United South & Eastern Tribes

CMS Listening Session
2022-06-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Thursday, June 9 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Quality Improvement and Innovation Models (DQIIMT) in collaboration with the CMS Division of Tribal Affairs is hosting a virtual listening session June 9, from 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern, to receive feedback from tribal leaders and tribal health directors on current Quality Improvement Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) activities within CMS. Examples of QIN-QIO activities include programs that address patient safety, patient readmissions, infection prevention and control, hospital-associated conditions, and quality rating systems among others. These programs work to meet the CMS Strategic Plan, which focuses on these six pillars:

Advance Equity: Advance health equity by addressing the health disparities that underlie our health system.
Expand Access: Build on the Affordable Care Act and expand access to quality, affordable health coverage and care.
Engage Partners: Engage our partners and the communities we serve throughout the policy making implementation process.
Drive Innovation: Drive Innovation to tackle our health system challenges and promote value-based, person-centered care.
Protect Programs: Protect our programs’ sustainability for future generations by serving as a responsible steward of public funds.
Foster Excellence: Foster a positive and inclusive workplace and workforce, and promote excellence in all aspects of CMS’s operations

To make sure CMS QIN-QIO efforts reflect the needs and priorities of those living and working in tribal nations, CMS invites you to join the All Tribes Listening Session to provide your feedback on its current QIN-QIO efforts and help improve CMS’s approach to advancing health equity for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). Tribal leaders, tribal health directors, and AI/AN individuals with health care experience working within AI/AN communities are encouraged to attend the listening session.
During the listening session, we would like to get your feedback on the following questions:

Are you familiar with QIN-QIO efforts in your area and do you have experience working with them?
If you are familiar with QIN-QIO efforts, what has gone well and what can be improved? What would you like to see?
If you are not familiar with QIN-QIO efforts, how could CMS better advance these efforts in your community?
What can CMS do in collaboration with tribal partners to advance health equity through QIN-QIO efforts in your community?
Are there existing gaps in the health care delivery system for your community and do you have ideas on how the QIN-QIO program can help fill them?

For questions about the CMS QIN-QIO Listening Session, please email TribalAffairs@cms.hhs.gov.

2022 Department of the Interior and Department of Justice Tribal Justice, Safety and Wellness Joint Summit
2022-06-09 13:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Event
2022 Department of the Interior and Department of Justice Tribal Justice, Safety and Wellness Joint Summit
June 6-9 at 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern each day
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Participate in the 2022 Department of the Interior and Department of Justice (DOJ) Tribal Justice, Safety and Wellness Joint Summit hosted by the DOJ National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI).
The Summit is virtual and will be held in the afternoons of June 6-9, 2022. It features four training tracks: Criminal Justice Personnel; Records Collection and Data Sharing; Tribal Courts and Corrections; and Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons. We encourage you to review the enclosed training dates/times, registration information, and agenda.
REGISTER – Please note the registration deadline is June 1, 2022.

Consultation Invitation on proposed Section 106 exemption for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
2022-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, June 9 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is proposing an exemption to remove the Section 106 review requirements for undertakings involving the installation and placement of certain electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and would like to invite you or your designated representative to consult on this proposal. As currently proposed in the attached draft, the exemption will only apply to the installation of EVSE on federal lands and facilities as well as non-federal lands receiving federal licenses, funds, or approval. This exemption does not apply to tribal lands as defined at 54 USC 300319; however, each Indian tribe has the ability to apply this exemption to their lands if it chooses. Examples of the EVSE proposed for exemption can be found on the ACHP’s website.
The government-wide priority identified in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 for federal fleet electrification and EVSE installation has resulted in the ACHP’s decision to coordinate the proposal to ensure broad and appropriate consultation for an exemption likely to be applied across multiple federal agency programs. It will also ensure consistent consideration and application of the proposed exemption across multiple federal agency programs, and create a more targeted Section 106 review process.
Although rarely sought, exemptions are a program alternative under 36 CFR 800.14(c) which may be proposed by a federal agency or by the ACHP. Exempted categories must be actions that would otherwise qualify as undertakings as defined in § 800.16 and the potential effects from the undertakings must be foreseeable and likely to be minimal or not adverse. Exempted categories must also be consistent with the purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
Consistent with the Section 106 implementing regulations, and as the proponent for the exemption, the ACHP is responsible for identifying and conducting consultation with Indian tribes, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs), Native Hawaiian organizations, State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), and other consulting parties. As the proposed exempted category has the potential to affect historic properties on tribal lands (where applicable) or historic properties of religious and cultural significance to an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization on ancestral lands, and as the proponent of the exemption, the ACHP invites you to consult in government-to-government meetings.
If you are unable to attend either consultation meeting or require paper copies of the material that will be presented during these meetings, please email program_alternatives@achp.gov so that we may arrange to have the necessary information sent to you. Questions regarding this effort can also be submitted prior to the consultation meetings using this email address. Comments may also be submitted to this email address at any time.

