Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Environmental Justice Index Tribal Listening Session
2023-10-27 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
CDC, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the HHS Office of Environmental Justice are hosting an Environmental Justice Index listening session on October 27 at 3:00pm ET. The Index provides place-based scores representing the impacts of environmental injustice on local communities across the country to help identify high-risk areas for health impacts. The listening session will provide an opportunity for CDC/ATSDR to hear from Tribal leaders on how best to represent Tribes and Tribal populations in the Index. The Zoom registration link for this event is forthcoming.

EPIC Respiratory Virus Season and Health Equity Webinar
2023-10-30 10:30 - 11:45 | Virtual Event
Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC)
Respiratory Virus Season and Health Equity Webinar
October 30 at 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Eastern
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It’s common to get sick from respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), in the fall and winter. Join this webinar presented by CDC’s Office of Health Equity (OHE) to learn how to protect yourself and others: Topics will include:

Key information about these conditions
Prevention and vaccination guidance to help protect groups at highest risk for serious illness
Information about CDC’s efforts focused on health and vaccine equity

Webinar: Drafting, Reviewing and Executing a Defensible Search Warrant
2023-10-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
October 30 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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This webinar training is for federal and tribal prosecutors, FBI and BIA agents and tribal law enforcement officers, particularly those working violent crime or missing persons cases in tribal communities. The focus of the training will be on federal search warrants and law. Agents and law enforcement officers will hear about key issues in drafting and executing a search warrant. Issues like probable cause, informants, victims, and protecting the affiant will be covered. Prosecutors will learn what to do when a search warrant affidavit lands in their in-box or a law enforcement official shows up at the office seeking a search warrant. Reoccurring legal or procedural issues resulting in suppression motions will be addressed. Also, the presentation will highlight what magistrate judges find helpful. This webinar will be taught by an AUSA with experience in Indian Country cases.
This media and materials are for Department of Justice use and subject to protection from release under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. section 552.
Registration deadline: October 25, 2023
Applicants will receive notice of their application status by October 27, 2023
Note: This webinar is listed in Eastern Daylight Savings Time. To determine the start time in your local time zone, please refer to the chart below. For additional time zone information, you can search the time zone converter at https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html.

National Tribal Housing Summit
2023-10-31 - 2023-11-02
October 31 – November 2, 2023
Saint Paul, MN
The Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) and the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) are hosting the National Tribal Housing Summit to provide a forum for training, exchanging ideas, consulting on policy issues, and developing best practices for models that implement and sustain effective affordable housing programs under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). The theme of the National Summit is “Inspiring Ideas in Indian Housing”. A GLIHA business meeting will be held in conjunction with the National Summit.

BSEE Environmental Justice Strategy and Action Plan Informational Session
2023-10-31 12:00 | Virtual Event
October 31 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Please see the attached signed Dear Tribal Leader Letter from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for the upcoming Environmental Justice Strategy and Action Plan Informational Session, scheduled for October 31, 2023. Registration is currently available on the BSEE’s website and above is the registration link.
If you wish to attend a virtual informational meeting regarding the Environmental Justice Strategy and Action Plan and/or providing feedback on the four preliminary goals, please review the attached announcement. Please use the link provided in the letter and register to participate.

NTIA TBCP Round 2 Technical Assistance Office Hours
2023-10-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Sign up for NTIA’s content for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). First, there is a bi-monthly technical assistance office hours scheduled for Tuesday, October 31st at 3:00-4:00 PM ET. To register for this session, sign up here: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdO2oqzorGtIUBLTC_86B6Sp0gLdLgFQ. After registering, you will receive meeting logistics and an option for a calendar hold.
NTIA will be hosting its next office hours session on Wednesday, November 15th at 3:00-4:00 PM ET, which you can register here: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-urpzojHq00TT9IR5WSWoQBKJeUsGQNTIA will have federal program officers available to answer any application questions you may have.

FEMA Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program Tribal Consultation
2023-11-01 12:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern
Register to attend
Zoom Meeting ID: 160 636 9508; Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by phone: (669) 254-5252
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), invites all Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) tribal governments and partners to participate in upcoming consultation to gather feedback on the implementation of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 TCGP, to offer valuable input on how FEMA and CISA can improve the TCGP for FY 2024, to share overarching cybersecurity needs with CISA, and to provide input on whether the grant program should consider a risk-based formula.
For questions regarding this Tribal Consultation, please contact FEMA-TCGP@fema.dhs.gov or e-mail FEMA-Grants-News@fema.dhs.gov.

