Dear Tribal Leader/Representative, On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to […]
With Congress back in session and much work ahead with the Administration, the Native CDFI Network (NCN) will resume its regular policy webinar series, beginning with a webinar that will share key updates and needed next steps about three critical topics: FY 2025 and FY 2026 funding for the CDFI Fund’s Native American CDFI Assistance […]
On September 10, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, SCIA will host a business meeting to consider Mr. William Kirkland's nomination for Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior. The meeting will be followed by an oversight hearing entitled "Unleashing Indian Energy—Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy." This […]
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP In each session, they will hold space for learning, dialogue, and the sharing of knowledge centered on our relative, rivercane. Together, you will engage with leaders and cultural practitioners who are in relationship with rivercane, and are actively engaged […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), through the Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual Tribal Informational Sessions to share the outcomes of Tribal Listening Sessions that were held on March 5 and […]
Oneida Indian Nation to Host Vendor and Economic Development Conference on September 12 Doing Business with the Oneida Indian Nation, a half-day vendor and economic development conference held on September 12, 2025, will allow local businesses to learn more about how to become a vendor or partner to the Oneida Indian Nation’s enterprises. Attendees can […]
The following BIA National Policy Memorandum (NPM) has been signed and issued as of September 3, 2025, and published online to the IA Policy and Directives website: https://www.bia.gov/policy-forms/memoranda/npm. NPM-TRUS-48: Streamlining the Rights-of-Way Application Processes for Broadband Infrastructure Projects Across Indian Trust and Restricted Land – This comprehensive policy framework based on BIA's regulations for the efficient […]
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Day is celebrated every year on September 13. In honor of this day, USET/USET SPF offices are closed. Learn more about UNDRIP.
Save the Date September 15-18, 2025 Sequim, Washington Join the Second Annual Indigenous Aquaculture Summit, proudly presented by the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Following the tremendous success of last year's inaugural gathering, they are excited to return to the beautiful shores of Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula, to continue the […]
Treasury is hosting an expedited Tribal consultation on implementation of Section 70403, Recognizing Indian Tribal Governments for Purposes of Determining Whether a Child Has Special needs for Purposes of the Adoption Credit, in Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4, 2025), commonly known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). Please see the […]
September 16-17, 2025 Gun Lake Casino Resort 1123 129th Avenue, Wayland, MI 49348 Summit website The fourth annual Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit presented by Tribal Business News will be held at the newly expanded Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Michigan. DAY 1: Tuesday, September 17, 8:00 am-6:00 pm Registration 8:00 am Continental breakfast and lunch 9:00 am-3:00 pm Evening […]
Both NICWA trainings are being held on September 16-19 in Portland, Oregon. Visit the training website to register for one of the classes. Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act - $550.00 This three-day training provides participants with information about the basic legal requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) and the practice […]