More information may be found on the IHS website.

APHA Policy Action Institute
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-16 | Ronald Reagan International Trade Building, Washington, DC, United States
June 15-16, 2023
Ronald Reagan International Trade Building
Washington, DC
Learn more and Register
APHA’s Policy Action Institute brings together public health leaders, students and advocacy experts for a collaborative event to discuss proven and proposed policy solutions to tackle today’s most pressing health threats.
New for 2023 – Optional Second Day
The optional second day will be for attendees who want to learn how to become an effective advocate and communicator for public health who’ll learn through small group activities led by experts in the field.

Treasury Dept Stakeholder Briefing on new guidance on elective payments
2023-06-15 11:00 | Virtual Event
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on elective payments (better known as “Direct Pay”) and “transfers of certain credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).”
Treasurer of the United States, Chief Marilynn Malerba, announced that the White House and Department of the Treasury will hold two stakeholder briefings on this new guidance:

Thursday, June 15th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time:
Register
Thursday, June 29th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time:
Register

USDOT Webinar on New Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
2023-06-15 14:00 | Virtual Event
Join USDOT’s Build America Bureau for a Webinar on the NEW Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program!
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET
Register here
The New Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program makes $10 million available over five years to provide states, local governments, and tribal governments with grants to support project development leading to future applications to DOT credit or grant programs. The grants can support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help them advance infrastructure projects. The first notice of funding opportunity will include two fiscal years and will make $3.4 million available to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligible project sponsors may receive grant funds to select advisors to assist with:
• Feasibility studies
• Project planning
• Revenue forecasting and funding and financing options analyses
• Preliminary engineering and design work
• Environmental review
• Economic assessments and cost-benefit analyses
• Public benefits studies
• Technical, legal, and financial advisory assistance
• Evaluate potential projects to be delivered through alternative delivery through alternative delivery methods
For accommodations, translations or any needs, please email RuralandTribalTA@DOT.gov by June 13th at noon.
The notice of funding opportunity is coming soon. Please attend the webinar and learn about the application process and program.
Other helpful resources:

Key Notices of Funding Opportunity
Resources for Grant Seekers
DOT Navigator
DOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard
Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES)

CMS IHS I/T/U Webinar Training Series
2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Nashville Area Virtual Training
June 20 – June 30, 2023
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am – 11:30 am Central
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Register now!
Target Audience:

Business Office staff
Benefits Coordinators
Patient Registration staff
Billing and Coding staff

Topics at-a-glance:

CMS Tribal Affairs Updates
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
Coding, Billing, and much

Schedule AT-A-Glance:
Tuesday, June 20
Division of Tribal Affairs Updates
Beverly Lofton – CMS Division of Tribal Affairs
Wednesday, June 21
OIG Compliance Updates
Special Agents Kristine Moore — HHS Office of Inspector General
Special Agents Kenneth Barret — HHS Office of Inspector General
Thursday, June 22
Social Security Administration Benefits
Rhonda Romero — Social Security Administration
Carrine Totten — Social Security Administration
Friday, June 23
Medicaid Updates
Nancy Grano — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Monday, June 26
Marketplace Navigator
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Tuesday, June 27
Novitas Solutions
Gail Atnip – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Kim Robinson – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Wednesday, June 28
Medicare Benefits Updates
TBD
Thursday, June 29
Outreach and Education
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Friday, June 30
CHEF and ECA IHS
Bree Tiger — Indian Health Service
Kevin Rogers — Indian Health Service

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2023-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
This webinar has been rescheduled from May 31, 2023

The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount to building a successful economy, educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a future for children who could potentially be exposed to lead. With funding appropriated from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USET OERM is introducing our Lead Testing program. Our goal is to reduce lead in the drinking water of our Member Tribal Nations’ schools and childcare facilities by sampling water and implementing EPA’s 3Ts model. This webinar will provide all the information needed about lead, its physical and health properties, and guidance to tackle this silent epidemic.

When: June 20, 2023, at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Intro To Lead Program, Purpose, and Personnel
What is Lead? – Chemical, Physical, and Historical Lead Use/Regulation Timeline
Adverse Heath Effects of Lead
Remediation Efforts
EPA’s 3Ts Standards and Guidance

Registration: Register today!

Lead Program Summary:
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. The adverse health effects range, from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants, to lowered IQ levels, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy, successful educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a healthy and productive environment for children.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist
