United South & Eastern Tribes

Tribal Relations of the U.S. Census Bureau Webinar on Census Bureau Surverys
2024-03-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
March 6 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Census Bureau, as part of the 2030 Census Enhancing External Engagement research project, is holding a series of Virtual Stakeholder Convening Sessions to collect best practices, discuss needs of engagement, and connect partners with other partners who might want to independently share ideas directly. The information collected from these forums will help further their research on outreach strategies and tools for external engagements.
he Census Bureau recognizes the knowledge and insights that state, regional and local community leaders bring to connecting with underserved populations. We are inviting those who serve their communities to join us for a virtual convening that most closely aligns with your professional affiliations and interests. These sessions are intended to help us learn from you and provide a forum where you can learn from one another so that together, we can ensure a complete and accurate count in the next census.
They are seeking leaders with prior experience working with the Census Bureau on decennial outreach campaigns. They equally welcome leaders with no prior engagement experience with the Census Bureau. They would like to explore with you why we didn’t reach you in 2020 and how they can ensure broader, more purposeful stakeholder engagement going forward.
The following topics will be discussed during this convening:

Barriers and challenges of organizations not participating in the census
Best way to reach those organizations in 2030
Effective methods to engage your community, organizations and trusted voices to participate in census outreach efforts
The changing landscape of organizing and community outreach

IRS Office Hours to assist with IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is excited to offer additional office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is now open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
Registration Link

February 28, 2024
1-2:30 PM EST
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March 6, 2024
1-2:30 PM EST
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March 13, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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March 20, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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March 27, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 3, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 10, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 17, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 24, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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ASPR Tribal Access to Federal Resources in a Pandemic Response Webinar
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is holding a virtual information session on its approved strategy for “Improving Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Access to Federal Resources During a Pandemic Response” on March 6, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00pm EST. During the session, the Federal interagency Tribal Access Workgroup will provide an update on plans to further engage Tribal Nations, Indian Health Service providers, Tribal Health Providers, and urban Indian organizations on the strategy. The Workgroup will also provide information related to technical assistance on requesting Federal assistance to access medical supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and other Federal stockpiles. Interested participants may join using this link.

ASPR Tribal Access to Federal Resources in a Pandemic Response Webinar
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is holding a virtual information session on its approved strategy for “Improving Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Access to Federal Resources During a Pandemic Response” on March 6 from 1:00 – 2:00pm EST. During the session, the Federal interagency Tribal Access Workgroup will provide an update on plans to further engage Tribal Nations, Indian Health Service providers, Tribal Health Providers, and urban Indian organizations on the strategy. The Workgroup will also provide information related to technical assistance on requesting Federal assistance to access medical supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and other Federal stockpiles.
Tribal leaders and others may participate in the webinar via Zoom or telephone using the following:

Zoom registration:

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOuqrDkrHRFSFR585oiEBmTSsdn-cjw

Telephone number:

(551) 285-1373
Meeting ID: 161-722-2217
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FCC Tribal Workshop
2024-03-06 | Cultural and Educational Resources Center, 150 Melacon Road, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
We are pleased to announce that the FCC Tribal Workshop to be hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will be held on March 6, 2024.
The event page (which will be updated with the agenda for this workshop) is here: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2024/03/fcc-tribal-workshop-marksville-la
When: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (all day).
Where: Cultural and Educational Resources Center, 150 Melacon Road, Marksville, Louisiana 71351.
What: FCC staff will provide presentations on a broad range of important FCC initiatives that impact Tribal Nations.
Who: Tribal leaders, Tribal IT managers, government and community planners and managers, Tribal enterprise specialists, and representatives of Tribal social service agencies, schools, and libraries should consider attending this event.
Optional Tribal Library Tour on March 5 (2:00PM): The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host a tour of the Tribe’s Cultural and Educational Resources Center on Tuesday, March 5th and participants registered for the FCC’s workshop are welcome to join.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, Tribal affiliation, and contact information, with the subject line “March Workshop” to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Questions about the workshop may be directed to Lloyd.Collier@fcc.gov or Renee.Coles@fcc.gov. Walk-ins can also be accommodated.

Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management Virtual Listening Sessions
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management will conduct two virtual listening sessions in March 2024, to improve the Indian Affairs methodology used to calculate facilities Operation and Maintenance funding allocations across all sites and buildings within the IA inventory.
March 5 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
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March 7 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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2024 Oral Health for American Indian and Alaska Native Children Webinar
2024-03-04 15:00 | Virtual Event
March 4 at 4:00 pm Eastern
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Join NIHB Tribal Oral Health Initiative in a special webinar topic Oral Health Care for AI/AN Children and our guest speaker Patricia M. Dixon, RDH, BS. She will discuss oral health care and hygiene for children. *This webinar will be recorded.

DOI Listening Session on Climate Adaptation Plan
2024-02-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
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February 26 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern |Register
February 27 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern | Register
February 28 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern | Register
February 29 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern | Register
The Department of the Interior (Interior, the Department) invites you to participate in listening sessions regarding the Department’s planned update to its Climate Adaptation Plan. This update would succeed the existing Climate Action Plan, issued on October 7, 2021, and fulfill direction laid out in section 211 of Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad;” section 5(d) of E.O. 14030, “Climate-Related Financial Risk;” and section 503 of E.O.14057, “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries And Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.”
The update, renamed to “Climate Adaptation Plan” (CAP), is expected to evaluate exposure to climate hazards and drivers of change across the full suite of DOI buildings and employees, and to the lands, waters, and cultural and natural resources it is responsible for stewarding. The CAP will also outline actions to address the threats these exposures present—through investments and changes to policy, budgeting, grant funding, and training.
Interior is working with Tribal Nations and Alaska Natives, as well as the Native Hawaiian Community and Indigenous people of the U.S. Territories, on a range of climate adaptation and resilience efforts. The Department also recognizes that Tribal Nations and Alaska Natives have shared input during recent consultations that can inform the development of the CAP. Interior will reference this input and incorporate it into the development of this plan.
The Department is seeking your input on several topics related to the potential content of the CAP, including:

What data and knowledge sources should we consider as we assess climate risk?
Recognizing that all lands, waters, and those who inhabit them are important, are there particular Interior-managed resources that hold special significance for Tribal Nations and/or Alaska Natives and should be considered for prioritization in climate adaptation planning?
How can the Department address exposure to climate hazards for these resources that hold special cultural or natural significance?
How can the Department incorporate climate resilience and accessibility for Tribal communities into its grants and funding opportunities?
What barriers prevent the implementation of climate adaptation and resilience efforts on Tribal lands and in Tribal communities?

The Office of Policy Analysis will conduct four Tribal listening sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance for any listening session you plan to attend. 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.
The Department welcomes your written comments, which should be submitted by email to
ryan_richards@ios.doi.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2024. If you have any
questions, please contact Ryan Richards at ryan_richards@ios.doi.gov.

FDA virtual Listening Session on FDA's efforts to address misinformation and vaccine hesitancy
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
February 29 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration invites the National Indian Health Board and Area Indian Health Boards to participate in a call with the FDA’s Stakeholder Engagement Staff and Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) to discuss the FDA’s efforts to address misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the risks of health-related misinformation and disinformation for public health. Misinformation has also increased distrust in government authorities and beliefs in false medical cures.
The call will be held on Feb. 29, 2024, from 2 – 3 p.m. EST (U.S. and Canada). Please register by using the following link:
https://fda.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuqoqzwsHSuOASILX6TlBFEm0xGrA4I#/registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the meeting.
The FDA is committed to disseminating timely, accurate, science-based information to all communities, including Tribal Nations, minorities, women, seniors, and persons with limited English proficiency.
During the webinar, the FDA hopes to establish a dialogue with the National and Regional Area Indian Health Board Directors to increase understanding of health-related mis/disinformation affecting Tribal communities, share knowledge and understanding of the prevalence of mis/disinformation in Tribal communities, discover the main sources of misinformation and discuss ways we might counter misinformation with factual information.
The webinar recording will be available on the FDA Tribal Affairs page after the event.

