United South & Eastern Tribes

APHA Policy Action Institute
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-16 | Ronald Reagan International Trade Building, Washington, DC, United States
June 15-16, 2023
Ronald Reagan International Trade Building
Washington, DC
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APHA’s Policy Action Institute brings together public health leaders, students and advocacy experts for a collaborative event to discuss proven and proposed policy solutions to tackle today’s most pressing health threats.
New for 2023 – Optional Second Day
The optional second day will be for attendees who want to learn how to become an effective advocate and communicator for public health who’ll learn through small group activities led by experts in the field.

IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Meeting
2023-06-15
IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Meeting
The IHS DSAC will meet on June 15, 2023. More information may be found on the IHS website.

Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting
2023-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Federal Register :: Periodic Meeting of the Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee
June 14 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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The meeting will be held in person at the Treasury Building in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public.
Written comments must be received 7 calendar days before the public meeting in order to be considered during the public meeting. Written comments can be emailed to TTAC@treasury.gov. If you have questions regarding the public meeting, please email TTAC@treasury.gov.

Plant Protection Act 7721 Tribal Funding Opportunity Training
2023-06-14 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted several tribal funding opportunity training webinars, providing valuable information on how to apply and submit successful suggestions (proposals).
We want to invite you and members of your staff to attend our next APHIS Tribal Funding Webinar, the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721), Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP) on June 14, 2023, and July 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET. We will discuss the funding opportunities during the webinar and how to write a PPA Suggestion.
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Join the June 14 session
Join the July 17 session

Tribal Aviation Symposium
2023-06-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) invite you to the Second Annual Tribal Aviation Symposium June 13-14, 2023. Join us virtually from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT each day to engage in informative conversations with FAA and DOT leadership regarding matters related to Tribal Nations.
We highly value the opportunity to collaborate with Tribal Leaders and look forward to discussing topics important to you. Our agenda includes diverse presentations and dedicated time to collaborate, ask questions, and share ideas. View the preliminary agenda.
Let us work together to spotlight the strength of our Tribal Nations. We are thrilled to meet with you and impart valuable information that will bring safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation to your aviation systems.
Register today to reserve your spot.

NIH All of Us Research Information Sessions
2023-06-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The All of Us Research Program (run by the National Institutes of Health) aims to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs to enable an era of precision medicine for all. All of Us is committed to ensuring the program reflects the diversity of the United States. All of Us recognizes that American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals are underrepresented in health research and often are not included in sufficient numbers to arrive at scientifically valid conclusions about the population in national research studies.
The program’s Tribal engagement is driven by meaningful discussion and feedback from Indigenous leaders through Tribal consultation and dialogues. The Tribal Engagement team at All of Us will be hosting information sessions for AI/AN Tribal leaders, Indigenous-led organizations, Indigenous researchers, and community members across Tribal land and urban Indigenous communities.
The sessions will be held each Tuesday in June from 1:00-3:00 p.m ET.

Session 1: All of Us Research Program Overview and Tribal Engagement
[nih.zoomgov.com]Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Session 2: How Researchers Access and Use All of Us Data
[nih.zoomgov.com]Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Session 3: Describing Self-Identified AI/AN Participants in All of Us Data
[nih.zoomgov.com]Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Session 4: Data and Partnerships in All of Us
[nih.zoomgov.com]Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET

These information sessions will help inform a Tribal consultation being held on September 28, 2023. To access the registration for the Information Sessions please visit the Tribal Engagement site at allofus.nih.gov/TribalEngagement [allofus.nih.gov]. All the presentations will be recorded, and recordings will be posted at allofus.nih.gov/TribalEngagement [allofus.nih.gov].

Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-15 | United States
The 2023 Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit will convene Tribes to learn, share information, and advance Tribal clean energy initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.
When: June 13-15, 2023
Where: Tulalip Resort and Casino
What: The Summit will engage Tribal leaders, citizens, staff, youth and collaborators in conversation about navigating the cultural, economic, and social challenges of implementing clean energy projects. Our goals include:

Ensure that Tribes have the information, support, capacity and resources necessary to plan for and implement Tribal Energy Projects;
Increase Tribal awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by other Tribes in developing energy projects and when partnering with outside partners for planning, policy development and project implementation;
Improving project success by appropriately engaging and consulting with Tribes;
Assess Tribal needs interests, and priorities related to Energy sovereignty, while providing listening opportunities for intertribal collaboration to move those priorities forward.