NTIA Internet for All Webinar: Tribal Engagement
2022-06-09 15:00 | Virtual Event
On Thursday, June 9th at 4:00 pm Eastern, the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) will host a webinar detailing how Tribal communities can expand high-speed internet service. NTIA recently released Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for three programs – the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure (Middle Mile) Program, and the Digital Equity Act programs. NTIA will summarize how each of these programs impact Tribes and discuss best ways to get involved.
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Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana 25th Annual Powwow
2022-06-10 - 2022-06-11 | United States
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is inviting everyone to its 25th Annual Powwow Celebration this weekend. The weekend full of drum and dance competitions, as well as Native American arts, crafts, and food, begins Friday, June 10, 2022, and continues through Saturday. Admission is $5 per day. Children age 6 and under get in free. The celebration will be located at The Pavilion, located on the grounds of Coushatta Casino Resort located at 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder, LA 70648.

USET COVID-19 Project ECHO Session
2022-06-10 11:00 | Virtual Event
Every second Friday of the month: USET COVID-19 ECHO
The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern (join)
Join by phone only at any of the following numbers using meeting ID 918 0885 1929:
646-558-8656; 253-215-8782; 301-715-8592; 346-248-7799. Press *6 to mute your line.
**Continuing education credits are NOW available for these sessions.**

NAAF & NFBC: Virtual Listening Sessions on Hunger, Nutrition and Health in Indian Country
2022-06-10 11:00 | Virtual Event
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) in partnership with the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) will host two virtual convenings to gather input for a report that will inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on food and nutrition disparities in Indian Country.
The Biden-Harris Administration is hosting listening sessions in different regions across the country. Due to the high demand for participation and limited capacity in the White House listening sessions, NAAF and the NFBC will provide an opportunity for members of tribal communities to participate in an open virtual discussion on topics such as improving food access and enhancing nutrition and food security research for Indian Country. “The Native Farm Bill Coalition is thrilled to partner with the Native American Agriculture Fund to host these listening sessions in preparation for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This will be a valuable opportunity to share priorities and come together in a united voice to advance issues important to Indian Country,” says Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Vice Chairman Cole Miller, who co-chairs the NFBC.
On the need for a focused discussion for Indian Country, NAAF CEO, Toni Stanger-McLaughlin says, “Our Tribal communities have their own unique challenges related to healthy and affordable food access, but our collective voice makes a meaningful impact to address food and nutrition disparities. We look forward to collaborating with the NFBC to provide an open space for dialogue to elevate input to the highest level.”
The two virtual events will be available via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn on the following dates and times:

Friday, June 10, 2022, at 11 AM CT
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/NAAF_NFBC1
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 2 PM CT
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/NAAF_NFBC2

About the Native American Agriculture Fund:

The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to support Native farmers and ranchers. The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community.

About the Native Farm Bill Coalition:
The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) is a nationwide initiative to lift up the voices of Native American producers and Tribal governments to advance a common policy agenda. It works to ensure that Indian Country’s priorities are acknowledged and included in the decision-making process for the next Farm Bill, from farming and ranching to nutrition programs, rural development, and forestry.

The NFBC is a joint project of the Intertribal Agriculture Council, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the National Congress of American Indians, and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, its official research partner.

NCAI Mid Year Conference & Marketplace
2022-06-12 - 2022-06-16 | Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, TN, 99501, United States
At NCAI’s 2022 Mid Year Conference & Marketplace, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, NCAI is holding an in-person conference, which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, with the theme“Thinking Beyond Self-Determination.” Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement, which will include: proactive strategy development, advocacy, and much more.
Registration and information
Agenda

Listening Sessions on FDA’s Proposed Product Standards Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Characterizing Flavors in Cigars
2022-06-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Registration is now open for FDA’s upcoming listening sessions on FDA’s Proposed Product Standards Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Characterizing Flavors in Cigars. The listening sessions will take place on June 13 and June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.
The sessions are an opportunity for the public to verbally provide open public comment on the agency’s proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in all cigars. Registration also includes a “listen-only” option for those who want to attend the sessions but do not want to request to speak.
Use the below links to request to speak or register to attend. Note that you must register separately for each day.

