Joint U.S. EPA and U.S. HHS Training on Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities
2022-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) invite you to register for our 3-part training series on Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
The 3-part series builds on each other and is designed to provide all the resources you will need to complete a 3Ts (Training, Testing and Taking Action) plan to conduct lead testing and reduce exposure to children.
Come and learn:
The EPA and HHS will take you through presentations, interactive tools, and case studies to build your 3Ts plan and share information on the increased funding opportunities (from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in November 2021 by President Biden) available to child care/early childhood facilities.
Please register for the 3-part series:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

May 31, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 1 — Training: Implementing a 3Ts program for Lead Testing in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER
SURVEY: Please take 5 minutes to complete the voluntary survey.

June 14, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 2 — Testing: Implementing a 3Ts program for Collecting Lead Samples in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER: Go to your confirmation email for link!

June 23, 2022 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET): PART 3 — Taking Action: Implementing a 3Ts program for Reducing Lead Exposure in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities.
REGISTER: Go to your confirmation email for link!

EPA's Webinar: Reducing Pesticides in Water Systems Specific to Tribal Lands
2022-06-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 14, 2022 | 2-3:30 PM ET | Followed by a 30 minute Q&A
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EPA Region 6 (South Central), in collaboration with the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council’s Office of Environmental Technical Assistance and the EPA’s Center for Integrated Pest Management (IPM), is hosting a 4-part webinar series on reducing pesticides in water in Indian Country through IPM. Clean waters provide healthy ecosystems for wildlife, plants, and people and it’s important to protect these waters from unnecessary contamination. Pesticides applied to farmlands, lawns, and rights-of-way areas have the potential to make their way into water systems that connect to the drinking water supply and irrigation and fisheries that Tribes depend on for subsistence, agriculture and cultural practices.
This webinar will discuss the history of pesticides in water, how pesticides can potentially make their way into water systems and the associated environmental impacts of any contamination. Presenters will review integrated approaches to reduce pesticide contamination of surface and ground water systems and provide examples of successful strategies.

HHS Region Four Tribal Consultations
2022-06-15 - 2022-06-16 | 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 15-16, 2022: HHS Region 4
Zoom link
Contact: Natalia Cales; Natalia.Cales@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.

DOI Listening Sessions: Strengthening Public Trust in the Department of the Interior Law Enforcement Programs
2022-06-15 08:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Listening Sessions on FDA’s Proposed Product Standards Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Characterizing Flavors in Cigars
2022-06-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Registration is now open for FDA’s upcoming listening sessions on FDA’s Proposed Product Standards Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Characterizing Flavors in Cigars. The listening sessions will take place on June 13 and June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.
The sessions are an opportunity for the public to verbally provide open public comment on the agency’s proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in all cigars. Registration also includes a “listen-only” option for those who want to attend the sessions but do not want to request to speak.
Use the below links to request to speak or register to attend. Note that you must register separately for each day.

Submit a request to verbally provide open public comment on June 13 or June 15
Register to attend in listen-only mode on June 13or June 15

Importantly, these listening sessions are NOT the only opportunity or method for submitting comments to the public docket on these proposed rules. The public can submit electronic or written comments to the docket for each proposed product standard. Please visit the Federal Register Notice for the “Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes” or “Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars” for more information about submitting comments.
Please note: Comments must be about the proposed product standards. Live closed captioning and ASL interpreters will be provided during the listening sessions. If you have issues registering or have any questions, please email CTPOutreach@fda.hhs.gov or call 1-877-CTP-1373 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT.
Learn more here.

ILTF webinar: Negotiating with non-tribal jurisdictions
2022-06-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
TOPIC: NEGOTIATING WITH NON-TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS
Tribal governments are constantly working with other jurisdictions on matters related to land management, including rights-of-way, leasing and land acquisition. Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) will host a live webinar on “Negotiating with Non-Tribal Jurisdictions” on Wednesday, June 15 at noon Central time. This session will cover a variety of topics relevant to land managers, tribal leadership, and tribal attorneys.
Presenters:

Pablo H. Padilla, Jr. – Pablo H. Padilla, Jr., Esq.
Casey Douma – Douma Law, P.C.
Aaron M. Sims – Chestnut Law Offices
Justin J. Solimon – Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West, LLP.

