IHS FAAB Meeting
Virtual EventThe IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board (FAAB) will hold a two-day meeting on June 28 and 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am ET each day. Interested participants may join the meeting using this link.
The IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board (FAAB) will hold a two-day meeting on June 28 and 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am ET each day. Interested participants may join the meeting using this link.
Nashville Area Virtual Training June 20 - June 30, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am - 11:30 am Central The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. […]
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Pacific Time Description: Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) invites you to join a free 80-minute web conference, Cultural Competency and Historical Trauma. Cultural competency is the ability to interact with people across cultures in an effective and respectful manner. It includes knowing and reflecting on […]
The FCC will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, on the Affordable Connectivity (ACP) Outreach Grant Program, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Round 2. The ACP Outreach Grant Program seeks to enlist trusted community messengers to develop innovative outreach strategies to reach qualifying, low-income households living on Tribal lands, to increase awareness […]
You’re invited to join on June 28, 2023, at 2:00pm ET for a free one-hour presentation on Microsoft Teams hosted by the Office of Indian Tribal Governments. This presentation will cover the following requirements applicable to tribes and tribal entities accepting sports wagers: Wagering and Occupational Excise Taxes Income Tax Withholding Information Return Reporting You […]
The upcoming Not Invisible Act Commission hearing to open to anyone interested in either attending or providing written recommendations to help shape the Commission’s report recommendations on how to resolve the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) and human trafficking crisis to improve intergovernmental coordination, bolster resources, and establish best practices for State/Tribal/Federal law enforcement […]
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on June 29–30, 2023 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET daily. The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE to conduct the following business: Review bylaws and charter, taking action to establish subcommittees Discussion of advice to be provided to the Secretary […]
Nashville Area Virtual Training June 20 - June 30, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am - 11:30 am Central The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. […]
Register for a webinar, "New Resources to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Management" on Thurs., June 29 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern. The webinar is hosted in partnership with the National Cancer Institute and will showcase two new resources to advance equitable cervical cancer prevention, screening, and management in safety-net settings: a Toolkit […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on elective payments (better known as "Direct Pay") and "transfers of certain credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)." Treasurer of the United States, Chief Marilynn Malerba, announced that the White House and Department of the Treasury will hold two stakeholder briefings on this new guidance: Thursday, June […]
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
June 12 at 3:30 pm Eastern Register June 29 at 3:30 pm Eastern Register Common Instructions to Applicants Full Notice The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2023 for Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program—Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI), Assistance Listing Number […]
Join on Friday, June 30th at 9:30am ET for a briefing with Steve Benjamin, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE), Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor, and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action decision. Please see more event details below and be sure to register. WHAT: […]
Nashville Area Virtual Training June 20 - June 30, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am - 11:30 am Central The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) is honored to invite you to participate in a Nation-to-Nation consultation on Tribal Equity, including how DHS can more equitably deliver outcomes for Tribal Nations through its policies, programs, and activities. This […]
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it will host two informational public webinars on the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete Pilot Program). This Program will invest $200 million in distressed communities to create and connect people to jobs through renewed economic opportunities. The Program […]
FOLLOW-UP: Recording and Additional Resources from USET, COLT, and GPTCA Informational Webinar on BIA Tribal Electrification Program Held on 7/10 Thank you to those who were able to join our co-hosted webinar on the BIA Tribal Electrification Program held on July 10, 2023. If you were unable to join us, we have provided links to the recording, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Draft Tribal ERIF Application Consultation Framing Paper Summary Report from the February 2023 Consultation July 10 at 2:00 pm - 4:30 PM Eastern Register Background This consultation is a follow up to the consultations the Permitting Council OED hosted in February 2023 on the $5 million the agency is making available […]
Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo July 11-12, 2023 New Orleans, LA Forum website Register Hosted by the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DOE's 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo is designed specifically to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, power marketing administrations, laboratory and technology […]
July 11-12 at 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Eastern Event details and registration This course will enable participants to explore the use of NAHASDA funding to design programming and support partnerships to promote residents’ efforts to become self-sufficient. Participants will be able to describe what self-sufficiency means, and visualize what self-sufficiency could mean for their residents and […]
POSTPONED! The camp has been postponed to Spring 2024. More information will be made available soon. The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the 2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Climate Resilience Camp will support individuals or teams of Tribal Climate Change coordinators, Tribal leaders, Tribal […]
The Annual Report for Tribal entities with obligations and expenditures through June 30, 2023 is due on July 31, 2023. For more information, please see the Capital Project Fund (CPF) Compliance and Reporting Guidance for Tribal Entities. July 11, 2023, 2:30 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a webinar to go over how to complete […]
Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations The second in a series of conversations on cultivating Native economies, hosted by the Minneapolis Fed’s Center for Indian Country Development July 11, 2023 2:30–3:45 p.m. Central Virtual video event Register Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are a vital source of credit and financial services […]
EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it will host two informational public webinars on the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete Pilot Program). This Program will invest $200 million in distressed communities to create and connect people to jobs through renewed economic opportunities. The Program […]
The FCC Tribal Workshop is hosted by the Lummi Nation in Ferndale, Washington and will be held on July 12-13, 2023 (originally scheduled for June 29, 2023). In addition to workshop training sessions, the event will include a listening session inviting Tribal comment on current FCC initiatives to promote equal access to broadband and eliminate […]
Register for a webinar, "Overview of the 2023 - 2025 HRSA Strategy to Address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)" on Wed., July 12 from 1-2pm ET. The webinar features speakers from OWH, HRSA’s Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the HIV/AIDS Bureau and will outline how HRSA bureaus and offices can prevent and respond to IPV. […]
The Recompete Pilot Program will make focused investments to spur long-term success in communities grappling with years of economic distress. As part of the Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s place-based economic development approach, the program intends to meet communities where they are by offering flexible grant opportunities to ensure sustainable and equitable economic growth in all […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announce an upcoming consultation that will convene leaders from tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR: CDC Rape Prevention and Education Program Tribal Consultation July 12, 2023 2:00–3:30 pm (EDT) The consultation will occur virtually via Zoom. To register, […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Proposed Rule to the Rural Business Development Grant Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a Tribal consultation and listening session on a proposal to expand eligibility for Tribal Nations under the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG) on July 12, 2023. The proposed USDA changes will expand eligibility definitions […]
July 12, 2023, 3:00 p.m. ET - Treasury is hosting a webinar on the Single Audit for Tribal governments. Register here for the webinar. The Single Audit, previously known as the OMB Circular A-133, is required when the non-federal entity expends $750,000 or more in federal funds in a fiscal year. It is intended to […]
Including Indigenous Knowledge in Ocean and Coastal Evidence-Based Decision-Making Webinars To reach as many time zones as possible, they are hosting two webinars where they will discuss the RFP in detail. After a short presentation, attendees will be able to ask any questions they may still have about the process. These sessions will contain the same […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 2 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern via Zoom Register Zoom Meeting ID: 161 498 1301 Passcode: 794607 Join by phone: 1-669-254-5252 FEMA will host a virtual Tribal consultation on the implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act enacted on December 20, 2022. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant […]
Thursday, July 13 at 11:00 am Eastern Register Please join USDA Rural Development for an announcement regarding technical assistance for grant applicants to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, REAP has been provided over $2 billion for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement grants for agricultural […]
Including Indigenous Knowledge in Ocean and Coastal Evidence-Based Decision-Making Webinars To reach as many time zones as possible, they are hosting two webinars where they will discuss the RFP in detail. After a short presentation, attendees will be able to ask any questions they may still have about the process. These sessions will contain the same […]
IHS July All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leader Meeting The Indian Health Service (IHS) will hold its monthly All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Leader meeting on July 13, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET. Participants may join the meeting using this Zoom link.