Who: The interested audience includes:

Tribal leaders, staff, and citizens;
Tribal organizational staff; and
Tribal collaborators (including advocacy groups, academics, or governmental staff).

To inquire about joining the planning team, the Tribal Advisory Team, the agenda, youth participation, exhibits, or sponsorship / partnership opportunities, please contact Tami Trahant, ATNI Climate Change Program Coordinator at ttrahant@atnitribes.org.

IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Meeting
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14
IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Meeting
The IHS Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) will meet on June 13-14, 2023 in Washington, DC. More information may be found on the IHS website.

NIAC Hearing on Reporting and Collecting Data on MMIP
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 13-14, 2023
Blue Lake Casino and Hotel
777 Casino Way
Blue Lake, CA 95525
Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
In October 2020, the Not Invisible Act of 2019 was signed into law—to increase coordination in identifying and combating violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians—in response to the longstanding crises of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) and human trafficking (HT).
Pursuant to section 4 of the act, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and I established the Not Invisible Act Commission (Commission), which consists of Federal and non-Federal members. More information on the Commission and its members can be found here. The Commission is required, by October 2023, to submit a final report to Congress, the Attorney General, and me with recommendations on how to improve intergovernmental coordination, bolster resources, and establish best practices for State/Tribal/Federal law enforcement to help combat this epidemic of violence.
To help achieve this requirement of section 4, the Commission is holding national hearings to solicit public testimony at multiple locations to shape its final report recommendations on specific MMIP and HT topics. These hearings will provide a forum for law enforcement, subject-matter experts, organizations, State/Tribal task forces, advocates, survivors/families, and other stakeholders to offer testimony directly to the Commission in order to improve cross-jurisdictional communications, increase access to resources, and address other issues related to the MMIP and HT crises.
Please join the next Commission hearings—details are above. Additional dates and locations are here.
Registration and Hearing Information:
Commission members will lead the public hearings to address topics specified under the act and listed above. Each hearing will include open-press segments, as well as closed-press segments that provide privacy to participants without media being present. Trauma-informed support will be available onsite with optional follow-up support, as needed. The Commission’s facilitation team will be present to document all oral testimony. Please note that any information provided during the hearings—including oral testimony and written comments—is considered public record, so please protect nonpublic or sensitive information accordingly. Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
Written Testimony and Questions:
Submit written testimony, recommendations, or questions to the Commission at NIAC@ios.doi.gov. Include the following in the subject line: “NIAC Testimony” or “NIAC Question.”

Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI) Pre-Application Webinars
2023-06-12 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 12 at 3:30 pm Eastern
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June 29 at 3:30 pm Eastern
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Common Instructions to Applicants
Full Notice

The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2023 for Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program—Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.299A. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1810–0722.
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the Demonstration program is to provide financial assistance to projects that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of Indian students attending preschool, elementary, and secondary schools.
Applications Available: May 23, 2023
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 22, 2023
Date of Pre-Application Webinars: June 12 and 29, 2023
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2023
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 20, 2023

Youth Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities & Indigenous Peoples
2023-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel, 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The USET Tribal Health Program Support is excited to host the Youth Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities & Indigenous Peoples in Nashville, TN during the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
Why Mental Health First Aid? Confidently recognize and respond to an Indigenous adolescent ages 12-18 who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. Adolescence is a time of critical change and development, and a time when mental health challenges often emerge. Provide a strong cultural connection and early intervention with a culturally appropriate course designed to acknowledge and honor Tribal Communities’ and Native Americans’ practices.

When: June 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central

Hotel Information:
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Call (615) 259-2000 or click here to make your reservation.
Group rate is $289/night. Make your reservation by May 22 at 5:00 PM Central to receive this discounted rate.
Parking pricing and information:

Self parking at $50.00 per night
Valet parking at $60.00 per night

Who should attend:

Adults ages 18 and older who work with Native American youth.
Family members of Native American youth.
Other individuals who are a part of, connected to or support Tribal Communities and Native American youth.

The Course Covers:

Unique impacts of mental health and mental health challenges on Tribal Communities and Native American youth.
Risk factors and protective factors specific to Native American youth.
How mental health topics apply to their community, family and selves.
Applying the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios that reflect the unique needs and experiences of youth of Tribal and Native American Communities.
National, regional and community mental health resources for youth of Tribal and Native American Communities.

