RESCHEDULED: Boarding School Initiative - Tribal Consultation
2021-11-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 are first steps in addressing Indian boarding school policies and their effects as part of the Department’s report due to the Secretary by April 1, 2022.
The Department will conduct the webinar consultation sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance for any consultation session you plan on attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note that these Tribal consultations will be closed to the press and the public to protect confidential information that may be discussed during the sessions.
The consultation schedule is:

Tuesday, November 17
1 :00 p.m. -5 :00 p.m. ET
Please register in advance
Thursday, November 18
1 :00 p.m. -5 :00 p.m. ET
Please register in advance
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. ET
Please register in advance

You may provide written input by Friday, December 17, 2021 to consultation@bia.gov. If you have questions regarding this effort, please contact Heidi Todacheene, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary -Indian Affairs, by email at Heidi_Todacheene@ios.doi.gov or by phone at (202) 208-7163.

DOI virtual Tribal Consultation regarding the Federal Boarding School Initiative
2021-11-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Interior will be holding three upcoming virtual tribal consultations in November regarding the Federal Boarding School Initiative to hear from leaders of Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to help lay the groundwork for the issues to be included in the Department’s initial report due to the Secretary in April 2022. These consultations will also lay the foundation for future sitework to protect burial sites and other sensitive information, in addition to, cover the specific topics listed in the Dear Tribal Leader letter.
Wednesday, November 17
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET
Please register in advance
Thursday, November 18
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET
Please register in advance
Tuesday, November 23
1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. ET
Please register in advance

NAFOA Webinar: Keeping Older Adults' Money Safe: Perspectives on Community Collaboration and Financial Caregiving
2021-11-18 12:30 | Virtual Event
Join NAFOA and experts from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a webinar, “Keeping Older Adults’ Money Safe: Perspectives on Community Collaboration and Financial Caregiving” on Thursday, November 18 at 1:30pm ET.
In this webinar, representatives from the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans will highlight actions community stakeholders can take to help older adults protect their financial independence. The CFPB Office for Older Americans will also explain how to obtain and use free consumers resources to help financial caregivers (people who manage money for a loved one) with their roles and responsibilities.
Webinar Details:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
1:30 – 2:30pm Eastern Time
This webinar is open to all. Registration is required to attend.
For questions, please email Bettina Gonzalez, Education, Communications, and Media Specialist, at bettina@nafoa.org.

2021 National Native American Language Summit
2021-11-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-19 13:00 - 17:00 | United States
2021 National Native American Languages Summit
Native Communities Leading and Taking Control of their Native Languages

VIRTUAL

November 18, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST
November 19, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST

There is no registration fee for the NNALS. To register go to:
https://2021nativeamericanlanguagesummit.eventbrite.com

For more information, please contact ron.lessard@ed.gov

IHS November All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call
2021-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
IHS November All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call
November 18 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern.
The Indian Health Service invites you to join us on Thursday, November 18, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials.

90 Degrees Benefits Presentation
2021-11-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
90 Degrees Benefits Presentation
hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support

When: Friday, November 19 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am Central/10:00 am – 11:00 am Eastern
Who should attend: Health Directors, Medical/Health Staff, Tribal Leaders
What: This interactive presentation will provide information on how the STARx (Save with Tribal Access Rx Program) can help Tribal Nations and Tribal Health Clinics save on pharmaceutical Rx expenses. 90 Degrees Benefits has partnered with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation through Pequot Health Care to produce the STARx program. This program is exclusively available for Tribal Nations and offers potential savings from 20% to 40% off the current PBM/retail Rx spend. Dr. Setu Vora, Chief Medical Officer of the Mashantucket Pequot Health Care, spearheads the STARx program and will be presenting this session. There will be a Q & A session for attendees following the presentation.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PowerPoint Presentation
The scheduled presentation by “90 Degrees Benefits” does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by USET. All information provided is for informational purposes only.

Webinar Series: Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities
2021-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center, is holding virtual trainings for prevention specialists to support Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty and will share resources and encourage peer support among participants. Read more here.

