United South & Eastern Tribes

Tunica Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference & Matchmaker
2022-06-29 - 2022-06-30
The Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is proud to present, in conjunction with the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Louisiana and the National Center American Indian PTAC the Tunica Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference & Matchmaker that will take place on June 29 – 30, 2022.
FREE REGISTRATION ~ IN-PERSON EVENT
This 2-day in-person event for Native American and non-Native American businesses will be focused on bringing together businesses, government agencies, prime contractors, and industry experts.
June 29th, 2022 – Educational Day
June 30th, 2022 – Matchmaking Day
Event webpage

Long Island Indigenous Perspective Canoe Tour
2022-07-09 07:30 (America/Chicago)
RSVP at www.moskehtuConsulting.com
This event is Co-Sponsored by East End Explorer, Moskehtu Consulting, The North Sea Maritime Center and the Southampton History Museum.Moskehtu Consulting Presents “Long Island Indigenous Perspective Paddle Tour at Conscience Point” hosted by the Southampton History Museum.
Conscience Point is the known for being the landing place where the Shinnecock people made contact with the first English colonist who arrived in Southampton in June of 1640.
On July 9th join a paddle tour guided by Chenae Bullock who will cover oral Indigenous history, Indigenous plant identification, Indigenous life-ways, and Indigenous songs.
General Admission for everyone 13 and over is $40
12 and under are FREE
Rentals of Single Kayaks are $75 each
Rentals of Tandem Kayaks are $110 each
Rentals of Stand Up Paddle Boards are $90 each
Paddlers are asked to arrive between 7:45am and 8am so that vessels can be offloaded, and everyone can be ready to hit the water no later than 9am. All paddlers will be required to fill out a general liability waiver upon arrival.
What to bring:
Canoe or Kayak, Paddles, Lifevests, Dry Bag, Sunscreen; Bug Spray, Hat, Sunglasses, We ask paddlers to arrive at between 8:15am-8:25am to be prepared to unload vessels and gather as a group before we launch.
They are following the social distance guidelines and what to make sure everyone is safe and still having an enjoyable experience. All paddlers are encouraged to bring their own canoes/kayaks, paddles, and life vest. Should any participants need to rent we have partnered with East End Explorers to provide rentals.

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow
2022-07-16 - 2022-07-17 | Veterans Memorial Park, NY
Following a two-year absence driven by the coronavirus pandemic, a long-standing celebration of Native American culture is set to return to the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory this summer.

Organizers announced that the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow will again be held at Veterans Memorial Park on July 16 and 17.

“The powwow is a signature event, not only for the Seneca people but for friends and neighbors locally and across the country who have been a part of our celebration for many years,” the powwow committee said. “July can’t get here fast enough.”

The Seneca Nation presented the annual celebration of Native American culture for 30 years before the onset of the global pandemic forced its cancellation in 2020 and 2021.
Featuring a series of exhilarating dance and drum competitions, the powwow attracts competitors and visitors from across the United States and Canada. It is one of the largest powwow celebrations in the northeast.

According to the powwow committee, the event and seeing many familiar faces will be especially meaningful this year, given the difficulties brought on by the pandemic.

Schedule, registration and contest information for the 2022 Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow will be announced soon.

Coffee + Conversation with Nikki Bass, Nansemond Tribal Council
2022-07-21 10:00 | United States
This month the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art will be joined by Nikki Bass, Nansemond Tribal Council Member. They will look at selected works of art from Maya Lin: A Study of Water and discuss the work of the Nansemond Indian Nation to rebuild their connection to their ancestral waterway, after centuries of displacement.
Date and time:
Thu, Jul 21, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT

Location:
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

The Way We See the World: Exploring Indigenous Representation in Film
2022-07-22 17:00 - 22:30
Join the Museum of the Cherokee Indian for an evening celebrating Indigenous filmmakers and film. All proceeds directly support Community Learning and Educational Programming at MCI.
Limited general admission tickets are available to enrolled members of federally recognized Tribal Nations at no charge. Learn more and request tickets here.
Panel Discussion with Indigenous Filmmakers
Special guests Sterlin Harjo (Seminole Nation, executive producer/showrunner of the Golden Globe-nominated FX series Reservation Dogs), Brit Hensel (Cherokee Nation, Director of Sundance-selected short film “ᎤᏕᏲᏅ [What They’ve Been Taught]”), Keli Gonzales (Cherokee Nation, Associate Producer of of Sundance-selected short film “ᎤᏕᏲᏅ [What They’ve Been Taught]),” Anthony Sneed (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, writer/director/editor/producer, “SWIPE” and “STRIPPER”), and Peshawn Bread (Comanche/Kiowa/Cherokee, writer/director, “The Daily Life of Mistress Red”) will discuss Indigenous representation in television and film. Q&A to follow.
The Films

ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught), 2022
Brit Hensel (Cherokee Nation), Director; Keli Gonzales (Cherokee Nation), Executive Producer
This film explores expressions of reciprocity in the Cherokee world, brought to life through a story told by an elder and first language speaker. “ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught)” circles the intersection of tradition, language, land, and a commitment to maintaining balance. This film was created in collaboration with independent artists from both Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
ᎡᏘᏴ ᏥᎾᎾᏛᏁᎮ ᎠᏰᎵᏐ ᎾᏛᏁᎰ (She Carries On) (2020)
Natalie M. Welch (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), Producer; Isaac Fowler, Director; Tim Morris, Director
Among the Cherokee people in North Carolina, the cultural tradition of stickball exemplifies “more than a game.” Cherokee women played the game at the turn of the 21st century for several years and reflect on their time playing and what the game means to the past, present, and future of Cherokee people.
SWIPE (2020)
Anthony Sneed (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), Director, Writer, Producer, Editor; Doug Barden, Producer; Zane Kalnina, Producer; Aakash Raj, Director of Photography
A delinquent teenage boy learns a valuable lesson about growing up.
STRIPPER, 2022
Anthony Sneed (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), Director, Writer, Editor, Producer; Chris Thompson, Writer; Robert L. Hunter, Director of Photography; Thomas Hartman, Producer; Tiffany Conklin, Producer
When 13-year-old Cricket walks past the local strip club with his friends, nothing can prepare him for who they see walking into work: his mom. With rumors starting to spread, Cricket must take matters into his own hands to clear his mom’s name and prove that she isn’t a stripper.
The Daily Life of Mistress Red (unreleased)
Peshawn Bread (Comanche/Kiowa/Cherokee), Writer, Director; Jhane Myers, Producer; Sunrise Tippeconnie, Cinematographer; Michael D. Jones, Producer/Assistant Director; Jennifer Reeder, Supervising Producer; Rob Fatal, Editor
“The Daily Life of Mistress Red” is a mockumentary that explores the world of kink, Native women and defeating white supremacy. Marie Callingbird is a Native fashion boutique owner by day and Mistress Red by night. Mistress Red is a dominatrix for hire who takes the effects of racism, sexism and colonization into her own hands by educating white supremacists through pleasure. This project focuses on issues within the circle of Indigenous women, racism, and the acceptance of sexuality.

Inaugural Three Sisters Community Fundraiser
2022-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Mashantucket Pequot Museum, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
In celebration of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum’s 24th anniversary, they are celebrating with their first Annual Three Sisters Community Fundraiser on Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 6pm-9pm. The event will include an opportunity to support and learn about their public programs and fundraising efforts, experience culture through song and dance presentations along with a silent auction and a chance to win great raffle prizes!
The mission of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is to strengthen Pequot Culture to honor and serve their Tribal family and friends. The Three Sisters Community Fundraiser will continue to honor their mission and their traditional teachings of the basket and the three sisters, corn, beans and squash. They teach us that our true strength is in togetherness and that we need one another.
Please know, with your attendance as a Meesumôk Neetôp (giving friend) they will fund new on-site, virtual & outreach programs and exhibitions with a focus on developing curriculum content for the Connecticut school system and beyond. Considering the Connecticut Board of Education mandate to include Native American history, this will bring funding and sponsoring opportunities directly to their schools.
Over the past 23 years their museum has been able to bring hidden histories to light through their educational and outreach programs by connecting with hundreds of thousands of students and visitors from their own local communities, as well as from around the world.
The Three Sister Community Fundraiser provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to support youth of all ages to experience and learn more of Native American culture as it pertains to the Pequots and Eastern Woodland culture.
DATE: Thursday, August 11
TIME: 6pm-9pm Eastern
LOCATION: Pequot Museum Gathering Space
ADMISSION: $50
Attire: Business Casual
With the purchase of $50 admission a guest will receive an admission to the event and receive five (5) general prize raffle tickets and one (1) Premium Item Raffle ticket.
Additional raffle tickets (including general & premium) can be purchased
Purchase tickets

Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow
2022-08-20 - 2022-08-21
Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow
Sat Aug 20 2022 at 10:00 am to Sun Aug 21 2022 at 05:00 pm
Nansemond Indian Nation | Suffolk, VA

SCHEMITZUN: FEAST OF GREEN CORN AND DANCE
2022-08-27 - 2022-08-28
SCHEMITZUN: FEAST OF GREEN CORN AND DANCE
August 27-28, 2022

All are welcome to join the annual family-friendly celebration as we usher in the 2022 harvest season and give thanks to the Creator for our rich heritage while honoring our ancestors, warriors, veterans, and Elders. Located at the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds in the heart of one of America’s oldest Indian reservations, Schemitzun features traditional and contemporary tribal dance exhibitions, drum and live music, and plenty of authentic Native American-made crafts.
A 17th century Eastern Woodland Village exhibit offers fascinating demonstrations of traditional Pequot cultural practices—including fire-pit cooking, wampum and fish net making, loom beadwork and basketry.

Authentic Native American cuisine prepared by celebrated New England Native chefs is sure to satisfy every appetite. Sample hearty chowders, local fish, wild game and seasonal fruit beverages prepared the old ways, along with contemporary fare such as Indian tacos, burgers, fry bread, unique desserts and more.

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Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference: Indigenous Led Conversation
2022-09-15
Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference: Indigenous Led Conversation
Thursday, September 15, 2022
VA Crossing Hotel and Conference Center
Registration opening soon.
A limited number of rooms are available at the VA Crossings Hotel
at the special rate of $129 per room, plus tax. Book early to secure the discounted rate!
Conference room rate

Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center (MPMRC) Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Workshop
2022-11-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Mashantucket Pequot Museum, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Join us as they kick-off Native American Heritage Month and experience one their newest Outreach Program’s: MPMRC Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Workshop. This workshop provides an opportunity for individuals from all walks of life to learn more about four areas of primary focus through topics presented from a Native American perspective that include:

Culture-focused Knowledge
Trauma-based Knowledge
Historic Knowledge
Emotional Intelligence

Museum Members – $35
General Public – $50
RSVP is required.
Book Your Spot

Native American Thanksgiving
2022-11-19 10:00 | United States
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe have invited Tribal citizens, along with family and friends from the community, to attend the 13th Annual Native American Thanks Giving on Saturday, November 19.

The annual event will open at 11 AM at the Old Indian Meeting House on Meetinghouse Road with an opening ceremony and prayer.

According to a press release from the Tribal Nation, following the ceremony and prayer, there will be a Native American Thanks Giving feast at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center.

Potluck dishes are welcome and may be dropped off at the building before the opening ceremony, the release says.

The event is coordinated annually by the Old Indian Meeting House Committee to bring the community together and to provide a much-needed pause from their daily routine to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. The celebration is open to anyone and everyone that would like to share, the release says.

Tribal citizens are asked to wear their traditional regalia.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Pow Wow
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | United States
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow
Celebrating 50 Years
When: November 24-25, 2022
Where: 6477 Jack Springs Road, Atmore, AL 36502
General Admission is $5.
Children ages 6 & under are free.
Gates open at 10am.
Learn more.

5th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference
2023-02-07 - 2023-02-09
February 7-9
Hollywood, Florida
Event webpage
This hybrid onsite and virtual conference will focus on the newly changing landscape for tribal energy development and sustainability, including best practices, federal leadership, policy and regulatory changes, project funding, and project planning/development trends.

Tribal Nations Black Ash Basket Makers Gathering
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-26
July 24-26 at Atsiakta
Hosted by the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and SRMT Environment Division
The focus of the gathering is to provide updates on the current status of Emerald Ash Borer and to discuss the future of black ash basketry. here will be presentations, demonstrations, field trips and more.
For more information, email les.benedict@srmt-nsn.gov.

World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference Charitable Golf Conference
2023-08-07 - 2023-08-08 | United States
August 7-8, 2023
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course
Register and learn more
As previously communicated, the Seneca Nation has been selected to host the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference, now rescheduled to July 23-25, 2024, taking place on their sovereign homelands. This conference will be an important convening of interests from across Indian Country to address this critical issue and to share indigenous best practices to reduce suicide rates across our communities.
In preparation for this event, the Seneca Nation is hosting a Charitable Golf Tournament at their Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course August 7-8, 2023 [Save the Date Flyer linked] to raise funds to support this 2024 conference. The Seneca Nation requests your support for this vital cause on behalf of all people and communities across Indian Country.