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant Program The Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant supports solar projects of any type that require a tribal cost-share (ex. Federal or State grant programs) or are leveraging funding from other grant opportunities or initiatives. Applicants may apply for gap funding up to $250,000. Application window will open June 1, 2023 […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the […]
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted […]
July 17, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal consultation on the Elective Payment of Applicable Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, codified as Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 6417). Register here for the consultation. Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter for more information and framing […]
July 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund and $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator competitions are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a historic $27 billion investment made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Together, these grant competitions will help combat the climate crisis […]
July 17 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern July 26 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register On Monday, July 17th, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Native American Programs will host the first in a two-part series focusing on violence against Indigenous women and other forms of gender-based […]
Join the Indian Gaming Association at the annual Summer Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. July 18-19, 2023 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Conference Center 224 Second Street SE, Washington, DC Your Opportunity to meet with members of Congress and Administration representatives and discuss critical legislative issues impacting Indian Country. Discussions will include: Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 […]
Don’t miss this year’s Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit, set for July 18-25, 2023. Applications are open to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth ages 18-24, including recently graduated high school seniors, and must be completed by April 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. central. What is the Youth Summit? Held annually since 2015, the Youth Summit brings participants […]
July 18 - 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Event details and registration The 2-day virtual IHP/APR course will provide participants with a basic summary of the statutory and regulatory requirements of developing and submitting Indian Housing Plans and Annual Performance Reports.The course will include an in-depth review of the eligible activities allowed under […]
Participate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs upcoming 2023 quarterly DHS Tribal meetings. Meeting participants will include DHS personnel and Tribal partners (including leaders, program personnel and advocates). Please register for the meetings using the following registration links: January 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for this meeitng. […]
Save the Date: July 19 Virtual Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Wednesday, July 19 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern Register In preparation for next month's government-to-government consultation on Violence Against Women, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Violence Against Women Task Force and the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) will be hosting two preparatory events. The first event will take place virtually […]
Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) as they host a virtual roundtable discussion with Tribal Leaders to discuss and evaluate state Medicaid consultation policies. This roundtable will offer Tribal Leaders an opportunity to discuss needed improvements in state consultation plans and allow Tribal Leaders to help strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship by improving the use […]
July 19 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern Register The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host a virtual training on Wednesday, July 19, from 6 – 7 p.m. ET for parents, caregivers, and families about children’s mental health. This training will focus […]
July 20 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Eastern Time) The public is invited to view the meeting through the Treasury webcast Agenda
July 20 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Register Learn about the mission of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2018 and the ongoing efforts of the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program (AATTAP) to support this Act.
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
In coordination with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Center (NCAIED), the Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that it will host a Tribal Listening Session on Small Business Development Centers Program regulations. This session will be hosted in-person and virtually by NCAIED on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm ET. […]
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, […]
The IHS Division of Oral Health is pleased to announce that the 2023 IHS Dental Updates Conference will take place Monday, July 24, 2023 through Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. Our 17-member planning committee has been busy arranging quality speakers for this biennial conference to make this the best meeting […]
July 24 at 1:00 pm Eastern Registration link Web Join link The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. To keep you abreast of some major APHIS activities, they have hosted several Tribal webinars […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 25-26, 2023 Billings Hotel and Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Lane Billings, MT 59101 Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person. In October 2020, the Not Invisible Act of 2019 was signed into law—to increase coordination in identifying and combating violent crime within Indian lands and against […]
July 25 - 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Event details and registration Admissions & Occupancy Management is an interactive course designed to enhance the job performance of admissions & occupancy specialists and other tribal housing professionals working on admissions & occupancy issues. This course will cover the application and selection process, eligibility, calculating annual […]
TTPCC Meeting Date: July 25 - 27, 2023 Location: Arizona Department of Transportation //1959 South Woodlands Village Blvd. Suite B Flagstaff, AZ Download draft agenda here. Virtual Meeting Instructions: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 293 690 791 347 Passcode: dvQAiq Download Teams | Join on […]
July 25, 2023 12:00 pm Eastern Register As student loan borrowers prepare to return to repayment the White House Initiatives will host a briefing with Federal Student Aid to provide information as the payment pause comes to a close.
