Department of Veterans Affairs Virtual Rural Veterans Symposium
2023-01-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Outreach, Transition & Economic Development (OTED)
will host a
Virtual Rural Veterans Symposium
“Dedicated to Serving Rural Veterans”
Thursday, January 19, 2023
12:00 –3:00 p.m. (EST)

The purpose of this symposium is to address issues impacting Veterans residing in rural communities. Our focus will be on overcoming barriers, accessing behavioral health care, as well as current VA benefits, resources and services available to Veterans, their family members, caregivers, survivors and advocates.
Join on Your Computer or Mobile App via WebEx
Click Here to Join the Symposium
or Call-In (Audio Only)
Phone: 1-404-397-1596
Access Code: [REDACTED] 721 4248

HHS ASPR Office Hours: Monkeypox Information
2023-01-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-01-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-02-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Health and Human Service | ASPR: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Thursdays at 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm Eastern – 3:30 pm Central/4:30 pm Eastern
Zoom link

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-01-20 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 First Quarter Topics:

January 20: Streptococcal Pharyngitis
February 10: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza
March 10: HIV/AIDS and Women’s Reproductive Health

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.

NIHB and CDC Strong Systems, Stronger Communities (SSSC) Pre-Application Webinar
2023-01-20 13:00 | Virtual Event
January 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pleased to announce the fifth cycle of funding for Strong Systems, Stronger Communities (SSSC) for Tribes. This opportunity continues NIHB’s commitment to the strengthening of Tribal public health systems by offering support and technical assistance directlym to Tribes for projects designed to build their public health capacity.
Tribes will have the opportunity to perform work in performance improvement (PI) and/or system improvement (SI). Support for public health accreditation and/or Pathways Recognition Program activities are offered, but seeking accreditation is not required. Funding is available up to $15,000.
NIHB will host an application webinar Friday, January 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The request for applications (RFA) can be downloaded, completed as a Word document, and then submitted. To apply for this funding opportunity, submit an application to Jessica Dean at jdean@nihb.org.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at 11:59 PM ET
Pre-Application Webinar: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
Apply here with the Request for Applications (RFA) and Application Package for the PI/SI Cohort.

Office of Violence Against Women Free Conference on Indigenous Sex Trafficking
2023-01-24 - 2023-01-26
Office of Violence Against Women Free Conference on Indigenous Sex Trafficking: In partnership with Tribal organizations, the Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women is hosting the “2023 Strengthening Sovereign Responses to Sex Trafficking in Indian Country and Alaska” on January 24˗26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The free conference will feature plenary sessions and targeted workshops around the crisis that seek to inform and empower in combating sex trafficking in Tribal communities. Please click HERE for more information.

AIANTA Webinar: Hidden Treasures Amazing Collections and Resources at the Indian Arts and Craft Board Museums
2023-01-24 11:00 | Virtual Event
January 24 at 10:00 am Mountain
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In this session, AIANTA will reintroduce the Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB). Best known for their enforcement of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, this webinar will showcase their regional museums and some of their programs which can be replicated elsewhere, including art directories, promoting local art and history, and learn about the invaluable resources available. As it says on the Department of the Interior website, “The Interior Museum Program looks after one of the largest and most important museum collections in the world.”
Professionals from the US Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Board will share how tribal arts collections can be used to promote local artists, enrich their education through sharing skills and resources like their Art Directory and event calendar.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-01-24 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 2022 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.
The January session is titled, “Native Traditional Practices: Culture IS Treatment.”
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.

Rural Utilities Service Inflation Reduction Act Round Tables
2023-01-24 14:00 | Virtual Event
January 24 – 3pm ET – USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at promoting renewable energy development in tribal communities through Tribes, Tribal Utilities and Tribal Organizations and Entities
You may register for one of the Round Tables by clicking on the Inflation Reduction Act Web Page. This will take you to the registration links.
Inflation Reduction Act Web page.