Registration: To register for the training, please email Onawa Miller, USET THPS Director, at omiller@usetinc.org. Space is limited.
If you plan on also attending the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately for that meeting.

Welcome Reception: On Tuesday, June 13 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM our 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Welcome Reception will take place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel. All USET/USET SPF partners, colleagues, and meeting participants are encouraged to attend. Registration for the Semi-Annual Meeting is not required to attend the reception.

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we continue to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Onawa Miller, USET THPS Director, at omiller@usetinc.org

2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting and USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-15 | Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel, 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting
&
USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting
June 13-15, 2023
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel
Nashville, TN
This year’s meeting has been restructured to condense the Board of Directors Meeting from the usual three full days to only Thursday afternoon, leaving the rest of the week open for Tribal Leaders, Committee Members and other Tribal staff to jointly participate in the various programmatic-focused sessions. This year’s meeting will center on Post-Covid Healing and Infrastructure Development.

Hotel Information
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Call (615) 259-2000 or click here to make your reservation.
Make your reservation as soon as possible to receive the best rate. The group rate has expired.
Parking pricing and information:

Self parking at $50.00 per night
Valet parking at $60.00 per night

Locations to eat near the hotel:

The Assembly Food Hall in Fifth & Broad, is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. This is a huge food court with 30+ quick lunch options. Assembly Food Hall | Nashville, TN | Assembly Food Hall
The Copper Branch is a great vegan restaurant just around the corner which accommodates most dietary restrictions. vegan restaurant Nashville | Copper Branch Nashville (eatcopperbranch.com)
The Frothy Monkey is another popular coffee shop / lunch spot just down the street.
The Library Bar on-site at the Sheraton Grand is open from 6:30am – 10pm and is full-service breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

Registration
Registration is open. We encourage ALL attendees (Board members, Committee members, Tribal Staff and presenters) to register in advance.

Agenda
Review the agenda.

One-on-One Meetings with BIA and IHS

If you would like to have a one-on-one meeting with BIA, please email Regional Director, Kimberly Bouchard, at kimberly.bouchard@bia.gov.
If you would like to have a one-on-one meeting with IHS, please email Kevin Lee at kevin.lee@ihs.gov.

Pre-Meeting Sessions (Monday, June 12)

Youth Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities & Indigenous Peoples Certification Training at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Central.
Why Mental Health First Aid? Confidently recognize and respond to a Native American adolescent ages 12-18 who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. Adolescence is a time of critical change and development, and a time when mental health challenges often emerge. Provide a strong cultural connection and early intervention with a culturally appropriate course designed to acknowledge and honor Tribal Communities’ and Native Americans’ practices. To learn more and register for the training, visit the event page. Space is limited.

Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grantees on June 12-13, 2023 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Central and June 14, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Central. Grantees will receive in-person instruction in the Diabetes Management System package for RPMS (BDM) in both the “roll and scroll” interface and the Visual DMS graphical user interface (GUI). Topics include building and maintaining diabetes and pre-diabetes registers, editing patient information, and running register and quality assurance reports. Additional topics include using QMAN for custom searches to meet needs that commonly arise for diabetes programs, creating panels of patients in iCare, and performing the annual Indian Health Service (IHS) Diabetes Audit with WebAudit. To learn more and register for the training, visit the event page to learn more. Space is limited.

USET/USET SPF FY 2024-2028 Long-Term Strategic Planning. Building upon the robust work completed and/or initiated during our previous long-term strategic plan, USET/USET SPF has embarked on an inclusive process in setting our goals and priority focus areas for the next five years. Through the leadership and direction of our Executive Officer Committee, USET Staff and various committee members, USET/USET SPF has established a task force to assist us in finalizing our next strategic plan and roadmap. If you are a member of the Task Force and plan to attend, please register for the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting and USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting.

Welcome Reception
On Tuesday, June 13 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm our Welcome Reception will take place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel in Skye Lounge. All USET/USET SPF partners, colleagues, and meeting participants are encouraged to attend. Registration for the Semi-Annual Meeting is not required to attend the reception. Entertainment is being provided by Slade Adams.

Resolutions
Resolutions will not be considered during this meeting.

Committees
Committees will not be meeting separately but are welcome to participate and collaborate throughout the week. This meeting will have sessions that focus on multiple programmatic issues that committee members are encouraged to attend.

