United South & Eastern Tribes

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Native American Scholar Webinar
2022-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Wednesday, June 22 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program provides over 400+ opportunities to teach or conduct research abroad. Fulbright welcomes applications from scholars and professionals of all backgrounds and many of the program’s 130 countries are particularly interested in hosting scholars and professionals who identify as Native American and/or whose expertise is in Native American or Indigenous Studies. Your area of focus does not need to be international or comparative to participate.

NIHB Webinar: Strategies to Address Staff Shortages in Tribal Healthcare Settings
2022-06-22 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
What: Webinar on Strategies to Address Staff Shortages
When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend? Frontline Native physicians, nurses, pharmacists, other clinicians, health educators, and public health professionals working in clinical, long-term care, and hospital settings.
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The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will be convening a virtual discussion session on June 22, 2022, on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Staffing Guidance. This session focuses on improving the clinical work environment to attract and retain public health professionals during an emerging or re-emerging infectious disease outbreak. Staff shortages have been a primary challenge in managing patient surges during the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters. This session will discuss how staffing challenges arise in Tribal healthcare settings and how they can address staff shortages.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

Identify CDC resources for controlling the spread of infections during emergency response
Share strategies to maintain or expand their facilities’ capacity to treat patients with COVID-19

For questions, contact Audrianna Marzette, Project Coordinator, Public Health Policy and Programs, at amarzette@nihb.org.

DOI Listening Sessions: Strengthening Public Trust in the Department of the Interior Law Enforcement Programs
2022-06-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | United States
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department’s law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is hosting twelve (12) listening sessions open to the public. DOI seeks to engage with diverse stakeholders who interact with, are impacted by, or have experience with DOI Law Enforcement Officers to strengthen public relations and inform DOI law enforcement programs. Transparency, building public trust and ensuring accountability are key tenets that support equitable law enforcement experiences across diverse geographic and demographic populations. The public can submit comments through this Federal Register Notice which will inform themes and recommendations for the Department.
The Department of the Interior will hold twelve (12) virtual listening sessions on the following dates (registration information coming soon):

Monday, June 13, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT
Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT
Monday, June 27, 2022, from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. EDT
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EDT
Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. EDT
Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT

Interested persons are also invited to submit comments in writing or online on or before August 2, 2022. You may submit comments online at https://www.regulations.gov/​ by entering “DOI-2022-0008” in the search bar and clicking “Search” or by mail to U.S. Department of the Interior, LE Task Force, 1849 C Street NW, MS 3428, Washington, DC 20240.

Tribal Listening Session Webinar on the “ Animal Disease Traceability Framework”
2022-06-23 12:00 | Virtual Event
USDA and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Tribal Listening Session on the “Animal Disease Traceability Framework”
June 23 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Web Link
Zoom link
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US
The national animal disease traceability (ADT) framework allows Federal, State, Tribal, and private animal health professionals to work together to identify diseased animals, quickly trace their movements, and control disease spread to protect the livestock industry, whose production value was approximately $64 billion in 2020 (National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA). The ADT framework enables state, tribal, and federal animal health officials to trace an animal from the location of official identification application to the animal’s last location, which is often the termination point or slaughter plant. Knowledge of the location of diseased and exposed animals helps preserve animal health; enables a rapid response in case of an animal disease event; reduces animal illnesses and deaths during outbreaks; and decreases the long term cost to producers, consumers, and the government. This system also assures our trading partners that the USDA and State partners can rapidly contain an animal disease event.
During this listening session they would like to take the time to update Tribal Nations on the current traceability program, provide overview of regulatory changes that are proposed, and invite you to comment when a proposed rule update is published this summer.
If you have questions about the webinar, please contact APHIS’ Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training
2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
USET Tribal Epidemiology Center hosts
Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training
The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) is planning to host a virtual RPMS training over the span of June and July. The training will consist of six lunch and learn sessions that each have a defined focus on the following data systems: (1) EHR, (2) Behavioral Health GUI, and (3) the Pharmacy Package. Sessions will provide an overview of the data systems outlined, including how systems and applications are integrated, their associated strengths and limitations, and best practices for data entry, management, and reporting. In addition, the training will also aim to address topics across participants’ various organizational job roles.
When? June 9, 16*, 23, and July 7, 14, 28 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern each day
* The June 16 session has been rescheduled to August 2 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Participants will learn how:

To maximize current capabilities within EHR, Behavioral Health GUI, and the Pharmacy package to ensure patient care.
To run various reports that can be utilized to improve patient care/make changes within the clinic & community.
To better understand the implications of inaccurate reporting (patient care, statewide databases, resource sharing & funding, etc.).