More information
The webinar will be moderated by Nichlas Emmons, Program/Development Officer with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation. It will be conducted live via Zoom and will last approximately 90 minutes. The webinar is free but all participants must register in advance.
Register
Questions about the webinar can be directed via email to nemmons@iltf.org.

NIHB and AAPCHO Listening Session: Understanding Community Mask Usage
2022-06-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
What: Webinar on Understanding Community Mask Usage
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend? Native families, nurses, school administrators, emergency responders, health educators, and other Tribal public health professionals interested in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Register
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organization (AAPCHO) will be convening a virtual listening session on June 15, 2022, on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 mask guidance around community use of masks. This listening session provides an opportunity for American Indian (AI), Alaska Native (AN), Asian American (AA), and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities to ask questions about the CDC’s COVID-19 mask guidance.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

Identify which masks offer the best protection in stopping the spread of COVID-19
Understand when and why it is important to wear face masks or face-covering in public places and around people who do not live in the same household
Describe how to prepare for future variants

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

National Urban Indigenous Education Policy Summit
2022-06-16 08:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Did you know that over 90% of Native students attend public schools? The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, Office of Indian Education, Department of Education, the National Urban Indian Coalition (NUIFC), and the Resurgence Practitioner Network (RPN) will facilitate the FIRST EVER Urban Indigenous Education Policy Summit, which will be centered on the needs of our urban Native students. Together they will work towards fulfilling the solemn obligations to help advance educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity for Native American students, whether they attend public schools in urban, suburban, or rural communities. Please join in this important work on June 16th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT.

Please register and share this post with your colleagues who work in Native education. To virtually attend, register today at https://2022nuiesummit.eventbrite.com/.

Eastern Region Tribal Leader Call with BIA and NTIA
2022-06-16 10:00
Primary purpose for meeting on 6/16/22 at 10:00 am (CST) is to allow NTIA to provide presentations regarding Broadband funding opportunities. Also, an opportunity for BIA-ERO to provide some regional updates at that time.
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INDIAN ENERGY MINERALS FORUM 2022 WEBINAR SERIES 3, WEBINAR #4: TRIBAL HYDROGEN HUB
2022-06-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, Jun 16, 2022 01:00 PM in Eastern Time
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This webinar’s discussion will highlight regional hydrogen hubs and supporting tribal self determination to replace tribal industries impacted by climate change. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) is accelerating breakthrough technologies that support abundant, affordable, and reliable clean energy solutions to address the climate crisis and rapidly reach the Biden–Harris Administration’s net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Hydrogen has tremendous potential as a clean energy source and continues to support the DOE and private industry’s goal to lower the delivery cost by 80%. Part of the lowering the delivery cost is opening new market demand and positioning America to compete in the global clean energy markets by developing regional clean hydrogen hubs that demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen. Clean hydrogen technologies like electrolyzers, fuel cells, and turbines can decarbonize many of our industrial sectors. Regional clean hydrogen hubs locations are being assessed to support the production carbon free electricity by 2035. This assessment will consider the meaningful engagement by the H2Hub teams that combine local and tribal communities.

Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training
2022-06-16 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 postponed. The rescheduled date will be posted here soon.
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
June 23: COTS Pharmacy System – Reporting and Data Extraction workgroup
July 7: RPMS Pharmacy Package – Reporting and Data Extraction
July 14: Electronic Health Record (EHR)
July 28: EHR – Reporting and Data Extraction

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

Upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meetings
2022-06-17 09:00 - 14:30, 2022-06-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meetings: ACIP virtual meetings will be held on Friday, June 17th, from 10:00 AM–3:30 PM ET and Saturday, June 18th, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET. For more information, click here.

HHS Virtual Briefing on Infant Formula Shortage
2022-06-17 13:00 | Virtual Event
President Biden has directed his Administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country. For tools and resources to help families find formula, go to www.hhs.gov/formula. You can also watch this video from President Biden describing the steps the Administration is taking to increase baby formula supply.
In addition, please join a virtual briefing on Friday, June 17, at 2 PM ET where you can learn more about the shortage, and what families who are struggling to find formula can do. It is important that we do everything we can to protect infant health in the midst of these shortages. RSVP here to attend. Representatives from Tribal Child Welfare Programs are encouraged to attend.

