Cultural Heritage Tourism Certificate Program Info Session
2021-12-14 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Join AIANTA for a 30-minute information session on the Professional Certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism offered by the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies (GW) in partnership with AIANTA. This 7-week online program provides tourism entrepreneurs and community leaders with the tools to identify and develop tourism assets.
During this information session, GW Program Manager, Anna Barrera, will provide an overview of program content, structure and time commitment. Session participants will have the opportunity to hear from one of the program instructors, Talia Salem, who teaches the Tourism Marketing course. Ms. Salem will provide a case study showcasing how an Indigenous tourism department pivoted their marketing efforts during the pandemic as well as a preview of the Tourism Marketing course topics and learning objectives. There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentation.
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Webinar for New Applicants: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) Technical Assistance
2021-12-14 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) Technical Assistance
December 14 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program’s new Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will provide information how to apply, including a brief overview of the new funding cycle; application, submission process, and proposal requirements; and a brief review of proposal templates and examples. You can access the SPIP NOFO to view all application submission requirements at their website. The application submission deadline for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations is February 2, 2022 via Grants.gov. The recording will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
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NCAI and U.S. DOI Host Tribal Leader Town Hall
2021-12-14 12:00
NCAI and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) will host a Tribal Leader Town Hall on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The town hall will provide an opportunity for DOI staff to answer tribal leader and tribal delegate questions on the implementation process of programs and funding from the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act and policy announcements made during last month’s White House Tribal Nations Summit.
The town hall will feature Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Bryan Newland and several DOI staff members who will be answering questions from tribal leaders and delegates on various policy issues and implementation processes.
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IHS Tribal Consultation Re: ARPA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better Act Funding
2021-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS Tribal Consultation Re: ARPA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better Act Funding
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

DATE:
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

TIME:
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)

TELEPHONE:
(833)568-8864 Toll-free
Meeting ID: 160 802 7268

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Join the Zoomgov Meeting at:
https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1608027268

A Framework for Working Respectfully with Indigenous Communities Around Data and Evidence
2021-12-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
A Framework for Working Respectfully with Indigenous Communities Around Data and Evidence
December 14, 2021 | 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Central
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To address the challenges and complexities of American Indian realities in today’s society, SEA staff need resources for working collaboratively and respectfully with Native students, families, communities, and nations, especially to facilitate the use of data and evidence that can improve academic and social-emotional outcomes. Each Native community features distinct and complex cultural, economic, educational, historical, linguistic, political, and spiritual foundations that present opportunities for welcoming and including tribally held cultural and educational resources to facilitate the use of data and evidence.
In this free 90-minute webinar, REL West invites SEA staff to explore principles and practices for working respectfully with Indigenous community members to advance educational equity for Native American students.
In this webinar, SEA staff will—

Explore practices that will better prepare them to work with Indigenous peoples in their states, particularly around planning, collecting, analyzing, and using findings from data collection and research efforts
Learn strategies for partnering with tribal community leaders using data and research to improve academic and wellness outcomes for Native students.

White House Tribal Briefing
2021-12-14 14:00 | Virtual Event
White House Tribal Briefing
The White House is hosting a Tribal briefing next Tuesday (12/14) at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. We will cover key updates from the Administration including Covid-19, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Build Back Better (BBB), and more. We hope that you can join us.
What: White House Tribal Briefing
Date: Thursday, 12-14-2021
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Registration link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ykWQFm4jQ4mxXJMozHL5Xw

Exploring the Anchor Economy - virtual event
2021-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is hosting “Exploring the Anchor Economy,” a virtual event on December 14, 2021, 3:00-4:30 PM EST, exploring the impacts of higher education and healthcare on local and regional economies. Higher education and hospitals often serve as both major employers and real estate developers, as well as broad consumers of local goods and services. The financial health of many local communities is often directly tied to the success of these institutions in the region. Click here for more information and to register.

USET OERM Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Training Seminars
2021-12-15 09:00 | Virtual Event
USET Office of Environmental Resource Managements Presents
Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Training Seminars

Learn how to implement Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and obtain convenient help guides to achieve compliance excellence.
The various seminars will discuss items, such as:

How lead testing in schools and daycare centers is being offered through USET – learn about the program
New requirements by EPA for Lead and Copper monitoring – join us to develop your strategy
How the emerging pollutant PFAS will affect your utility – join us for an engaging conversation and then sign up for drinking water monitoring offered by USET to help you understand the levels of PFAS in your system and if new regulations may require increased treatment technologies to be applied.

