White House Tribal Consultation on Revised NEPA Regulations
2023-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 12 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The White House Council on Environmental Quality will be holding consultations on proposed revised NEPA regulations. The proposed rule includes tribal provisions, including ones related to the incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge into environmental reviews, consideration of reserved rights in environmental reviews, and exclusion from NEPA review for certain actions approved by Tribal Nations on tribal trust lands. The consultation session will take place on September 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT.

HUD Webinar on Tribal Directory Assessment Tool
2023-09-13 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will be hosting a series of webinars to provide information on how the Tribal Directory Assessment Tool (TDAT) has been updated, including how comments were addressed, and how many Tribes may provide information.
August 16 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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September 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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October 11 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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Tribal Leader Consultation on Native Language
2023-09-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The federal inter-agency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization (National Plan)—and your input is needed. In September, the Education Committee will host a number of events to gather input from Tribal leaders and other Tribal experts about:

How can the federal government work with Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, Tribal and non-profit organizations, states, schools, higher education institutions, and the private sector to raise national awareness about the importance of Native languages for Tribes and the country?
What can the federal government do to create national awareness of the current crisis of Native language loss and establish a sense of urgency for immediate national action?
How important to a National Plan is a formal policy recognition of the historic role that the federal government played in Native language erasure?

What should the content and nature of a formal policy recognition be?
How could a formal policy recognition help secure federal resources and support for Native language revitalization?

How could the National Plan support the integration of Native language revitalization into mainstream society, e.g., school curriculum, immersive learning, early and adult education, federal and state policies, signage, etc.?
How could the National Plan stimulate and facilitate access to financial support for Native language revitalization (including federal, state, and philanthropic funding)?

The National Plan will establish a long-term, all-of-government strategy that works with Tribal Nations and, as appropriate, nonprofit organizations, subject matter experts, and other entities for the revitalization, protection, preservation, and reclamation of Native languages. Attached for your review and comment is a summary of research that may inform the development of the National Plan.
Dates and registration information:

Monday, September 18, 3–5 p.m. ET Registration Link
Wednesday, September 20, 1–3 p.m. ET Registration Link
Tuesday, September 26, 3–5 p.m. ET Registration Link
Thursday, September 28, 2–4 p.m. ET Registration Link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting. If you want to provide written input, please email your comments to NativeLanguage@kauffmaninc.com no later than September 29, 11:59 p.m. ET.
If you have any questions regarding the tribal consultation, contact the WHCNAA via whcnaa@bia.gov.
Sincerely,
Anthony Morgan Rodman
Executive Director
White House Council on Native American Affairs

First Responders to Violent Crime Training
2023-09-19 - 2023-09-21
National Indian Country Training Initiative Training Announcement
Course: First Responders to Violent Crime Training
When: September 19 – 21, 2023
Where: Columbia, SC
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, together with the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security, is pleased to announce that they are co-sponsoring a training titled First Responders to Violent Crime Training. The training will be held September 19-21, 2023, at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. For those students selected to attend, travel and lodging accommodations will be provided by the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Education.
The First Responders to Violent Crime Training is for newer Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) working violent crime especially domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse cases, in areas like Indian Country, National Parks, or on public lands. This basic course, in part, will include lectures on the following: Sexual Assault Investigations-Common Challenges; The Neurobiology of Trauma: Understanding Potential Victim Trauma; Interviewing Child Victims and Witnesses; Investigating the Non-Fatal Strangulation Case; Report Writing; Evidence Collection; Testifying in Court and Victims’ Rights and Services.
Registration deadline: July 21, 2023.
Applicants will receive notification of their application status by July 28, 2023.
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to Heather Cumper as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the seminar. No nominee will be excluded from a course on the basis of a disability-related accommodations request.
This training is authorized under the Government Employees Training Act.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Heather Cumper at Heather.Cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
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:

August 8, 2023, at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
September 19, 2023, at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

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:

August 8th: Registration
September 19th: Registration

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

Native Farm Bill Coalition Webinar on Farm Bill Current Status
2023-09-19 13:00 | Virtual Event
September 19 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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On September 19, the Native Farm Bill Coalition will be hosting a webinar titled, “An Update on the Farm Bill from the Native Farm Bill Coalition.” In this session, the Coalition’s Executive Committee will provide updates on the Farm Bill’s progress, discuss marker bills, and analyze the current status of Native priorities. Time permitting, the Native Farm Bill Coalition will also address questions.