Native American Heritage Festival at the Birmingham Museum of Art
2021-11-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, 35203
Celebrate the rich Indigenous cultural history of Alabama. This free family-oriented festival features traditional Indigenous cuisine, storytelling, dance performances, various demonstrations from Indigenous makers across our state, gallery tours, art-making activities, animals presented by The Birmingham Zoo, and more family fun to immerse yourself into our region’s vibrant Native American culture! During your visit, check out two exhibitions celebrating Native heritage from ancient to modern times: Lost Realms of the Moundbuilders and Voices So True.
Schedule of Events:
10am – 2pm // Food tasting
Juanita Gardenski of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will be making an assortment of indigenous dishes, including fry bread
10am – 2pm // Art Making
Inspired by the work of contemporary artist Starr Hardridge of the Moscogee Creek Nation, visitors can explore the technique of dot painting to create their own work of art.
10:30 – 10:45am // Storytelling
Amy Bluemel of the Chickasaw Nation and is widely known for her storytelling, artistry and dancing. She’ll share some of her language, history and culture through her exciting stories.
11am – 1pm // Live Animals
Birmingham Zoo will bring live animals for you to get to know in our outdoor sculpture garden
11:30-11:45am // Storytelling
Amy Bluemel tells a tale about the live animals from the zoo
12 – 12:20 pm // Dance Performance
Lyndon Alec of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe will perform Native American Hoop Dancing

12:30- 1:30pm // Dance performance
Mystic Wind Choctaw Social Dancers who will be performing a traditional Choctaw Dance alongside the Southern Pine Pow Wow Dance Group that incorporates drumming.
1:35 – 2pm // Storytelling
Amy Bluemel entertains us with a final story in the Steiner Auditorium.

NIHB Webinar - Healing and Violence Prevention in Tribal Communities
2021-11-22 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual Event
What: Webinar on Tribal healing practices for violence prevention
When: Monday, November 22, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Eastern
Who should attend? Tribal public health/health professionals, Tribal leaders, community members, and partners working with AI/AN communities on violence prevention
Register
Join the National Indian Health Board and our esteemed experts to discuss the ways in which healing is critical to prevent against future violence in Tribal communities. Last year, NIHB hosted a series of conversations with Tribal public health practitioners, service providers, and experts to strengthen understanding about current practices, programs, policies and needs for violence prevention in Tribal communities. One of the things we heard during those sessions was the need to focus on Tribal ways of healing in order to prevent violence.
This webinar will explore what healing looks like, what role(s) healing has in preventing violence, and some examples of how healing has been incorporated into violence programs in Tribal communities. We will also explore the ways in which healing for violence prevention can be supported by non-Tribal partners.
For any questions, contact Nina Martin (nmartin@nihb.org, 202-548-7299).

Indian Health Services (IHS) Virtual Symposium
2021-11-30 - 2021-12-02 | Virtual Event
Indian Health Services (IHS) Virtual Symposium is here. Register now to reserve your seat!
When: November 30 – December 2, 2021
Where: Online

Interact with Medicare representatives
Participate in virtual, interactive presentations and demos
Learn about upcoming changes and important reminders regarding Medicare
Ask questions and receive real-time answers
Earn CEUs

Whether you are a new or experienced IHS provider, biller, office staff member, or compliance officer, Medicare can sometimes be challenging. The virtual symposium allows you to virtually participate in up to six separate webinars or pick and choose the sessions most meaningful to you.
To register and participate in an educational event, you must have an active account in the Novitas Learning Center. If you do not have one, request an IHS account today!
Need help signing in (account name or password issues), registering or starting a class? Access the step-by-step tutorials: event handouts in the Novitas Learning Center, starting a webinar through the Novitas Learning Center and a quick reference guide. If you still need help, email NovitasLearningCenterHelpDesk@novitas-solutions.com and they will respond with assistance as soon as possible.

USET OERM Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Training Seminars
2021-12-01 09:00, 2021-12-08 09:00 | Virtual Event
USET Office of Environmental Resource Managements Presents
Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Training Seminars

Learn how to implement Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and obtain convenient help guides to achieve compliance excellence.
The various seminars will discuss items, such as:

How lead testing in schools and daycare centers is being offered through USET – learn about the program
New requirements by EPA for Lead and Copper monitoring – join us to develop your strategy
How the emerging pollutant PFAS will affect your utility – join us for an engaging conversation and then sign up for drinking water monitoring offered by USET to help you understand the levels of PFAS in your system and if new regulations may require increased treatment technologies to be applied.

Seminar Schedule:

Seminar 1: Update on Emerging Pollutant PFAS November 17, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 2: Update on the New Lead and Copper Rule December 1, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 3: Public Notification Rule and Easy to Use Templates December 8, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 4: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct Rule December 15, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern

One CEU per seminar will be provided for USET member Tribal Nation staff.
Register
If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Bennett at jbennett@usetinc.org.

Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Aquaculture Health Plan Webinar
2021-12-01 13:00 | Virtual Event
Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): Aquaculture Health Plan Webinar
December 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Meeting ID:160 904 2976
Join thru the web
Join thru Zoom
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US
+1 646-828-7666 US
To keep you abreast of some major APHIS activities, they are hosting a series of Tribal webinars over the next several months. These webinars are designed to give you a better insight in how APHIS is helping to protect U.S. and Tribal agricultural and natural resources—and citizens—from animal and plant disease and pest threats.
You and members of your staff are invited to attend a Tribal webinar: Aquaculture Health Plan Webinar, on December 1, 2021, at 1:00 pm EDT.
The National Aquaculture Health Plan & Standards (NAHP&S) establishes guidance for national disease reporting, laboratory and testing standardization, surveillance, response, biosecurity, data management, and education and training, which will benefit the nation’s aquaculture health. It also outlines health inspection options to provide consistent and verifiable ways to establish, maintain and certify the health and safety of aquatic livestock, and lists the actions USDA will take in each of these areas to implement the plan. These actions will support the overall health of the aquaculture industry, which will provide protection and assurance for producers of farm-raised aquatic animals in the United States.
They appreciate your ongoing partnership in safeguarding our agriculture, and hope you will join this event. If you have questions about the webinar, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov. Also you can reach out to the Aquaculture Program Leader Katthleen Hartman at kathleen.h.hartman@usda.gov.

Project Firstline: Application Information Session for Year 2 UIO IPC System Champions and Graduate Fellows
2021-12-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Join the NCUIH internal Project Firstline, the CDC’s National training collaborative, project team for the inside scoop of the application process for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) who are interested in becoming UIO IPC System Champions in year two of the training initiative. The team will provide context and an in-depth overview of the application process. The first half of the meeting will be focused on UIO IPC System Champions applications and will be followed by information on the Fellowship program (starting at 2:30 p.m.). Join us for one part of the information session, or both!
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST | UIO IPC Champions Application Info Session
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST | Fellowship Program Application Info Session
Presenters:
• Dionne Apedjihoun, MS, CCRP, Senior Project Manager, NCUIH
• Aliyah Smith, Public Health Project Assistant, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Introduce Project Firstline Year Two
2. Review application requirements, materials, and timelines
3. Provide forum for Q & A
Audience:
UIO Staff, Stakeholders, IPC Champions, Graduate Students in Final Year of Program
Register

Connecting Communities: Investing in Rural Prosperity: A Framework for Advancing Shared Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities across the United States
2021-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
“Connecting Communities: Investing in Rural Prosperity: A Framework for Advancing Shared Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities across the United States,” is a webinar on December 2, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. Join Connecting Communities, sponsored by the Federal Reserve System, for this webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on organizations serving low to moderate income communities. Register by clicking here.

The Gatherings - a book discussion with Shirley N. Hager and Wayne A. Newell
2021-12-02 18:00 | Virtual Event
Thirty years ago, a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals came together in Wabanaki territory to explore some of the questions at the heart of Truth and Healing efforts in the U.S. and Canada. “The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relations” tells the story of these meetings in the words of those participants.
Shirley N. Hager and Wayne A. Newell will discuss the book during a virtual talk on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Eastern on Zoom, sponsored by the Jesup Memorial Library and the Acadia Friends (Quaker) Meeting.
Registration is required at jesuplibrary.org/events/gatherings or by email to kchagnon@jesuplibrary.org.

The Future of Public Health National Summit Series: Achieving a Diverse and Effective Public Health Workforce
2021-12-06 10:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Monday, December 6, 2021
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Register
Space is limited. Register early. Registration closes December 3.
The CDC Foundation, in collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials, and the Big Cities Health Coalition invites you to register for the first meeting in the four-part Lights, Camera, Action: The Future of Public Health National Summit Series.
Summit Series Meeting One:
ACHIEVING A DIVERSE AND EFFECTIVE
PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE
This ACTION-ORIENTED Summit will focus on:
Speakers (additional speakers being added daily):

New resources for strengthening the public health workforce
Strategies and recommendations from recent initiatives:
Public Health 3.0; the new Essential Public Health Services;
Public Health Forward
How to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable public
health workforce
Shining lights and innovative approaches to build the workforce
from exemplars in the field.

