Applicant Trainings for FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities
2022-04-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of 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 this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity for activities controlling or preventing CWD in wild cervid on Tribal lands. The open period for submitting applications begins on April 14, 2022.
Applicants can find the funding opportunity information on the ezFedGrants or Grants.gov by searching the CFDA Number 10.028 or the Funding Opportunity Number USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-22-0014. Applications for the FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities are due in ezFedGrants by June 14, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST. Applicants can find additional information at the website USDA APHIS | Wildlife Services, including the FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities Funding Opportunity Announcement, Work Plan Template, Financial Plan Template, FY22 FAQs, and information on the Tribal proposals funded in FY21.
APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) is working with the APHIS Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) to schedule three Tribal applicant trainings:

Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM Eastern
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Informational Webinar: BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program (TCRP): Request for Proposals
2022-04-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (Branch, TCR) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Awards Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The Branch will release approximately $46 million in funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2022 annual appropriations. An informational webinar will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Tribes and Climate Change Program on the funding opportunity, and is scheduled for Monday, April 25 at 1:30 – 3 pm MDT. Registration for the webinar can be found here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1540500874348907791, and the flyer is also attached.
Please visit the TCR main homepage for more information here: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ots/tribal-climate-resilience-program or the Annual Awards Program site page for more details about the funding Categories, the Department of the Interior Press Release, the ECO Opps application website, and to download the full solicitation: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ots/annual-awards-program. For further questions about the 2022 Request for Proposals, please find your regional Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison here: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ots/tribal-climate-resilience-program/contact-us or email Resilience.Funding@bia.gov for National and/or technical questions about the application process. Please note that the solicitation Appendix provides step-by-step directions on how to apply.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience looks forward to supporting Tribal adaptation and resilience projects.
Sincerely,
BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience

Bureau of Reclamation Tribal Consultation on Public Conduct on Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies
2022-04-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-29 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Bureau of Reclamation Consultation on Public Conduct on Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) will be hosting multiple tribal consultations to revise the regulations of 43 CFR part 423 Public Conduct On Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies. Proposed changes will clarify the regulations that are intended to maintain law and order and protect persons and property. For more information, read the USBR Framing Paper on the proposed revisions. Submit written comments to bor-sha-cultural@usbr.gov beginning Tuesday, April 26, 2022, through Friday, May 6, 2022.
Tribal Consultations will take place on:

Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. MST: Register
Friday, April 29, 2022, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. MST: Register
Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:30pm MST: Register

National Advisory Council on Indian Education Open Virtual Meeting
2022-04-26 12:00 - 15:30, 2022-04-27 12:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on April 26, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET and April 27, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET.
The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE to conduct the following business:

Participate in a dialogue with Biden-Harris Administration Officials
Convene a roundtable with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities Education staff
Conduct an overview of the development of NACIE’s Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report to Congress
Conduct an overview and seek recommendations on the activities of the Office of Indian Education.

Instructions for Accessing the Meeting
Members of the public may access the NACIE meeting via teleconference and the web. Up to 350 lines will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Join by Phone
The dial-in listen only phone number for the meeting is 1-669-254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 715 5166.
Join by Web
The web link to register to access the meeting via Zoom.gov is https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOitqzosHKp-LOrXrTwxnv21QhOOmu0
Public Comment
Members of the public interested in submitting written comments may do so via email to Donna Sabis-Burns at donna.sabis-burns@ed.gov. Please note, written comments should pertain to the work of NACIE.
Reasonable Accommodations
The teleconference meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or service for the meeting (e.g., interpreting service, assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format), notify the contact person listed in this notice not later than April 21, 2022. Although we will attempt to meet a request received after that date, we may not be able to make available the requested auxiliary aid or service because of insufficient time to arrange it.
Access Meeting Records
The Department will post the official open meeting report of this meeting on the OESE website at: https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-indian-education/national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-oie/ 21 days after the meeting. Pursuant to the FACA, the public may also inspect NACIE records at the Office of Indian Education, United States Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Please e-mail Donna Sabis-Burns at Donna.Sabis-Burns@ed.gov to schedule an appointment.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance - BH ECHO Clinic
2022-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. 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 2022 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, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the behavioral health/mental 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.