DOI Tribal Consultation: CSC calculation and distribution process
2023-11-01 15:30 - 17:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
October 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session
2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85226
October 5 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland
Register
November 1 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern: Tribal Consultation
US Department of Labor, Indian and Native American Programs
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 166/477
Western Regional Training
Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
November 29 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Alaska: Tribal Consultation
BIA Providers Conference Dena’ina Center
600 W 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
The Policy is available at this link.
Indian Affairs would like to determine how to compensate Self Governance Tribes for CSC, when they
are NOT required to submit budgets, yet certain data is necessary to calculate the amount of CSC due
to the Tribe annually.

Is the Federal proposal of two data calls, one on recurring base funding and a second at the end
of the year a viable proposal?
The Workgroup Federal representatives recommend that two data calls be released at least 30
days prior to due dates. The recommended due dates for base funding CSC data are September
1 for fiscal year funding agreements and November 1 for calendar year funding agreements.
The recommended due date for full-year data is July 1 for fiscal year funding agreements and
October 1 for calendar year funding agreements. Should this or another calculation and
payment schedule be considered?
There are a small number of Self Governance Tribes that have not submitted year-end CSC
data, therefore the annual 100 percent requirement is unknown. What is the Tribal
recommendation regarding this matter?
In lieu of negotiating Direct CSC line by line, the CSC Policy formula for ALL tribes is below.
DCSC = (current Tribal budgeted salary cost {not including fringe} of section 106(a)(1)
programs) x 18%.
The DCSC need cannot be calculated in accordance with the CSC Policy, and in the same
equitable manner as Tribes entering into contracts under Title I, without receipt of a Tribe’s
“budgeted salary cost.” The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data or data that is 4 years old.
a) Is there support for changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data or salaries up to
four years old for DCSC?
How would the Department reconcile ensuring equitable treatment with Title I contracts
submitting current budgets (with salary and fringe) that equal the current year contract
amounts?
Section 1.10 of the CSC Policy outlines the formula for calculating Indirect CSC:
Indirect CSC = Current approved IDC rate(s) x (the Secretarial Amount awarded to the
Tribe, minus exclusions and pass-through).
The CSC Policy explicitly clarifies that a “current” IDC rate can be up to four years old. If a
Tribe has no approved IDC rate or has an approved IDC rate that is over four years old, the
Tribe may negotiate a lump sum amount for indirect-type costs or may utilize the Simplified
Method, if applicable. Furthermore, Section 1.10 of the Policy states, “[i]f a Tribe does not
initiate any of these options, IA will not pay the Tribe any indirect CSC.”
While the CSC Policy allows for an IDC rate that is up to four years old, it does not allow for
use of previous years’ salary, fringe, exclusion or passthrough data to calculate the current year
100 percent CSC need. The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data.
a) Does the Tribe support changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data?
b) If so, what sources should be considered “best available” data for calculations of CSC for
the data elements of 1) Tribal Budgeted Salary 2) Tribal Budgeted Fringe (if necessary);
and 3) Exclusions and pass-throughs?
c) If a Tribe does not submit current year data, at what point would IA utilize “best available”
data for calculation and payment?
Section 1.12 of the CSC Policy outlines cutoff timeframes for IDC rates as below.
In order to facilitate equitable treatment and establish standard cutoff timeframes:
• The IDC rate that will be applied is the applicable rate at the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year. No adjustments to that IDC rate will be made after the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year, without regard to the later issuance of a different DC rate for that period.

They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultations@bia.gov by
11:59 pm ET on December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding this effort, please contact Jacob Aguilar, Financial Specialist,
OSG, at (360) 699-1015 or via email: jacob.aguilar@bia.gov.

FCC Tribal Workshop
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-03 | Nic Sapiel Building, 27 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME, 04668, United States
Rescheduled from October 12-13, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the FCC Tribal Workshop to be hosted by Penobscot Nation in Maine will be held on November 2-3, 2023 (originally scheduled for October 12-13, 2023). The workshop will be conducted at the Nic Sapiel Building, 27 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468.
The event page (which will be updated with the session topics for this workshop) is here: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/10/fcc-tribal-workshop-indian-island-maine
When: Thursday, November 2 (all day) and Friday, November 3 (8:30am – noon)
Where: Nic Sapiel Building, 27 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468
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.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, Tribal affiliation, and contact information, with the subject line “October Workshop” to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Questions about the workshop may be directed to the Office of Native Affairs and Policy: Lloyd.Collier@fcc.gov or Derik.Goatson@fcc.gov. Walk-ins can also be accommodated.
You can find more information in the Public Notice announcing the event, available at DA-23-836A1.docx. The workshop event page will be updated with additional information, as available https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/10/fcc-tribal-workshop-indian-island-maine.

