United South & Eastern Tribes

Webinar: Understanding Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Native Affairs and Policy will host a virtual webinar on November 16, 2023 to provide an overview of their Public Notice on Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data: Public Notice, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Native Affairs and Policy Seek Comment on Tribal Nation and Native Hawaiian Access to Spectrum and Related Data, GN Docket No. 23-265.
Comments filed in response to the Public Notice on Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data will enable the FCC to improve its understanding of how and the extent to which Tribal Nations and the Native Hawaiian Community are able to access wireless spectrum. The upcoming webinar will highlight information currently collected through license applications and is designed to assist parties interested in learning how to submit responsive public comments which are due November 30, 2023.
We encourage individuals interested in this issue to review the Public Notice, GN Docket No. 23-265 which includes a list of questions to guide commenters in their feedback. These questions and the background in the Public Notice will be helpful for webinar attendees.
Webinar Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 1:00pm–2:00pm ET
Background: The FCC’s wireless licensing application forms currently collect certain types of demographic or other identifying information from Tribal or Native Hawaiian applicants. In order to improve the FCC’s understanding of how Tribal Nations and the Native Hawaiian Community are able to access wireless spectrum, we are seeking input on how to refine the licensee and demographic information collected on such forms.
Official registration for this webinar is recommended but not required. To register, please send a message to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov stating “November 16th Webinar” in the subject line. Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Registrants will receive a Zoom link enabling them to enter the webinar.
Visit the event webpage at https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/11/understanding-tribal-access-wireless-spectrum-and-related-data. If you have any questions, please contact ONAP at Native@fcc.gov.
Bambi Kraus
Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy

Indigenous Knowledge and Stewardship of Cultural Resources
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
Join via Microsoft Teams
If you experience problems with the audio, dial in using the following:
Conference Number: +1 (509) 385-0685
Participant Code: 941 859 083#
This presentation discusses the ways that Indigenous Knowledge can inform best practices for the stewardship of cultural resources, especially as it pertains to climate adaptation and mitigation. Presented by Mr. Michael Durglo Jr., Climate Change Coordinator, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead, taking corrective action if problems are identified, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents, staff, students, and the community at large.

When:

October 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
November 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
December 14 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Physical properties of lead
Adverse health effects of lead poisoning
Guidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities

Registration:
Register today.

Lead Program Summary:
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. The adverse health effects range, from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants, to lowered IQ levels, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy, successful educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a healthy and productive environment for children.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

OFFICE OF RECOVERY PROGRAMS: GRANTS MANAGEMENT WEBINAR SERIES
2023-11-16 14:00 | Virtual Event
Build a solid foundation in grants management best practices by attending Treasury’s three-part webinar series. The sessions are intended to assist Tribal governments in understanding the OMB Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. Register for the sessions below.

October 12, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Introduction to Tribal Grants Management Registration
October 26, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Overview of Federal Procurement Registration
November 16, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Subrecipient Monitoring Registration

Webinar: SLFRF Interim Final Rule (Obligation IFR)
2023-11-16 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a new interim final rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This interim final rule (Obligation IFR) provides additional flexibility and clarity for recipients regarding the definition of “obligation” and associated guidance. The Obligation IFR clarifies the application of the statutory obligation deadline of December 31, 2024, to subrecipients and contractors, and provides guidance on the circumstances under which contracts and subawards entered into prior to the obligation deadline may be amended or replaced. It does not alter the existing obligation and expenditure deadlines or eligible use categories, including how recipients may use SLFRF funds under the revenue loss eligible use category. Recipients must continue to obligate funds by December 31, 2024, and expend funds by December 31, 2026 (other than in the case of SLFRF funds used for Surface Transportation projects or Title I projects, which must be expended by September 30, 2026).
To support SLFRF recipients in their understanding of the Obligation IFR, on November 16th, Treasury will host a webinar. During the two sessions listed below, Treasury will provide an overview of the new Obligation IFR, including explaining the amended definition of “obligation” and highlighting key examples of how related guidance and clarifications apply to implementation of SLFRF funds. Recipients will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance for the Q&A portion of the webinar. Recipients can follow along with the Obligation IFR Quick Reference Guide. Treasury is also hosting a Tribal consultation on the Obligation IFR on November 29, 2023. The Dear Tribal Leader letter and information on how to register may be found below.
Sign Up for the Upcoming Webinar

Morning Session: November 16th at 10:00 AM ET
Afternoon Session: November 16th at 3:00 PM ET

Tribal Consultation

Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 2-5pm ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal Consultation on the Obligation IFR. You may find the Dear Tribal Leader Letter here.
You may register for the consultation here.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by December 22, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
For general information about the program, please see the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds website. For details regarding the eligible use categories under the SLFRF program, please see the following resources:

2022 Final Rule
2023 Interim Final Rule
Overview of the 2022 Final Rule
Overview of the 2023 Interim Final Rule
Recipient Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities
Self-Service Resources

Treasury looks forward to working with you to ensure the continued success of the SLFRF program.
Fatima Abbas
Director
Office of Tribal and Native Affairs
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Southeastern Tribal Nations Summit
2023-11-17
November 17, 2023
The University of Southern Mississippi
Thad Cochran Center
To RSVP or request more information, please contact Lanena Grace John at lanena.john@usm.edu or (601) 266-4384

DOI Tribal Consultation on Agricultural Leasing Regulations Revisions
2023-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Monday, November 13 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Osage Casino Hotel – Tulsa
Walnut Room
951 West 36th St. N, Tulsa, OK 74127
Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
via Zoom
Register
Friday, November 17 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Holiday Inn Bismarck
Missouri Room
3903 State St., Bismarck, ND 58503
The Department welcomes your written comments on the proposed draft regulations by email to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 ET on Friday, December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the revision of the Agricultural Leasing regulations found in 25 CFR Part 162 Subpart B, please contact Mr. Joaquin R. Gallegos, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary — Indian Affairs, by email at joaquin.gallegos@indianaffairs.gov.

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

HRSA's Network Planning Program Funding Opportunity Technical Assistance Webinar
2023-11-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is hosting a virtual Technical Assistance Webinar on Monday, November 20, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm E.T, dedicated exclusively to tribal leader audiences, to share information about the upcoming FY 2024 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (Network Planning Program) Funding Opportunity and how tribes and tribal organizations can apply. The funding opportunity provides one year of grant support to help build health partnerships to establish and/or improve local capacity and strengthen rural community health interventions. The webinar will also include time for discussion, Q&A, and time for hearing your feedback about how HRSA can best share information about funding opportunities and ways we can reduce any barriers to applying for HRSA funding for your communities. Attend the webinar session by joining here.

Bridging the Divide: Ensuring equitable access for Tribal Nations to Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars and other conservation funding
2023-11-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides 900 million dollars annually in federal funding for conservation efforts including land acquisition. Yet, Tribes have been woefully underrepresented when it comes to receiving Land and Water Conservation funds. Why is that and how can we work together to address barriers for Tribes’ access to federal conservation funding?
Please join us as we share stories and experiences and explore solution-oriented advocacy that would improve access to funds for Tribes to preserve and restore cultural landscapes, support traditional practices, and steward their lands and waters.
This webinar is intended primarily for members of Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, preservation officers, government decision-makers and nonprofit allies, and includes plenty of time for discussion and Q&A.
Learn more and register.

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

HHS STAC Meeting
2023-11-28 - 2023-11-29
HHS STAC Meeting
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) will hold their next meeting on November 28, 2023 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET, and on November 29th from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET.

Modernized Community Reinvestment Act and Indian Country Webinar
2023-11-28 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual Event
November 28 at 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Central
Register
On November 28, join the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund, the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), and partners for a webinar conversation on what the modernized Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) means for Indian Country.
Federal regulators recently announced a final rule to strengthen and modernize the regulations implementing the CRA, a federal law that encourages banks to help meet the needs of their entire communities, especially in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in a safe and sound manner. The updated CRA encourages banks to expand activities in Native Land Areas and reflects feedback from Indian Country stakeholders.
We hope you will join this important webinar conversation about what the recent updates mean for Native communities. Learn more and register: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/events/2023/modernized-community-reinvestment-act-and-indian-country

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-11-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
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 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
November’ theme is “Listening to You” for planning the 2024 series. This series is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, and
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

Consultation: SLFRF Interim Final Rule (Obligation IFR)
2023-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event

NTIA TBCP Round 2 Budget Narrative Discussion
2023-11-29 14:00 | Virtual Event
NTIA will be hosting webinars in November to discuss budget narratives. These meetings are scheduled for November 2nd with a rerun webinar on November 29th, with both meetings beginning at 3:00 PM ET. You can find registration information for these webinars below.

November 2 – Infrastructure Deployment Budget Narratives: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_NAGPmQ4xSoW6Yo6gL4P4AA
November 29 – Use and Adoption Budget Narratives: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Q_GS_uimToi85YD_P3rhVQ

White House Fellows Webinar
2023-11-29 16:00 | Virtual Event
White House Fellows Webinar
Wednesday, November 29 | 5pm Eastern Time
Register here: https://whff-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n6w9pe_BS-OqYL7SAJUCmw#/registration

On Wednesday, November 29, the White House Initiative on Advancing Education Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities and the White House Fellows Foundation and Association will co-host a special webinar about the White House Fellows Program as part of Native American Heritage Month.
The panel will feature several speakers, including Kyle Scherer, alumni chair for Native American recruiting, and other Native alumni of the White House Fellows Program, for a discussion about the White House Fellowship experience and impact. A Q&A session will follow the discussion.
The White House Fellows Program offers exceptional Americans first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. After a competitive application process, selected individuals spend a year in Washington, D.C. working as a full-time, paid Fellow aiding Cabinet Secretaries, senior White House staff, and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors. The program is open to U.S. citizens who hold at least a bachelor’s degree and are not employed by the Federal government unless they are career military personnel. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis. Candidates can visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/fellows/ to learn more and apply by January 5, 2024.
Please reach out to whitehousefellows@who.eop.gov with any questions.

