United South & Eastern Tribes

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Virtual Public Scoping Meeting
2021-05-20 12:00, 2021-05-18 16:30, 2021-05-13 16:30 (America/Chicago)
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Revolution Wind, LLC (Revolution Wind). If approved by BOEM, Revolution Wind would be allowed to construct and operate an 880-megawatt (MW) wind energy facility offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The publication of the NOI opens a 30-day public comment period. During this time, BOEM will hold three virtual public scoping meetings and accept comments to inform the preparation of the EIS.
The 30-day public comment period extends through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 1, 2021.
Registration for the virtual public meetings may be completed here: https://www.boem.gov/Revolution-Wind-Scoping-Virtual-Meetings

Native American Code Talkers: A Lasting Legacy Free Virtual Smithsonian American Indian Museum
2021-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
During World War I and World War II, American Indians made a unique contribution to the U.S. Armed Forces by using their tribal languages in secret battle communications. Join ss author and anthropologist/historian William C. Meadows of Missouri State University reveals how these Native American code talkers played a key role in important battles and campaigns and helped save many American and allied lives. Following Meadows talk, Alexandra Harris, museum’s senior editor and co-author of “Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces” will host Q and A with attendees.

USDA Rural Workforce Innovation Network Monthly Virtual Series, Topic: Entrepreneurship and Workforce Training Opportunities for Tribal Communities
2021-05-19 13:00
The USDA Rural Workforce Innovation Network Monthly Virtual Series, Topic: Entrepreneurship and Workforce Training Opportunities for Tribal CommunitiesWednesday, May 19, 2021, 3:00 pm Eastern
In this workshop, representatives from USDA Rural Development and the National Center for American Enterprise Development will share resources and funding opportunities that can help create entrepreneurship and workforce training programs for tribal members.
Register to join here.

NIHB and CMS Tribal Managed-Care Virtual Round Table
2021-05-19 11:30 - 16:30
National Indian Health BoardCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), will be hosting a Tribal Managed-Care Virtual Round Table on Wednesday, May 19 from 12:30 pm – 5:00pm Eastern. This round table will feature best practices and strategies for implementing Medicaid managed care in Tribal communities. The event will be a moderated panel discussion and will feature speakers from Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina, California, Oregon, and Washington. The speakers will be from states and Tribes and will share their perspective on the implementation of Medicaid managed care.Register for the Webinar

Intersecting Roots To Wellness Virtual Conference Presented by Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center
2021-05-18 - 2021-05-19
Intersecting Roots to Wellness
HIV, Intimate Partner Violence, & Substance Use Disorder in Indian Country
Virtual Conference Presented by Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center
May 19-20, 2021
Learn more and register today.

Department of the Treasury Tribal Information Session on the American Rescue Plan Recovery Fund
2021-05-18 14:00 - 15:30
Department of the Treasurey Tribal Information Session on the American Rescue Plan Recovery Fund3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
May

Webinar - Culturally Relevant Housing Part II: Solutions
2021-05-18 14:00 - 15:30
Culturally Relevant Housing Part II Solutions (1.5hrs)Tue 5/18/2021 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern
What are we seeing in the field of Native American Housing? What are some solutions to the Native American Housing Crisis? Part II of this Culturally Relevant Housing Webinar Series will explore up to two case studies, highlighting exemplary housing practices within Indian Country. This will be followed by an interactive session with webinar participants to better understand what can be done locally within each of these partner regions. Lifting up the question of how might we all play a larger role in doing more to solve the housing crisis in Indian Country? During this session, participants will connect with one another, and explore where Rural LISC may be of assistance. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsc–sqz8jHt3EhFKvr81ir6rvv4HobZU1

ATALM Listening Session
2021-05-18 11:00 - 16:00
AIANTA will be facilitating the Cultural Tourism Breakout Session for the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATALM) Native Artist Summit, which was designed to help establish a structure for helping tribal communities and cultural facilities improve support for Native artists. The Summit will share the needs of Native artists, identify issues, and help develop a prioritized action plan. If you’re interested in learning more about how supporting your artisans can help grow tourism, please join us.May 18 at 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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U.S. Chamber Global Forum on Economic Recovery
2021-05-17 - 2021-05-19
U.S. Chamber Global Forum on Economic Recovery Virtual
May 18-19

Webinar: Part 2: Healing Our Communities
2021-05-15 13:00 - 16:00
Webinar: Part 2: Healing Our Communities 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
May 16

IHS All Tribes Call
2021-05-13 14:00 - 15:00
The Indian Health Service (IHS) will resume monthly calls to provide an IHS update to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders. We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 13, to hear an update and share your input with IHS officials.May 13 3:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern
Conference Call: 800-857-5577
Participant Passcode: [REDACTED]
Webinar Adobe Connect: https://ihs.cosocloud.com/r4k6jib09mj/

Information Session and Tribal Consultation on the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program (SSBCI) for Tribal Governments
2021-05-13 13:00 - 14:00
To help facilitate a better understanding of the SSBCI Program for Tribes, Treasury will host an information session on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Tribal leaders and stakeholders can register here:https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItce-gqTwuHKd8QMG6GxdDYY00uZhubtY
Please note that the Information Session will complement but not replace Tribal Consultation. Tribal Consultation on the SSBCI Program will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET. Tribal leaders or their designees may register here:
https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcO-spzorHIqFIclbJyU_oZvGbGjSx6A

Webinar: Protecting our Communities: COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations in Indian Country
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
Protecting our Communities: COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations in Indian Country on May 13 from 1:00-2:00pm EasternThe event flyer is attached, and you can register at https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VRrAkOCySGeluaE78LoSPQ
We encourage you to submit questions in advance, either through your registration link or by emailing Anna Sundbo at asundbo1@jhu.edu. There will also be additional time during the presentation reserved for live Q and A.