Narragansett Indian Tribe Pow Wow
2023-08-12 - 2023-08-13
The Narragansett Indian Tribe will be celebrating their 347th Recorded Annual August Meeting/Pow Wow on Saturday, August 13-14, 2o23. Grand entry will being at 2:00 pm both days.
All activities are held on the Narragansett Indian Reservation off Route 2 and Old Mill Road in Charlestown, RI. Gates open at 10:00 am both days. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for children, and $7.00 for seniors.

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference
2023-08-22 - 2023-08-23 | Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
The Louisiana APEX Accelerators and
The National Center American Indian APEX
are Proud to Present
THE 2nd Annual
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE
Procurement Conference
August 22nd & 23rd, 2023
at the
Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, LA
Register
Join a FREE two day in-person event on August 22nd & 23rd, 2023 with 1 full day of renowned speakers and panel discussions covering a range of topics related to selling to Local, State, and Federal Agencies & Subcontracting to Large Primes, and 1 full day of matchmaking designed to give small businesses the opportunity to meet in person with buying representatives.
A block of rooms is reserved for attendees – Room Rates are: $99 for South Tower, $109 for North Tower, $129 for Atrium.
Please reference the promo code PRO27GR when making your reservations at https://www.paragoncasinoresort.com/hotel (-> ncaied.benchurl.com) or by calling 800-642-7777.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 25th Anniversary Gala
2023-08-25 | Mashantucket Pequot Museum, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
Save the Date
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 25th Anniversary Gala
August 11, 2023

Louisiana Rural Economic Development Summit
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-13 | Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
September 11-12, 2023
Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, LA
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Southern University Law Center invite you
to learn more about how rural communities and businesses can benefit from building
relationships and creating strategic partnerships with local, state, and national
leaders, federal agencies, corporate America and Tribal Nations.
Topics will include workforce development, agriculture, broadband and 5G expansion,
healthcare, grant navigation, and more.
To register, or for more info: call 318-264-1799 or visit sulc.edu/LaRuE

Chickahominy Indian Tribe Fall Festival and Pow-Wow
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24
September 23-24, 2023
CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE
8200 LOTT CARY ROAD • PROVIDENCE FORGE, VA 23140
GATES OPEN SATURDAY 10AM-6PM. GRAND ENTRY AT NOON
GATES OPEN SUNDAY 11AM-5PM, GRAND ENTRY AT 1 PM
For more information visit www.chickahominytribe.org

The Path to Healing to Wellness Conference
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-29 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Hosted by Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Tribal Nations in collaboration with the five Tribal Nations of Maine, funded by Tribal Justice Support.
September 27-29, 2023
Format: In-person and Virtual attendance options
Physical location: Bar Harbor, Maine
Register
The White House Council on Native American Affairs, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services Tribal Justice Support, the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human services, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture welcome your participation in the Path to Healing Wellness Conference.
Restoring the Path of Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts is an effort to address community safety through healing and wellness options rather than incarceration. This conference offers a unique opportunity to observe actual court proceedings, engage with court staff, and hear from program participants who have successfully navigated their path toward recovery.
Topics will include:

The Workings of Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Mock Team Meeting Session
Mock Court Session
Tribal Success Stories
Funding Sources and Collaboration

Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-07
111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
October 3 – 7
This year’s theme, “They Made The Way,” honors the profound contributions of Cherokee individuals, both historical and contemporary, who have played pivotal roles in shaping the vibrant culture of the community.
The fair will be held at the historic Cherokee Expo Center, the old Cherokee High School Site, located at 1501 Acquoni Rd., Cherokee, N.C. This cherished venue holds deep cultural and nostalgic significance, serving as an ideal backdrop for an event that pays homage to the rich heritage and traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
**Fairgrounds Reference Note: Throughout this press release, the term “Fairgrounds” will refer to the Old High School site.**
Fair Week Schedule (Full event detail schedule forthcoming):

Monday – Fair Week Stick Off

Time: 4 p.m.
Event: Immerse yourself in the excitement of traditional stickball games at Unity Field, as skilled teams compete, showcasing athleticism and strategy. No carnival rides, just stickball.