TBCP Webinars and Technical Assistance Office Hours
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
NTIA has some exciting updates for round 2. March 22nd is the new deadline for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 2 application period. With that, they will be hosting office hours and webinars for applicants to help prepare for submissions. Their next event on Thursday, February 1st at 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET will be a Technical Assistance Office Hours session for any application questions. You can register for this meeting here: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsde-rrDkvGbL60WRk0X-nCCVHa46P9QY

There will be two total technical assistance office hours sessions in February and one webinar. They also have a webinar schedule for the beginning of March. You can find registration information and timing for them below:

February 15 at 2PM Eastern – TBCP Webinar – Cybersecurity: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_qQJqjQRwS5-fSMrMyWK1GQ
February 29 at 2PM Eastern – Technical Assistance Office Hours: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO-tpzwoH-NI0ICT_sC2EivPB0MSUuI
March 7 at 2PM Eastern – TBCP Webinar – Sustainability: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vHtYnb9QQ3CtJ943NMsaHQ

Please reach out to TBCPNOFO2@ntia.gov with any application questions.

FCC Listening Session on Proposed Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, February 29 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
Registration is free; all attendees must register. To register, please send an email message to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov with “Cybersecurity” in the Subject line. Please include the names and titles of anyone attending and include the Tribal affiliation. The FCC has invited leaders from all 574 federally recognized Tribes to participate in the consultation. Tribal library, school, and information technology (IT) representatives are also welcome to attend and may participate.
You may also send any questions to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov, as this email address is monitored by the Office of Native Affairs and Policy.
On November 13, 2023, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), WC Docket No. 23-234, seeking comment on its proposal to establish a pilot program to learn more about cybersecurity and advanced firewall services that could help K-12 schools and libraries protect their broadband networks and data, while also ensuring that limited Universal Service funds are utilized in the most effective manner.
Summary: The cybersecurity pilot program proposes to provide funding to eligible K-12 schools and libraries to defray the costs of qualifying cybersecurity and advanced firewall services to protect their broadband networks and data from the growing number of school and library-focused cyber events. As proposed, this pilot program would provide up to $200 million over three years, and would be funded through the Universal Service Fund (USF), but budgeted separately from the Commission’s other USF programs.

Comments can be submitted through the FCC’s Electronic Comment and Filing System in Docket No. WC 23-234 at: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/standard

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by sending an e-mail to: FCC504@fcc.gov or calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice). Include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Please make your request as early as possible as we may be unable to fulfill last minute requests.
If you have any questions about this Listening Session or on another issue, please reach out to the Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) at Native@fcc.gov.

BIE Listening Session
2024-02-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
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February 28 at 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern (in conjunction with the National Indian Education Association’s (NIEA) 2024 Hill Week)
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Washington, DC Convention Center
900 10th Street NW
Washington, DC 20002
The purpose of this listening session is to identify American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (Native) data priorities and traditional knowledge in education. High-quality, culturally relevant data collection is critical to serving the educational needs of Native students. Native Nations maintain a sovereign right in the collection, use, management, and access of their own data.
In addition to providing feedback in person at the listening session, written feedback can be provided via email to whcnaa@bia.gov. The deadline to submit feedback is March 28, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the listening session, please contact Stephanie Conduff at stephanie.conduff@bie.edu.

NIEA Listening Session: Interagency Listening Session during National Indian Education Association Hill Week
2024-02-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
February 28 at 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Washington, DC Convention Center, 900 10th Street NW Washington, DC 20001.
The following federal agencies invite you and other important stakeholders to attend a listening session in conjunction with the National Indian Education Association’s (NIEA) 2024 Hill Week on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 3 – 5:30 p.m. ET:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Native Americans (ANA), the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the U.S. Department of Education Office of Indian Education (OIE), and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI-NATCU).
This listening session aims to identify Tribal data priorities and traditional knowledge in education. High-quality, culturally relevant data collection is critical to serving the educational needs of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (Native) students. Native Nations maintain a sovereign right to collect, use, manage, and access their data.
The above agencies are seeking input on perspectives from Native Nations regarding the collection, development, protection, and application of sovereign data (e.g., cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and Native languages).
This listening session will seek input on the following questions:

What recommendations do you have on improving data sovereignty procedures and data agreements with Native Nations in the educational sector?
How can the federal government improve the quality and application of Native educational data?
How can the federal government respectfully obtain permission to collect data from your community?
What recommendations do you have for further improving federal engagement with Native Nations on data collection?
What current benefits or barriers does your community experience with the current status of data reporting?
How best should the federal government make decisions regarding access to the data in a way that respects the autonomy and cultural values of the Native Nations and communities?
What recommendations do you have for specific federal reforms regarding the use of traditional knowledge in the U.S. educational system?
How can the federal government co-steward with Native Nations, Native and non-profit organizations, states, schools, and higher education institutions to create or improve protections (e.g., memorandum of understanding, consent letters, etc.)?
When collecting data, are there certain types of questions or topics that your community would prefer not to answer?
What kind of assurances (e.g., protections of cultural knowledge and intellectual property) from the federal government would your Native Nation or Native language community need to participate in the federal government’s data collection and surveys?

The NIEA 2024 Hill Week and listening session will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Washington, DC Convention Center, 900 10th Street NW Washington, DC 20001.
In addition to providing feedback in person at the listening session, written feedback can be emailed to whcnaa@bia.gov. The deadline to submit feedback is March 28, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the listening session, please contact Hannah Kozik, Leadership for Educational Equity Fellow, at hannah.kozik@ed.gov.

FCC Office Hours to submit challenges to National Broadband Map
2024-02-27 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The need for accurate data showing where broadband service is, and is not available, has never been greater. The National Broadband Map provides information about the internet services available to individual locations across the country, along with information about mobile coverage, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the FCC’s ongoing Broadband Data Collection. Tribal governments, ISPs, consumers, and other stakeholders can help verify the accuracy of the data shown on the map by filing challenges.
To assist Tribal entities with submitting challenges, the FCC will host four Office Hours sessions throughout February. You may register to attend one or more of these sessions by emailing Tribal.Events@fcc.gov.

Tuesday February 6, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Availability Challenges
Tuesday February 13, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Fabric Location Challenges
Tuesday February 20, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Availability Challenges
Tuesday February 27, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Fabric Location Challenges

FCC staff will offer tips and guidance on submitting each type of challenge and will be available to answer questions and offer hands-on support.
The linked “Starter Guides” provide step-by-step instructions for filing bulk challenges, including links to other relevant resources.

Submitting Bulk Fixed Availability Challenge Data: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/Availabiltiy-Challenge-Starter-Kit.pdf
Submitting Bulk Fabric Location Challenge Data: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/Fabric-Challenge-Starter-Kit.pdf

You can learn more about the National Broadband Map and the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection by visiting: www.fcc.gov/broadbanddata. If you have any questions or would like to request technical assistance, contact Native@fcc.gov.

FEMA Tribal Consultation on Individual Assistance Reform
2024-02-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
February 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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Framing Paper
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FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation with Tribal Nations to discuss the Individual Assistance (IA) Reform. The purpose of this consultation is to gather Tribal Nation’s feedback on the new IA Reform that will help inform the implementation of this rule, share key elements of the rule, and offer valuable input on how FEMA can better meet the needs of Tribal Nations through this rule.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2024-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held 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, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral 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,
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 Deviyani Bajpai, THPS Public Health Program Coordinator, at dbajpai@usetinc.org.

2024 DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit
2024-02-27 - 2024-02-28 | Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, CA, United States
February 27-28, 2024
Pechanga Resort Casino
Temecula, CA
Register now to reserve your spot at the Summit – early bird registration rates are extended through Jan. 31! Book hotel rooms by Feb. 2 for the group rate as rooms may sell out prior to that date.
Stay tuned to the 2024 Summit event page for more details.

USDA Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-02-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Friday, February 23 at 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern/Public Comment Period: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern
Virtual Registration: https://bit.ly/​496VJSZ
USDA invite you sand your staff to register for this event and help inform Tribal Advisory Committee deliberations in the designated public comment period. Since this is the first meeting, much of the discussion will lay the groundwork for how the Committee will function moving forward.
More information including the agenda will be available on the USDA Office of Tribal Relations website at https://www.usda.gov/tribalrelations/advisory-committee.
If you have any questions about this meeting or the Tribal Advisory Committee, please contact Josiah Griffin, Designated Federal Officer, at Josiah.Griffin@usda.gov.

