United South & Eastern Tribes

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2021-10-19 09:00 (America/Chicago)
October 19, 2021, at 10am ET.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Hearings to examine the nominations of Willie L. Phillips, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Brad John Crabtree, of North Dakota, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy and Carbon Management), and Charles F. Sams III, of Oregon, to be Director of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior

Charles F. Sams lll, of Oregon to be 1st Native American Director of the National Park Service, DOI if confirmed.

DOI Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation Session on the DOI's FY 22-26 Strategic Plan
2021-10-19 09:00, 2021-10-14 13:00, 2021-10-12 18:00 | Virtual Event
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department or DOI) will host a series of Government-to-Government Tribal consultation sessions to help inform the development of the Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). The DOI Strategic Plan will outline the goals and objectives of the Secretary of the Interior, strategies to accomplish those goals, and performance measures to track the progress of the plan. The strategic plan will also identify key risks, establish plans to mitigate risks, and build evidence to help achieve the Department’s goals. Previous strategic plans can be view by visiting DOI Strategic Plans.
Your input is requested on the Department’s Strategic Plan framework, which addresses the strategic priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration and Secretary Haaland. The framework is structured around four overarching mission goals for the Department:

Promote well-being, equity, and justice for Tribes, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives
Conserve, protect, and restore natural and cultural resources
Sustainably balance the use of resources while supporting communities and the economy
Serve and honor the public trust

By February 2022, DOI will have incorporated all stakeholder feedback into the plan and develop performance measures that set near term outcomes (approximately 5 years). The Department will routinely track, assess, and report on the progress of these performance measures.
The Department would appreciate your input on the strategic plan framework, including responsive implementation strategies and performance goals that honor our trust responsibilities. In addition to influencing the strategic plan, your feedback will also inform the Department’s Risk Profile for the next 4 years.
In conjunction with bureaus throughout the Department, the Office of Planning and Performance Management will lead the consultation sessions. The sessions, listed below, will be held via recorded Zoom calls and supported by conference call capabilities.

October 12, 2021 4:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Zoom link for October 12 session
Meeting ID: 160 210 2616
Passcode: [REDACTED]
833 568 8864 US Toll-free
October 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. (Alaskan)
Zoom link for October 14 session
Meeting ID: 161 311 0280
Passcode: [REDACTED]
833 568 8864 US Toll-free
October 19, 2021 10:00 a.m. (Eastern)
Zoom link for October 19 session
Meeting ID: 160 502 5240
Passcode: [REDACTED]
833 568 8864 US Toll-free

Feedback on the proposed Strategic Plan framework can be provided during the sessions, and up to November 19, by emailing comments to DOI_Strategic_Plan@ios.doi.gov. Feedback and comments will be considered as we finalize the Department’s Strategic Plan, as well as in the
development of annual performance plans, strategic reviews and other related efforts. The final Strategic Plan will be published on the Department’s website in early 2022.
For questions regarding the upcoming sessions, please contact Mark Oliver at DOI_Strategic_Plan@ios.doi.gov or by calling 202-573-4376.

Opportunity Finance Network Virtual Conference
2021-10-19 - 2021-10-21 | Virtual Event
This inspiring, three-day event will engage public and private sector thought leaders in a dialogue with CDFIs about today’s most pressing issues. Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) will host our annual Conference virtually — to bring you thought-provoking plenaries, informative breakout sessions, and time to connect with others in the CDFI industry — wherever you are.
Our theme “Finance Justice. Finance Change.” expands on last year’s theme to highlight how CDFIs drive change. CDFI finance helps combat racial inequality, works to move individuals and communities out of persistent poverty, and ensures that we will have a more just economic recovery.
This is a unique opportunity to take part in our event. Registration fees are lower than an in-person Conference. There are no travel costs. We encourage all staff at CDFIs, and all impact-oriented students, investors, funders, and policymakers to join us in October as we explore how CDFIs finance justice and finance change.

Rural Women Everywhere (two-day virtual event)
2021-10-19 - 2021-10-20 | Virtual Event
Rural Women Everywhere is a two-day virtual event October 19 & 20, 2021, celebrating the voices, contributions, and leadership of women across the countryside. We’ll examine the ways rural and Native women are participating in the work of building more welcoming and inclusive communities. Click here to register.