Virtual Platform for Virtual Attendees

Due to the significant cost associated with offering a virtual engagement platform, the availability of a virtual engagement platform is limited to the Brackeen Post-Decision Implications on Monday morning and the Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday afternoon. If you are a virtual attendee, log in to the Attendee Website to view agendas, add sessions to your personal schedule, network with other attendees and attend virtual sessions. When it’s time for the session to begin, a “Join Session” button will appear. You must register for the meeting to have access to the Attendee Website.

Resources:

Attendee Guide
Setting Up Your Profile on the Attendee Website
Adding to Your Schedule on the Attendee Website

Meeting App
We have created a new app – USET/USET SPF Events. Download the app from your app store and search for USET Semi-Annual Meeting. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your personal schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.

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COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grantees
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14 | Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel, 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The USET Tribal Health Program Support is excited to host the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grantees in Nashville, TN during the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
Grantees will receive in-person instruction in the Diabetes Management System package for RPMS (BDM) in both the “roll and scroll” interface and the Visual DMS graphical user interface (GUI). Topics include building and maintaining diabetes and pre-diabetes registers, editing patient information, and running register and quality assurance reports. Additional topics include using QMAN for custom searches to meet needs that commonly arise for diabetes programs, creating panels of patients in iCare, and performing the annual Indian Health Service (IHS) Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.

When: June 12-13, 2023 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Central and June 14, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Central

Hotel Information:
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Call (615) 259-2000 or click here to make your reservation.
Group rate is $289/night. Make your reservation by May 22 at 5:00 PM Central to receive this discounted rate.
Parking pricing and information:

Self parking at $50.00 per night
Valet parking at $60.00 per night

Who should attend: All USET SDPI grantees who submit the annual web audit in the SDPI System Outcomes (SOS).

Participants will:

Recognize the importance of building and maintaining a diabetes and pre-diabetes register.
Learn about best practices within the Diabetes Management System Package for RPMS.
Understand how to run quality assurance reports.
Learn the steps necessary to perform the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.

Registration: To register for the training, please email Michele Scarlata, USET Project Administrator, at mscarlata@usetinc.org. Space is limited.
If you plan on also attending the 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately for that meeting.

Welcome Reception: On Tuesday, June 13 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM our 2023 USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting & USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Welcome Reception will take place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel. All USET/USET SPF partners, colleagues, and meeting participants are encouraged to attend. Registration for the Semi-Annual Meeting is not required to attend the reception.

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we continue to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Michele Scarlata, USET Project Administrator, at mscarlata@usetinc.org.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merging the COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. This ECHO will also include COVID-19 and influenza updates for the USET Region. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
2023 Second Quarter Topics:

April 7: HIV Part 2
May 12: Hepatitis C
June 9: Lyme Disease

Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

OIED Pre-Application Webinar for FY23 Living Languages Grant Program
2023-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 6 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Join virtually to review the Living Languages Grant Program(LLGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity! This webinar will provide an overview of the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) and available resources, discuss the LLGP opportunity, and answer participant questions.

BIA Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) Webinar on the Living Languages Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
BIA Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) Webinar on the Living Languages Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) OIED will hold a webinar to provide information and answer questions about the Living Languages Program on June 6, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET. Interested participants may register here.

2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting
2023-06-06 08:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00
The Health Resource and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently announced the 2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting (IHVM). The theme of this meeting is “Rooted In Traditions – Growing Through Connections.” This meeting will offer attendees the opportunity to learn from each other, share innovative approaches, build new connections, and celebrate the great work of Indigenous Home Visiting programs. Tribal, local, state, and federal partners are welcome to attend. The meeting will take place June 6 – 8, 2023, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Crystal City, VA (right outside Washington D.C.).

NIHB Second Quarter Board Meeting
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08
NIHB Second Quarter Board Meeting
June 6-8, 2023
Washington, DC

2023 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - Region 2
2023-06-06 | United States
Save the Date: June 6
In-Person
Location TBD
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

NCAI Mid Year Conference
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-08
Save the Date
June 4-8. 2023
Shakopee Reservation in Minnesota

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Consultation on President's Mandatory Funding Proposal for the Indian Health Service (IHS):
2023-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
June 2 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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OMB, in coordination with HHS, is consulting with Tribes on the President’s proposal to transition IHS funding from discretionary to mandatory beginning in FY 2025. The change in funding approach would involve use of a mandatory funding formula, and the incremental growth of the IHS budget to approximately $44 billion by FY 2033.
The virtual consultation will take place on June 2 from 2:00 – 5:00pm ET. OMB has prepared a trio of discussion points for Tribal leader feedback that are set forth in the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Tribal leaders are encouraged to register early for the consultation using this link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceyqqzIuGT9LZmARnvsD6RLiTFyr20Q (-> click.connect.hhs.gov) . Written comments may also be submitted as part of the consultation through June 30 via email at consultation@omb.eop.gov.

USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service Holding Webinars to Provide an Overview of Funding Available through the Inflation Reduction Act
2023-06-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-31 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
May 31 at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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June 1 at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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The USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced approximately $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers implement affordable, reliable clean energy initiatives for their communities across the country.
The PACE program will provide 60% forgivable loans for clean energy projects (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and hydropower as well as energy storage) when the Project is owned by an Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, or when the service area consists of 60 percent or more of a tribal area. RUS will accept Letters of Interest (LOIs) on a rolling basis starting June 30.
Webinars highlighting this and other opportunities will take place this week on May 31 and June 1 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. EDT.

Tribal Electrification Program Listening Session
2023-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) seeks your input regarding Section 80003, Tribal Electrification Program, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with respect to Tribal Electrification on Indian land.
The Department will conduct the webinar listening sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance for any listening session you plan on attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note that these Tribal listening sessions will be closed to the press and the public to protect confidential information that may be discussed during the sessions.
Schedule

May 25, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern
May 26, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
May 31, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern

Webinar: Single Audit Overview for Participating Tribes
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Staff from Tribes participating in Treasury’s Office of Recovery Programs (ORP) are invited to participate in a special session on Single Audits.
Single Audit, previously known as the OMB Circular A-133 audit, is an organization-wide financial statement and federal awards’ audit of a non-federal entity that expends $750,000 or more in federal funds in one year. It is intended to provide assurance to the Federal Government that a non-federal entity has adequate internal controls in place, and is generally in compliance with program requirements.
This one-hour session will feature an overview of Single Audits by a Treasury staff member and will allow time for questions and answers with the speaker and HAF Treasury staff members.
Please be sure to ask your questions in advance in the registration and feel free to let us know if there are any topics you’d like covered in a future session as well.

Listening Session: How CMS Can Contribute to Reducing the Burden of Illness of Diabetes
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Office of Medicare and the CMS Office of Minority Health, is holding an All Tribes Listening Session on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time.
During this session, CMS will briefly present an overview of the Medicare diabetes prevention and treatment services strategy, their conditions of coverage demonstrating low rates of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) beneficiary CMMI-Diabetes Prevention Program supplier use. The purpose of the Listening Session will be to obtain advice and input on ways in which accessibility and use of effective Medicare diabetes prevention programs and services can be improved among AI/ANs at risk for and with type 2 diabetes. Our initial focus will be Medicare enrollees.
We invite participants to attend our session to understand how CMS can contribute to improving accessibility and use of effective diabetes prevention and control programs and services among AI/ANs who are enrolled in Medicare.
All materials for this All Tribes Engagement Webinar can be found our Spotlight page at https://go.cms.gov/AIAN.

ACF and FCC Webinar: Affordable Connectivity Program
2023-05-31 12:30 | Virtual Event
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host a web-based conversation on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (EST).
The purpose of this webinar is to train their stakeholders about the ACP, so in turn, they can spread what they learned in the webinar to their communities. They would like for as many people as possible to benefit from this wonderful program that helps families pay for high-speed internet. Having access to a stable high-speed internet connection is a matter of social justice, as online allows people to take care of matters relating education, health, and resource accessibility.
During this webinar they will discuss what ACP is and how you and your stakeholders can access this program.
They kindly invite you to please attend their ACP Train-the-Trainer Webinar by joining them on zoom (please click on this link).

Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU) Providing Updates and Seeking Feedback On Its Operations
2023-05-31 12:00 | Virtual Event
May 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
On April 1, 2021, Secretary Haaland announced the formation of the Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU), a component of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS).
Secretary Haaland charged the MMU with the responsibility of providing leadership and direction for cross-departmental and interagency work involving missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the MMU will host a webinar and listening session to update tribal leaders on its work and to solicit feedback on how it can improve in carrying out its mission.