US Army Corps of Engineers Public Virtual Meeting on Rescinding Appendix C
2024-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
the US Army Corps of Engineers formally proposed rescinding Appendix C of its regulatory program and instead following the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)’s regulations for implementing the National Historic Preservation Act. You can view the proposal HERE. This would represent a big win for THPOs and Tribal Nations, one that has been a long time coming. NATHPO has been working diligently with THPOs and allied organizations to advocate for this change.
The Corps of Engineers will be holding two virtual meetings to discuss this proposal, one open to the public on February 22 and a second for Tribal Nations on March 21. The Zoom information for those sessions is below. Additionally, comments on this proposal are due April 9, 2024. NATHPO will be preparing a comment letter, which we will share with you when it’s ready. NATHPO will also be hosting a webinar for THPOs and Tribal representatives to talk through these proposed changes and hear questions and your concerns directly. We will share the details of that webinar as soon as they are finalized.
Appendix C Virtual Meeting Information:
Public Virtual Meeting on February 22, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Webinar Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/s/1611505118
Call-in Information:
Phone Number: 669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 272 1966
Tribal Virtual Meeting on March 21, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Webinar Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/s/1612721966
Call-in Information:
Phone Number: 669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 272 1966

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation | Preserve the Past, Build for the Future Webinar Series
2024-02-21 13:00 | Virtual Event
Preserve the Past, Build for the Future is a webinar series designed to introduce college students to historic preservation and related fields.
Register NOW for the 2024 series. Click the links of each webinar title to go to the registration page for that session.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – 2 p.m. ET: So, You Want to Be a Preservationist? The umbrella of positions that fall under the field of historic preservation is wide and broad. This webinar will demonstrate the many different career paths within the field that speak to various interests.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: Living History: The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Black Towns and Settlements. Historic Black towns and settlements are communities started by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. They allowed Black communities the opportunities to purchase land, start businesses, attend schools, serve in elected positions, and foster a sense of community after hundreds of years of enslavement. Many of these historic towns and settlements were violently destroyed by white supremacists during the Jim Crow era. Some scholars argue that up to 1,200 Black towns and settlements were established between the 19th and 20th centuries. Approximately 30 communities continue to exist today. Historic preservation practitioners and other professionals are working to document the histories of these communities and preserve their legacies for generations to come.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: History in Danger: Community-Led Responses to Preserving AAPI Heritage Sites. Many of the historic sites and spaces that are significant to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are underrepresented when it comes to official recognition. Less than 3 percent of the official sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places are associated with AAPI history. Preservation practitioners around the country are advocating for the preservation of sites that represent the culture and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. At a time when many historic Chinatowns are at-risk of erasure from encroaching development and gentrification, professionals and community members are working together to preserve their heritage for future generations.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: Traditional Trades Careers in Historic Preservation. The traditional trades field is a great career option for students looking for hands-on engagement within historic preservation. The traditional trades is a diverse field that includes managing, documenting, restoring, and adapting historic structures. From the private sector to government agencies, employers are looking for those with specialized skills to preserve our built heritage.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: Disappearing Indigenous Heritage: Climate Change and Community Displacement. Climate change is actively threatening communities around the United States. Sea level rise, coastal erosion, and increased wildfires are displacing entire communities and the cultural landscapes they leave behind. Many of the areas at-risk of displacement are made up of marginalized communities, further compounding systemic inequality. Preservationists and cultural resource specialists are responding to this displacement and loss of cultural heritage by partnering with communities to discuss ways to preserve their heritage while providing alternatives for their communities’ futures.

Initial Response Strategies and Tactics When Responding to Missing Children Incidents
2024-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
February 21, 2024, at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central
Lawton, Oklahoma
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In the initial response to endangered missing or child abduction incidents, accurate and timely situational assessments and immediate resource deployment are critical. During this training, first responders will gain knowledge of the investigative activities that occur during an endangered missing or child abduction investigation, and how their actions influence the short- and long-term response of law enforcement. Learn the impact the missing and or abducted child incident has on the family and how this can impact your response. Examine the critical and necessary first steps for first responders, initial supervisory, and investigative response. Gain best practices strategies for search and canvass implementation.