Seminar Schedule:

Seminar 1: Update on Emerging Pollutant PFAS November 17, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 2: Update on the New Lead and Copper Rule December 1, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 3: Public Notification Rule and Easy to Use Templates December 8, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 4: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct Rule December 15, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern

One CEU per seminar will be provided for USET member Tribal Nation staff.
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If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Bennett at jbennett@usetinc.org.

Webinar for New Applicants: Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare (SAPTA) Technical Assistance
2021-12-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare (SAPTA) Technical Assistance
December 15 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program’s new Substance Abuse, Prevention, Treatment and Aftercare (SAPTA) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will provide information on how to apply, include a brief overview of the new funding cycle; application and submission process requirements; application/proposal requirements; and a brief review of proposal templates and examples. You can access the SAPTA NOFO to view all application submission requirements at the SASP website. The application submission deadline for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations is February 2, 2022 via Grants.gov. For questions and Technical Assistance email IHSTele-Education@ihs.gov. The recording will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
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DOI Tribal Consultation
2021-12-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (Department) is continuing their efforts to improve upon their implementation of Executive Order 13175 and Tribal consultation, and are asking for your input and expertise on a preliminary draft of updates to their Departmental Tribal Consultation policy and procedures. The Departmental Manual (DM) contains the policy at Part 512, Chapter 4 (512 DM 4) and the procedures at Part 512, Chapter 5 (512 DM 5). This policy was put into place approximately seven years ago to codify the freestanding 2011 Tribal consultation policy that was jointly developed by Tribal Nations and Department officials.
The enclosed draft’ edits 512 DM 4 and 5 to:

Bolster the Department’s consultation policy to encourage early, robust, interactive, pre-decisional, informative and transparent consultation;
Establish a model for seeking Tribal consensus;
Require that Department staff undergo training before participating in consultation;
Codify the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC);
Address flexibility for Tribal waivers;
Clarify that the Department’s decision-makers must invite Tribes to engage in consultation; and
Require a record of consultation.

Your input is welcome on this draft and also offer the enclosed questions to consider. Please join one or more of the following sessions to discuss:

Monday, December 13, 2021
2 p.m. — 4 p.m. ET
Please register in advance

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
2 p.m. — 4 p.m. ET
Please register in advance

Thursday, December 16, 2021
2 p.m. — 4 p.m. ET
Please register in advance

Please also email any written input you may have to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Joaquin Gallegos, Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary — Indian Affairs, by email at joaquin_gallegos@ios.doi.gov or by phone at (202) 208-7163.

University of Arkansas: Intertribal Food Cooperative Webinar
2021-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
University of Arkansas: Intertribal Food Cooperative Webinar
Date: Dec. 16
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Register at bit.ly/Intertribal
Join Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative Staff Attorney Kelli Case for an Intertribal Food Cooperative webinar.
The webinar will explore what Intertribal cooperatives are, and follow that with a discussion of the benefits these cooperatives can bring to tribal communities. Case will also include information on factors to consider if you are looking at starting an intertribal cooperative in your own community and additional resources with more in-depth information that we invite you to dive into after the webinar.

RESCHEDULED: NIHB - Health Information Technology (IT) Summit
2021-12-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
National Indian Health Board
Health Information Technology (IT) Summit
The Rise of Technology to Revolutionize Indian Country
Tuesday, December 14 at 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
Presented by Leidos, The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the rescheduled Health Information Technology (IT) Summit. The Summit will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET and is free of charge.
Join virtually via Zoom for the free Health IT Summit and explore the wants of Tribal Nations and what is required to modernize Health IT in Indian Country! Let’s talk funding, programs, and the future of Health IT.
To register, please click the link below. During the week of the Summit, registered attendees will receive an email containing the Zoom information for the Summit. A draft agenda is forthcoming.
REGISTER
Visit the Summit Website

Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands Listening Session
2021-12-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands Listening Session
In 2021, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) monitoring found that approximately 40% of white-tailed deer (WTD; Odocoileus virginianus) serum samples collected in 4 states (Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York) contained SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Since this APHIS finding, other studies identified SARS-CoV-2 in deer in other states, including Oklahoma, West Virginia, Ohio, and others. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. The presence of antibodies in WTD means the deer were previously infected with this virus. Knowing this, along with findings that WTD can be infected with SARS-CoV-2 and transmit the virus to other deer, more research would help understand how this might affect human and animal health. APHIS and its partners will conduct a phased, multi-year study to understand the impacts of SARS-CoV-2 in WTD to human and animal health.
All Tribal Nations are invited to a Webinar, Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 1:00 PM Eastern, hosted by Wildlife Services (WS) to provide additional information on this project. They look forward to hearing your comments, concerns, and potential ideas for conducting SARS-CoV-2 sampling in WTD on Tribal Lands. Below is the registration link and webinar link as well.
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCB98SR
Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1616718956?pwd=[REDACTED]