Department of Education Tribal Consultation on the Department's FY 24 Comprehensive Center Grant Competition
2023-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
January 24, 2023, at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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On January 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) will conduct a Tribal Consultation to inform the development of the Department’s FY 2024 Comprehensive Center grant competition. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leader views are addressed. The consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to upholding the federal trust responsibility as described in Executive Order 13175.

CDC Office Hours: Monkeypox Vaccine Information
2023-01-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm Central/4:00 pm Eastern – 4:00 pm Central/5:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 161 787 3188
Passcode: [REDACTED]

ILTF Town Hall: Economic Development on Alloted Lands
2023-01-24 19:00 | Virtual Event
Economic Development on Allotted Lands
The basics landowners should know to make their land more productive
There are many barriers in place that make it difficult for Indian landowners to use their lands to benefit their economic ambitions, but it’s not impossible to build a successful business on allotted lands. It’s important for landowners to understand the rules and regulations imposed by the federal government as well as Tribal nations.
Join the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) for an Online Town Hall to discuss economic development on individual allotted lands. The town hall will be held at 7 p.m. Central time on Tuesday, Jan. 24. This session will discuss what the legal framework means for business and land transactions as well as taxes generated by economic activity.
There is no cost to take part in the town hall but participants do need to register in advance. Click here to register.

Presenter
Kim Dunn (Little River Band of Ottawa Chippewa Indians) has 30 years of experience as an IRS Tax Attorney working initially for Estate and Gift Tax and later for the Indian Tribal Governments Division. She has also been a judge in the State of Washington and has served on the Board of Directors for tribal casinos in Washington and Michigan.
Amy Wilson is the Founder and Principal Consultant of SEE Renewal, LLC, which helps tribal communities obtain sustainable solutions for economic and community development. Amy previously worked for the Division of Energy and Mineral Development under the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs and has local and state government experience. She holds a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado, and a Master of Law degree in Energy and Natural Resources Law from the University of Denver.

Veterans’ Family, Caregiver, and Survivor Advisory Committee
2023-01-25 08:00 - 15:30, 2023-01-26 08:00 - 13:00
January 25 at 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern
January 26 at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern
The meeting will be held at the American Red Cross, 430 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20006.
The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on matters related to: the need of Veterans’ families, caregivers and survivors across all generations, relationships, and Veterans status; the use of VA care, benefits and memorial services by Veterans’ families,
caregivers and survivors, and opportunities for improvements to the
experience using such services; VA policies, regulations, and administrative requirements related to the transition of Servicemembers from the Department of Defense (DoD) to enrollment in VA that
impact Veterans’ families, caregivers and survivors; and factors that influence access to, quality of, and accountability for services, benefits and memorial services for Veterans’ families, caregivers and survivors.
On Wednesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 26, 2023, the agenda
will include opening remarks from the Committee Chair and the Chief Veterans Experience Officer. There will be updates on the Caregiver Support Program, PACT Act and briefings by the subcommittee chairs on the proposed recommendations for approval by the Committee.
Time will be allocated for receiving public comments on January 25, 2023, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Individuals wishing to make public comments should contact Dr. Betty Moseley Brown at (210) 392–2505 or at VEOFACA@va.gov and are requested to submit a 1–2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in the official meeting record.
In the interest of time, each speaker will be held to a 5-minute time limit. The Committee will accept written comments from interested parties on
issued outlined in the meeting agenda until Friday, January 20, 2023 at 5 p.m. EST. Each public speaker will receive a confirmed time for speaking via email from the Designated Federal Official.
Members of the public interested in attending should submit their name to VEOFACA@va.gov by Friday, January 20, 2023, to help expedite the sign-in process. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Betty Moseley Brown, Designated Federal Official, at Betty.MoseleyBrown@va.gov or (210) 392–2505.