Federal Transit Administration Consultation
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
In-person consultation will be held in conjunction with the National Transportation in Indian Country Conference in Anchorage, Alaska on Monday, September 25, 2023, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Additionally, a virtual consultation will be held on November 2, 2023.
Comments to the notice should be submitted by the following method, identifying your submission by docket number FTA-2023-0015: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments.

HUD Virtual Training | Procurement and Contract Administration
2023-11-02 08:00 - 2023-11-03 17:00 | Virtual Event
November 2-3, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The training will encompass the requirements pursuant to NAHASDA and Procurement Standards per 2 CFR 200 and Indian Preference per Section 7(b) of the Indian Education and Self-Determination Act. The training will be delivered in six modules that cover: Introduction to Procurement in Indian Country; NAHASDA Procurement regulations and 2 CFR 200 Procurement Standards, Indian Preference, Methods of Procurement, Price and Cost Analysis and then delve into the Contract Administration function that will cover types of contracts, required contract clauses, labor standard prevailing wages, payroll certifications, procurement records management/retention, payments, warranty and project closeout. The training will also include sample exercises to get better understanding of principles and concepts of procurement requirements.

DOJ COPS: Utilizing Science-Based Practices to Enhance Police Recruiting & Hiring
2023-11-02 11:00 | Virtual Event
November 2 at 11:00 am Central
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Join representatives from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Policing Initiative to discuss tangible, evidence-based tips police departments can implement to enhance the recruiting, selection, and hiring of qualified police officers. Members of the SIOP Policing Initiative are experts in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology with experience on intersections between I-O and policing, including evidence-based methods to enhance recruitment and selection processes, leadership, and training. Programming will include brief presentations on recommendations based on results from I-O research and time for a live question and answer session with panelists

NTIA TBCP Round 2 Budget Narrative Discussion
2023-11-02 14:00 | Virtual Event
NTIA will be hosting webinars in November to discuss budget narratives. These meetings are scheduled for November 2nd with a rerun webinar on November 29th, with both meetings beginning at 3:00 PM ET. You can find registration information for these webinars below.

November 2 – Infrastructure Deployment Budget Narratives: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_NAGPmQ4xSoW6Yo6gL4P4AA
November 29 – Use and Adoption Budget Narratives: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Q_GS_uimToi85YD_P3rhVQ

NITA Annual Conference
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-09
National Intertribal Tax Alliance Annual Conference
November 6-9, 2023
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort
Funner, California

Tribal-Interior Budget Council (TIBC) Meeting
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-09 | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
November 6-9, 2023
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 582-1234
Register: If you are planning on attending the TIBC meetings, please fill out this short registration form so that we can plan for the appropriate number of attendees: https://forms.gle/FAzmhpKtUAFzibqQ8
Lodging: Hotel reservations link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASGH/G-DOIX. To receive the discounted rates, you must make your reservations by Friday October 6th.
TIBC Data Management Subcommittee Agenda
TIBC Budget Subcommittee Agenda

Questions: Email tibc@ncai.org.

National Animal Disease Preparedness & Response Program (NADPRP) 2024 Tribal Nations Funding Opportunity Webinar
2023-11-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
Registration link
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) provides funding to collaborators to support high-value projects aimed at preventing and preparing for high-consequence animal disease outbreaks. Eligible applicants include Native American Tribes/ Governments, Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Universities and Colleges. APHIS will provide up to $500,000 to support projects focused on the priority topics listed below.