27th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2024-02-21 - 2024-02-24
February 21-22, 2024
Virtually and at the CDC Headquarters in Atlanta
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This meeting will provide opportunities for TAC members to engage with CDC leadership. CDC relies on the TAC to identify immediate and emerging public health issues in Indian Country. The topics will include but are not limited to, tribal priorities for CDC/ATSDR and CDC programmatic highlights. The meeting agenda will be available on the CDC/ATSDR TAC Meeting webpage in the Winter of 2023.
For more information about the meeting, please contact the Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances at TribalSupport@cdc.gov or 404-498-0300.

DOJ Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Webinars
2024-02-20 12:00 | Virtual Event
CTAS Overview
Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_83tJlRfTQWeq3t8GAhFClg
FY 2024 Updates: Just Grants and Submitting an Application
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bi6b4I_qTSqz4lKKHNYxqQ
Budget Development
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_26VUg8mNShSIKmSvfqo4aw
Tips for Successful Applications for Alaska & Rural Communities
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 2:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROgm-FjRSjWCpRczyL8L2w
Purpose Area 1 (COPS) | PA1 Fact Sheet Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nxm0PKtUSWG75zKnhE515Q
Purpose Areas 2, 3, & 4 (BJA) | PA 2 Fact Sheet | PA 3 Fact Sheet | PA 4 Fact Sheet
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HkRkRFv4R66musX-0K1JMA
Purpose Area 6 (OVC) | PA 6 Fact Sheet
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPUg6QvnRk6_Q6Dtojes4g
Purpose Areas 8 & 9 (OJJDP) | PA 8 Fact Sheet | PA 9 Fact Sheet
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5vvcv4VjQ2-7dgra1PU24g
Budget Worksheet Completion
Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ruUeOS_2SbySl-zOuXkHiQ
Application Checklist Review
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PVY2vsWPRnG_FJfy6YWTGA
FY 2024 CTAS JustGrants Final Upload Q&A
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4MwEWAVZTtC8xR7ekL5YCg
Accessing Grants Workshop Recorded
November 8-9, 2022
Workshop Link: www.ncjtc.org/accessgrantsworkshop

IHS TSGAC and DOI SGAC Meetings
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-21 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
February 20 (full day) – February 21, 2024 (AM) – DOI SGAC
February 21 (PM) – February 22, 2024 (full day) – IHS TSGAC
All meetings will convene in Washington, D.C., at the Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center (900 10th St NW).
Room block information will be shared in advance of each meeting.

DHS Consultation on Draft Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Projects at DHS-owned Facilities
2024-02-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
On September 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) sent an invitation to consult to Tribal Nations on the development of a Program Alternative to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 800.14, for certain undertakings to enhance climate resiliency and sustainability, reduce energy and water consumption, and increase use of renewable energy at DHS owned facilities. They held two information and listening sessions for Tribal Nations on October 18, 2023, where 45 Tribal Nations, Alaskan Native Corporations, and non-governmental organizations engaged in dialogue with Departmental historic preservation staff. During the 75-day public comment period that closed December 1, 2023, we received comments from five (5) Tribal Nations.
Based on comments received, DHS has revised its draft nationwide programmatic agreement and they invite your Tribal Nation to consult at the following consultation meeting via Microsoft Teams for the following dates and times:

February 15, 2024 – 3:00-4:30pm, Eastern Time
Microsoft Teams – Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 249 221 939 001 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093,,946944557#
February 16, 2024 – 1:30-3:00pm, Eastern Time
Microsoft Teams – Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 274 705 618 53 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093,,543488495#

Additionally, they request written comments on the revised draft Nationwide Programmatic Agreement be provided by February 27, 2024, via email at sep-ephp@hq.dhs.gov. The red line and clean versions of the document are below as is the comment matrix containing comments received and DHS’s response.

DRAFT – DHS nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – 1.3.2024 RED LINE.docx
Draft NPA Comments and Info.Listening Sessions – 1.3.2024.xlsx
DHS DRAFT nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – DTLL-2 01172024.pdf
DHS DRAFT nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – DTLL-1 09132023.pdf
DRAFT – DHS nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – 1.3.2024 CLEAN.docx