Webinar: Dream Big Money and Goals
2022-04-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
When it comes to their futures, most of the youth dream big, whether the dream is to attend college, move out on their own or to buy a car or house. This webinar will teach students about personal finances, setting financial goals and what steps they can take to reach those goals. By the end of this webinar, students will have a better understanding of how solid financial decision-making can help achieve their goals and set them up for success.
Training Objectives

Explore the purpose of financial goals
Discover the role of decision-making in achieving goals
How to set financial goals

Instructor: Michele Meza, MBA, BPM, CSSGB (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma)
Owner/CEO
Luksi Coaching & Consulting
Date: April 26, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
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A Holistic Approach to Improving American Indian/Alaska Native Health
2022-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Join Dr. David R. Wilson, Director of the Tribal Health Research Office, for a free educational webinar discussing “NIH Tribal Health Research Office: A Holistic Approach to Improving American Indian / Alaska Native Health.” This webinar is taking place on Tuesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. EST.
Dr. Wilson works to build a unified National Institutes of Health presence with which to engage and ensure input from tribal leaders across the nation and aims to expand training opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
This webinar series, hosted by Roswell Park’s Center for Indigenous Cancer Research, will feature various experts and topics that are most important to Indigenous communities.
Visit RoswellPark.org/CICRwebinars to register for this upcoming webinar or view past webinars.

COVID Success Stories: COVID Challenges and Cutting Edge Innovation
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
This COVID Success Stories Community of Learning is an effort to respond to emerging issues Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) continue to encounter during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We hope to spotlight efforts to adapt and thrive despite many challenges faced by UIOs. These sessions will be informative, active, and designed to arm participants with vital resources to serve your communities. We will explore how UIOs can successfully use innovative approaches to address their need for quality care, workforce retention, and patient safety.
Register, join us, and complete our survey to be entered to win a Democracy is Indigenous mug!
Objectives:
1. Describe how Oklahoma City Indian Clinic learned about and selected the LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots
2. List any implementation concerns
3. Recommendations in general for UIOs who wish to explore effective innovations
Presenter:
Yvette Morrison, Infection Control Officer, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
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NAP Hosts Regional Tribal Nation Listening Session with USET
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
April 27 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Central/1:00pm – 2:30pm Eastern Time
Recording from listening session
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is excited to announce the third of six regional listening sessions for Tribal Nations and Indigenous leaders in the USET region.
Are you looking for more resources to support projects in your community? Join the NAP Tribal Nations Initiative listening sessions to discuss:

Funding priorities for Tribal Nations
Resources from the philanthropy sector
How to meaningfully engage the philanthropy sector
Resources, data and capacity building
Focused initiatives in the environment, education and healthcare
Building Tribal coalitions

Who should attend: Tribal and Indigenous leaders, Tribal directors and program managers, Tribal grant writers, and Tribal grantseekers in the USET region.
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Consultation on Proposed Update to USDOT Tribal Consultation Policy
2022-04-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The U.S. Department of Transportation (herein “the Department” or USDOT) is pleased to announce that the Department will be hosting a virtual consultation with Tribes regarding a proposed update to the Department’s Tribal consultation policy and consultation plan. In consideration of your comments and recommendations submitted in March 2021 Tribal consultation sessions, which were conducted in accordance with President Biden’s January 26, 2021 Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships, we intend to update the Department’s Tribal consultation policy, as currently set forth in USDOT Order 5301.1 and the Department’s 2010 Tribal Consultation Plan.
To obtain your valuable feedback and comments on the proposed update to the Tribal consultation policy and plan, USDOT’s Director of Tribal Affairs, Milo Booth, requests your participation in a virtual consultation session via Zoom scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. EST. Here is the link to join the consultation session:
https://usdot.zoomgov.com/j/1606166123?pwd=[REDACTED] The meeting passcode is [REDACTED].
Accordingly, we request and welcome your views and comments on the proposed update to the Department’s Tribal consultation policy and plan. The proposed update (USDOT draft Order 5301.1A) is available at Draft 5301.1A. We expect this update will more fully and faithfully implement and reflect the policies, principles, and spirit of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments while affirming the principles of Tribal Sovereignty and Self-Determination.
We look forward to our engagement with you on a Nation-to-Nation basis regarding this proposed update to the Department’s Tribal consultation policy and plan. As stated in the Department’s January 31, 2022 letter to you regarding this proposed update, the 120-day comment period commenced on February 1, 2022 and we will accept comments until May 31, 2022. You may submit your comments via email at tribalaffairs@dot.gov or via mail at: Office of Governmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Attn: Director, Milo Booth, Rm. W-83, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590.
If you have any questions please contact Milo Booth, Director of Tribal Affairs at 202.309.9786 or at milo.booth@dot.gov.
Regards,
Arlando Teller
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation

USET THPS - Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities Webinar
2022-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities
presented by
USET Tribal Health Program Support
With so much misinformation circulating in the media, it can be hard for people to feel confident that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the right choice for them. Many of us know firsthand the difficulty of discussing this highly polarized topic, especially when those conversations are with close friends or family members. One technique that may be helpful to facilitating these conversations is Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is an evidence-based skill that can be used to guide individuals towards positive behavior change by tapping into their intrinsic motivation for said change. MI has been used in clinical and non-clinical settings, including for medication adherence, healthy eating, and even for improving communication in parent-child relationships. While this training is focused on using MI to overcome hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination, our hope is that you will be able to use these skills in other areas as well.
Who Should Attend? Tribal citizens of USET member Tribal Nations (especially those without a clinical background)
When? April 13, 20, and 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (all three sessions must be attended in order to receive the certificate of completion)
Learning objectives:
1. Increase knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and basic MI skills
2. Build understanding of common fears and hesitancies around COVID-19 vaccination
3. Feel comfortable applying MI techniques around COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in everyday scenarios, particularly with friends and family members
Presenter: Dr. Emily Kline, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and Director of Psychological Services for the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis Clinic at Boston Medical Center.
Register Today!
For questions or more information, please contact USET Staff Epidemiologist, Emily Bear, at ebear@usetinc.org.

AIANTA Town Hall Series: Technical Assistance & Training Opportunities
2022-04-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
April 27, 2022, 1 p.m. (MST/New Mexico)
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AIANTA Town Hall Series: Technical Assistance & Training Opportunities

From Tourism 101 to the intricacies of international outreach, AIANTA’s experienced team helps tribes and native-owned businesses create tourism experiences that honor culture, tradition and history. During this Town Hall, you’ll meet an advisory group guiding AIANTA’s Leave No Trace partnership program, and learn how the group has been working to create resources that will prepare travelers to be more respectful and responsible during their visits to Tribal lands.

Additionally, AIANTA CEO Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe) and Board President Emerson Vallo (Pueblo of Acoma) will lead an open dialog with attendees on how they can engage with AIANTA in the year ahead. This is your opportunity to tell us what your needs are. How can we help you grow and develop in the tourism industry? What types of training would you like to see piloted at Go International, the American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC), our Cultural Heritage Certificate Programs and through our AIANTA Webinar Series?

White House Native Women Symposium Series: Implementation of the Violence Against Women Act
2022-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future
White House Native Women Symposium Series
Session 1: Implementation of the Violence Against Women Act
April 27th from 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST
Registration Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_4L4LPpJlSiuDlpWSdpDDoA
Please join the White House Council on Native American Affairs as we kick off the first session of our 2022 White House Native Women Symposium, Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future, shining a spotlight on issues of importance to Native women. There will be four sessions held throughout 2022, focusing on issues like the MMIP crisis, economic development, and health. We hope to engage in a dialogue about the ongoing focus the Biden-Harris Administration has placed on Indian Country, with direct and lasting impacts on Native women.
This first session will celebrate the recent reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and include a panel of Tribal advocates and leaders discussing the importance of VAWA in Indian Country. There will also be a presentation by staff from the Department of Justice and the Department of the Interior on next steps for implementation of the new provisions in VAWA. We will be joined by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and there will be a special message from Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.
We hope you can join us virtually on Wednesday, April 27th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST. Please register for the event here. This session is closed to the press.