Date: July 25, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT Instructor: Steven Koprince (Govology) Cost: Free with the code (contact apex@ncaied.org to get the code) Steven Koprince will be presenting, and National Center APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist Stan Sams will be moderating this webinar, “An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2023 Update) ” This webinar will […]
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 […]
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central Register
July 26 at 1:00 pm Central Register This webinar will discuss the funding opportunities and process for tribes to build a nursing facility. The webinar will also describe the positive impacts on the community and the ways residents are able to preserve their culture. Objectives: The funding process Economic development Cultural preservation Have questions for […]
July 17 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern July 26 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register On Monday, July 17th, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Native American Programs will host the first in a two-part series focusing on violence against Indigenous women and other forms of gender-based […]
Department of Energy/Office of Indian Energy - Transitioning Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Tribal Colleges and Universities for: (1) clean energy project and curriculum planning (Topic Area 1); and (2) clean energy technology and curriculum deployment (Topic […]
July 27 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Eastern Register Join a fireside chat between Native Americans in Philanthropy CEO, Erik Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nations – Nakoda), and Dr. Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq), Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Followed by a panel discussion with moderator, Brittany Schulman (Waccamaw Souian), when […]
July 27 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, holding that Native American tribes are not immune from certain bankruptcy court proceedings, including the automatic stay provision of the Bankruptcy Code. The case involved an […]
The Department of State will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA). […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing a Tribal consultation to update its Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide. This Guide was last updated in 2017 and is also known as the Trial Mitigation Planning Policy. FEMA’s official mitigation policy regulations are found at 44 CFR Part 201 and […]
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
July 28 at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern 1 1/2 hour session Registration Have you been seeing those "live" events on Facebook or YouTube and wonder how you can pull it off? Live streaming is a great way for business owners to enhance their online presence and engage with a wider audience. In the next […]
July 28, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET – The IRS Indian Tribal Governments Office will host a one-hour webinar on June 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. ET on sports wagering tax requirements. The presentation will cover the following requirements applicable to Tribes and Tribal entities accepting sports wagers: Wagering and Occupational Excise Taxes Income Tax Withholding […]
Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Formula Grants Pre-award information sheet deadline - July 31 Full application deadline - January 31, 2024
Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) Summer 2023 Meeting July 31-August 3, 2023 Hosted by Seneca Indian Nation The Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino 310 4th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 1-877-8-SENECA Agenda
Formal invitation to guest Registration and travel forms FBI CJIS Information Sharing Event: Connecting Indian Country Miami, FL – August 1-2, 2023 NOTE: this invitation is for Tribal Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Agencies For more information contact: cjistribaloutreach@fbi.gov
USET THPS 2023 Best Practices Conference August 1-3, 2023 We invite you to join us in person for our fifth annual Best Practices Conference, hosted by the USET Tribal Health Program Support (THPS), where USET member Tribal Nations and stakeholders from across Indian Country will connect to share their innovative work in public health, healthcare, […]
Please join the Office of Indian Economic Development at their first annual grantee meeting held on August 1-3, 2023 in Cherokee, North Carolina. Attendance will be limited to 300 participants, so please hurry for your FREE registration and reserve your reduced rate hotel room by July 10, 2023! Any Tribal Nations or Tribal organizations are […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization. These are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your […]
August 2 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 810 3267 8122 Password: rezcar You are invited to join a new Roundtable call for Tribal Nations, Federal Officials and others interesting in advancing clean transportation deployment on Tribal lands. The goal of this new Tribal Clean Transportation Roundtable is to create […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 2 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern virtual - Register The Department of the Interior seeks Tribal and Indian artist input on draft revisions to the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The draft revisions seek to modernize the Indian Arts and Crafts Act's regulations, which are implemented by the […]
August 2 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Dear Tribal Leader Letter FEMA Advisory CDRZ FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on the implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act enacted on December 20, 2022. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. GPD provides grants to prepare […]
August 3 at 12:00 pm Eastern Register Learn how Tribal governments and Indigenous organizations can take full advantage of funds in the Inflation Reduction Act to deliver the maximum benefits to their communities. You'll hear from: Wahleah Johns, Director, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Matt Dannenberg, Senior Tribal Liaison, […]
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register August 11 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Alaska Hybrid HHS Region 10 Consultation Southcentral Foundation Nuka Learning Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska Register The Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and […]
August 8-9, 2023 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Join this free, virtual gathering as they share culturally-centered practices, strength-based approaches, and equitable solutions that are making a positive impact on the health and well-being of Tribal communities. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
