2023 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations – Region 4
123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, United StatesSave the Date: August 30-31 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
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 […]
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 […]