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Listening Session – Session 1: Purchased Referred Care
2021-12-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (ET)
Virtual Meeting Link: https://vacctraining.adobeconnect.com/PRC-and-agreement-refresh-listening-sessions/

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration will host two listening sessions regarding our collaborative efforts to administer VA’s Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program (RAP) and implement Public Law 116-311, Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act. Inclusion of PRC into the program will require adopting a new agreement template. A tribal consultation will be held at a future date that incorporates information obtained from these sessions. Public Law 116-311 amends Section 405(c) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1645) by clarifying the authority to reimburse for services regardless of whether they are provided directly by the Service, an Indian tribe, or tribal organization, through purchased/referred care, or through a contract for travel described in section 213(b).
Written comments may also be submitted to tribalgovernmentconsultation@va.gov before February 13, 2022. For questions regarding these efforts, please contact Kara Hawthorne at Tribal.Agreements@va.gov. Program information can be found on the VA Office of Community Care’s website: https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/info_IHS-THP.asp, and the Office of Tribal Government Relations Web site: http://www.va.gov/tribalgovernment.
Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders

Webinar Series: Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities
2021-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center, is holding virtual trainings for prevention specialists to support Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty and will share resources and encourage peer support among participants. Read more here.

ECHO Clinic: Virtual Care Implementation
2021-12-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
This ECHO clinic is designed to support I/T/U clinicians and administrators in implementing and overcoming common challenges associated with virtual care programs, such as apps that support healthy behaviors, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring.
Date/Time: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
To Join
Simply click on this Zoom link 5 minutes before the session begins (or at any time during the session): Zoom link >
Virtual Care Implementation Program

SSBCI: Ways Tribal Governments and Native CDFIs Can Participate (a two-part webinar series)
2022-01-04 13:00, 2022-01-11 13:00 | Virtual Event
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI): Ways Tribal Governments and Native CDFIs Can Participate (a two-part webinar series)
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 and Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Who should attend?

Tribal leaders and key decision-makers
Tribal economic development staff
Native CDFI leadership and staff
Tribal government and Native CDFI technical assistance providers

Session 1 | January 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm Eastern

SSBCI Participation Model 1: CDFI as lenders and equity investors
SSBCI Participation model 2: CDFIs as program administration for Tribal Nations
Model program design elements

Register for Session 1
Session 2 | January 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm Eastern

SSBCI Participation Model 3: CDFI hybrid participation and administration
SSBCI Participation model 4: Potential partnerships with CDFI
Model program design elements

Register for Session 2

CISA: K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 Virtual Roundtable
2022-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Hosting K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 Virtual Roundtable
DATE: Wednesday, January 5, 2022
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST
LOCATION: Microsoft Teams
REGISTRATION: Please send your name, title, organization/affiliation, and email address to SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov to register.
QUESTIONS? Email SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) cordially invites you to participate in the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 Virtual Roundtable on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
This event will bring together stakeholders and representatives from the kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) community, as well as from critical cybersecurity, education, federal, and state entities, to provide input on CISA’s proposed key themes, concepts, and areas of focus for the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021’s required study. Roundtable participants will be asked to review and discuss the primary cybersecurity needs, challenges, and risks facing the K-12 community, as well as share their guidance, input, and expertise with CISA on the act’s study and subsequent artifacts. Specific areas of focus and discussion for the roundtable will include the challenges schools face in securing information systems owned, leased, or relied upon by K-12 educational institutions; securing sensitive student and employee records; and implementing cybersecurity protocols.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 directs CISA to study the cybersecurity risks facing elementary and secondary schools and develop voluntary recommendations that include cybersecurity guidelines designed to assist schools in facing those risks. Further, the act requires CISA to (1) develop an online training toolkit designed for school officials; and (2) make available on the DHS website the study’s findings, the cybersecurity guidelines, and the toolkit. To implement the act’s requirements, CISA is consulting with cybersecurity and education entities, including teachers, school administrators, federal agencies, non-federal cybersecurity entities with experience in education issues, and private sector organizations.
Due to capacity limitations, they are requesting attendance from no more than 1-2 representatives from your organization. They recommend participation from representatives that have direct knowledge of and/or expertise in the issues and areas of focus for the roundtable discussion. They ask that you do not forward this invitation to other entities without contacting CISA first.
To RSVP, please send your name, title, organization/affiliation, and email address to the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov by 6:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 3, 2022. Additional information – including the meeting access link – will be provided to confirmed participants by January 4, 2022.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov.