ILTF Webinar: Understanding the Proposed Fee-to-Trust Regulations
2023-01-25 12:00 | Virtual Event
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Join the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) webinar “Understanding the Proposed Fee-to-Trust Regulations” to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at Noon Central time.
The proposed rules are intended to make the fee-to-trust process more efficient and less expensive. This includes both title review and general procedural changes. Join members of the National Tribal Land Association (NTLA) Board of Directors to explore and highlight proposed changes to the fee-to-trust process.
To learn about the proposed changes, please click here.
Panelists:

Members of the NTLA Board of Directors Erick Giles, Sarah Lawson, Brenda Tomaras, Katie Yates Free and Karen Woodard

More information
The webinar will be moderated by Nichlas Emmons, Program/Development Officer with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation. It will be conducted live via Zoom and will last approximately 45 minutes. The webinar is free but all participants must register in advance.

Tribal Health Program Support virtual Gathering Circle
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The virtual Gathering Circle will be an opportunity to expand our stakeholders’ understanding of ongoing USET Tribal Health Programs Support’s (THPS) programing strengths and challenges. The Gathering Circle will be a quarterly webinar. Each session will highlight various THPS programs.
Who should attend?

USET member Tribal Leaders
USET member Health Directors and Clinicians
Federal Partners

When? January 25, 2023, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
This session on January 25th will highlight the the Opioid Prevention in Tribal Nations Program. By the end of the session, participants will:

Learn how the opioid crisis affects Tribal Nations
Increase knowledge of prevention and treatment programs to reduce the opioid crisis by sharing Tribal Nation success stories,
Understand the role of USET in addressing the opioid crisis

The session is free, and you can join here.

2023 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Federal Funding for Tribes
2023-01-25 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
January 25 at 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central
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The previous two years of the Biden Administration unleashed an unprecedented amount of funding and incentives for climate change solutions. Join the first session of the Office of Indian Energy 2023 Tribal Energy Webinar Series and learn about some of the current federal funding opportunities available for Tribal Nations and Tribal energy projects.

2023 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Federal Funding for Tribal Nations
2023-01-25 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
2023 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Federal Funding for Tribal Nations
The Department of Energy will host a webinar to discuss current federal funding available for Tribal Nations on January 25, 2023 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm ET. To register for this webinar, please click here.

bi-weekly White House Health Community Engagement Call
2023-01-25 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bi-Weekly on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm Eastern
Register.

NCAI Webinars: organize and manage business finances
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
A new year is here with new opportunities to gain skills. This 2023, NCAI is excited to continue partnering with Grow with Google for a series of monthly webinars with free training and hands-on coaching to help tribal small businesses take the next step. The webinars are hosted by Jake Foreman, Grow with Google’s Indigenous Community Digital Coach. The first three webinars will focus on tools to help organize and manage business finances, and the first one will be kicking off on January 26, 2023.
Learn More

Thursday, January 26 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 1
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Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 2
Register
Thursday, March 23 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Learn About Investors and Loan Options for Your Small Business – Part 1
Register

Tribal Consultation on the National Nature Assessment
2023-01-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
Friday, January 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
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On Friday, January 27, 2023, the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a virtual tribal consultation session to discuss the development of the National Nature Assessment (NNA). In response to Executive Order 14072 on “Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies,” USGCRP is planning to develop the first NNA, which will assess the status, observed trends, and future projections of America’s lands, waters, wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystems, and the benefits they provide including connections to the economy, public health, equity, climate mitigation and adaptation, and national security.

Healthy Native North Carolinians Gathering
2023-01-30 09:00 - 16:00
Join on January 30, 2023, for the *in-person* return of the Healthy Native North Carolinians (HNNC) Network Gathering! They will bring together Tribal leaders, community members, resource organizations, and supporters to discuss the meaningful holistic health work currently happening in our Native communities and brainstorm a new and creative future for the HNNC Network.
Registration link
At this *free* gathering, they aim to:

Hear and learn from recent HNNC projects in Tribal communities
Practice strategies for “Managing Overwhelm” in these changing times
Connect with resource organizations and funders who want to support your work
Build collaborative ideas for supporting each other moving forward in a new era
Enjoy fellowship and a nourishing meal among our HNNC friends

Location: NC Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Time: Check-in opens at 9:15 and sessions begin at 10:00 AM, end at 4:00 PM.
For any questions, please reach out to Jesalyn Keziah, jesalynk@email.unc.edu.