Support Outreach & Education on Animal Disease Prevention, Preparedness, and Response
Support Livestock and Poultry Biosecurity
Support Training & Exercises for Tribal Nations Animal Agriculture Sector Responders
Develop, Enhance, and Exercise Tribal Animal Disease Emergency Response Plans
Enhance Animal Disease Traceability for a Disease Outbreak

The funding webinar is schedule for October 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. & November 06, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
October 25 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Web Join link
Meeting ID: 160 278 8502
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669- 25-4 5252 US
+1 646- 82-8 7666 US
November 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Web Join link
Meeting ID: 160 278 8502
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669- 25-4 5252 US
+1 646- 82-8 7666 US
For More Information, contact Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

HUD In-Person Training | Maintenance Training
2023-11-07 - 2023-11-08
November 7-8, 2023 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Mountain
Denver HUD ONAP Office
Register
The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) requires that existing housing units be maintained and maintenance policies be adopted. Tribal housing maintenance programs must balance operating within their current budgets while providing for the long-term maintenance and viability of the housing stock. This course will provide participants with ideas and methods to develop and improve the effectiveness of the housing maintenance operation. Preventive maintenance, routine, non-routine, and deferred maintenance will all be addressed, as well as the laws, regulations, leases, and other documents that effect maintenance. Particular emphasis is placed upon providing good customer service. This training was developed to help to improve all aspects of the maintenance operation, which includes the better use of maintenance staff time, use of materials and supplies.

AAIA Annual Repatriation Conference
2023-11-07 - 2023-11-09 | Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee, OK, United States
Association on American Indian Affairs
9th Annual Repatriation Conference
November 7, 8 & 9, 2023
Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
Shawnee, Oklahoma
The Conference will provide many opportunities for participants to engage and network through training and social sessions, ceremony and healing. They are planning a hybrid conference with both in-person and virtual options.
Conference Website

Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country Seminar
2023-11-07 - 2023-11-09
November 7-8 at 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Eastern
November 9 at 1:00 pm – 3:0 pm Eastern – Examination Date
Register
Registration Deadline: October 27, 2023
OLE Notification Deadline: November 3, 2023
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS) issues Special Law Enforcement Commissions (SLECs) to tribal, federal, state, and local full-time certified law enforcement officers who will serve without compensation from the Federal government. This process allows BIA to obtain active assistance in the enforcement of federal criminal statutes and federal hunting and fishing regulations in Indian country. One of the criteria for receiving a SLEC is attendance at the Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country (CJIC) course and passage of an exam at the end of the class with a score of 70% or higher. Successful completion of this class will also satisfy one of the BIA’s criteria for tribal officers seeking to meet BIA Basic Police Officer training certification requirements. The webinar is restricted to law enforcement officers who are deemed eligible by BIA to attend. There is no cost for attending this webinar.
Participation is mandatory for all sessions. The online training is scheduled for November 7 and 8, 2023 from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm EST each day. Important Note: GROUP VIEWING IS NOT PERMITTED. In order to receive credit for participation, attendees must access this webinar training event individually on their computers/personal devices. Attendees will not receive credit for participation if they access this meeting via audio only (dialing the WebEx Webinar phone number to hear but not view the webinar). Attendees need to view the slides for each presentation. Every student who fully attends both days of the training and pass the exam will receive a certificate of attendance via email to the email address provided at registration.

Complete the registration form in its entirety using your legal first and last name.
Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to join the training via Webex.
On the day of training, connect to Webex with your legal first and last name. Nicknames or alias will not be accepted.
Provide a primary and alternate email address (i.e., Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.).
Confirm that your email addresses are correct before submitting your registration. Email will be the primary form of communicating with all course attendees.
Please provide your complete mailing address (including city, state and zip code).
Incomplete or incorrect information may result in your being denied admission into the class.

The examination needed for SLEC certification will be held online on November 9, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST. Important Note: THE CJIC EXAM WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED VIA WEBEX. Selected students will receive separate instructions for accessing the online exam.
This media and materials are for Department of Justice use and subject to protection from release under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. section 552.
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) will provide reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to the course POC as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks in advance of the training. No nominee will be excluded from a course on the basis of a disability-related accommodations request.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Heather Cumper at Heather.Cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

USET Tribal Nation opportunities with the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative
2023-11-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management
and the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative presents
USET Tribal Nation opportunities with the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) legal experts have crafted a Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code to assist Tribal Nations with establishing governance around food and agriculture, including model code on traditional seeds, conservation, land management, and more. Learn more through this webinar about opportunities for USET Tribal Nations through the IFAI including: Economic Opportunities in Indian Country Food and Agriculture and the Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code.
When: November 7, 2023, at 8:00 am – 11:00 am Central/9:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: Tribal Nation Agriculture & Natural Resources Staff and Tribal Nation Citizens
Attendees will learn about:

The economic opportunities in Indian Country food and agriculture
How with legal and policy expertise, the IFAI assists Tribal Nations with building strong food and ag system, helping address food security while also driving economic growth and prosperity
The Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code
How having a strong legal foundation is key for Tribal Nations to build successful food and agriculture systems.
How IFAI’s one-on-one consultations, resources, and expertise help Tribal Nations succeed in the space of food and agriculture

Registration: Register today.
Questions: For questions, please contact David Anderson, USET OERM Agriculture Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, at danderson@usetinc.org.