Who should attend? Healthcare professionals including physicians,
advance practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, and behavioral health specialists that work for USET member Tribal Nations
Daily Topics:

June 9: Behavioral Health GUI Package
June 16: Behavioral Health GUI Reporting and Data Extraction (this session was rescheduled to August 2)
June 23: COTS Pharmacy System – Reporting and Data Extraction workgroup (this session was canceled)
July 7: RPMS Pharmacy Package – Reporting and Data Extraction
July 14: Electronic Health Record (EHR)
July 28: EHR – Reporting and Data Extraction
August 2: Behavioral Health GUI Reporting and Data Extraction

Register today!
For questions, please contact Amanda Watts, Tribal Health Program Support Program Coordinator, at awatts@usetinc.org.

Tribal and Industry Briefing on the BIA NPM for Permitting
2022-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Indian Affairs invites Tribal Leaders and Industry Partners to participate in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rollout Session regarding Streamlining the ROW and Business Lease Application Process for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Telecommunication, and Renewable Energy Projects
June 23, 2022, at 2:00 pm – 3:oopm Eastern
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter

VA/IHS Reimbursement Agreement Training
2022-06-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-06-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Indian Health Services/Tribal Health Programs (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program Office will provide training for the IHS and Tribal staff on the VA IHS/THP Reimbursement Agreement and claims submission process. The same information will be covered in all sessions, so you only need to attend one (1) session. Training sessions will be 1.5 hour minutes in duration.
Training topics will include:

VA-IHS/THP Reimbursement Agreement Background
Key Program Features
Program Operations
Eligibility and Enrollment
Billing Claims and Claims Check
Program Update and more

Dates:
June 22 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Mountain
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June 23 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Mountain
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Department of Labor Virtual Career Fair
2022-06-24 08:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
The 2nd Annual DOL Virtual Career Fair –
June 24, 2022
9:30 am to 7:00 pm EST
Registration Today!
Schedule coming soon with multiple sessions available throughout the day.
If you are ready to start your search to join DOL today, you can view ALL DOL current vacancies or to learn more, visit our career page at DOL.GOV

The Penn State Powwow
2022-06-25 - 2022-06-26
The Penn State Powwow
June 25-26, 2022: Mount Nittany Middle School
(State College, Pennsylvania)
he 16th annual Penn State Powwow will be conducted Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, at Mount Nittany Middle School in State College. (Address: 656 Brandywine Drive, near state Routes 322 and 45.)
Admission is free and open to the public.
Doors open at 11 a.m. both days.
Dancer Grand Entry at Noon and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, ends at 9 p.m.
Dancer Grand Entry at Noon Sunday, ends at 5 p.m.

Power in Solidarity
2022-06-26 - 2022-06-29
Over 30 years ago, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native American professionals in philanthropy came together to build a new vision for power in the sector. From this vision, our organizations were born: Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP).
In honor of our shared origin story, AAPIP and NAP are hosting a Gathering of our relatives and relations in the philanthropy field. Together, we will celebrate the leadership of our peoples and cultures in the sector, develop strategies to build power and increase resources in our communities, and most importantly—have fun!
We gather to live and express our commitment to transformative solidarity, to redefine power in the spirit of generosity, and to celebrate the unanticipated and extraordinary rewards of togetherness.
Over three days, we will:

Welcome and celebrate the reunion of our philanthropic families with new and long-time members.
Gather as AAPIP and NAP networks to share our strategic direction, hold annual meetings, and attend network-specific business.
Gather as a larger community to center solidarity and leadership that can grow beyond our time together.

HHS Region One Tribal Consultations
2022-06-28 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail.
These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination, and to discuss programmatic and policy issues and concerns with Tribal Nations.
The consultation sessions will provide Tribal Nations opportunities to focus on regional specific issues with their respective regional HHS counterparts. The sessions also provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to consult with HHS headquarters leadership on national level issues. To see a list of HHS Regions, please visit: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/regional-offices/index.html.

June 28, 2022: HHS Region 1
Zoom link
Contact: Paul Jacobsen; Paul.Jacobsen@hhs.gov

Tribal Nations will also have an opportunity to schedule individual one-on-one consultations through their Regional Offices by contacting the individual identified above. Additionally, if Tribes cannot make it to their respective regional consultation or have specific concerns they would like raised, they can submit written testimony to consultation@hhs.gov by Friday, September 2, 2022.