Tuesday – Parade Day

Parade Start: 4 p.m.
Parade Route: Join the spectacle of the Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade, featuring vibrant floats, marching bands, and beautiful smiling faces. The parade lineup will take place in the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino lower parking area. The parade will start from the Casino Trail/intersection, taking a right onto 19 South through downtown Cherokee, crossing the bridge turning right onto 441 North and ending at the traffic light by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The parade will then turn right across the bridge, taking the roundabout up toward the Ginger Lynn Complex to disband. Vehicles will disband to the left in GLW parking, and all floats will disband taking the route behind the Ginger Welch Complex. For more information, reach out to Josie Long at the Cherokee Welcome Center.
Gates Open: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: Fairgrounds are open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., offering attractions, food vendors, and entertainment. Main Stage events begin at 7 p.m.

Wednesday – Children’s Day

Gates Open: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: A day brimming with joy for children, youth, and adults, featuring stickball games, games, and activities catering to all ages. Wristbands for minors beginning at 10:00am.

Thursday – Elder’s Day

Gates: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Events: Commence the day with a captivating fashion show, spotlighting both traditional and contemporary Cherokee fashion at 2 p.m. Witness the experience and wisdom of elders and adults as they compete in stickball games, celebrating their rich journey.

Friday – Veterans Day

Gates: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: Express heartfelt gratitude to our veterans. The fairgrounds stand as a platform to honor their sacrifices, offering a day of appreciation and fostering community unity.

Saturday – Community Day

Gates: 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Event: Embrace the spirit of togetherness through community-led games, spirited stickball matches, and shared festivities. This celebration of unity will continue until midnight, forging lasting bonds.

Highlighting the Fair: The 111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair promises five days of excitement and engaging activities that will create lasting memories for visitors of all ages. From traditional stickball games and captivating competitions to authentic crafts, delectable food vendors, exhilarating rides, and games. The fair offers a diverse range of experiences for everyone.
Entertainment: The entertainment lineup for Saturday, Oct. 7 features two iconic performances:

The Romantics: Rock out to the legendary American rock band with hits like “What I Like About You” and “Talking in Your Sleep.” Their electrifying performance starts at 8 pm.
Starship: Enjoy the melodic sounds of this renowned American rock band, known for chart-toppers like “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” They take the stage at 9 pm.

Admission and Tickets:

Tuesday through Friday: General Admission is $10 per day.
Saturday: General Admission is $20.
Free Admission: Enrolled members of federally recognized tribes can show their enrollment card at the gate for complimentary entry.

Exhibit Hall Information:

Exhibit Entry Date: Friday, Sept. 29 at the Yellowhill Activity Center from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Community Fair Booth Set Up: Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Judging: Monday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Exhibit Hall opens to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibit Hall is open to the public Wednesday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Exhibit Pick-Up: Sunday, Oct. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Baked Goods and Livestock judging will not be held at the Yellowhill Activity Center but at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center. Baked Goods will be judged on Monday, Oct. 2 at the Extension Center. Baked items will be received at the Extension Center from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be no items accepted after 12 p.m. Pick up Baked Goods and/or containers from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Extension Center on the same day. Judging Dates: Livestock will be judged on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center. Entries must be at the Center at 9 a.m. Judging is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please reach out for further details:
Contacts for Exhibit Hall:

Extension Center: Tammy Jackson, (828) 788-0878; Chumper Walker, (828) 788-2356
Qualla Arts & Crafts: Vicki Cruz, (828) 226-4275

For more information and updates on event details, please visit the official event website: https://cherokeespecialevents.com/calendar/event/cherokee-indian-fair1/
Cherokee Welch Center (828) 359-6490, josilong@ebci-nsn.gov
Lisa Frady (828) 788-1708, lisafrad@ebci-nsn.gov
Frieda Huskey (828) 269-7095, friehusk@ebci-nsn.gov

NTIA TBCP Round 2 Technical Assistance Office Hours
2023-10-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Sign up for NTIA’s content for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). First, there is a bi-monthly technical assistance office hours scheduled for Tuesday, October 31st at 3:00-4:00 PM ET. To register for this session, sign up here: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdO2oqzorGtIUBLTC_86B6Sp0gLdLgFQ. After registering, you will receive meeting logistics and an option for a calendar hold.
NTIA will be hosting its next office hours session on Wednesday, November 15th at 3:00-4:00 PM ET, which you can register here: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-urpzojHq00TT9IR5WSWoQBKJeUsGQNTIA will have federal program officers available to answer any application questions you may have.