CDC Webinar: Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
2023-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 19 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Webinar ID: 160 602 0154
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone: 669-254-5252 or 646-828-7666
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing for co-circulating influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall and winter. Vaccines can provide life-saving protection against all three viral respiratory diseases. CDC recommends these vaccines for older adults, who are at a higher risk of severe illness from these diseases. Clinicians play a vital role in ensuring that older adults protect themselves by encouraging them to stay up to date on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations.
During this COCA Call, CDC presenters will provide updates about the latest recommendations and clinical considerations for administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines to adults 60 years and older and discuss resources and communication strategies that may help facilitate older adult vaccination.
If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends.
The slide set will be available on the day of the call on the COCA Call webpage under Call Materials.
Free Continuing Education (CE) will be offered for this COCA Call.
Registration is not required.

CityMatCH Maternal and Child Health Leadership Conference
2023-09-20 - 2023-09-22
September 20-22, 2023
New Orleans, LA
Conference website

White House Recovery Month Summit
2023-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
President Biden has proclaimed September 2023 as National Recovery Month. On Wednesday, September 20th, the White House will host a Summit to celebrate the resilience of the millions of Americans in recovery from a substance use disorder and to advance the President’s Unity Agenda to save lives. The event will focus on the strength of the recovery community and power that those in recovery have to inspire others. We invite you to attend this in-person event at the White House.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Further details to be provided upon confirmation.
Please RSVP to confirm or decline your attendance to RSVP@ondcp.eop.gov by COB on September 12th. Include your name, title, and organization. Please note that this invitation is non-transferable and they are extending an invitation to only one person per organization.

Department of Energy Briefing on CITAP NOPR
2023-09-20 13:00 | Virtual Event
September 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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On August 10th, the U.S. Department of Energy proposed a rule to establish the Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits (CITAP) Program to accelerate Federal environmental review and permitting processes for qualifying onshore electric transmission facilities. The Grid Deployment Office is holding series of meetings to increase awareness with interested parties of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) and encourage public comment on the proposal. They currently have a briefing scheduled for Tribal governments, Tribal affiliates, and Preservation Officers on Wednesday, September 20th at 2pm.

ONAP Webinar on Tiered Environmental Reviews
2023-09-20 13:00 | Virtual Event
September 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs is hosting a webinar titled “Using Tiered Environmental Reviews for HUD Projects” on September 20 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Tiered reviews can be used to streamline environmental reviews for a program when the exact locations to receive HUD assistance are not known upfront. The webinar will cover programs like homeowner-occupied rehab assistance and lease acquisition, featuring a case study and sample documentation.

Workshop on Federal Funding Opportunities for Tribal Governments
2023-09-20 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 20 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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On September 20 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, the Bloomberg Philanthropies e311 Federal Assistance Program is hosting a workshop to assist tribal governments in navigating various federal funding opportunities. This workshop aims to remove barriers that tribal communities may face and highlight successful tribal project case studies. It will include speakers from inter-tribal associations, nonprofits, grant writers, and federal agencies who collaborate with tribal communities. During the workshop, speakers will provide insight into grants, loans, and tax credits available to tribal governments for projects such as infrastructure, broadband, and energy, among others.

Tribal Consultation on Simplifying FEMA Preparedness Grants Request for Information
2023-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Date: September 20, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Virtual
Zoom Meeting ID: 160 558 8138
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by phone: (669) 254-5252
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FEMA aims to improve the management and administration of its preparedness grant programs to continue to assist the nation and first responders in building, sustaining and improving our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate terrorism and other high-consequence disasters and emergencies. FEMA is issuing a Notice and Request for Information (RFI) to seek public input on simplifying and streamlining its preparedness grant process to improve the efficiency and accessibility of its suite of preparedness grant programs.
FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation to discuss the benefits and burdens of FEMA’s preparedness grant programs, including feedback on regulations, information collections and policies. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. GPD provides grants to prepare state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and first responders, as well as non-profit organizations and port and transit systems owners/operators, to measurably improve capability and reduce the risks from manmade and natural disasters. Topics of discussion include:

Any administrative burdens, program requirements, information collection burdens, waiting time, or unnecessary complexity in FEMA’s grant processes;
Meaningful and helpful engagement that have been, or should have been provided to enhance the knowledge and accessibility of FEMA’s preparedness grant programs;
Specific data that documents the costs, burdens and benefits of existing requirements to the extent they are available; and
Ways to improve the grants customer experience for Tribal Nations and their partners.