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Tribal Consultation
2021-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Dawn O’Connell announced Tribal Consultation on recommendations to facilitate Tribal access to medical countermeasures and supplies that may be needed in public health emergencies.
As part of this consultation, input is welcome on the following questions:

What gaps or issues did your facility encounter when requesting federal assistance for medical supplies needed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What recommendations do you have to improve and address the gaps or issues?
What recommendations do you have to improve the request process for federal assistance to access supplies held in the Strategic National Stockpile and other federal and military stockpiles?

Please make plans to join and share your recommendations during one of the following virtual sessions:
October 18, 2021 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET: Register Here
October 20, 2021 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET: Register Here
Please send your written comments and recommendations to consultation@hhs.gov by October 22, 2021.

Virginia Community Capital - "Diversified Funding: Using Lending to Advance Your Mission"
2021-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Virginia Community Capital will offer a webinar “Diversified Funding: Using Lending to Advance Your Mission,” October 18, 2021, 12:00-1:30 PM EDT. This session will be co-hosted by the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. During this interactive workshop, learn about ways that nonprofits can use innovative financing for high-impact projects, such as capital improvements and scaling successful programs. Click here to register.

National Council of Urban Indian Health: Community Leadership Tactics and Conscious Cultural Tools Workshops
2021-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Board of Directors Workshops: Community Leadership Tactics and Conscious Cultural Tools
October 8, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST | Register
October 15, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST | Register
This interactive six-session series provides UIO leaders and Board members with a special concentration on governance and a guiding focus on Culture, Operation, Renewal, and Nourishment (CORN). Healthy soil, like a healthy board, supports strong roots and growth. NCUIH leaders and guest subject matter experts (SMEs) will share effective strategies on Indigenous grant writing, Board assessment, and UIO policy reviews. The series is infused with culturally relevant approaches that UIOs can immediately use in their programs. Within the CORN labs (sessions), participants will explore their executive journey as they navigate the complex considerations in leading UIOs.
Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Leaders, UIO Board Members
Make sure to register for both days to complete the entire workshop series!

Native Learning Center - Grants Management Workshop
2021-10-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
October 15 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Grants Management encompasses the processes and administrative work that happens throughout the federal grant award lifecycle. This includes setting up for efficient and effective operation, self-monitoring and enforcement of compliance, procurement and financial accuracy, internal controls with policies and procedures, proper disbursement of funds, and ensuring the award is put to good use. In this Virtual Training you will be provided a basic overview of the 3-part Webinar series for Grants Management, and be given an opportunity to ask those burning questions that all Grant Managers have about their federal award(s). Bring your funding-related burning questions and be prepared to better manage your federal grant award.

Webinar Series: Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities
2021-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center, is holding virtual trainings for prevention specialists to support Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty and will share resources and encourage peer support among participants. Read more here.

New York’s “Indian Problem”: Ely Parker and the Whipple Report, 1850-1889 (webinar)
2021-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
New York’s “Indian Problem”: Ely Parker and the Whipple Report, 1850-1889 (webinar)
Date: Friday, October 15, 2021
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
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This webinar juxtaposes Seneca leader Ely S. Parker’s vision for Indian policy in the early 1870s with the policy of extreme assimilation that state and federal governments adopted by the 1880s. During his time as Commissioner of Indian Affairs under President Grant’s Peace Policy, Parker envisioned an alternate relationship between Native nations and the United States, one that respected treaty terms and Native territories. This moment of radical possibility did not last, as proponents of extreme assimilation and land allotment thwarted Parker’s efforts. Back in New York, the Senecas worked throughout the nineteenth century to develop American-style agricultural lands and alter their diplomatic approaches to be more acceptable to federal and state officials. Despite these settler-approved advancements, the state released the Whipple Report in 1889 after an investigation of the conditions of Native Americans in New York. This report, rather than an introspective examination of the failures and limits of past policies that Parker worked to overcome, blames what the state perceived as their “Indian problem” on groups like the Senecas themselves. As New York fell in line with the federal government’s assimilationist policies, the state deemed their own project of assimilation a failure because the Senecas still resided in New York despite the states’ intention since the eighteenth century for them to disappear.
Elana Krischer holds a PhD in American History from the University at Albany-State University of New York. She is writing a history of Native futurity and settler colonialism entitled Empire State Interrupted: Seneca Sovereignty and Settler Debates Over Land, 1779-1889.