DOI Tribal Consultation: CSC calculation and distribution process
2023-11-29 16:00 - 19:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
October 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session
2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85226
October 5 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland
Register
November 1 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern: Tribal Consultation
US Department of Labor, Indian and Native American Programs
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 166/477
Western Regional Training
Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
November 29 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Alaska: Tribal Consultation
BIA Providers Conference Dena’ina Center
600 W 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
The Policy is available at this link.
Indian Affairs would like to determine how to compensate Self Governance Tribes for CSC, when they
are NOT required to submit budgets, yet certain data is necessary to calculate the amount of CSC due
to the Tribe annually.

Is the Federal proposal of two data calls, one on recurring base funding and a second at the end
of the year a viable proposal?
The Workgroup Federal representatives recommend that two data calls be released at least 30
days prior to due dates. The recommended due dates for base funding CSC data are September
1 for fiscal year funding agreements and November 1 for calendar year funding agreements.
The recommended due date for full-year data is July 1 for fiscal year funding agreements and
October 1 for calendar year funding agreements. Should this or another calculation and
payment schedule be considered?
There are a small number of Self Governance Tribes that have not submitted year-end CSC
data, therefore the annual 100 percent requirement is unknown. What is the Tribal
recommendation regarding this matter?
In lieu of negotiating Direct CSC line by line, the CSC Policy formula for ALL tribes is below.
DCSC = (current Tribal budgeted salary cost {not including fringe} of section 106(a)(1)
programs) x 18%.
The DCSC need cannot be calculated in accordance with the CSC Policy, and in the same
equitable manner as Tribes entering into contracts under Title I, without receipt of a Tribe’s
“budgeted salary cost.” The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data or data that is 4 years old.
a) Is there support for changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data or salaries up to
four years old for DCSC?
How would the Department reconcile ensuring equitable treatment with Title I contracts
submitting current budgets (with salary and fringe) that equal the current year contract
amounts?
Section 1.10 of the CSC Policy outlines the formula for calculating Indirect CSC:
Indirect CSC = Current approved IDC rate(s) x (the Secretarial Amount awarded to the
Tribe, minus exclusions and pass-through).
The CSC Policy explicitly clarifies that a “current” IDC rate can be up to four years old. If a
Tribe has no approved IDC rate or has an approved IDC rate that is over four years old, the
Tribe may negotiate a lump sum amount for indirect-type costs or may utilize the Simplified
Method, if applicable. Furthermore, Section 1.10 of the Policy states, “[i]f a Tribe does not
initiate any of these options, IA will not pay the Tribe any indirect CSC.”
While the CSC Policy allows for an IDC rate that is up to four years old, it does not allow for
use of previous years’ salary, fringe, exclusion or passthrough data to calculate the current year
100 percent CSC need. The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data.
a) Does the Tribe support changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data?
b) If so, what sources should be considered “best available” data for calculations of CSC for
the data elements of 1) Tribal Budgeted Salary 2) Tribal Budgeted Fringe (if necessary);
and 3) Exclusions and pass-throughs?
c) If a Tribe does not submit current year data, at what point would IA utilize “best available”
data for calculation and payment?
Section 1.12 of the CSC Policy outlines cutoff timeframes for IDC rates as below.
In order to facilitate equitable treatment and establish standard cutoff timeframes:
• The IDC rate that will be applied is the applicable rate at the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year. No adjustments to that IDC rate will be made after the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year, without regard to the later issuance of a different DC rate for that period.

They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultations@bia.gov by
11:59 pm ET on December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding this effort, please contact Jacob Aguilar, Financial Specialist,
OSG, at (360) 699-1015 or via email: jacob.aguilar@bia.gov.

IHS NTAC Quarterly Meeting
2023-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
IHS NTAC Quarterly Meeting
The Indian Health Service (IHS) National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health serves as an advisory body to the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), and to the Director of the IHS. The next IHS NTAC Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on November 30, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM ET. Interested participants may join using this Zoom link.

DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Development Listening Sessions
2023-11-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Interior is excited to announce that it will be hosting three public listening sessions to inform the Department’s development of its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. See related press release, Federal Register Notice, and more information below.
The Department is hosting three public listening sessions focused and designed to gather input to inform the development of the Department’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. President Biden signed Executive Order 14096, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, which directs Federal agencies to develop an Environmental Justice Strategic Plan that will: “set forth the agency’s vision, goals, priority actions, and metrics to address and advance environmental justice…” To update its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan, the Department is organizing listening sessions in November to obtain public input to: (1) provide feedback to refine draft vision, goals, and objectives (attached), (2) identify implementation strategies, and (3) identify priority actions to advance environmental justice.
Below are the links for registering for the listening sessions. Please share with those that you think would be interested.

November 30, 2023 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET
November 30, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET
December 1, 2023 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET

Listening sessions will be 90 minutes. The sessions will start with an overview and then interested persons will have the opportunity to provide feedback using a variety of engagement tools. Each session will cover the same content. If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend a listening session, please email: Environmental_Justice@ios.doi.gov.
In addition to providing input during the listening sessions, the public may provide written comments to the Department by one of the following methods. We welcome your written comments by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 15, 2023.

By email to: Environmental_Justice@ios.doi.gov.
By hard copy to: Environmental Justice, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (MS-2629), 1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240.

You may access information on the Department’s Environmental Justice program, information on the Environmental Justice Strategic Plan update, and the Department’s 2016 Environmental Justice Strategic Plan at the Department’s environmental justice website at https://www.doi.gov/oepc/resources/environmental-justice. Thank you for your interest as the Department updates its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan.

DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Development Public Listening Sessions
2023-11-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-12-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Interior requests your input on the development of: Vision, Goals, Objectives, Implementation Strategies, Priority Actions, and Performance Measures for the Department’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan.

November 30 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
November 30 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern
December 1 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

Learn more and register for an upcoming session.
Contact environmental_justice@ios.doi.gov with any questions.

Tribal Museums Day
2023-12-02 | United States
Save the date for the next Tribal Museums Day on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Details coming soon!

An Update on the Farm Bill from the Native Farm Bill Coalition Webinar
2023-12-04 11:00 | Virtual Event
Monday, December 4, 2023 @ 12:00 PM ET
Register in advance for this webinar

In this session, members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition’s Executive Committee will provide an update on the recent Farm Bill extension as well as the outlook for consideration of a Farm Bill reauthorization in early 2024. Time permitting, the Native Farm Bill Coalition will also address your questions during the informational webinar.

Building Native Communities: Financial Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-07
December 5, 2023 – December 7, 2023
6363 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024
Register
Building Native Communities: Financial Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults offers expert training from certified instructors with firsthand experience in Native communities, who are committed to empowering Native communities throughout the country. Financial literacy is an essential skill on the path to a healthy financial well-being and vital to building an empowered financial foundation for all Native communities and strong Tribal economies. Our youth need these skill sets to help bridge the gap between being a novice or an expert in financial literacy knowledge, which is the difference between simply understanding how money works and how to spend it, to important life skills like budgeting, developing a spending plan, savings, paying bills, building a nest egg, paying for an education, buying a home, investing, etc. Join us for a two and a half-day, state-of-the-art, interactive instructor training to help Native CDFIs, Tribal communities, and other Native organizations establish and sustain financial education programs tailored for youth in our communities.
Registration is FREE for Native Americans and those working within Indian Country.

Good Jobs in Tribal Communities
2023-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20210, United States
December 5 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Eastern
U.S. Dept of Labor – Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20210
During this event, Native American leaders, employers, labor unions, and workers will engage in discussion with U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on how Tribal communities are creating good jobs with equitable workforce development pathways such as Registered Apprenticeship programs, and how those strategies can be used with Investing in America funds from across the Biden-Harris Administration.

Department of Commerce | Open House
2023-12-05 11:00 - 14:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The Department of Commerce | Open House (White House Tribal Nations Summit Side Event)
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Department of Commerce, Main Lobby
Purpose: The Open House will provide an opportunity for Tribal Nations to meet with bureau contacts to identify, assess, and address issues. Bureaus that will be represented are: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Development Administration (EDA), Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs (OUS/EA), International Trade Administration (ITA), Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Technical Information Service (NTIS), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Secretary (OS). Audience includes: Tribal Leaders
Registration

Tribal Leaders Briefing in Preparation for the White House Tribal Nations Summit
2023-12-05 12:00 | Westin Washington Hotel, 999 9th Street, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
December 5 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Register
A coalition of more than a dozen Native organizations will come together on Tuesday, December 5, for an in-person briefing for Tribal leaders on policy priorities ahead of the White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 6-7). Participants will hear from White House staff about the logistics of the event and will have an opportunity to ask questions. Additionally, staff from a large coalition of Native organizations will walk through policy priorities on topics ranging from education to public safety and climate change. The event will take place at The Westin Washington Hotel (999 9th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001) and Tribal leaders who attend will receive a written briefing booklet with policy priorities, talking points, and other useful information leading up to the summit.