'Cannabis in Indian Country' Virtual SCIA Listening Session
2022-06-17 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 17 at 3:30PM ET
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The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) will be holding a virtual listen session on “Cannabis in Indian Country” on June 17 at 3:30PM ET. / 9:30 AM HT. As discussions around national cannabis reform legislation take shape, SCIA staff is seeking comments from Tribal leaders, their designees, and other experts from Native communities on Tribal cannabis commerce and related equities.
Committee staff is especially interested in hearing views on the series of questions below:

Is your Tribe currently participating in the cannabis industry? If so, please provide a brief description of your operation(s).
For Tribes not currently participating in the cannabis industry, what are your main concerns about industry participation?

What legislative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?
What administrative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?

For Tribes currently participating in the cannabis industry, what are the main issues you encounter as a Tribal operator?

What legislative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?
What administrative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?

If cannabis is decriminalized at the federal level, what Tribal-Federal-State framework would you propose to ensure Tribal interests are safeguarded?

Tribal leaders and their official designees will be prioritized. SCIA encourages registration as soon as possible. SCIA will accept additional written comments until July 8, 2022.

Long Island Indigenous Perspective Paddle Tour
2022-06-18 07:00 | United States
Moskehtu Consulting Presents “Long Island Indigenous Perspective Paddle Tour. at Conscience Point hosted by the Southampton History Museum.
Join us on a paddle tour guided by Chenae Bullock who will cover oral Indigenous history, Indigenous plant identification, indigenous life-ways, and Indigenous songs.
Indigenous History is so interconnected and rich throughout our waterways, today more than before people are very interested in learning not only more about our history but our continued existence. What better way to experience this journey than on the water on a tour guided by Indigenous peoples of these waterways.
Conscience Point is the known for being the landing place where the Shinnecock people made contact with the first English colonist who arrived in Southampton in June of 1640.
We encourage you to bring family and friends to experience this unique opportunity to paddle with local Indigenous people and learn their perspective about their homelands, waterways, and contemporary way of life.
What to bring:
Canoe or Kayak, Paddles, Life vests, Dry Bag, Sunscreen; Bug Spray, Hat, Sunglasses, We ask paddlers to arrive at between 8:00am-8:20am to be prepared to unload vessels and gather as a group before we launch.
Participants can bring their own canoe or kayak, or at checkout you can rent a kayak provided by East End Explorer. If bringing your own vessel, please also bring your own paddles and life vests and everyone please bring sunscreen, hats, etc. There is no extra fee for bringing your own vessel. And note that no motorized boats are allowed.
General Admission for everyone 13 and over is $40
12 and under are FREE
Rentals of Single Kayaks are $75 each
Rentals of Tandem Kayaks are $110 each
Rentals of Stand Up Paddle Boards are $90 each
Paddlers are asked to arrive by 8am so that vessels can be offloaded, and everyone can be ready to hit the water at 9am.
All paddlers will be required to fill out a general liability waiver upon arrival.
No motorized vessels are permitted on this tour. If you are bringing your own watercraft, please keep this in mind. Preferred vessles, are kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards.

HHS Region Three Tribal Consultations
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-22, 2022-06-22 - 2022-06-23 | 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 21–22, 2022: HHS Region 3
Zoom link
Contact: Melissa Herd; Melissa.Herd@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.

CMS I/T/U Nashville Area Regional Training
2022-06-21 - 2022-07-01
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Nashville Area’s Regional Training is scheduled for June 21 – July 1, 2022, information and registration information can be found here. CEU’s are available, please note the pertinent information regarding CEU’s on the informational site.
The target audience for the CMS ITU trainings is:

Business Office staff
Benefits Coordinators
Patient Registration staff
Billing and Coding staff

Topics at a glance:

CMS Tribal Affairs Updates
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
Coding, Billing, and much more.

2022 Native Pathways Summer of Success Virtual Conference
2022-06-21 08:00 - 2022-06-23 17:00 | Virtual Event
June 21-23
The American Indian College Fund Student Success Services and Native Pathways Program is excited to host this Summer of Success virtual conference experience for high school and college students, staff, faculty and families.
This interactive conference, centered on Native culture, features:
– meaningful knowledge and holistic skills to navigate college & career success
– professional & student panelists to share their experiences
– wellness practices
– college and employer representatives
– Native presenters with engaging messages
Student participants will learn strategies to inspire a meaningful college experience toward their career aspirations. Family and community members are encouraged to attend and engage as well!
Staff and faculty will engage in conversation on effective practices to support student programming for college and career success.
Learn more and register

HS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting
2022-06-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is pleased to present the IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting. The NTAC acts as an advisory body to the DBH and to the Director of the IHS, with the aim of providing guidance and recommendations on programmatic issues that affect the delivery of behavioral health care for American Indian and Alaska Natives. The NTAC Meeting will be held June 21-22, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm ET both days.