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Tribal Consultation Session
2022-06-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 28, 2022 at 1:30-3:30 PM EDT
Zoom Registration
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
Purpose. The Biden-Harris Administration has launched an effort to end hunger by 2030 and to increase healthy eating and physical activity so that fewer Americans get chronic diseases — like heart disease and diabetes. This effort will include a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to find solutions to these challenges. At the conference, scheduled for September, the Biden-Harris Administration will announce a Plan encouraging the public and private sectors to work together to transform the food and physical activity environments in the United States. The goal is to help end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, and eliminate disparities.
Framing Paper. Thank you for your active participation this past year on USDA, DOI, and HHS’s consultations on food, foodways, and nutrition. In advance of the Tribal Consultation, we will share a Framing Paper that incorporates the concerns, challenges, and recommendations we have already heard from Indian Country to date related to indigenous nutrition, foodways, and food insecurity and discuss how we can build off your previous comments to do the following:

Improve food access and affordability: End hunger by making it easier for everyone — including urban, suburban, rural, and tribal communities — to access and afford food. For example, expand eligibility for and increase participation in food assistance programs and improve transportation to places where food is available.
Integrate nutrition and health: Prioritize the role of nutrition and food security in overall health, including disease prevention and management, and ensure our health care system addresses the nutrition-related needs of all people.
Empower all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices: Foster environments that enable all people to easily make informed healthy choices ¾ increase access to healthy food, encourage healthy workplace and school policies, and invest in public messaging and education campaigns that are culturally appropriate and resonate with specific communities.
Support physical activity for all: Make it easier for people to be more physically active ¾ in part by ensuring everyone has access to safe places to get active ¾ increase awareness of the benefits of physical activity, and conduct research on and measure physical activity.
Enhance nutrition and food security research: Improve nutrition metrics, data collection, and research to inform nutrition and food security policy, particularly on issues of equity, access, and disparities.

Send written feedback and recommendations to consultation@hhs.gov by July 15, 2022.

Travois Webinar: Designing, planning and financing amenities in Native communities
2022-06-28 13:00 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, June 28 at 2:00 PM Eastern
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Join Travois to learn about how the addition of facilities and amenities can enhance your community. Travois architects will share examples of client success in building community centers, recreation centers, parks and outdoor features in Native communities. The team will also discuss financing strategies to help make these important amenities happen.
Speakers:
· Adam Rose, director of partnerships and growth
· Adam Teefey, director of design

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance - BH ECHO Clinic
2022-06-28 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.

Tunica Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference & Matchmaker
2022-06-29 - 2022-06-30
The Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is proud to present, in conjunction with the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Louisiana and the National Center American Indian PTAC the Tunica Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference & Matchmaker that will take place on June 29 – 30, 2022.
FREE REGISTRATION ~ IN-PERSON EVENT
This 2-day in-person event for Native American and non-Native American businesses will be focused on bringing together businesses, government agencies, prime contractors, and industry experts.
June 29th, 2022 – Educational Day
June 30th, 2022 – Matchmaking Day
Event webpage

VAWA Roundtable Discussion Via Zoom
2022-06-29 10:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
VAWA Roundtable Discussion Via Zoom
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 11am EST to 5:30 pm EST.
Lesson Learned (Part 1 of 3)
Featuring Q&A with Choctaw Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe
For more information check the Facebook of BIA Office of Justice Services

New funding opportunities announcement under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
2022-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Please join Department of Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo and NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad for a virtual announcement of new funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and a conversation about ways you can be involved.
Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 29, 12:00 – 1:00 PM (EDT)
*Virtual link for registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/634499996822704655

*Please register for the webinar by June 27.

Webinar: Tribal Nations and Indigenous Peoples Engagement in NEPA: Challenges and Best Practices
2022-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
This webinar will consist of Tribal Nations and Indigenous Peoples sharing their experiences engaging in the decision-making processes that are part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The presenters will share best practices, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations for improving the effective identification and consideration of Tribal and Indigenous interests and concerns in NEPA.
Date & Time: June 29, 2022, (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT), (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET)
To register: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_TM3PYua5Sd6nb6TUI_dsqQ
Presenters:

Kim Merryman, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Protection Services, Department of Risk Management, Division of Legal and Compliance, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Sally Manning, Environmental Director, Big Pine Paiute Tribe
Joye Braun (Cheyenne River Sioux Member), National Pipelines Organizer, Indigenous Environmental Network
Danny Gogal, Tribal and Indigenous Peoples Program Manager, Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. EPA (Facilitator)