Tribal Consultations on Draft Recommended Best Practices on Enhancing Early Tribal Engagement
2022-04-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
On behalf of the Permitting Council, the Office of the Executive Director is holding three Government-to-Government Tribal consultation sessions on the Draft Recommended Best Practices on Enhancing Early Tribal Engagement on April 28, May 2, and May 5, 2022.
The times, dates, and registration link for each of the three Tribal consultation sessions are provided below. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to provide comments during the session and your name will be added to a speaker list. Attendees who do not indicate that they would like to speak during the session will be provided an opportunity to participate during the open dialogue period as time allows. If you cannot attend or participate in a session discussion, or prefer to provide written comments, please use this comment form. Written comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Consultation sessions will be held via Zoom and will be capped at 100 attendees each. Registration is required. The deadline for registration is 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 25, 2022. Consultation sessions will not be recorded.
Register here for any of the below consultation sessions:
Session 1: Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
Session 2: Monday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT
Session 3: Thursday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT
Additional Materials:

Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Draft Recommended Best Practices on Enhancing Early Tribal Engagement
Discussion questions for consideration
The agenda for the consultation sessions
An introductory presentation to the Permitting Council and FAST-41
A summary report from the Office of the Executive Director’s September 2021 Tribal consultations

Pre-Application Informational Webinar: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants
2022-04-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering pre-application informational webinars for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant opportunity. These webinars will be recorded and will serve as a resource for prospective SS4A applicants.
Please register for a “Getting Ready for SS4A Grants” Webinar session using the link below. Space is limited, so we encourage one representative from each entity. The presentation and recordings will be posted for the session.
Getting Ready for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program – Tribal Governments

Opening remarks by Arlando Teller, USDOT Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs
Thursday, April 28, 1-3 p.m. (EDT)
Register to attend the webinar targeted at Tribal governments

USET THPS hosts Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future
2022-04-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future
hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support
Alongside masking, vaccination, physical distancing, and sanitation, improving indoor air quality through ventilation and filtration is an important step in any COVID-19 prevention strategy. Improving ventilation and filtration in buildings can be a great strategy to prevent other respiratory illnesses in addition to COVID-19, particularly during seasons when it is necessary to hold events indoors. In addition, evidence shows that better indoor air in schools is even linked to better educational outcomes among students.
The USET TEC is working with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) to provide Tribal Leaders and staff with the tools they need to monitor and improve air quality in their establishments, particularly within Tribal schools. The training is done in three sessions and participants are encouraged to attend each session. School staff, administrators or anyone who maintains infrastructure of Tribal buildings are invited to attend.
When: April 14, 21, 28 (Thursdays) at 1:00 pm -4:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern each day
After the attending the sessions, participant will:

Be able to conduct basic assessments of source control, ventilation and filtration in schools.
Be able to teach the principles of Layered Risk Reduction for reducing COVID risks to school staff, students and parents.
Implement the USET TEC COVID-19 Guidance 2021-02: Recommendations for Re-opening: Improving Indoor Air Quality to Prevent COVID-19

Who should attend: Tribal administration staff, Tribal environmental program staff, Tribal school staff
Presenter: Mansel A. Nelson, Program Manager, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Register Today!
Agenda is coming soon.