August 8-10, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The consultation testimony sessions are open to federally-recognized, tribally elected and appointed leaders or their authorized designee to provide oral testimony. Tribal Leaders may also submit written testimony. The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a grant-making agency in the U.S. Department of […]
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 […]
August 8 at 12:00 pm Central Register Join an insightful webinar on "Optimizing EMR Implementation: Best Practices for Tribal and Urban Indian Health Centers." Designed specifically for professionals working in Tribal and Urban Indian Health Centers, this webinar aims to provide valuable guidance and expertise on effectively implementing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. During this […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
August 9 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain via Microsoft Teams Webinar The National HEARTH Act team will be presenting a Tribal Outreach webinar for Tribes who wish to know more about the process of HEARTH Act review and approval. There is no cost to attend this training session. The HEARTH Act overview training is presented […]
This training program has been designed to provide support for the development of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects that cater to tribal homelessness on reservations. The staff of tribal housing authorities, as well as any other tribal department staff and/or tribal council members, will gain a comprehensive understanding of permanent supportive housing. They will be […]
August 9 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register The IHS Director’s Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation (Consultation Workgroup) met in June to review feedback from prior Tribal consultations on this topic and discuss pending items. The Consultation Workgroup achieved consensus on the decision to align the IHS TCP with both the Executive Order (EO) 13175, Presidential Memorandum on […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 9 at 3:00 - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) seeks Tribal input on the development of the National Nature Assessment. USGCRP is a federal interagency research program charged with informing the Nation’s response to climate and environmental change, including changes to nature and the […]
August 9 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Who should attend? Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, medical students, Tribal immunization programs, and other Tribal health professionals interested in learning about the benefits of vaccinations. Our ancestors were no strangers to sickness and drew from traditional knowledge to keep them well. Join […]
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recently announced that it is hosting a webinar to provide further information on the NOFO round two funding availability for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). Details regarding this upcoming informational webinar are as follows— Date/Time: Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ET Click Here […]
August 10 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Economic Development Administration is accepting applications for the Recompete Pilot Program. This $200 million grant program will support economic revitalization in distressed communities across the country. The program targets areas where prime-age employment significantly trails the national average, with the goal to close […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register August 11 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Alaska Hybrid HHS Region 10 Consultation Southcentral Foundation Nuka Learning Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska Register The Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and […]
Mashpee Wampanoag and the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah observe Metacoment Day every August 12th As an official holiday, tribal operations will be closed to observe the historic day. Metacomet, also known as King Philip, was the son of the Great Sachem Muhsasôyut 8sâmeeqan who welcomed English in 1620. Philip, or Metacom, became the last chief […]
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 […]
August 14 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register The webinar is open to any Tribal Nation or Tribal organization that would like information about the testing procedure. During this listening session, the USDA would like to take the time to update Tribal Nations on the proposed guidance for bison quarantine and encourage feedback on the plan […]
August 14 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register NIHB's FY 2024 Analysis Partner Letter on CSC and 105(l) Schedule with Congress in 4 Easy Steps What Happened: The House and Senate have each released their annual appropriations bills for the Indian Health Service (IHS) and other HHS accounts. The outlook on spending for FY 2024 […]
SAMHSA's OTAP and Office of Recovery OR will convene a Tribal Recovery Summit on August 15 - 16, 2023, at the Radiance Plaza located at 1301 Young Street in Dallas, TX. The purpose of the summit is to share best practices and experiences related to expanding recovery-related programs and opportunities within AI/AN communities. More information […]
August 15 at 12:00 pm Central Register Several Tribal Nations recently launched new court case management systems. Some had no system in place at all, while others had cumbersome and only partially used systems in place. The Tribal Nations sought an electronic case management system to increase efficiency, clearly define processes, and improve reporting. During […]
The primary objectives of the annual Budget Formulation Evaluation meeting are: 1) To have an open discussion of what worked and what didn’t work in the entire budget formulation process for FY 2025 and, 2) To (a) recommend improvements, (b) set due dates for deliverables, (c) review/revise the technical instruction and accompanying templates, (d) set funding […]
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 Register September 13 at 3:00 […]
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management and the University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center is proud to present the Managing Your Water and/or Wastewater System into the Future Webinar Series The Office of Environmental Resource Management is collaborating with University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center (UNC EFC) to offer two webinar sessions on […]
August 17 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Central Register Increase your cultural awareness and gain insights into the impact current service positions have on American Indian/Alaskan Native families. Gather recommendations for culturally sensitive engagement when responding to missing or abducted children in native communities.