NAIA 40th Indian Education Tennessee Pow Wow
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-17
NAIA 40th Indian Education Tennessee Pow Wow
Long Hunger State Park
2910 Hobson Pike
Nashville, TN

North County Climate Change Alliance - Changing Climate Series "Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing" webinar
2021-10-14 19:30 | Virtual Event
NCCCA – Changing Climate Series
Mirrors for Earth’s Energy Rebalancing
Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 pm Central
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Join a thought-provoking presentation by Dr. Ye Tao about the work being done by his team at MEER:ReflEction. He will discuss how mirrors can save the world!
Their Fourfold Mission Using Glass Mirrors:

Reflect solar radiation away from Earth to cool the biosphere;|
Redirect solar radiation to harness its potential for enhanced food production and carbon-neutral energy generation;
Facilitate the biological and accelerate the chemical processes endemic to Earth’s oceans and atmosphere for reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane;
Establish an open education network for promoting panhuman solidarity and justice and supporting them through relentless innovation

There will be time for a robust post-presentation conversation during which attendees may submit questions.

Stakeholder Engagement Sessions: FEMA Region 6 Hazard Mitigation Assistance
2021-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings to you, our stakeholders! Based on your survey results, we have developed the virtual Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (Webinars) below to share Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program information with you.
Application Development
7/29 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Central)
This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.
Management Costs
8/10 10:00 am-11:30 am (Central)
During this webinar, we will be viewing a previously recorded presentation available here. Followed by a Question and Answer period at approximately 10:55 am.
Tribal Only- BRIC NOFO
10/7 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn about the FY 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to include: overview, key dates, available funding, registering in FEMA GO.
Tribal Only- FEMA GO Application
10/14 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn how to input your BRIC or FMA applications into the FEMA GO system.
Tribal Only- Cost Effectiveness and Technical Feasibility Listening Session
10/21 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Tribal Only- BRIC Listening Session
10/28 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
EHP- UFR Summit for Louisiana
11/16 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
This is a FYI- the invite will come from our EHP folks
Application Development- Offering #2
11/17 9:00 am- 12:00 pm (Central)
**Repeat of Offering 1** This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.

IHS October All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call
2021-10-14 14:00 - 15:00
Date/Time: Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 3:00 PM – 4:00pm ET.
IHS October All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call
The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join us on Thursday, October 14, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials. IHS will post log-in information on IHS.gov later this week.

NAFOA and EDA Webinar on American Rescue Plan Indigenous Communities Program
2021-10-14 11:00 - 12:15 | Virtual Event
Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFAO) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) Webinar on American Rescue Plan Indigenous Communities Program
October 14 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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EDA Dear Tribal Leader Letter
EDA’s American Rescue Plan
Indigenous Communities Program
Previous EDA Indigenous Communities Webinar

On October 14th, NAFOA will be hosting a webinar with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) on their updated Tribal eligibility regulations as well as an overview of funding available through their recent programs.
The webinar will be held via Zoom on October 14, 2021 at 2pm-3pm EDT. The EDA will be taking questions about how the new eligibility will impact EDA’s grant programs and will provide an overview of how EDA intends to ensure both that the for-profit entity is wholly owned by a Tribe and that the entity is organized for the benefit of that Tribe.
Part of the webinar will also be dedicated to providing and overview of the most recent programs and specifically discussing the American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) Indigenous Communities Program. This program will allocating up to $100 million in funding specifically for Native American communities that will disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
A wide variety of projects are eligible for funding under this programs including but not limited to technical, planning, workforce development, entrepreneurship, public works, and infrastructure projects.

House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands: “Legislative Hearing on H.R. 149, H.R. 250, H.R. 3197, H.R. 3531, H.R. 4009, H.R. 4380, H.R. 4454, H.R. 4648, and H.R. 4706.”
2021-10-14 09:00
Thursday October 14, 2021, 10am ET.
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands: “Legislative Hearing on H.R. 149, H.R. 250, H.R. 3197, H.R. 3531, H.R. 4009, H.R. 4380, H.R. 4454, H.R. 4648, and H.R. 4706.”

H.R.4454 – Reconciliation in Place Names Act.