Ribbon Cutting For Indigenous Veterans Monument
2023-09-20 15:30 - 17:30
Wednesday, September 20th at 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Eastern
RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery
301 S County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822
Join the celebration for the grand reveal of the Indigenous Veteran Monument. Let’s honor Indigenous Veterans for their contributions, valor and sacrifice.

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule Public Meeting
2023-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
EQ will conduct four virtual public meetings for the proposed rule on

Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT;
Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT;
Monday, September 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; and
Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

For additional information and to register for the meetings, please visit CEQ’s website at www.nepa.gov.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is proposing this “Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule” to revise its regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including to implement the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s amendments to NEPA. CEQ proposes the revisions to provide for an effective environmental review process that promotes better decision making; ensure full and fair public involvement; provide for an efficient process and regulatory certainty; and provide for sound decision making grounded in science, including consideration of relevant environmental, climate change, and environmental justice effects. CEQ proposes these changes to better align the provisions with CEQ’s extensive experience implementing NEPA; CEQ’s perspective on how NEPA can best inform agency decision making; longstanding Federal agency experience and practice; NEPA’s statutory text and purpose, including making decisions informed by science; and case law interpreting NEPA’s requirements. CEQ invites comments on the proposed revisions.
You may submit comments, identified by docket number CEQ–2023–0003, by any of the following methods:

Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202–456–6546.
Mail: Council on Environmental Quality, 730 Jackson Place NW, Washington, DC 20503.

FEMA Virtual Training for Tribal Nations: Procurement Under FEMA Awards and the Build America, Buy America Act
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
September 21 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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September 26 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering two virtual trainings for Tribal Nations to cover the federal procurement standards and the Build America, Buy America Act.
GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team will deliver the trainings and cover key purchasing concepts, including:

Federal procurement rules applicable to Tribal Nations when purchasing under a FEMA award;
Exemptions Tribal Nations should consider when purchasing under a FEMA award;
The Build America, Buy America Act; and
Available Resources for BABAA requirements and Procurement Under Grants

National Transportation in Indian Country Conference
2023-09-24 - 2023-09-28
Join hundreds of Tribal transportation program professionals, federal agency representatives and industry leading vendors to help shape the future of Tribal transportation.
September 24-28, 2023, at the Dena’Ina Center in Anchorage, Alaska
Conference Website

The National Transportation in Indian Country Conference is the one-stop-shop transportation conference FOR TRIBES, BY TRIBES. NTICC offers access to relevant training and an opportunity for Tribal transportation professionals to engage with federal officials and their Tribal transportation peers regarding Tribal transportation issues and challenges.
​NTICC provides information and resources for all who are committed to improving the transportation infrastructure of Indian Country and the safety of those who live, work, and travel the roadways of Alaska Native and Native American lands.

FirstNet Users Summit
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-28
September 25-28, 2023
SouthPoint Hotel Casino & Spa Las Vegas, NV
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Federal Transit Administration Consultation
2023-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
In-person consultation will be held in conjunction with the National Transportation in Indian Country Conference in Anchorage, Alaska on Monday, September 25, 2023, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Additionally, a virtual consultation will be held on November 2, 2023.
Comments to the notice should be submitted by the following method, identifying your submission by docket number FTA-2023-0015: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments.

NIHB Health Equity Data Symposium
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-27
National Indian Health Board will host the Tribal Health Equity Data Symposium on September 26 – 27, 2023. The conference is open to anyone interested in the topics of the conference, but especially recommended for Tribal public health professionals, CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) members from the Health Equity and/or Data Subcommittees, Tribal leaders, epidemiologists and staff from Tribal Epidemiology Centers, professionals from Federal and state agencies interested in the topics, academics and other practitioners who are passionate about the issues specific to Tribal Health Equity Data outlined below.
NIHB is now accepting proposals.
Proposals may be submitted by email to Rochelle Ruffer at rruffer@nihb.org by Sunday, July 16.