Submit a request to verbally provide open public comment on June 13 or June 15
Register to attend in listen-only mode on June 13or June 15

Importantly, these listening sessions are NOT the only opportunity or method for submitting comments to the public docket on these proposed rules. The public can submit electronic or written comments to the docket for each proposed product standard. Please visit the Federal Register Notice for the “Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes” or “Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars” for more information about submitting comments.
Please note: Comments must be about the proposed product standards. Live closed captioning and ASL interpreters will be provided during the listening sessions. If you have issues registering or have any questions, please email CTPOutreach@fda.hhs.gov or call 1-877-CTP-1373 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT.
Learn more here.

USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic
2022-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic
presented by
USET Tribal Health Program Support
The one-hour virtual clinics allow for primary care clinicians to collaborate with a team of specialists to learn best practices for treating and curing hepatitis C (HCV). These clinics include case presentations, recommendations from expert faculty, and a didactic session.
Who should attend? Indian Health Service staff, Urban Indian and Tribal Nation clinicians/ staff, and health care professionals
When? The second Monday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
Benefits of attending, and presenting a deidentified case include:

Discussing HCV treatment options for each case from leading treatment experts
Collaborating with other clinicians from Tribal Nations within the Nashville Area Office region and beyond
Receiving written recommendation options for each specific case presented

To join, please click the link below at the time of the meeting:
https://echo.zoom.us/j/880735403
If you would like to present a case, please complete the case form and send to Bryan Hendrix via email (bhendrix@usetinc.org).

DOI Listening Sessions: Strengthening Public Trust in the Department of the Interior Law Enforcement Programs
2022-06-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-15 08:00 - 22:00 | United States
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department’s law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is hosting twelve (12) listening sessions open to the public. DOI seeks to engage with diverse stakeholders who interact with, are impacted by, or have experience with DOI Law Enforcement Officers to strengthen public relations and inform DOI law enforcement programs. Transparency, building public trust and ensuring accountability are key tenets that support equitable law enforcement experiences across diverse geographic and demographic populations. The public can submit comments through this Federal Register Notice which will inform themes and recommendations for the Department.
The Department of the Interior will hold twelve (12) virtual listening sessions on the following dates (registration information coming soon):

Monday, June 13, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT
Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT
Monday, June 27, 2022, from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. EDT
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EDT
Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. EDT
Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT

Interested persons are also invited to submit comments in writing or online on or before August 2, 2022. You may submit comments online at https://www.regulations.gov/​ by entering “DOI-2022-0008” in the search bar and clicking “Search” or by mail to U.S. Department of the Interior, LE Task Force, 1849 C Street NW, MS 3428, Washington, DC 20240.

Webinar: AIANTA USDA Webinar Series: Session 1 of 3
2022-06-14 11:00 | Virtual Event
The new webinar series is designed to build Native agritourism capacity for Native producers, communities and tribes and will run from June through August.
Agritourism is a vibrant industry, with revenue tripling nationwide from 2012-2017. Indian Country is in a unique position to blend cultural values, relationships with the land, and food production through building agritourism enterprises.
Whether you are new to farming and ranching or are an expert, USDA Rural Development and AIANTA have collaborated to identify resources to assist you and your operation. This effort is designed to help Native-owned start-ups and enterprises further develop and expand agriculture and agritourism opportunities in Tribal communities.
This series of three webinars will:

Introduce you to resources to help with start-up ag operations
Introduce you to partners and entities to explore funding programs
Discuss value-added activities to help you retain more revenue from your agricultural enterprises
Empower Tribal communities to develop ag-related tourism enterprises that thrive and stay connected to Mother Earth
Share lessons learned from others in this field.

The webinars will be 90 minutes and offer moderated panel discussions coupled with smaller group sessions with federal partners and Tribal entities to explore specific topics and resources. Mark your calendar and register to attend these FREE educational webinars today!
Session 1 – Resources for Native Agriculture Production and Conservation
June 14 at 10 am Mountain
The initial webinar in the series will explore programs and resources available to assist you in agricultural production and conserving related natural resources. In this webinar you’ll hear from a variety of USDA program experts and Native agriculture experts from various Native non-profit organizations. You will learn about capital and funding resources available for agriculture producers as well as programs to assist with management and conservation of natural resources.
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Joint U.S. EPA and U.S. HHS Training on Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities
2022-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) invite you to register for our 3-part training series on Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
The 3-part series builds on each other and is designed to provide all the resources you will need to complete a 3Ts (Training, Testing and Taking Action) plan to conduct lead testing and reduce exposure to children.
Come and learn:
The EPA and HHS will take you through presentations, interactive tools, and case studies to build your 3Ts plan and share information on the increased funding opportunities (from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in November 2021 by President Biden) available to child care/early childhood facilities.
Please register for the 3-part series:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

May 31, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 1 — Training: Implementing a 3Ts program for Lead Testing in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
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SURVEY: Please take 5 minutes to complete the voluntary survey.