“A SANE Approach to Human Trafficking Cases” Online Training Opportunity
2023-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
January 30 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Register by January 26
The National Indian Country Training Initiative of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is providing an online training opportunity called “A SANE Approach to Human Trafficking Cases” on January 30, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 PM ET.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are invaluable collaborative partners in a prosecutor’s response to human trafficking, as victims of sex and labor trafficking are at risk of short and long-term physical and psychological consequences. SANEs provide much-needed medical care as a part of a multidisciplinary team. SANEs collect evidence and provide critical insight into medical issues and survivor responses to trauma.
The online training will be co-presented by SANE and prosecutor subject-matter experts, and will focus on health risks, the content of a medical forensic examination, and documentation. The training is ideal for Tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, victim services, and health care professionals, including SANEs.
To register, use the SANE WebEx Online Training Registration Link and click “Register.” For questions, please contact Delores Johnson at delores.johnson@usdoj.gov, Heather Cumper at heather.cumper@usdoj.gov, or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Tribal Listening Session on HHS Initiative to Strengthen Primary Health Care
2023-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals:
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter seeking information from Indian Country about possible HHS actions that may support Tribal efforts to improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Natives through strengthened primary health care.
The OASH is hosting a virtual tribal listening session to collect input and inform the HHS Initiative to Strengthen Primary Health Care.
Title: OASH Primary Health Care Listening Session with Tribal Leaders
When: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Time: 01:00 PM Eastern Time to 02:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
You must register in advance for this meeting. Register at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuyvqjkiEntK-h5P9Z1EVOQYSmXWSHU. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The OASH is accepting written comments, as well, and appreciates your consideration. Submit written comments to OASHPrimaryHealthCare@hhs.gov. Please use the following subject line: Tribal Leader Listening Session. The deadline to provide written comments is Friday, March 3, 2023. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the OASH Primary Health Care Team at OASHPrimaryHealthCare@hhs.gov.
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services

Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity (CIIHE) TAC Meeting
2023-02-01 14:00 - 16:00
Office of Minority Health Announces Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity (CIIHE) TAC Meeting and Seeks Additional Nominations: The CIIHE TAC will meet virtually for its first session of the new year on February 1, 2023, from 3:00 – 5:00pm EST. The CIIHE TAC advises the Office of Minority Health on priority areas related to health disparities and achieving health equity in Indian Country. The TAC continues to seek qualified nominations for Delegates to serve on the TAC from the Albuquerque, Navajo, and Phoenix Areas. For further information please contact RADM Rochelle Rollins at Rochelle.Rollins@hhs.gov.

American Indian College Fund's Scholarship Kick-Off Event
2023-02-01 19:00 | Virtual Event
February 1 at 7:00 pm Central/8:00 pm Eastern
Register to join
The American Indian College Fund’s (College Fund) scholarship season opens on February 1. Hundreds of scholarships are available for all areas of study under the Full Circle Scholarship Program, and students attending tribal colleges and universities can receive additional scholarship support with the program. Any Native American U.S. citizen who is an enrolled member, or descendant of an enrolled member of a state or federally recognized tribe may apply. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.0 grade point average and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a nonprofit, accredited college or university.
To help students understand the application process and the many scholarships available to them, the College Fund is hosting a free scholarship kick-off webinar at 6:00 p.m. MST on February 1. Prizes will also be awarded at the event.

HHS Bi-Weekly Briefing on Monkeypox
2023-02-02 13:00 | Virtual Event
Date Bi-weekly on Thursdays
Time 2:00 PM EST
Zoom Link RSVP Here
Please join the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, the White House National mpox Response team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) for a mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) briefing every other Thursday at 2:00 PM EST.

NFBC Farm Bill Policy Update Webinar
2023-02-03 12:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE – This was originally scheduled for January 31 and has been postponed to February 3rd.

Policy experts from NFBC’s partner, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, will be leading a Farm Bill Policy Update webinar on February 3rd, 2023 from 1:30 to 2:00 PM Eastern.
Join the webinar to get all the latest information about the Farm Bill! Register here: bit.ly/NFBCJan31