VIRTUAL TRIBAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING CONFERENCE
2021-10-14 08:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
VIRTUAL TRIBAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING CONFERENCE
Presented by Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business, Department of Finance and School of Accounting
Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
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NIHB Webinar: COVID-19 and Influenza - What to Expect this Flu Season
2021-10-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
What: COVID-19 and Influenza: What to Expect This Flu Season
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend? The intended audience for this webinar is physicians, nurses, pharmacists, health educators, other clinicians, and public health professionals interested in influenza vaccination guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the increased risk that individuals with chronic health conditions often face with the flu infection.
Register for the Webinar
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET. As the United States prepares for the 2021-22 influenza season that begins in October, questions abound regarding how to deal with both COVID-19 and flu at the same time. This webinar will provide information on what to expect this season to minimize flu and pneumonia infections during the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss the potential risk to those with underlying medical conditions during the current flu season.
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe influenza, other respiratory conditions, and COVID-19 in terms of their signs and populations at high risk of disease complications.
Discuss the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations on the use of influenza vaccines to minimize flu and pneumonia infections during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information, please contact Courtney Wheeler at CWheeler@nihb.org or Audrianna Marzette at amarzette@nihb.org.

National Council of Urban Indian Health: "We Will be Known Forever by the Tracks We Leave": A Talking Circle on Emergency Preparedness
2021-10-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
“We Will be Known Forever by the Tracks We Leave”: A Talking Circle on Emergency Preparedness
October 13, 2021 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. EST
This will be a space for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to ask questions, share best practices, and identify needs based on emergency planning and preparedness. The platform will also provide the opportunity for National Council of Urban Indian Health’s (NCUIH) subject matter experts to share technical assistance as needed.
Objectives:

Review Technical Assistance provided to UIOs on emergency preparedness
Introduce Subject Matter Experts
Overview of Protecting Our Future Through Vaccination Planning and Emergency Preparedness – Storytelling Funded Opportunity
Participate in a Talking Circle around emergency preparedness needs, assistance, and education

Who Should Attend:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff
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Tribal Youth and Climate Virtual Listening Session
2021-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal Youth and Climate Virtual Listening Session
October 13 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Register
Call: 1 (312) 626-6799
Code: 815 0855 2031

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance Webinar Series
2021-10-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Webinar Series.

The 2021 BRIC and FMA Programs’ Webinar Series will bring FEMA subject-matter experts and partners together to provide technical information, best practices, tools and resources regarding these grant programs. There will also be a review of the fiscal year 2021 Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for BRIC and FMA.
The webinars are designed for leaders in states, local communities, tribes and territories, as well as private sector entities, private non-profit organizations, and individuals interested in learning more about the BRIC and FMA grant programs and strategies for how to apply for them.
FEMA will coordinate with the regional offices to host “office hours” for states, tribes and territories to answer questions about subapplications for the Fiscal year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance grants.

Jul 28, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Jul 28, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Climate Change, Future Conditions, and Nature-based Solutions

This webinar will provide an overview and examples of climate change, future conditions and how nature-based solutions can help build community resilience against these issues.

Aug 4, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 4, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC and FMA FY 2020 Data and Trends

This webinar provides an overview and analysis of data trends regarding selections of subapplications for the $700 million available in Fiscal Year 2020 for two of FEMA’s mitigation grant programs.

Aug 11, 2021 4:00 PM EST – Aug 11, 2021 5:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #1

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Aug 18, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 18, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Where Equity Fits into the BRIC/FMA Program Design and Community Resilience

This webinar will highlight how the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Programs will incorporate equity into program design, and how the programs can be used to support community resilience, especially for disadvantaged and tribal communities.

Aug 24, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 24, 2021 3:30 PM EST

Severe Repetitive Loss/Repetitive Loss Mitigation Priorities
This webinar will focus on strategies to eliminate or reduce the damage to residential property and the disruption to life caused by repeated flooding and other hazards, and how FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program can be used to support these types of projects.

Aug 26, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 26, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #2

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 1, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 1, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #1

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 8, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 8, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity Technical and Qualitative Criteria

This webinar focuses on breaking down each of the technical and qualitative criterion for the National Competition of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program as described in the FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Sep 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants for Tribal applicants – NOFO Webinar #3 – Tribal

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective tribal applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding. This session will be offered twice, along with a third session for tribal applicants.