Background
This webinar is being held in conjunction with a workshop on Intergovernmental Relations in NEPA Processes: Tools, Resources, and Considerations for Tribal Nations and Indigenous Peoples, being planned for late summer/early fall, to be hosted by the Udall Foundation’s National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution, in partnership with the U.S. EPA, Office of Environmental Justice, and the University of Arizona’s Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy. The workshop will consist of a facilitated dialogue amongst Indigenous Peoples and NEPA practitioners from Tribal Nations and Federal agencies to share challenges, best practices, and lessons learned relating to collaboration, partnering, and shared stewardship in the NEPA process. Stay tuned for more information on the workshop in the coming weeks, or track updates on the Udall Foundation’s News and Events webpage.
This webinar is part of the U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Webinar Series for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples – to build the capacity of tribal governments, indigenous peoples and other environmental justice practitioners, and discuss priority environmental justice issues of interest to tribes and indigenous peoples. It is also the third webinar of a mini-series on NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Overview and Tribes as Cooperating Agencies – held July 2021; and Environmental Justice and the NEPA Review Process – held August 2021.
Please note that the webinar is planned to be recorded and is expected to be available on the following EPA website a few weeks after the webinar: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-tribes-and-indigenous-peoples. Recordings of past webinars are also available on this page.
For questions about this webinar, or the EPA EJ Webinar Series for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples, please contact Danny Gogal, Office of Environmental Justice, gogal.danny@epa.gov.

AIANTA Town Hall Series: A Taste of Indian Country
2022-06-29 14:00
AIANTA Town Hall Series: A Taste of Indian Country
June 29 at 2:00 pm Central
Native peoples have hosted visitors for hundreds of years, sharing culture and culinary traditions that vary from tribe to tribe. As today’s travelers look to explore cultures different than their own, agritourism and culinary tourism are rapidly growing trends in the hospitality industry.
In the latest Town Hall, Native partners will learn more about AIANTA’s agritourism marketing efforts while also being given the opportunity to share their own challenges and questions with respect to starting or expanding an agritourism program. To learn more about Native partners in agritourism, download AIANTA’s Case Studies in Tribal Agritourism.
More information.

NAAF & NFBC: Virtual Listening Sessions on Hunger, Nutrition and Health in Indian Country
2022-06-29 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) in partnership with the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) will host two virtual convenings to gather input for a report that will inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on food and nutrition disparities in Indian Country.
The Biden-Harris Administration is hosting listening sessions in different regions across the country. Due to the high demand for participation and limited capacity in the White House listening sessions, NAAF and the NFBC will provide an opportunity for members of tribal communities to participate in an open virtual discussion on topics such as improving food access and enhancing nutrition and food security research for Indian Country. “The Native Farm Bill Coalition is thrilled to partner with the Native American Agriculture Fund to host these listening sessions in preparation for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This will be a valuable opportunity to share priorities and come together in a united voice to advance issues important to Indian Country,” says Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Vice Chairman Cole Miller, who co-chairs the NFBC.
On the need for a focused discussion for Indian Country, NAAF CEO, Toni Stanger-McLaughlin says, “Our Tribal communities have their own unique challenges related to healthy and affordable food access, but our collective voice makes a meaningful impact to address food and nutrition disparities. We look forward to collaborating with the NFBC to provide an open space for dialogue to elevate input to the highest level.”
The two virtual events will be available via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn on the following dates and times:

Friday, June 10, 2022, at 11 AM CT
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/NAAF_NFBC1
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 2 PM CT
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/NAAF_NFBC2

About the Native American Agriculture Fund:

The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to support Native farmers and ranchers. The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community.

About the Native Farm Bill Coalition:
The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) is a nationwide initiative to lift up the voices of Native American producers and Tribal governments to advance a common policy agenda. It works to ensure that Indian Country’s priorities are acknowledged and included in the decision-making process for the next Farm Bill, from farming and ranching to nutrition programs, rural development, and forestry.

The NFBC is a joint project of the Intertribal Agriculture Council, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the National Congress of American Indians, and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, its official research partner.