August 8, 2023 Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader: I am writing to invite you to participate in Agency-sponsored Listening Sessions to share information and solicit your input on advance appropriations implementation. We will host two identical Listening Sessions on August 17, 2023, and September 6, 2023. Congress enacted the first ever advance […]
August 17 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Join link Phone: +1 404-397-1596 USA Toll-Free Number Access code: 276 229 85719 For more than 200 years, Native American and Tribal Service members have played a vital role in the U.S. Armed Forces. VA recognizes that after serving, many of these Veterans cannot easily access […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
August 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET - Treasury is hosting a Native CDFI listening session to learn directly from practitioners providing financial services in Indian Country. Treasury has a growing relationship with Native CDFIs to support Tribal and Native economic development. Treasury wants to hear from Native CDFIs about issues and concerns impacting your work […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
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 […]
National Tribal Opioid Summit August 22-24 Tulalip, WA Learn more. We are tired of fentanyl and opioid abuse being normalized in our communities. We are tired of burying our loved ones. It should not be normal for our youth to attend more funerals of loved ones than birthday parties. We are taking a stand to […]
Save the Date: August 22-24 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
August 22-24, 2023 Hilton Atlanta Downtown Atlanta, GA Register This year’s conference will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Downtown Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will offer sessions that focus on best practices for Health Information Management (HIM), Information Technology (IT), Health IT, Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) and the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund, Revenue Generation, […]
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 […]
Last year, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made important changes in infrastructure and energy development, creating a new credit delivery mechanism that tribes can take advantage of known as Elective (or more commonly Direct) Pay. This past June, the Department of the Treasury and IRS released proposed guidance for the IRA's Direct Pay provisions. On […]
The two-day virtual IHP/APR course will equip participants with a comprehensive overview of the statutory and regulatory requirements involved in developing and submitting Indian Housing Plans and Annual Performance Reports. The course will provide an in-depth analysis of the eligible activities permitted under NAHASDA, as well as how a TDHE should plan for and gather […]
Join the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the August 23rd Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Renewals webinar on engaging faith and community organizations. Topics discussed during this month’s webinar will include: Review of materials faith and community organizations can use to […]
August 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The second round of funding for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) will make approximately $980 million available on Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of Internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
August 24 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Central Register Learn the prevention, preparation methods and techniques to prevent luring of child sex-trafficking victims, internet exploitation, and child abduction incidents in Indian Country.
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management and the University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center is proud to present the Managing Your Water and/or Wastewater System into the Future Webinar Series The Office of Environmental Resource Management is collaborating with University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center (UNC EFC) to offer two webinar sessions on […]
August 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register Join Native Americans Philanthropy (NAP) moderator, Stephine Poston (Pueblo of Sandia) and Indigenous changemakers, Carly Bad Heart Bull (Dakota/Muscogee), Mahrinah Shije (Tewa/T’siyameh), and Kimball Sekaquaptewa (Hopi) as they discuss how philanthropy can work differently to not only better support the exercising of Indigenous Data Sovereignty […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 24 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) seeks your guidance and recommendations through Tribal consultation on further efforts the Federal government could take to protect Tribal treaty rights, reserved rights, and similar rights.
Save the Date Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 25th Anniversary Gala August 11, 2023
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 […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
August 28 at 4:00 pm Eastern Register FEMA invites you, your teams, and all Tribal Nations to register for the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Extreme Heat Summit taking place on Monday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. ET. During the Summit you will hear from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne […]
August 29-20, 2023 at 1:00pm - 4:30 pm Eastern each day Register The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and conduct the following business: FY24: Calendar, Annual Report to Congress, and Activity Planning; Collaborative NACIE-Related Organization Chart Discussion, Federal Stakeholder Updates, Bylaws Update, Open Public Comment; and discussion with other federal stakeholders, e.g., […]
The Department of the Interior’s Self-Governance Advisory Committee and the Indian Health Service’s Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee will meet in August 2023. DOI SGAC Meeting: Aug 29 (all day) Aug 30 (AM) IHS TSGAC Meeting: Aug 30 (PM) Aug 31 (all day) Please submit agenda requests by July 28 for the August DOI SGAC and […]
September 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join URL Zoom Join URL: Meeting ID: 161 989 8808 Meeting Password: xFkhgX2db Dial-in information: +1 669- 25-4 5252 US | +1 646- 82-8 7666 US The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks your and your staff's input on revising […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU), along with the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, will host a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration is required. You must register to obtain the call-in number, access code, and/or web access link or request special accommodations for those with disabilities. The SAMHSA TTAC meeting is open to the public. An agenda with call-in information will be posted on the SAMHSA website […]
Join NAFOA and experts from FORVIS for a webinar on Tuesday, August 29 from 2-3:00 pm Eastern Time on Cost Allowability and Allocability. Register Unallowable costs have long been a prime target for the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Auditors. Proper identification and segregation of unallowable costs is a key component of an adequate accounting […]
August 29 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register Registration deadline: August 25, 2023 Applicants will receive notice of their application status by August 28, 2023 In this presentation, participants will learn about the Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on Indigenous Knowledge issued by the White House on November 30, 2022. See https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/OSTP-CEQ-IK-Guidance.pdf. […]