All Tribes Consultation Webinar on Medicaid Unwinding
2022-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
All Tribes Consultation Webinar to Share an Overview of Requirements and Expectations for States to Restore Eligibility and Enrollment Operations for Medicaid Beneficiaries
Registration Link: https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B2EMxIbETxSDOScJFMU1nw
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Division of Enrollment Policy & Operations, is holding this All Tribes Consultation to share an overview of the guidance CMS has released that outlines the requirements and expectations for states to restore eligibility and enrollment operations for Medicaid beneficiaries, as outlined in the March 2022 State Health Official (SHO) Letter #22-001 (PDF, 816 KB, 46 pp). We will also discuss strategies to engage tribal stakeholders and ensure eligible individuals remain enrolled in coverage.
Background
State Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility and enrollment activities have been disrupted due to the effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Medicaid and CHIP agencies will have a large volume of eligibility and enrollment actions, including renewals of coverage for beneficiaries, that must be initiated when the PHE eventually ends, and CMS is working to ensure states restore routine operations in a manner that promotes continuity of coverage for eligible individuals and facilitates seamless coverage transitions.
View the March 2022 SHO Letter #22-001
Access the Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding: A Communications Toolkit (PDF, 1.7 MB, 15 pp)

NAAF 2002 RFA Webinars
2022-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) 2002 request for application is open. Learn more and apply: nativeamericanagriculturefund.org/2022-rfa
NAAF strongly encourages applicants and interested partners to read the Trust Agreement here which sets specific requirements for our operations and grants. The Trust agreement lines out our eligible entities:

501(c)(3)
Educational Institutions
Tribal Governments and Instrumentalities
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)

NAAF will host 2022 RFA Webinars on the following dates. Each webinar will start with a one-hour overview of the application process and then transition to a question-and-answer period. All webinar recordings will be posted and archived on the NAAF website. The dates for each webinar are found below and registration is required to participate. The webinars will offer technical assistance to applicants and provide clarification concerning applicant eligibility or focus areas for applications during this grant cycle.

Thursday, April 28 at 2 – 4 pm CT
Thursday, May 12 at 2 – 4 pm CT
Thursday, May 26 at 2 – 4 pm CT

Register for the webinars

2022 Native American Agriculture Fund Request for Applications Informational Webinar
2022-04-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
2022 Native American Agriculture Fund Request for Applications Informational Webinar
Please join the Native American Agriculture Fund for an overview of our 2022 Request for Applications. The first hour (starting at 2 pm CT) will consist of a standard presentation outlining the application process and categories of funding. Join at the top of the second hour (3 pm CT) to participate in a live Q&A with the NAAF staff.
You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.

Apr 28, 2022 02:00 PM Central Time
May 12, 2022 02:00 PM Central Time
May 26, 2022 02:00 PM Central Time

Register for a webinar session

SSBCI Tribal Outreach Sessions
2022-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
In advance of the Tribal application deadline (in April 2022, the deadline was extended to September 1, 2022), Treasury is hosting the below State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal outreach sessions. Additionally, please reach out to your SSBCI outreach manager or ssbci_information@treasury.gov with any questions or to schedule a meeting with the SSBCI team. The SSBCI outreach team is available to discuss the program with any participating Tribe or Tribal partner organization.

SSBCI Capital Program Application Leverage Tables Overview for Tribal Governments and related stakeholders; Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET; registration required.

April 2022 SSBCI Outreach Office Hours for Tribal Governments and related stakeholders:

Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 4:00 PM ET; registration required
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:00 PM ET; registration required

Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle Speaking Event
2022-04-28 17:00 | TN
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, an award-winning author, will speak Thursday at the Kingsport Public Library during a program hosted by the Friends of the Kingsport Public Library.
Clapsaddle, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will be speaking about her writing as well as her award-winning novel, “Even As We Breathe.” She will speak to audience members at 6 p.m. after a brief Friends of the Library meeting at 5:45 Eastern.
Clapsaddle calls Swain County, North Carolina, home and lives near Cherokee and Bryson City. The author also is an instructor who teaches secondary English and Cherokee Studies.
She holds degrees from Yale University and the College of William & Mary. She has been published in Yes! magazine, Lit Hub and The Atlantic.
Her debut novel, “Even As We Breathe,” was a finalist for the Weatherford Award, named one of NPR’s best books of 2020, and received the Thomas Wolfe Literary Award. Clapsaddle also serves as editor for the Appalachian Future Series and serves on the board of trustees for the North Carolina Writers Network.
Clapsaddle is also the first member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to publish a novel.
After her talk, Clapsaddle will sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase.