Sep 20, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 20, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #2

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Oct 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Oct 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Federal Agency Roundtable and Partnerships

During this webinar, Ryan Janda, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Non-Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief, will lead a federal panel discussion on the importance of partnerships for FEMA’s grant programs.

National Housing Conference's Tech & Housing Symposium
2021-10-13 12:00 - 16:00
Save the date for NHC’s Tech & Housing Symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 13 to discuss the latest technology solutions for housing, housing finance and community investment. Panel topics will cover:

Innovations in Production
AI & the Future of Housing Equity
Expanding Broadband Access

House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure: “Growing the Small Business Supplier Base in Government Contracting”
2021-10-13 11:00
Wednesday October 13, 2021, 12pm ET.
House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure: “Growing the Small Business Supplier Base in Government Contracting”

Aspen Institute - "Shared Prosperity: Building Power Toward an Equitable Rural Economy"
2021-10-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Aspen Institute is offering a webinar in conjunction with Rural LISC’s annual seminar, “Shared Prosperity: Building Power Toward an Equitable Rural Economy,” October 13, 2021, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM EDT, followed by peer-learning breakout sessions from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Participants will hear stories of power and capacity building at the community level and take away lessons on how rural places have united to become more inclusive and economically vibrant. This fully virtual session will explore the positive economic and social potential that comes with improving racial equity in rural places. Click here to register.

House Natural Resources Committee: “Full Committee Markup on HR 160, HR 442, HR 570, HR 897, HR 1286, HR 1931, HR 1975, HR 2024, HR 2074, HR 2088, HR 2107, HR 2643, HR 2930, HR 3075, HR 3222, HR 3670, HR 4881, and HR 5221”
2021-10-13 09:00
Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10am ET.
House Natural Resources Committee: “Full Committee Markup on HR 160, HR 442, HR 570, HR 897, HR 1286, HR 1931, HR 1975, HR 2024, HR 2074, HR 2088, HR 2107, HR 2643, HR 2930, HR 3075, HR 3222, HR 3670, HR 4881, and HR 5221”

H.R. 897 – Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act.
H.R. 1975 – Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021.
H.R. 2074 – Indian Buffalo Management Act.
H.R. 2088 – Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act.
H.R. 2930 – Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021.

See USET SPF Support Letter.

H.R. 4881 – Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act.
H.R. 5221 – Urban Indian Health Confer Act.

National Indian Education Association Convention and Trade Show
2021-10-13 - 2021-10-16
The 2021 NIEA Convention theme, “Native Control of Native Education: A Time to Lead” recognizes that, through our collective efforts, we can enact educational sovereignty to transform learning experiences for our Native students and create true equity in classrooms, school districts and communities.
Where
CHI Health Center, Omaha Convention Center & Arena
455 N. 10th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Contact
Miriam Davis-Rosenbaum
registration@niea.org or 202-544-7290

National Native American Languages Summit
2021-10-13
2021 National Native American Languages Summit
Health Center Omaha
455 North 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
There is no registration fee for the NNALS. To register for the NNALS go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-national-native-american-languagesummit-tickets-163497159405
The NNALS is being held in conjunction with the 2021 52nd Annual NIEA
Convention and Trade Show in Omaha, NE
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To register for the National Indian Education Association Convention & Trade
Show go to https://niea.site-ym.com/events/register.aspx?id=1505174
NIEA registration link (early bird special ends July 31st -payment does not have
to be made at time of registration) https://www.niea.org/2021-conventionregistration
For more information, please contact ron.lessard@ed.gov

"Imagining the Indian": The Growing Movement to Retire Native "Themed" Mascots
2021-10-12 18:00 - 19:15 | Virtual Event
“Imagining the Indian”: The Growing Movement to Retire Native “Themed” Mascots
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. EDT
Co-hosted by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), this special colloquium will explore the growing movement across this country to retire offensive and harmful Native “themed” mascots. The session will preview the forthcoming documentary film “Imagining the Indian” – which examines this movement – and feature a panel discussion about efforts to remove these mascots from sports and popular culture at the local, state, and national levels. NOTE: This special session is open to the public. Attendees of the NCAI Annual Convention and NIEA Conference are encouraged to attend.
To register for the webinar, please click here.