Date: June 21-22, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Zoom link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1603626089?pwd=[REDACTED]
Dial-In: +1 833 568-8864 (Toll-Free) | Meeting ID: 160 362 6089
Passcode: [REDACTED]

For additional information, please contact Michele Muir-Howard by email at michele.muir-howard@ihs.gov or by phone at 301-443-2038.

CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call
2022-06-21 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call
There will be no call on Monday, June 20th, due to the observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
This bi-weekly national call series is hosted by CDC to provide state, tribal, local, and territorial partners with the latest information on COVID-19 and U.S. preparedness efforts. To register for this call series, click here.

Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
2022-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Tribal-DHS collaboration calls. This is an opportunity to share information and check-in on activities. If you have any specific needs or interests, do not hesitate to reach out.
Where: Zoom https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1611865719?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 186 5719
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone only, not required for Zoom participation: 551-285-1373
Who: Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Alaska Native Corporations, and tribal organizations across all homeland security mission space. Interested participants.
What: “Third Tuesday’s” Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
When: Third Tuesday of every month. 2:00 ET., 1:00 CT., 12:00 MT., 11:00 PT., 10:00 AK. No scheduled calls in November or December.
Why: This is an opportunity to provide input and seek assistance from DHS tribal affairs practitioners, and to coordinate homeland security efforts. Significant components and offices in DHS on efforts to support tribes in their homeland security efforts.
Calendar invite download
DHS executes its homeland security responsibilities through the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). These components are supported by offices like the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), and the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE).
This is not formal consultation, but an ongoing collaboration effort supporting the implementation of E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments and not intended for media. Please contact me if you have media inquires.

VA/IHS Reimbursement Agreement Training
2022-06-22 12:00 - 13:30 | 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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June 28 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Mountain
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Modernize its Civil Works Program virtual Meetings
2022-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and written input that will be used to inform future decision-making related to: Tribal Nation issues, including tribal consultation; potential rulemaking regarding the Corps’ Regulatory Program implementing regulations for the National Historic Preservation Act under Appendix C as well as Civil Works implementation of the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines; and environmental justice. Written comments are due on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Tribal Virtual Meetings will happen as follows:
Policy Overview Meeting
June 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Consultation Policy and Tribal Partnership Programs:
July 7, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
July 12, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Appendix C:
July 19, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines:
July 21, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Environmental Justice:
July 27, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!

FEMA: Virtual Tribal Consultation to Discuss Preparedness Grant Programs
2022-06-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
FEMA will host a virtual consultation with tribal nations on Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grant programs on June 22, 1:30-3 p.m., Eastern Time.
Consultation Overview
FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on DHS and FEMA preparedness grant programs, including the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP). FEMA’s senior leadership from Resilience and the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. FEMA Resilience aims to build a culture of preparedness through insurance, mitigation, continuity, preparedness, programs, and grants. GPD provides grants to prepare state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and first responders, as well as ports, transit systems, and non-profit organizations, to measurably improve capability and reduce the risks from man-made and natural disasters.
Topics to discuss include:
– Tribal emergency preparedness grant funding needs;
– Tribal barriers and challenges, including the accessibility of EMPG and THSGP funds under the Homeland Security Act of 2002; and
– Other tribal needs related to building resilience.
Participation
Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Time: 1:30 – 3 p.m. ET
Register to attend https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Qd6pIwSARgeXV_SyDvNxuQ
Zoom Meeting ID: 161 441 1420
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by phone: (669) 254-5252
Attached is the tribal leader notification letter, agenda, and framing paper with questions for tribal leader consideration. All information will also be available on: https://www.fema.gov/about/tribes/consultations
Written Comments:
To submit questions in advance of the consultation, please email GPD at gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov or a FEMA Regional Tribal Liaison.
To submit comments in response to the June 22nd consultation, please email GPD at gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov or the FEMA Regional Tribal Liaisons on or before July 22, 2022.
Contact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons is available at https://www.fema.gov/about/contact.
Contact FEMA Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Native American Scholar Webinar
2022-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
