Please join ADM Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Dr. Loretta Christensen, Chief Medical Officer at the Indian Health Service (IHS), and Dr. Laura Bachman, Acting Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a briefing on […]
Virtual participation options are still available for CMS's upcoming Health Equity Conference on May 29-30 in Bethesda, Maryland. The theme is "Sustaining Health Equity Through Action." Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from CMS leadership on recent program developments; explore the latest health equity research; discuss promising practices and creative solutions; and collaborate on […]
The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) values the partnerships between APHIS and Tribal Nations. They feel providing opportunities for Tribal Nations to learn about their national programs that safeguard natural resources will aid in developing partnerships and strengthening already existing ones. ONTL and Wildlife Services will host […]
A one-pager on the open funding opportunity to support Tribal participation in emerging climate markets A compendium of all Landowner Assistance funding opportunities that could support work on Tribal lands The Forest Service and First Nations Development Institute will co-host a series of virtual office hours for federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native corporations and villages. […]
USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA (Hybrid: In-person and virtual) Taking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee, North Carolina Dear Tribal Leader Letter Forestry Consultation June 3 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Meat Inspections Consultation June 3 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern Register Food […]
USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA (Hybrid: In-person and virtual) Taking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee, North Carolina Dear Tribal Leader Letter Forestry Consultation June 3 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Meat Inspections Consultation June 3 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern Register Food […]
June 4 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register During the 42nd Annual NAFOA Conference, the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) Director Jigar Shah shared with attendees an overview of the recent conditional commitment for a loan guarantee to the Viejas Microgrid and/or microgrid projects for high-load centers like gaming, hospitality, and […]
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle. […]
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) discretionary grant program with $100 million appropriated annually for fiscal years (FY) 2022-2026. The SMART program was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter June 5 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern During the NCAI Mid-Year 2024 Annual Conference Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719 July 11 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register Submit your written comments either by email to OTJ@usdoj.gov or by mail to Office […]
USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA (Hybrid: In-person and virtual) Taking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee, North Carolina Dear Tribal Leader Letter Forestry Consultation June 3 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Meat Inspections Consultation June 3 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern Register Food […]
What is the Tribal Homelessness Network (THN): A network of Tribes/TDHEs coming together online for group learning, peer-to-peer collaborative approaches to prevent and end homelessness, and to access technical assistance and support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Discussions will be Tribally-led based on topics brought forth from the network around […]
