United South & Eastern Tribes

DOE Tribal Power Preference Listening Session
2023-05-18 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Listening Session Polling Questions
May 18, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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Please join the upcoming Tribal Power Preference Listening Session hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs’ (Office of Indian Energy) and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) in partnership with General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Defense (DOD), and in coordination with the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA).
The listening session will be held virtually May 18, 2023, from 2:30 pm to 4:30pm Eastern Time. Please confirm your virtual attendance by registering here.
The goal of the listening session will be to gain important insight directly from Tribal Nations, Tribally owned businesses, Tribal utilities, and Tribal entrepreneurs regarding any interest, availability, development, or challenges associated with generating and selling electricity to the Federal Government using the Preference. Your participation is critically important in helping them develop an effective strategy which reflects your input and addresses any issues. During the listening session, they will engage participants through a series of questions to obtain your feedback. See the polling questions above.

USET Virtual Sessions | The Power of CEDS
2023-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation’s community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses, creating employment opportunities, and attracting capital investment that leads to nation rebuilding.
When: May 4, May 11, and May 18 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Who Should Attend each Session? (Interested parties within USET member Tribal Nations can attend one or all of the outreach sessions.)

May 4 – Tribal Leaders
During this session conversations will concentrate on Tribal Leadership’s unique role and perspective on the governance of economic development work.
May 11 – Tribal Enterprises/Board members
During this session discussion will focus on Tribal Enterprises’ business development trends and needs for sustainable economic development activities.
May 18 – Native Business Owners
During this session discussions will seek input from individual Native business owners, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the understanding of hurdles and opportunities to rebuild vibrant and strong Tribal economies.

What will you learn? The CEDS update will evaluate the accomplishments and assess the impacts from the 2016 CEDS, outline key strategies/initiatives for USET to adopt that help member Tribal Nations achieve their economic development goals, define resiliency strategies for Tribal communities that ensure a strong future, and establish a system that continually measures impact.
Register today to attend via Zoom!

FCC Virtual Tribal Library E-Rate Consultation and Listening Session
2023-05-19 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold a Tribal consultation on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to make improvements to the E-Rate program for Tribal schools and libraries. Interested participants may email tribal.events@fcc.gov by Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to register. The consultation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET. For more information on the NPRM and this consultation and listening session, please visit the FCC’s website by clicking here. Comments on the NPRM were due April 24, 2023 and Reply Comments are due May 23, 2023 to the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System under CC Docket Nos. 02-6, 96-45, and 97-21.

Tribal Energy Equity Summit
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-24 | United States
May 22-24
Ojibwe & Dakota Territory in St. Paul, Minnesota
Event website
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and related legislation provide Native American tribes with access to billions of dollars for the development of clean energy infrastructure. However, without capacity building support and significant changes to current grid interconnection policies, the transformative potential and intent of the IRA will not be realized.
The Summit agenda is centered around equitable energy policy and conversations about energy access, interconnection challenges, electricity rate disparities, long-term energy planning, technical support, financing and grant support, cultivation of partnership opportunities will be fostered. During the Summit, with support from professional Native facilitators throughout, Tribal Nations can convene one-on-one with representatives from federal and state agencies to share their
experiences, listen, learn, and build strong relationships, which are essential for equitable clean energy development. The ultimate goal of this gathering is to bring about more Tribally led projects, leading to significant socioeconomic and environmental benefits for Tribal communities.
The Summit is open to leaders from federally and state recognized Tribal Nations at no cost and to their supporting organizations at a fee. Travel stipends are available for qualifying tribal participants.

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2023
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-24
May 22-24, 2023
Anchorage, AK
Indigenous communities are among the most underserved with internet access throughout North America. For seven years, a growing movement of connectivity champions has worked though the Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS) to change that.
Register now to attend ICS 2023 in Anchorage and join workshops, lightning talks and panel discussions about the broadband challenges facing our communities, and hear directly from people doing game-changing work to advance digital equity.
You’ll be among Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable, sustainable internet networks.
Hosted by the Indigenous Connectivity Institute, the community-led ICS has grown to be the primary convening for Indigenous leadership and allies working across the United States and Canada to build a digital future on their terms.
The Indigenous Connectivity Institute is incubated by Connect Humanity.

USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: Tribal Training for FY23 CWD Funding Opportunity
2023-05-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
On April 11th, 2023, APHIS announced making over $12 million available for Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, state agencies, research institutes, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including a separate $500,000 funding opportunity for activities controlling or preventing CWD in wild cervids on Tribal lands.
May 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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May 17, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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May 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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Meeting ID: 160 638 8763
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For more information contact Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

Department of Transportation Webinar on Identifying Discretionary Grant Opportunities
2023-05-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Join speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative, and the Office of the Secretary for a webinar on May 22 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about how to identify and respond to Federal transportation grant opportunities. The webinar will showcase the USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard, a new tool that makes it easier to search for and find grant opportunities depending on the type of project you have, your organization type, and other considerations like match requirements. Rural, tribal and local governments will find this an especially helpful tool. The webinar will also highlight the FHWA’s Wildlife Crossings Programand the PROTECT Program– both of which are currently accepting applications; and other new resources available on the USDOT Navigator. This webinar is free to attend but registration is required – register here.
Scheduled speakers include:

Christopher Coes, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
Michael Close, ROUTES Initiative
Coral Torres Cruz, FHWA
Mariia Zimmerman, Office of the Secretary

NAHASDA & Low Income Housing Tax Credits Certification Course
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-25 | Courtyard San Diego Old Town, 2435 Jefferson Street, San Diego, CA, 92119, United States
Leadership Institute: NTCCP: NAHASDA & Low Income Housing Tax Credits Certification
May 23-25, 2023
San Diego, CA
This intensive, three-day training course is designed to provide tribal housing professionals with an overview of the federal Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and how the program can complement other tribal housing initiatives. The course provides both a general explanation of the program and describes detailed procedures and requirements for continuing operational compliance under both the LIHTC and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) programs.
The class addresses the fundamentals of tax credit compliance from a global perspective and explains how compliance can be integrated into an existing property management operation. Participants will also learn about tenant compliance requirements and the cost and penalties associated with non-compliance. A discussion of how NAHASDA relates to the LIHTC program will also be explored, with emphasis on the admissions and occupancy requirements.
To receive the NAHASDA and Tax Credit Compliance Professional (NTCCP) certification, participants must successfully pass the NTCCP exam at the end of the course and:

Demonstrate a minimum of two years’ experience in NAHASDA-LIHTC-related projects;
Complete Certification of Work Experience; and
Execute the NTCCP Code of Professional Responsibility

This training is recommended for current LIHTC staff, Housing Services, Admissions & Occupancy, Executive and Administrative staff, Board Members, and other interested individuals.
This course qualifies as credit towards the NAIHC Leadership Institute Occupancy Management track certification and the Professional Indian Housing Manager (PIHM) certification.
AGENDA
COURSE DESCRIPTION

Where:
Courtyard San Diego Old Town
2435 Jefferson Street
San Diego, CA 92119
619-260-8500
Room Rate: $181/night plus tax
Parking: $27/day
Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Must be 21 to check-in
HOTEL BOOKING LINK | Block open until April 23, 2023

Registration:
Registration is $700 per person and payable by credit card or check. Checks may be hand-delivered to the event with advance notice. Please use the address below for payment.
National American Indian Housing Council
122 C Street NW, Suite 505
Washington, DC 20001
naihc.net

Historical Trauma and Its Relation to COVID
2023-05-23 13:00 | Virtual Event
As Native elders reflect on their early years, historical events of isolation and depression resurface the trauma they experienced at boarding schools. Join UNITE (Uniting Nursing Homes in Tribal Excellence) for a discussion of historical trauma and its relation to COVID.
Objectives:

Highlight the importance of giving elders a voice as they deal with feelings of helplessness and isolation
Discuss Native American ways of fostering community engagement and togetherness
Adopt a consistent approach to building trust

Have questions for our presenters? Let us know before the webinar by emailing ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com.
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Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-05-23 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 throughout 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
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.

Department of Education Tribal Consultation: President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Budget Request
2023-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, May 23 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
via Zoom
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To maintain online security, each attendee must register individually, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration, an individualized access link for the session will be emailed to you with additional information.