SCIA Oversight Hearing - Examining the COVID-19 Response in Native Communities: Native Tourism Economies One Year Later
2021-05-12 13:30
United States Senate Committer on Indian AffairsOversight Hearing “Examining the COVID-19 Response in Native Communities: Native Tourism Economies One Year Later”
May 12, 2021 at 2:30 PM Eastern
Location: Dirksen Room Number: 628
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Tribal Consultation on Native American Business Incubators Program Act
2021-05-12 12:00 - 2021-05-13 14:00
Tribal Consultation on Native American Business Incubators Program Act –
1:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern
May 12 and May 13
Comments Deadline June 14

Tribal Consultation and Coordination with Department of Homeland Security
2021-05-11 16:00
Tribal Consultation and Coordination with Department of Homeland Security5:00 pm ET
May 11 at 5:00 pm Eastern

Bureau of Indian Eduation (BIE) Consultation on BIE Student Progress and Promotion Policy and BIE Certificate of Completion Policy
2021-05-11 12:00 - 13:00
Bureau of Indian Ecuation (BIE) Consultation on BIE Student Progress and Promotion Policy and BIE Certificate of Completion Policy 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
May 11
Comments deadline May 20

Conducting an Organizational Self-Assessment During COVID-19: Studies of Community Response as Self-Assessment
2021-05-11 12:00 - 13:00
Conducting an Organizational Self-Assessment During COVID-19: Studies of Community Response as Self-Assessment May 11 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

Violence Against Women Act Training
2021-05-11 11:00 - 2021-05-12 16:00
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT TRAININGVirtual
12:00 – 5:00 pm ET
May 11 – 12

Webinar: USDA Debt Relief for Indian Producers
2021-05-10 15:00
Webinar: USDA Debt Relief for Indian ProducersMay 10 at 4:00 pm Eastern

Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)Consultation BIE School Reopening Tribal and Public Consultation Regarding K-12 and Residential Facilities
2021-05-10 14:00 - 15:00
Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)Consultation BIE School Reopening Tribal and Public Consultation Regarding K-12 and Residential FacilitiesMay 10 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Comments Deadline May 14

Operation Lady Justice Listening Session/Roundtable Discussion for Grassroots Organizations Working in the Area of MMAIAN
2021-05-07 12:30 - 16:00
OLJ Listening Session/Roundtable Discussion for Grassroots Organizations Working in the Area of MMAIAN
Friday, May 7, 2021 from 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
The Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives (MMAIAN), also known as Operation Lady Justice (OLJ), is hosting a listening session to gather insight from grassroots organizations working in Tribal communities or with Tribal members on the issues surrounding missing person or murder cases. In the first half of the session, public comments from one member of each organization will be allowed to speak. In the second half, a series of questions for anyone on the call will be addressed. Read more here: https://operationladyjustice.usdoj.gov/listening-sessions-consultations

Tribal Consultaiton and Coordination with Department of Homeland Security
2021-05-07 12:00
Tribal Consultaiton and Coordination with Department of Homeland Security May 7 at 1:00 pm Eastern

Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Listening Session for Tribal Stakeholders
2021-05-06 14:00 - 15:00
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mayorkas is committed to fostering meaningful dialogue with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) stakeholders to ensure the program remains relevant and effective in addressing the Nation’s current threat environment. As a part of that effort, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will engage with a variety of homeland security stakeholders and organizations to solicit feedback that can help inform FEMA’s recommendations in developing the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) program framework, priorities, and policies for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
GPD is hosting a listening session for National Associations with HSGP interests on Thursday, May 6th @ 3-4pm ET.
Adobe Link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/listening-associations/
Attendees: Leadership and membership from the below associations.
If you have any questions, please contact the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) by phone at (800) 368-6498 or by email at askcsid@fema.dhs.gov.

SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar
2021-05-06 14:00

Tribal Justice Seminar: Judicial Practices Derived From Traditional Values
2021-05-05 14:00 - 15:00
Information and Registration

Roundtable Discussion on Funding and Financing Tribal Energy Projects
2021-05-05 13:30 - 15:30
Roundtable Discussion on Funding and Financing Tribal Energy Projects2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

Tribal Consultation and Coordination with Department of Homeland Security
2021-05-05 12:00
Tribal Consultation and Coordination with Department of Homeland SecurityMay 5 at 1:00 pm Eastern