Information Session on Certificate in Cultural Tourism & Tribal Enterprises
2021-12-06 11:00 | Virtual Event
SDSU/AIANTA Information Session on Certificate in Cultural Tourism & Tribal Enterprises
Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. (MST/New Mexico)
Register
In partnership with San Diego State University (SDSU) the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and The Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming, AIANTA is offering the online Certificate in Cultural Tourism and Tribal Enterprises (“CTTE”). The for-credit certificate, taught by Eric S. Trevan, Ph.D. (Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, Gun Lake Tribe), brings together academic and industry experts who will provide tools to help Native tourism planners develop tribally specific tourism strategies that sustain a balance between tribal and Native cultural environments, economic development, tourism promotion and recreational use. Students will learn global best practices in the effective organization of tribal and Native cultural sites, recreation and tourism programs and leisure-related tribal businesses, including tribal gaming, hospitality operations and sacred sites.

Webinar for New Applicants: Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Technical Assistance
2021-12-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Technical Assistance
December 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) program notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will address how to apply, an overview of the new funding cycle; application, submission, and proposal requirements; and, proposal templates and examples. The application submission deadline for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations is February 2, 2022 via Grants.gov. The recording of the webinar will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
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U.S. National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) Listening Session
2021-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) test results meant to improve the laboratory reporting of certain test results. APHIS invites you and your staff to participate in a Tribal Consultation Webinar for the NLRAD ELR on December 6, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 pm EST. Below is a registration link for the webinar and the web link to join Zoom.
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRYT6FM
Web join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1603538355?pwd=[REDACTED]

Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshop
2021-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshop
December 7-8, 2021 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Central each day
First Nations Development Institute and the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. are pleased to announce an upcoming Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families Virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshop on December 7th and 8th, 2021. Back by popular demand and generous support from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the Wells Fargo Foundation, this two-day financial education certification* workshop will feature in-depth instruction on the 5th Edition BNC Financial Skills for Families curriculum with an emphasis on strategies and solutions for both virtual and in-person settings. This training is a perfect fit for trainers, financial counselors, asset building specialists, and anyone else looking for one more financial education capacity building training to close out the year. Featured topics include: spending plans and goal setting, credit reports, fraud awareness, negotiating big ticket purchases, and much more. There is no cost to attend this training; however, space is limited so please reserve your spot today by registering here.
For more information, contact Shawn Spruce (agoyopi@gmail.com or 505-917-0709) or Christy Finsel (cfinsel@oknativeassets.org or 405-401-7873).
*Following the workshop participants will have until Friday, December 10th, 2021 to complete the online certification exam.

Clinical Investigator Training Course (CITC)
2021-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Clinical Investigator Training Course (CITC) Update
December 7-8, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announced that the Clinical Investigator Training Course (CITC) that were conducted in person for more than ten years, and unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic was postponed in 2020; this year also, it will be an abbreviated, virtual update rather than a full course. The agency is hopeful that the full course will resume in 2022.
This year virtual training will be:

Day 1: Tuesday, December 7, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Day 2: Wednesday, December 8, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Register for this training webinar.

Northeastern Sister Tribes Continue Traditions: Virtual Round Table
2021-12-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
As Indigenous peoples of the first contacted tribes in turtle island, we face continued paper genocide and erasure in our daily lives. Yet, despite these unfortunate experiences we are thriving and preserving our rich culture and heritage. Moskehtu Consulting a Native American owned cultural and heritage firm has invited sister tribal nations of the Northeastern region to join in a virtual round table discussion.
WHAT: Northeastern sister Tribes continue Traditions: Virtual Round Table
Topics will cover the pre-contact life, forced assimilation, and what we are individually doing to preserve the culture and be stewards of the land water and each other.
WHEN: Dec 7th @ 7:30 PM EST
WHY: To hear the story of the Northeastern Tribal communities directly from them, and hear how they are focus continuing our ancestors responsibility to the land and the water.
WHO: Each panelist significantly contributes to the collective wellness of indigenous people globally by using the oral Indigenous ecological knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation through our sister tribal community.
RSVP

Rural Policy Summit
2021-12-08 | Virtual Event
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank is offering a Rural Policy Summit via Zoom on December 8, 2021. Participants will hear about strategies for recovery and revitalization in the wake of the pandemic from local and regional economic development leaders. Click here to register.

Webinar for New Applicants: Forensic Healthcare (FHC) Services Technical Assistance
2021-12-08 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Forensic Healthcare (FHC) Services Technical Assistance
December 8 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Program’s new Forensic Healthcare (FHC) Services notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will provide information on how to apply, including a brief overview of the new funding cycle; application and submission process requirements; application/proposal requirements; and a brief review of proposal templates and examples. The recording will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
You can access the FHC Services NOFO here: https://bit.ly/3xcZTpU.
Learn More

2021 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Utility-Scale Solar Development on Tribal Lands
2021-12-08 12:00 - 14:00
2021 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Utility-Scale Solar Development on Tribal Lands
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
December 8, 2021