June 14, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 2 — Testing: Implementing a 3Ts program for Collecting Lead Samples in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER: Go to your confirmation email for link!

June 23, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 3 — Taking Action: Implementing a 3Ts program for Reducing Lead Exposure in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER: Go to your confirmation email for link!

EPA's Webinar: Reducing Pesticides in Water Systems Specific to Tribal Lands
2022-06-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 14, 2022 | 2-3:30 PM ET | Followed by a 30 minute Q&A
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EPA Region 6 (South Central), in collaboration with the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council’s Office of Environmental Technical Assistance and the EPA’s Center for Integrated Pest Management (IPM), is hosting a 4-part webinar series on reducing pesticides in water in Indian Country through IPM. Clean waters provide healthy ecosystems for wildlife, plants, and people and it’s important to protect these waters from unnecessary contamination. Pesticides applied to farmlands, lawns, and rights-of-way areas have the potential to make their way into water systems that connect to the drinking water supply and irrigation and fisheries that Tribes depend on for subsistence, agriculture and cultural practices.
This webinar will discuss the history of pesticides in water, how pesticides can potentially make their way into water systems and the associated environmental impacts of any contamination. Presenters will review integrated approaches to reduce pesticide contamination of surface and ground water systems and provide examples of successful strategies.

HHS Region Four Tribal Consultations
2022-06-15 - 2022-06-16 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail.
These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination, and to discuss programmatic and policy issues and concerns with Tribal Nations.
The consultation sessions will provide Tribal Nations opportunities to focus on regional specific issues with their respective regional HHS counterparts. The sessions also provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to consult with HHS headquarters leadership on national level issues. To see a list of HHS Regions, please visit: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/regional-offices/index.html.

June 15-16, 2022: HHS Region 4
Zoom link
Contact: Natalia Cales; Natalia.Cales@hhs.gov

Tribal Nations will also have an opportunity to schedule individual one-on-one consultations through their Regional Offices by contacting the individual identified above. Additionally, if Tribes cannot make it to their respective regional consultation or have specific concerns they would like raised, they can submit written testimony to consultation@hhs.gov by Friday, September 2, 2022.

ILTF webinar: Negotiating with non-tribal jurisdictions
2022-06-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
TOPIC: NEGOTIATING WITH NON-TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS
Tribal governments are constantly working with other jurisdictions on matters related to land management, including rights-of-way, leasing and land acquisition. Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) will host a live webinar on “Negotiating with Non-Tribal Jurisdictions” on Wednesday, June 15 at noon Central time. This session will cover a variety of topics relevant to land managers, tribal leadership, and tribal attorneys.
Presenters:

Pablo H. Padilla, Jr. – Pablo H. Padilla, Jr., Esq.
Casey Douma – Douma Law, P.C.
Aaron M. Sims – Chestnut Law Offices
Justin J. Solimon – Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West, LLP.

More information
The webinar will be moderated by Nichlas Emmons, Program/Development Officer with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation. It will be conducted live via Zoom and will last approximately 90 minutes. The webinar is free but all participants must register in advance.
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Questions about the webinar can be directed via email to nemmons@iltf.org.

NIHB and AAPCHO Listening Session: Understanding Community Mask Usage
2022-06-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
What: Webinar on Understanding Community Mask Usage
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend? Native families, nurses, school administrators, emergency responders, health educators, and other Tribal public health professionals interested in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organization (AAPCHO) will be convening a virtual listening session on June 15, 2022, on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 mask guidance around community use of masks. This listening session provides an opportunity for American Indian (AI), Alaska Native (AN), Asian American (AA), and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities to ask questions about the CDC’s COVID-19 mask guidance.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

Identify which masks offer the best protection in stopping the spread of COVID-19
Understand when and why it is important to wear face masks or face-covering in public places and around people who do not live in the same household
Describe how to prepare for future variants

For questions, contact Audrianna Marzette, Project Coordinator, Public Health Policy and Programs, at amarzette@nihb.org.