Native Journey: A Conversation with Barry Dana
2022-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Event
Native activist Barry Dana will discuss his connection to the earth, his work for Native sovereignty, and the relationship between the Wabanaki people and the state of Maine during a conversation April 28 at Prince Memorial Library.
Barry Dana grew up on Indian Island in the Penobscot River, and currently lives in Solon. He served as Chief of the Penobscot Nation from 2000–2004, and is a teacher and artist. In his youth, he spent a lot of time with tribal elders, from whom he learned about Native traditions such as hunting, gathering plants, canoeing, and snowshoe- and basket-making. He is credited with re-invigorating the Katahdin 100, a Native spiritual journey from Indian Island to Katahdin by foot and canoe. He completed the1996 250-mile Can Am Crown Sled Dog Race on cross-country skis, and in 2017 hiked from Mt. Washington to Katahdin in honor of his late uncle.
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2022 National Week of Action for MMIW
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-05 | TN
The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action (April 29-May 5, 2022) to call the nation and the world to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Helpful Resources:

Learn more about the crisis of MMIW with the Restoration Special Edition on Missing and Murdered Women
View our 6-Point Action Plan to Reform Current Systemic Barriers and Restore Safety of Indigenous Women
Explore the resources in the MMIW Toolkit for Families and Communities
Order MMIW stickers from the NIWRC Store
Find MMIW state legislation with the MMIW Legislative Tracker
Sign petition to declare December 6 as the International Day To End Femicide
Download and share National Week of Action event flyers and graphics
Read fact sheet on Savanna’s Act
Read fact sheet on Not Invisible Act
View War on Indigenous Women: A Short Guide for Journalists Reporting on MMIWG

Join On Social Media:

View MMIW social media toolkit for sample posts and graphics
Post a photo of yourself wearing red and/or traditional attire with the MMIW ‘No More Stolen Sisters’ poster on social media using hashtags #MMIWActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIW
Use social media hashtags during the 2022 National Week of Action: #MMIWActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIW

Tribal Consultation on Guidance for Federal Agencies on ITEK
2022-04-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Tribal Consultation on Guidance for Federal Agencies ITEK
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) invites Tribal leaders to a Tribal consultation to discuss the development of Guidance for Federal Agencies on Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK).
The consultations will take place at the following times:

Tribal Consultation 1: Tuesday, April 5, 2022. 3:30-5:30 pm EDT
Register in advance for the meeting.
Tribal Consultation 2: Friday, April 29, 2022. 3:00 – 5:00 pm EDT
Register in advance for the meeting.

If you have any questions regarding this effort, please contact ITEK@ostp.eop.gov.
Read Dear Tribal Leader Letter

All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call: FY 2022 Enacted Budget and FY 2023 President’s Budget Briefing
2022-04-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call: FY 2022 Enacted Budget and FY 2023 President’s Budget Briefing
Date: April 29, 2022 at 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern
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State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
2022-04-30 | Virtual Event
Annual Project and Expenditure Reports for Tribes receiving less than $30 million for the period of March 3, 2021 – March 31, 2022, and quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports for Tribes receiving more than $30 million are due. The reporting portal may be accessed using either Login.gov or ID.me.

Voices Rising: Uplifting Native Hawaiian Women Survivors and Victims Missing or Murdered
2022-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Nā leo mana: Paepae ʻia Nā Wahine Maoli Nā mea ola o ka ʻino weliweli kūloko ʻohana pau pū me nā luapoʻi nalowale a i ʻole make
This webinar will give a voice to survivors, fallen victims and their ohana as Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women remains a form of violence and oppression that was introduced and implemented by foreigners or non-Native Hawaiians to control and silence Native Hawaiian women. Furthermore, we will share how prostitution and sex trafficking negatively impacts the Hawaiian community by sexualizing cultural practices and viewing women as property, which is not a belief held by Native Hawaiians.
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