White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
2022-01-05 15:30 | Virtual Event
White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
Date: Wednesday, January 5th
Time: 4:30 PM ET
Who Should Attend? Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals
Registration

NIHB Project Firstline: Building Capacity for Tribal Infection Control Information Session
2022-01-10 12:00 | Virtual Event
Rescheduled- NIHB Project Firstline: Building Capacity for Tribal Infection Control Information Session
Monday, January 10 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will host a free webinar to discuss the recent request for applications (RFA) for sub-awardee funding in the amount of $50,000 to assist Tribal organizations and/or Tribal health systems with developing and implementing training and capacity building assistance programs to raise the capacity of Indian health infection control professionals and healthcare providers. Tribal organizations interested in setting up a Tribal infection control peer learning community may apply for the funding. The webinar will provide:

An overview of NIHB’s Project Firstline (PFL): Tribal Infection Prevention and Control Capacity Building Program.
An overview of project activities for sub-awardees.
Information about the application process.

Visit NIHB’s Project Firstline for more information.
For questions or assistance contact Carmen Sanders at csanders@nihb.org.

NOAA Tribal Consultation Webinar
2022-01-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Consultation #1
Date: January 10, 2022
Time: 1pm – 3pm EST
Registration Link
Consultation #2
Date: January 11, 2022
Time: 11am – 1pm EST
Registration Link
Copies of all documents can be found here: https://www.noaa.gov/legislative-and-intergovernmental-affairs/noaa-tribal-resources-updates
NOAA requests your input on revisions to the following existing NOAA policies and guidance documents, which facilitate NOAA’s implementation of E.O. 13175: (1) NOAA Procedures for Government-to-Government Consultation With Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations (Draft Handbook); (2) NOAA Administrative Order 218-8, Policy on Government-to-Government Consultation with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations (see last page of Draft Handbook); and (3) a traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) guidance currently titled NOAA Fisheries and National Ocean Service Guidance and Best Practices for Engaging and Incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Decision-Making.
The Draft Handbook and NOAA Administrative Order revisions are intended to update and formalize the productive practices and procedures NOAA has developed throughout its years of working with tribal governments, American Indians, and Native Alaskans. These proposed updates are intended to further strengthen NOAA’s relationships with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and improve the Agency’s consultation procedures.
NOAA plans to update and apply the TEK guidance to all NOAA offices, and is interested in input regarding any updates or revisions to strengthen this guidance. TEK has the potential to inform and enrich many aspects of NOAA’s work, allowing us to better understand earth and ocean systems and fulfill our management responsibilities. The TEK Guidance has not been previously made available for tribal or public comment.
NOAA understands the importance of long-standing policies relating to government-to-government relations with tribal governments. In January 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationships that requires all federal departments and agencies to submit a plan for implementing Executive Order 13175. Executive Order 13175 charges federal departments and agencies to engage in regular, meaningful, and robust consultation with Tribal officials in the development of federal policies that have Tribal implications. The revisions to these policy and guidance documents respond to those Administration requirements.
The Federal Register notice for this request was published on November 24, 2021, and can be found at www.Regulations.gov.

Learn how to speak Cherokee with the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
2022-01-10 17:00 - 19:00
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is offering a beginner Cherokee language course. The course will consist of four, two-hour classes on Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Classes will be held from from 6-8 p.m.
Anyone interested in taking this class should contact the museum at 423-884-6246 or seqmus@tds.net to register. The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is located at 576 Highway 360, Vonore, TN, 37885.

Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Tobacco Use Disorder
2022-01-11 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS presents Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Tobacco Use Disorder
January 11 at 12:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Assess epidemiology of tobacco use disorder with attention to patterns of use among American Indian/Alaska Native individuals and differences between rural and urban communities.
2. Distinguish features of ceremonial tobacco use compared to signs and symptoms of tobacco use disorder.
3. Apply evidence based strategies to offer treatment for tobacco use disorder including psychosocial and pharmacological treatment.