Federal & Tribal Litigation Regional Summit: Defending & Strengthening Tribal Homelands: Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Environmental Justice
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-27
September 26-27, 2023
Department of Interior, Regional Solicitor’s Office, Twin Cities, MN
The Department of Justice invites to send representatives to the Twin Cities Regional Office of the Department of Interior’s Office of the Solicitor on September 26-27 for a regional meeting, including the Office of Tribal Justice and Environment and Natural Resources Division, and other federal agencies to discuss Tribal treaty rights and climate adaptation. The focus of the discussion with DOJ and federal agency representatives will be on improving outcomes in treaty rights litigation and settlements and how DOJ and other federal agencies can support Tribal climate adaptation and resilience planning. The discussions will include opportunities for joint discussions on these topics between federal representatives and Tribal representatives, as well as opportunities for federal and Tribal groups to meet separately.
This meeting is the second in a series of meetings to discuss regionally significant environmental issues. They plan to build off of the comments they received at DOJ’s November 28, 2022 Listening Session and Federal/Tribal Summit in Columbia, SC in February 2023 to inform these discussions.

Extreme Disturbances and Climate Change in the Southeast US Webinar
2023-09-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 26 at 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
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Join the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service for our upcoming virtual workshop “Extreme Disturbances and Climate Change: Threats to the Southeast”. This virtual workshop is open to natural and cultural resource managers, especially in Tribal Nations and the southern United States, and others who want to learn more about the science of extreme disturbances, their impact on lands and forests, and applications for management under these threats. The presenters will focus on wildfire, invasive species, storms, flooding, and more!

BIA Tribal Consultation re: Tribal land acquisition funded through LWCF
2023-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Proposed Criteria
September 26 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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September 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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September 28 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites you to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded through the Land and Water Consultation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF was established by Congress in 1965 to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation resources. The Great American Outdoors Act of 2020, P.L. 116-152, authorized $900 million annually in permanent funding for LWCF.
They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Trina Locke, Acting Deputy Bureau Director, Trust Services, at trina.locke@bia.gov, or Lorna Babby, Division Chief, Trust Land Consolidation, at lorna.babby@bia.gov.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

NCUIH Webinar: Launching the New HIV/AIDS Resource Guide for Urban Indian Health Providers
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 26 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Join us for the HIV/AIDS Resource Guide Launch, an exclusive event tailored to empower Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) and health advocates in their fight against HIV/AIDS within their communities. During this session, UIOs will receive advanced access to the comprehensive guide and participate in an in-depth walkthrough led by our expert facilitators. Connect with like-minded advocates, explore collaboration opportunities, and be part of a pivotal moment in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Secure your spot by registering now, and help us spread the word for positive change. Together, we can make a difference in achieving health equity within Urban Indian communities.

Tribal Maritime Roundtable
2023-09-26 21:00 - 23:00 | Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 37211, United States
September 26 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On behalf of Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Maritime Administration (MARAD) invite you to participate in the first Maritime Tribal Roundtable to discuss maritime and intermodal transportation programs and funding opportunities. This conversation will include sharing information about available resources and ideas to support maritime and intermodal transportation needs for Tribal communities. The roundtable is an opportunity to hear from leadership how MARAD supports maritime infrastructure investments, to learn where to find grants to fund your maritime infrastructure and planning projects, and to receive on-the-spot technical assistance on how MARAD can help you succeed in your maritime transportation projects. During this open dialogue, you will be able to ask questions and share ideas, insights, and experiences that will help bring safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation to Indian Country. Let us work together to spotlight the strength of our Tribal Nations.
PREREGISTRATION (encouraged, not required)
Send your contact information and any advance questions you may have to maradportplanningoutreach@dot.gov.

HUD Virtual Training | Tribal Council Roles & Responsibilities
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28 | Virtual Event
September 27-28, 2023
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This is a two-day course offered to aid Tribal Council members understand the background and history of “NAHASDA” The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act. This course will further develop their knowledge of the Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG).