August 29 at 2:00 pm Central Register The United States Supreme Court decided several Indian law cases this term that touch on fundamental concepts at the core of federal Indian law. This panel, made up, in part, of lawyers who were directly involved in each of these cases on behalf of Tribal Nations, and other […]
August 29 at 4:00 pm Eastern Registration is required. Instructions to access the Zoom virtual consultation will be provided in the above link following registration. The purpose of Tribal Consultation is to advance SAMHSA support for, and collaboration with, federally recognized AAI/AN Tribes. To advance these goals, SAMHSA conducts government-to-government consultations with Indian Tribes represented […]
Save the Date: August 30-31 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Admissions & Occupancy Management is an interactive course designed to enhance the job performance of admissions & occupancy specialists and other tribal housing professionals working on admissions & occupancy issues. This course will cover the application and selection process, eligibility, calculating annual income, determining monthly rental or homeownership payments, occupancy standards, collections practice and compliance, […]
The Indian Health Service has announced an additional Tribal consultation to discuss their updated draft Tribal Consultation Policy. The additional session will be held on August 30, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET. More information on the consultation can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. IHS also provided a summary of previous […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 30 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Specifically, they hope to receive your feedback on these topics: Processes involving evaluating, noticing, and conducting a Tribal consultation. Processes involving Tribal official requests to initiate consultation, consultation records; and training. Processes involving listening sessions and Tribal engagement. Preferences on whether […]
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 […]
August 31 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites all experts and community members in urban Indian health to discuss what materials and strategies are needed to achieve permanent, equitable vaccination of adult American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples, including COVID-19 and other vaccines. Objectives: Identify […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) seeks your guidance and recommendations through Tribal and Native Hawaiian Community consultation on a draft Best Practices Guide for Federal Agencies Regarding Tribal and Native Hawaiian Sacred Sites. The consultation will […]
The Shinnecock Indian Powwow is one of the largest Native American Gatherings on the East Coast. As we dance upon the earth we are reminded that our culture and love for one another is the resounding heartbeat that transcends all that we face; wherever we face it. We dance upon our drum. The sound of […]
September 5 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Please follow the registration link above to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security, each attendee must register individually, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration, an individualized access link for the session will be sent […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
On behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR), you are invited to the 26th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting, September 6-7, 2023 (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AKT • 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. […]
September 6-7 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Location: The Courtyard/Resident Inn Phoenix Downtown A special rate of $134/night plus local tax has been blocked for this event. Use the link below to access more information about this hotel accommodation.) This training assists Tribal Nations and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in completing […]
August 8, 2023 Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader: I am writing to invite you to participate in Agency-sponsored Listening Sessions to share information and solicit your input on advance appropriations implementation. We will host two identical Listening Sessions on August 17, 2023, and September 6, 2023. Congress enacted the first ever advance […]
Dear Tribal Leaders, Tribal Counsel, and Tribal Organizations, Please find attached a Dear Tribal Leader letter from the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). As you may have heard, the ULC is currently evaluating whether to move forward with the process of drafting a uniform State ICWA law. As part of its discussion, the ULC believes that […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
September 7 at 1:00 pm Eastern The TTAC will convene a public meeting held in person at the Treasury Building in Washington, DC and is open to the public. Register here by 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, September 4, 2023. Members of the public wishing to comment on the business of the TTAC are invited […]
September 7 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Control, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will use this virtual training to educate frontline healthcare workers on key concepts, actions, and tools related to IPC in the […]
National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training Announcement Title: DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Efforts Concerning Native Americans Date: September 7, 2023, from 2 to 3:30 pm EDT Register The Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice was created following the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. The Civil Rights Division works to uphold […]
The Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice was created following the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. The Civil Rights Division works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all persons in the United States, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. One area the Civil Rights […]
September 7 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 28 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The second round of funding for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) will make approximately $980 million available on Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of Internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Join the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 7 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Zoom link If prompted, the meeting ID is 1617797302 and the passcode is 301958. Registration is not required. The U.S. Department Transportation (USDOT) is pleased to announce that on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST, USDOT will […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
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 […]
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 […]
POSTPONED: USET staff have been monitoring Hurricane Lee and for the safety and protection of staff and Tribal citizens, we have decided to officially postpone our USET Hepatitis C/HIV/Substance Use Disorder Clinical Training to early 2024. More information will be forthcoming. USET Hepatitis C/HIV/Substance Use Disorder Clinical Training presented by the USET Tribal Health Program […]
Have you ever wondered if there are other ways to calculate house payments? This three-day course explores various methods to determine house payments that contribute to sound management practice. This course will teach you how to determine house payments and subsidy requirements, examining affordability, income-based calculations, breaking even, and lease with options to purchase payments.