IHS COVID-19 Response Webinar Series: Vaccine Errors: Best Practices and Risk Reduction Strategies
2022-01-11 12:00 | Virtual Event
IHS COVID-19 Response Webinar Series:
Vaccine Errors: Best Practices and Risk Reduction Strategies
by Lieutenant Commander Morgan Greutman and Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH
January 11 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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POTUS & VPOTUS To Deliver Remarks on Voting Rights
2022-01-11 15:45 | Virtual Event
POTUS & VPOTUS To Deliver Remarks on Voting Rights
Tuesday, January 11 at 3:45 pm Eastern
Tune in to watch at WH.gov.

Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund in Tribal Communities Webinar – Identifying Projects and Managing Compliance
2022-01-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund in Tribal Communities Webinar – Identifying Projects and Managing Compliance

presented by the USET Office of Economic Development, in partnership with Tetra Tech

When: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 8:30 am – 10:00 am Central/9:30 am – 11:00 am Eastern
Who should attend: Tribal leaders, Economic Development staff, Grant Writers, and Coronavirus Response/Recovery staff
Registration: Register in advance for this webinar
Questions: For questions or the need for assistance, please contact Rebecca Naragon, USET Office of Economic Development Director, at rnaragon@usetinc.org.
Join USET’s Office of Economic Development to hear from subject matter experts from the consulting firm Tetra Tech in a discussion on how to access and usefully deploy funds allocated to Tribal Nations under the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. The conversation will also include program design strategies, funding request process, and compliance.
The Capital Projects Fund aims to assist Tribal Nations with critical capital projects that directly enable work, education, and health monitoring
(including remote options) in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Funding for capital projects involving broadband infrastructure, and digital connectivity devices and technologies has been made a priority to provide reliable and affordable broadband services on Tribal lands. Funds can also be used for certain other capital projects such as multipurpose community facilities that enable work, education, and healthcare monitoring.
On September 20, 2021, Treasury launched the Capital Projects Fund and has calculated a per-Tribe allocation based on the total number of
federally recognized Tribal Nations. Under this allocation methodology, Treasury has determined that $167,504 will be allocated to each Tribal Nation. The deadline to apply for the Capital Projects Fund is June 1, 2022.

DRAFT Agenda
All times below are listed in Eastern Time
9:30 – 9:45 am Networking/IT Support
9:45 – 10:00 am Introductions
10:00 am – 10:20 am Capital Projects Fund: Overview and Design Strategies
10:20 am – 10:40 am Capital Projects Fund: Funding Process and Compliance
10:40 am – 11:00am Questions and Answers

The scheduled presentation by Tetra Tech does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by USET. All information provided is for informational purposes only.

EPA and Dept of Army proposed rule to "Waters of the U.S."
2022-01-12 09:00 - 12:00
EPA and Army Take Action to Provide Certainty for the Definition of WOTUS
On November 18, 2021, EPA and the Department of the Army (“the agencies”) announced the signing of a proposed rule to revise the definition of “waters of the United States.” This proposal marks a key milestone in the regulatory process announced in June, 2021. The agencies propose to put back into place the pre-2015 definition of “waters of the United States,” updated to reflect consideration of Supreme Court decisions. This familiar approach to “waters of the United States” would support a stable implementation of “waters of the United States” while the agencies continue to consult with states, tribes, local governments, and a broad array of stakeholders in both the implementation of WOTUS and future regulatory actions.

Press Release
Revising the Definition of “Waters of the United States”

The agencies are also hosting virtual public hearings in January of 2022.

January 12, 2022; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Registration Deadline: January 7, 2022 – Register

January 13, 2022; 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Registration Deadline: January 10, 2022 – Register

January 18, 2022; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Registration Deadline: January 13, 2022 – Register

Click here for more information.

USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Program
2022-01-12 12:00 | Virtual Event
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Tribal Webinar: Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Program
January 12 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Meeting ID: 160 802 6338
Join thru the web:
URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1608026338?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join thru Zoom
URL:
https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/j/1608026338?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US
APHIS conducts surveys for grasshopper populations on rangeland in the western United States, provides technical assistance on grasshopper management to landowners and managers, delivers public outreach and education programs, and may cooperatively suppress grasshopper populations when direct intervention is necessary. APHIS treats grasshoppers only upon request and after determining that treatment is warranted. In some cases, APHIS rangeland treatments protect not only the rangeland, but also reduce the likelihood that the grasshoppers will move into crops and other lands that border rangeland.
If you would like to learn more about our Grasshopper and Morman Cricket Program please join us for additional information on January 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET. We appreciate your ongoing partnership in safeguarding our agriculture, and hope you will join us for this event. If you have questions about the webinar, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.