On May 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct Tribal Consultation on developing priorities for the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Budget Request for the Department. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to ensure that Tribal leader views inform the FY 2025 budget development process. This consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to upholding the federal trust responsibility described in Executive Order 13175.
In accordance with OMB Circular A-11, the Department has identified grant programs with Tribal implications, though Tribal leaders may provide input on other programs also. The following programs and/or program offices may be of particular interest:
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education:
Office of Indian Education

Indian Education Formula Grants Program
Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth
Indian Education Professional Development Grant Program
State Tribal Education Partnership Grant Program
Native American Language Grant Program

Rural, Insular, and Native Achievement Programs

Alaska Native Education Program

Impact Aid Program
Office of Postsecondary Education:
Institutional Service

American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs),
Strengthening Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNH),
Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program (NASNTI)

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services:
Rehabilitation Services Administration

American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS)

Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education:

Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP)
Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Career and Technical Institutions Program (TCPCTIP)

Office of English Language Acquisition
The consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education and facilitated by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Written Comment Period
In addition to the Tribal Consultation session, the Department will accept written comments by email sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. The comment period opens April 21, 2023 and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23, 2023. Written comments received prior to the scheduled Tribal Consultation will be provided to Department officials in preparation for the Tribal Consultation. The Department of Education remains steadfast in its commitment to honor the nation-to-nation relationship and advance Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
A Tribal government may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws, including the Freedom of Information Act, may require the Department to disclose information provided during this Tribal Consultation even if it was designated as sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This Tribal Consultation is closed to the press.

Tribal Transit Symposium
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-25
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) invite you to the first Tribal Transit Symposium on May 24-25, 2023. The Symposium will be held from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time each day.
This will be a hybrid event and participants may stream the Symposium live online, or participate in-person at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. In-person participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, provide input, and receive hands-on technical assistance from DOT/FTA representatives.
This two-day hybrid event will include information and technical assistance on submitting DOT and FTA grant applications, technical assistance for Tribal Transit Programs, and input opportunities at a listening session focused on the Tribal Transit Program. Session topics will include:

DOT/FTA priorities and funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
FTA and DOT technical assistance resources
Best practices and emerging industry trends
Interactive engagement with DOT/FTA

Please note: All in-person attendees and virtual participants must register to join the Tribal Transit Symposium. The agenda will be regularly updated as more details become available.

THPS Gathering Circle
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
May 24 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, join THPS for a Gathering Circle focusing on the Mental Health initiatives with the Tribal Nations. Please bring your own lunch to the 2nd floor conference room if you are in the Nashville office. Remote staff can use the Zoom link below to join.
Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 853 7296 2238
Find your local number: https://usetinc-org.zoom.us/u/koZkrF84i

Community Talk Series: Our Languages
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners
May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs
May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability

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The National Indian Education Association (NIEA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and other National Language partners want to hear directly from Native language learners, practitioners, teachers, activists, and tribal leaders about the current successes, needs, and landscape of our languages, and will be hosting three webinars on language issues. The first session will take place on May 3, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. EDT and will focus on language users and learners; the second session will take place on May 17, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. EDT and will focus on capacity building and planning needs; and the final session will take place on May 24, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. with a focus on best practices and government accountability. These sessions are meant to be safe and productive spaces to have serious conversations about the future of our languages and what is needed to continue to protect and strengthen them for the coming generations.

Healing the Spirit of Native Youth Town Halls
2023-05-24 19:00 | Virtual Event
The National UNITY Council’s (NUC) Executive Committee invites all youth within the network to sign up for one of the four upcoming virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these town hall meetings are to gather Native youth’s views on UNITY’s National Initiative to address wellness and restore tribal support systems. Youth are welcomed to share their solutions and challenges with their representatives. All feedback collected by the NUC Youth Program will be used for next year’s trainings and resource development.
Save the Dates:

Monday, April 10th at 5PM PST
Wednesday, April 26th at 8PM EST
Wednesday, May 17th at 6PM MST
Wednesday, May 24th at 7PM CST

Sign up today

Tribal Electrification Program Listening Session
2023-05-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) seeks your input regarding Section 80003, Tribal Electrification Program, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with respect to Tribal Electrification on Indian land.
The Department will conduct the webinar listening sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance for any listening session you plan on attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note that these Tribal listening sessions will be closed to the press and the public to protect confidential information that may be discussed during the sessions.
Schedule