WHNAA June 2022 Engagement Session
2022-06-29 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invites you to meet with WHCNAA leadership on June 29, 2022, 3:30pm – 5:00pm EST.
As WHCNAA co-chair, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will convene the hour and a half-hour engagement session between the WHCNAA Education Committee leadership and Tribal leaders. The Education Committee will focus on Native Language initiatives and seek Tribal leader guidance and feedback on those efforts. Specifically, the Committee will seek dialogue on the implementation of the Memorandum of Agreement on Native Languages, the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities per Executive Order 14049, funding opportunities, and a proposed Federal Plan on Native Languages.
During the June 29, 2022, session, Tribal leaders will be asked to share their guidance, recommendations, and perspectives on the WHCNAA Committee’s workstream and progress. The virtual engagement will also provide a valuable opportunity for federal agencies to share information about existing resources, future Tribal consultations, and initiatives being planned over the coming months.
Materials are available on the WHCNAA website (www.bia.gov/whcnaa). Please submit any written responses to the framing questions to whcnaa@bia.gov no later than July 22, 2022.

Tribal Consultation on U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities
2022-06-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
June 30, 2022 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) will conduct Tribal Consultation on the development of priorities for ED’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The purpose of the consultation will be to receive meaningful input and ensure that Tribal leader views inform budget priority development. This consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to uphold the federal trust responsibility as described in Executive Order 13175.
Written public comments will only be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open, and all comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 1, 2022. The Department of Education remains steadfast in its commitment to honor the nation-to-nation relationship and advance Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov, this consultation is a closed press event.
To inform Tribal leaders with the latest budget information, ED invites all participants to become familiar with the FY 2023 congressional budget justifications. The justifications can be accessed at:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/budget23/justifications/index.html. During the consultation, ED will invite Tribal leaders to provide input on the follow questions:

What are the areas of greatest educational need that should be prioritized in the agency budget proposal?
Are the request summaries outlined in the FY 2023 budget justification adequate and/or are there changes that should be considered as the FY 2024 justification is being contemplated?
What priority areas should ED focus on when considering funding levels for programs with Tribal implications? (e.g., early childhood, teacher recruitment, chronic absenteeism, access to advanced coursework, STEM, etc.)
Are there specific sources of information or data on the performance and needs of Native American students, teachers, and schools that you believe should inform budget development at the Department of Education?
As the Department conducts annual budget consultation, what information should be shared in advance in future years?
What budget development questions should ED consider asking in future years?
What suggestions do you have regarding how we can improve the Department’s presentation of budget information, particularly regarding funding programs with Tribal implications?

NIH Tribal Consultation on the Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence
2022-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
What: NIH Tribal Consultation on the Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Join: https://nih.zoomgov.com/j/1606240175
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Letter
Led by the NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) – in partnership with NIH’s Office of Research on Women’s Health and Office of the Director – they seek to expand the existing agency-wide program known as Implementing a Maternal health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE), which focuses on reducing preventable causes of maternal deaths and improving health for women before, during, and after delivery. NIH has the opportunity to launch Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence because Congress recently passed a FY 2022 appropriations bill
that includes $30 million for the IMPROVE initiative and the Centers. There is a short timeline to develop and publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) in FY 2022 to spend the funds in FY 2023.

NAFOA Webinar: How to Read and Understand an Annual Report
2022-06-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
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Join NAFOA for a professional development webinar, “How to Read & Understand an Annual Report” on Thursday, June 30th at 3:00 pm Eastern Time. The webinar is free with registration.
Accounting and finance are supposed to be the international language of business. If so, then why do we struggle so much to make sense of the numbers? Are we so busy managing our business and leading our staff that we don’t have time to wade through the financials, discover the trends, draw proper conclusions and take appropriate action? What if our peers, or worse, our competition understands our numbers better than we do?
In this session, Miles Hutchinson, an experienced accounting and finance expert and business adviser, will explain how to quickly introduce you to the financial reporting of public and private companies!

BIA HEARTH Act Overview for Tribal Nations
2022-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
July 6 and July 7 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am Mountain
via Microsoft Teams Live Event
Agenda for each day
Carla H. Clark, Acting Division Chief, Real Estate Services, Central Office
• Welcome and opening remarks
Sharon Kidman, Realty Specialist (HEARTH Act Coordinator), Office of Trust Services, Division of Real Estate Services, Central Office
• Overview of the 52 IAM 13 Policy (Amended June 16, 2022)
David Moran and Suzanne Nunn, Attorney-Advisors, DOI Office of the Solicitor, Central Office
• Tribal checklist for HEARTH Act regulations
Sheila Herrera, Executive Director, Tiwa Lending Services
Pueblo of Isleta
Discussion on the Tribe’s role after HEARTH implementation:
• Lease application
• Tribal approval
• Working with local BIA Agency for Encoding into TAAMS
• Requesting the updated Title Status Report (TSR) from LTRO
Q&A Session
Closing Remarks – Director or Deputy Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