Yap Ye Iswa Festival
2023-11-18
The Catawba Nation will host its yearly ‘Day of the Catawba Festival,‘ or Yap Ye Iswa Festival, on Saturday, November 18.
The Catawba Nation says the event is a way to celebrate Catawba heritage and culture. The event is free and open to the public.
The fun will get underway at 10:00 am at the Catawba Cultural Center in York County.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Annual Pow Wow
2023-11-23 08:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ 51st annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow will be held Nov. 23-24, 2023 on the Pow Wow Grounds in Poarch. The Pow Wow is held to celebrate the cultural heritage and rick tradition of the PBCI. The event is two days filled with dance and drumming competitions, unique crafts from local artisans, barbecue, fire-roasted corn, buffalo burgers, fried chicken and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. General admission is $10. Two-day wrist band is $15.
Read more.

FCC Tribal Workshop
2024-03-06 | Cultural and Educational Resources Center, 150 Melacon Road, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
We are pleased to announce that the FCC Tribal Workshop to be hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will be held on March 6, 2024.
The event page (which will be updated with the agenda for this workshop) is here: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2024/03/fcc-tribal-workshop-marksville-la
When: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (all day).
Where: Cultural and Educational Resources Center, 150 Melacon Road, Marksville, Louisiana 71351.
What: FCC staff will provide presentations on a broad range of important FCC initiatives that impact Tribal Nations.
Who: Tribal leaders, Tribal IT managers, government and community planners and managers, Tribal enterprise specialists, and representatives of Tribal social service agencies, schools, and libraries should consider attending this event.
Optional Tribal Library Tour on March 5 (2:00PM): The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host a tour of the Tribe’s Cultural and Educational Resources Center on Tuesday, March 5th and participants registered for the FCC’s workshop are welcome to join.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, Tribal affiliation, and contact information, with the subject line “March Workshop” to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Questions about the workshop may be directed to Lloyd.Collier@fcc.gov or Renee.Coles@fcc.gov. Walk-ins can also be accommodated.

World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-25 | Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino, 310 4th Street, Niagara, NY, 14303, United States
World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference
July 22-25, 2024
Hosted by the Seneca Indian Nation
It is a great honor for the Seneca Nation to host the fourth World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference. We anticipate a high demand for this event and encourage you to register today!
Register
As our Native Nations continue to struggle with the preventing and recovering from the impacts of suicide amongst our people, the Seneca Nation hopes that the conference will be an opportunity for our sister nations to gather from across the world to share cultural-based approaches focused on combatting suicide.
Conference Website

Narragansett Indian Tribe Annual Meeting/Pow Wow
2024-08-10
The Narragansett Indian Tribe will be celebrating our 349th Recorded Annual August Meeting/Pow Wow on Saturday, August 10, 2024, and Sunday, August 11, 2024. Chief Sachem Anthony Dean Stanton welcomes all of Rhode Island to join the Tribe in celebration and share in the traditional food, singing, and dancing.
All activities are held on on the Narragansett Indian Reservation off Route 2 aild Old Mill Road in Charlestown, R.I. Gates open at 10:00 am both days. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Grand entry will begin at 2:00pm on both days.
Additionally, the Church Board invites all to share in services at the Tribe’s Historic Church. Sunday services will be held at 9:30 am and 11 :00am.
For any further information, call 401-364-1100 at extensions: 202 & 203 or at 401-364-6001.

Enhancing Tribal Collaboration to Build Sustainable Public Safety Partnerships
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-17 | Catawba Indian Nation, 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
The Catawba Indian Nation is provided a course that offers a proactive training experience aimed at fostering collaboration among tribal, state, federal, and local governments. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to identify Tribal justice challenges and strengthen partnerships that support Tribal justice initiatives.
Training is free and breakfast and lunch are provided.
When: September 16-17, 2024 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each day
Agenda
Topics:

Emotional Intelligence
Tribal Governance and Jurisdiction
Restorative Justice, Law and Legal Issues
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People
Creating Collaborative Tribal Initiatives

Who should attend:

Law Enforcement
Community Corrections
State Corrections
Educational Institution
Courts and Legal Systems
Tribal & Non-Tribal Youth Services
Tribal & Non-Tribal Government
Indian Health Services

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Questions: For questions or more information, please contact Lydia Locklear, Catawba Deputy Tribal Attorney at lydia.locklear@catawba.com or Shawn Butler, Catawba Tribal Chief of Police, at shawn.butler@catawba.com.