May 25, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern
May 26, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
May 31, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern

White House Council on Native American Affairs Engagement Session on the Inflation Reduction Act
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The White House and White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invite you to a virtual engagement session with WHCNAA leadership on May 30, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:30pm EST, to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117 – 169) and its expansive scope of benefits to Tribal Nations and Native communities. The Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant piece of clean energy and climate legislation in U.S. history with hundreds of millions of dollars exclusively for Tribal Nations and Native communities.
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM ET- 1:30 PM ET
Registration link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_27Q7kXEuRqypmcIg-G4YIw
As WHCNAA co-chair, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland will convene the virtual Tribal engagement session with participation from U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, and Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta.
During this engagement session, the Biden-Harris Administration will share the latest updates on the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as highlight funding opportunities, new and improved federal programs, technical assistance resources, and the recently announced Inflation Reduction Act Tribal Guidebook. Tribal leaders are invited to share their input and priorities on how the Inflation Reduction Act can best meet the needs of their communities.
View Dear Tribal Leader Letter with agenda and framing questions.

Indigenous Led Community Relocation: A Case Study – Akiak Native Community
2023-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The White House Council on Native American Affairs Climate Adaptation Subcommittee invites you to join a panel of senior Administration and Indian Country leaders for a discussion of Indigenous Led Community Relocation. The speakers will share lessons learned from their experiences in protecting and relocating their village from the changing climate. Speaker biographies are included on the following page. Please register at the Eventbrite link below. Due to the limited time we have together, we are asking that questions are submitted in advance through the Eventbrite link. This event will be recorded.
This is the fourth webinar in the 2023 Tribal and Indigenous Climate Speaker Series hosted by the White House Council of Native American Affairs Climate Adaptation Subcommittee. This monthly series is designed to educate federal agency personnel about consulting and coordinating with Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiians, and other Indigenous Peoples in our combined effort to combat the climate crises. Each webinar will feature Indigenous speakers and/or federal agencies to share knowledge and experience beneficial to federal employees working on climate adaptation priorities.
Learn more and register

RESCHEDULED: USET Lead Program Webinar
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: This webinar has been rescheduled to June 20, 2023.

The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the USET Lead Program Webinar
Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount to building a successful economy, educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a future for children who could potentially be exposed to lead. With funding appropriated from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USET OERM is introducing our Lead Testing program. Our goal is to reduce lead in the drinking water of our Member Tribal Nations’ schools and childcare facilities by sampling water and implementing EPA’s 3Ts model. This webinar will provide all the information needed about lead, its physical and health properties, and guidance to tackle this silent epidemic.

When: May 31, 2023, at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/1200 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Intro To Lead Program, Purpose, and Personnel
What is Lead? – Chemical, Physical, and Historical Lead Use/Regulation Timeline
Adverse Heath Effects of Lead
Remediation Efforts
EPA’s 3Ts Standards and Guidance

Join via Zoom: Join link
Meeting ID: 861 2657 0105 Passcode: [REDACTED]

For questions, please contact Jakira Saunders, USET OERM Program Manager, at jsaunders@usetinc.org, or Ben Peyton, USET OERM Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, at bpeyton@usetinc.org.

ONTL Tribal Listening Session on the Spotted Lanternfly - Strategic Plan
2023-05-31 12:00 | Virtual Event
Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) strives to develop and strengthen partnerships with Tribal Nations; by keeping Tribal Nations, updated on information that would impact Tribal citizens and natural resources. Animal Plant Health Services (APHIS) is developing a Spotted Lanternfly strategic plan and would like your input.
ONTL and Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Strategic Planning Working Group (SPWG) would like to invite you and members of your staff to attend a very important “Tribal Listening Session” on the “Spotted Lanternfly – Strategic Plan” on May 31, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET.
During this listening session, we would like to take the time to update Tribal Nations on the current SLF situation, provide details of the strategic plan, and encourage feedback on the plan and plan implementation. Below you will find the registration link and the listening session web link. The registration will also provide an opportunity to ask questions unanimously.
Registration Link
Web Join URL

Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU) Providing Updates and Seeking Feedback On Its Operations
2023-05-31 12:00 | Virtual Event
May 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
On April 1, 2021, Secretary Haaland announced the formation of the Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU), a component of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS).
Secretary Haaland charged the MMU with the responsibility of providing leadership and direction for cross-departmental and interagency work involving missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the MMU will host a webinar and listening session to update tribal leaders on its work and to solicit feedback on how it can improve in carrying out its mission.