National Urban Indigenous Education Policy Summit
2022-06-16 08:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Did you know that over 90% of Native students attend public schools? The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, Office of Indian Education, Department of Education, the National Urban Indian Coalition (NUIFC), and the Resurgence Practitioner Network (RPN) will facilitate the FIRST EVER Urban Indigenous Education Policy Summit, which will be centered on the needs of our urban Native students. Together they will work towards fulfilling the solemn obligations to help advance educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity for Native American students, whether they attend public schools in urban, suburban, or rural communities. Please join in this important work on June 16th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT.

Please register and share this post with your colleagues who work in Native education. To virtually attend, register today at https://2022nuiesummit.eventbrite.com/.

Eastern Region Tribal Leader Call with BIA and NTIA
2022-06-16 10:00
Primary purpose for meeting on 6/16/22 at 10:00 am (CST) is to allow NTIA to provide presentations regarding Broadband funding opportunities. Also, an opportunity for BIA-ERO to provide some regional updates at that time.
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INDIAN ENERGY MINERALS FORUM 2022 WEBINAR SERIES 3, WEBINAR #4: TRIBAL HYDROGEN HUB
2022-06-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, Jun 16, 2022 01:00 PM in Eastern Time
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This webinar’s discussion will highlight regional hydrogen hubs and supporting tribal self determination to replace tribal industries impacted by climate change. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) is accelerating breakthrough technologies that support abundant, affordable, and reliable clean energy solutions to address the climate crisis and rapidly reach the Biden–Harris Administration’s net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Hydrogen has tremendous potential as a clean energy source and continues to support the DOE and private industry’s goal to lower the delivery cost by 80%. Part of the lowering the delivery cost is opening new market demand and positioning America to compete in the global clean energy markets by developing regional clean hydrogen hubs that demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen. Clean hydrogen technologies like electrolyzers, fuel cells, and turbines can decarbonize many of our industrial sectors. Regional clean hydrogen hubs locations are being assessed to support the production carbon free electricity by 2035. This assessment will consider the meaningful engagement by the H2Hub teams that combine local and tribal communities.

Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training
2022-06-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
USET Tribal Epidemiology Center hosts
Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training
The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) is planning to host a virtual RPMS training over the span of June and July. The training will consist of six lunch and learn sessions that each have a defined focus on the following data systems: (1) EHR, (2) Behavioral Health GUI, and (3) the Pharmacy Package. Sessions will provide an overview of the data systems outlined, including how systems and applications are integrated, their associated strengths and limitations, and best practices for data entry, management, and reporting. In addition, the training will also aim to address topics across participants’ various organizational job roles.
When? June 9, 16*, 23, and July 7, 14, 28 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern each day
* The June 16 session has been postponed. The rescheduled date will be posted here soon.
Participants will learn how:

To maximize current capabilities within EHR, Behavioral Health GUI, and the Pharmacy package to ensure patient care.
To run various reports that can be utilized to improve patient care/make changes within the clinic & community.
To better understand the implications of inaccurate reporting (patient care, statewide databases, resource sharing & funding, etc.).

Who should attend? Healthcare professionals including physicians,
advance practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, and behavioral health specialists that work for USET member Tribal Nations
Daily Topics:

June 9: Behavioral Health GUI Package
June 16: Behavioral Health GUI Reporting and Data Extraction
June 23: COTS Pharmacy System – Reporting and Data Extraction workgroup
July 7: RPMS Pharmacy Package – Reporting and Data Extraction
July 14: Electronic Health Record (EHR)
July 28: EHR – Reporting and Data Extraction

Register today!
For questions, please contact Amanda Watts, Tribal Health Program Support Program Coordinator, at awatts@usetinc.org.

Upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meetings
2022-06-17 09:00 - 14:30, 2022-06-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meetings: ACIP virtual meetings will be held on Friday, June 17th, from 10:00 AM–3:30 PM ET and Saturday, June 18th, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET. For more information, click here.

HHS Virtual Briefing on Infant Formula Shortage
2022-06-17 13:00 | Virtual Event
President Biden has directed his Administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country. For tools and resources to help families find formula, go to www.hhs.gov/formula. You can also watch this video from President Biden describing the steps the Administration is taking to increase baby formula supply.
In addition, please join a virtual briefing on Friday, June 17, at 2 PM ET where you can learn more about the shortage, and what families who are struggling to find formula can do. It is important that we do everything we can to protect infant health in the midst of these shortages. RSVP here to attend. Representatives from Tribal Child Welfare Programs are encouraged to attend.