Celebrating 25 Years of Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts September 12-14, 2023 Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation Event website
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents 2023 Tribal Utility Summit The Host Tribal Nation is the Shinnecock Indian Nation United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Utility Summit is dedicated to provide technical assistance and training to USET member Tribal Nation’s water/wastewater utilities to assist with the quality of services to their communities, […]
Treasury has issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing a Tribal consultation on an Interim Final Rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF). The SLFRF allocates $20 billion for Tribal governments to support response and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency. In December 2022, Congress amended the SLFRF program in the […]
On behalf of the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) Director Crosby Kemper, you are cordially invited to join a virtual Tribal Listening Session taking place on September 12, 2023. Please save the date and register using the link below. Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm ET Location: Virtual via […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 12 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register 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, […]
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Day is celebrated every year on September 13. In honor of this day, USET/USET SPF offices are closed. Learn more about UNDRIP.
Building on the success of last year's event, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Region 4 Health Equity Council would like to invite you to attend its 2023 health equity summit, "Community Voices and Cross-Sector Collaboration to Advance Health Equity". The goal of this summit is to provide a forum for discussing and […]
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 Register September 13 at 3:00 […]
Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center 11000 Virginia Center Parkway Glen Allen, VA 23059 Register to attend virtually or in-person Green Economic Development fosters economic growth and sustainability for Tribal Nations, enables them to exercise their sovereign rights, while at the same time protects […]
NOAA will participate in Government-wide Listening Sessions on Implementation of the Federal Framework for Scientific Integrity. The listening sessions are scheduled for Friday, September 15, 2023, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. ET and Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. ET. The sessions will inform finalization and implementation of the NOAA Scientific Integrity Policy. You can register to attend […]
September 18-21, 2023 San Diego, CA Town & Country Resort Conference Website
ATNI 2023 Annual Convention September 18-21, 2023 Great Wolf Lodge Learn More and Register
Join the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) on Wednesday, September 18, 2023, 3:00-4:30 PM Eastern, for a webinar on Protecting Elders in Native Communities from Financial Exploitation: Grandparent Scams, Financial Caregiving, and Resources. Register today! Tribal organizations provide critical services to elders in their communities. This work positions them […]
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 […]
National Indian Country Training Initiative Training Announcement Course: First Responders to Violent Crime Training When: September 19 – 21, 2023 Where: Columbia, SC Register 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 […]
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 […]
September 19 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register 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 […]
September 19 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Join link Webinar ID: 160 602 0154 Passcode: 493303 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 […]
September 20-22, 2023 New Orleans, LA Conference website
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 […]
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 […]
September 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern Join via Teams link 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 […]
September 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Learn More 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 […]
September 20 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register Learn More 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. […]
Date: September 20, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. CDT - 3:30 p.m. CDT Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting ID: 160 558 8138 Passcode: 385766 Join by phone: (669) 254-5252 Register 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, […]
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.
NOAA will participate in Government-wide Listening Sessions on Implementation of the Federal Framework for Scientific Integrity. The listening sessions are scheduled for Friday, September 15, 2023, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. ET and Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. ET. The sessions will inform finalization and implementation of the NOAA Scientific Integrity Policy. You can register to attend […]
Rekindling The Fire of Our Sisterhood 2023 will be held in-person September 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th at Ganondagan State Historic Site, NY. Event website
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 […]
September 21 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register September 26 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register (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 […]
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
September 25, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal Consultation on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Increased Credit or Deduction Amounts for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements, which covers prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for certain Inflation Reduction Act tax credit incentives. Register here for the consultation. You may […]
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, […]