ACF and FCC Webinar: Affordable Connectivity Program
2023-05-31 12:30 | Virtual Event
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host a web-based conversation on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (EST).
The purpose of this webinar is to train their stakeholders about the ACP, so in turn, they can spread what they learned in the webinar to their communities. They would like for as many people as possible to benefit from this wonderful program that helps families pay for high-speed internet. Having access to a stable high-speed internet connection is a matter of social justice, as online allows people to take care of matters relating education, health, and resource accessibility.
During this webinar they will discuss what ACP is and how you and your stakeholders can access this program.
They kindly invite you to please attend their ACP Train-the-Trainer Webinar by joining them on zoom (please click on this link).

Listening Session: How CMS Can Contribute to Reducing the Burden of Illness of Diabetes
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Register for the All Tribes Webinar

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Office of Medicare and the CMS Office of Minority Health, is holding an All Tribes Listening Session on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time.
During this session, CMS will briefly present an overview of the Medicare diabetes prevention and treatment services strategy, their conditions of coverage demonstrating low rates of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) beneficiary CMMI-Diabetes Prevention Program supplier use. The purpose of the Listening Session will be to obtain advice and input on ways in which accessibility and use of effective Medicare diabetes prevention programs and services can be improved among AI/ANs at risk for and with type 2 diabetes. Our initial focus will be Medicare enrollees.
We invite participants to attend our session to understand how CMS can contribute to improving accessibility and use of effective diabetes prevention and control programs and services among AI/ANs who are enrolled in Medicare.
All materials for this All Tribes Engagement Webinar can be found our Spotlight page at https://go.cms.gov/AIAN.

USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service Holding Webinars to Provide an Overview of Funding Available through the Inflation Reduction Act
2023-05-31 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
May 31 at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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June 1 at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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The USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced approximately $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers implement affordable, reliable clean energy initiatives for their communities across the country.
The PACE program will provide 60% forgivable loans for clean energy projects (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and hydropower as well as energy storage) when the Project is owned by an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, or when the service area consists of 60 percent or more of a tribal area. RUS will accept Letters of Interest (LOIs) on a rolling basis starting June 30.
Webinars highlighting this and other opportunities will take place this week on May 31 and June 1 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. EDT.

Webinar: Single Audit Overview for Participating Tribes
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Staff from Tribes participating in Treasury’s Office of Recovery Programs (ORP) are invited to participate in a special session on Single Audits.
Single Audit, previously known as the OMB Circular A-133 audit, is an organization-wide financial statement and federal awards’ audit of a non-federal entity that expends $750,000 or more in federal funds in one year. It is intended to provide assurance to the Federal Government that a non-federal entity has adequate internal controls in place, and is generally in compliance with program requirements.
This one-hour session will feature an overview of Single Audits by a Treasury staff member and will allow time for questions and answers with the speaker and HAF Treasury staff members.
Please be sure to ask your questions in advance in the registration and feel free to let us know if there are any topics you’d like covered in a future session as well.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Consultation on President's Mandatory Funding Proposal for the Indian Health Service (IHS):
2023-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
June 2 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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OMB, in coordination with HHS, is consulting with Tribes on the President’s proposal to transition IHS funding from discretionary to mandatory beginning in FY 2025. The change in funding approach would involve use of a mandatory funding formula, and the incremental growth of the IHS budget to approximately $44 billion by FY 2033.
The virtual consultation will take place on June 2 from 2:00 – 5:00pm ET. OMB has prepared a trio of discussion points for Tribal leader feedback that are set forth in the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Tribal leaders are encouraged to register early for the consultation using this link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceyqqzIuGT9LZmARnvsD6RLiTFyr20Q (-> click.connect.hhs.gov) . Written comments may also be submitted as part of the consultation through June 30 via email at consultation@omb.eop.gov.