'Cannabis in Indian Country' Virtual SCIA Listening Session
2022-06-17 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 17 at 3:30PM ET
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The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) will be holding a virtual listen session on “Cannabis in Indian Country” on June 17 at 3:30PM ET. / 9:30 AM HT. As discussions around national cannabis reform legislation take shape, SCIA staff is seeking comments from Tribal leaders, their designees, and other experts from Native communities on Tribal cannabis commerce and related equities.
Committee staff is especially interested in hearing views on the series of questions below:

Is your Tribe currently participating in the cannabis industry? If so, please provide a brief description of your operation(s).
For Tribes not currently participating in the cannabis industry, what are your main concerns about industry participation?

What legislative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?
What administrative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?

For Tribes currently participating in the cannabis industry, what are the main issues you encounter as a Tribal operator?

What legislative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?
What administrative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?

If cannabis is decriminalized at the federal level, what Tribal-Federal-State framework would you propose to ensure Tribal interests are safeguarded?

Tribal leaders and their official designees will be prioritized. SCIA encourages registration as soon as possible. SCIA will accept additional written comments until July 8, 2022.

Long Island Indigenous Perspective Paddle Tour
2022-06-18 07:00 | United States
Moskehtu Consulting Presents “Long Island Indigenous Perspective Paddle Tour. at Conscience Point hosted by the Southampton History Museum.
Join us on a paddle tour guided by Chenae Bullock who will cover oral Indigenous history, Indigenous plant identification, indigenous life-ways, and Indigenous songs.
Indigenous History is so interconnected and rich throughout our waterways, today more than before people are very interested in learning not only more about our history but our continued existence. What better way to experience this journey than on the water on a tour guided by Indigenous peoples of these waterways.
Conscience Point is the known for being the landing place where the Shinnecock people made contact with the first English colonist who arrived in Southampton in June of 1640.
We encourage you to bring family and friends to experience this unique opportunity to paddle with local Indigenous people and learn their perspective about their homelands, waterways, and contemporary way of life.
What to bring:
Canoe or Kayak, Paddles, Life vests, Dry Bag, Sunscreen; Bug Spray, Hat, Sunglasses, We ask paddlers to arrive at between 8:00am-8:20am to be prepared to unload vessels and gather as a group before we launch.
Participants can bring their own canoe or kayak, or at checkout you can rent a kayak provided by East End Explorer. If bringing your own vessel, please also bring your own paddles and life vests and everyone please bring sunscreen, hats, etc. There is no extra fee for bringing your own vessel. And note that no motorized boats are allowed.
General Admission for everyone 13 and over is $40
12 and under are FREE
Rentals of Single Kayaks are $75 each
Rentals of Tandem Kayaks are $110 each
Rentals of Stand Up Paddle Boards are $90 each
Paddlers are asked to arrive by 8am so that vessels can be offloaded, and everyone can be ready to hit the water at 9am.
All paddlers will be required to fill out a general liability waiver upon arrival.
No motorized vessels are permitted on this tour. If you are bringing your own watercraft, please keep this in mind. Preferred vessles, are kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards.

HHS Region Three Tribal Consultations
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-22 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail.
These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination, and to discuss programmatic and policy issues and concerns with Tribal Nations.
The consultation sessions will provide Tribal Nations opportunities to focus on regional specific issues with their respective regional HHS counterparts. The sessions also provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to consult with HHS headquarters leadership on national level issues. To see a list of HHS Regions, please visit: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/regional-offices/index.html.

June 21–22, 2022: HHS Region 3
Zoom link
Contact: Melissa Herd; Melissa.Herd@hhs.gov

Tribal Nations will also have an opportunity to schedule individual one-on-one consultations through their Regional Offices by contacting the individual identified above. Additionally, if Tribes cannot make it to their respective regional consultation or have specific concerns they would like raised, they can submit written testimony to consultation@hhs.gov by Friday, September 2, 2022.

CMS I/T/U Nashville Area Regional Training
2022-06-21 - 2022-07-01
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. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Nashville Area’s Regional Training is scheduled for June 21 – July 1, 2022, information and registration information can be found here. CEU’s are available, please note the pertinent information regarding CEU’s on the informational site.
The target audience for the CMS ITU trainings is:

Business Office staff
Benefits Coordinators
Patient Registration staff
Billing and Coding staff

Topics at a glance:

CMS Tribal Affairs Updates
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
Coding, Billing, and much more.