DOI, DOJ, and HHS Co-Hosting Tribal Consultation on Strengthening ICWA
2023-11-07 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 7 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter
On Tuesday, November 7, multiple federal agencies will hold a virtual (and in-person) government-to-government consultation on strengthening the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The consultation session will seek input on additional support for tribal leaders, federal government assistance to state courts and child welfare agencies, improving understanding and capacity in ICWA requirements, and effective state-tribe collaborative partnerships for ICWA implementation.

OIED Native Language Speaker Panel - Series 1
2023-11-07 14:00 | Virtual Event
Nov 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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In Panel Series #1, “Preserving Our Roots: The Urgency of Native Languages,” the focus is on raising awareness and creating a sense of urgency regarding the state of Native languages. Panelists will discuss how they recognized the imperative for language revitalization and immersion, elaborating on their motivations for taking action. They will also share strategies and initiatives they have implemented to address this need.
The schedule for the second and third Native Languages Panel Series is forthcoming. Panel Series #2 , “Teaching our Heritage: Methods for Native Language Revitalization,” will delve into effective language teaching strategies, providing a practical “how-to” guide for teaching Native languages. Panel Series #3, “Empowering Generations: Building Successful Language Programs,” will concentrate on the development and management of successful language programs, offering insights into the journey by discussing successes, pitfalls, and obstacles encountered.
Presented by the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), Division of Economic Development (DED) in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education.

HEARTH Act Overview Training
2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
November 8 at 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Mountain
The National HEARTH Act team will be presenting a Tribal Outreach webinar for Tribes. They will be covering the 52 IAM 13 policy and the BIA Tribal Checklist for HEARTH Act regulations.
There is no cost to attend this training session. This will be the last one for calendar year 2023. They will be planning more outreach sessions in 2024.
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The HEARTH Act overview training is presented by the BIA Office of Trust Services, Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) in collaboration with the Office of the Solicitor (SOL).
Participants must register in the link below in order to attend.
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4224e367-5f63-4649-95ed-6566ec31f117@0693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494

IHS Tribal Consultation on Health IT Modernization
2023-11-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization.
These are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your feedback. During the first event, Preparing for Change, scheduled for March 8, the IHS will provide an overview of milestones and accomplishments of the Health IT Modernization Program and seek your feedback on change readiness, what the IHS could be doing to support organizations and individuals, and what facilities can be doing to prepare for an electronic health record modernization.
Attendees can register for the sessions in advance through the links below. After registering, attendees will receive an e-mail with a link to the web conference and audio call-in numbers. Please register and join these sessions.
For added convenience, the registration links below will be posted on the IHS Event Calendar. In addition, timely reminders for upcoming TC/UC events will be sent out by e-mail from IHS Area Offices and posted on the new IHS Updates web page.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Registration link

WRITTEN COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Please send your comments and
recommendations on Health IT Modernization within 30 days following each session.
By E-MAIL to consultation@ihs.gov or urbanconfer@ihs.gov — SUBJECT LINE: Health IT
Modernization.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer, IHS,
by telephone at (240) 620-3117, or by e-mail at mitchell.thornbrugh@ihs.gov.

APHIS Tribal Webinar: Avian Influenza Surveillance Program Update
2023-11-08 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 8 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Register
Web Join link

Department of Transportation NAHM Event
2023-11-08 15:00 - 15:45 | Virtual Event
You are cordially invited to attend virtually a Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) event hosted by USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and USDOT Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs Arlando Teller. The NAHM event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. EST.
To access the link to the NAHM event, go to the USDOT webpage at www.transportation.gov. At the top of the main USDOT webpage, go to the drop-down menu under the CONNECT tab and then click on the SOCIAL MEDIA tab. On the menu column located on the left side of the SOCIAL MEDIA page, you can click on the EVENTS tab where you will then see a posting for the NAHM event. The posting will include a link to the live showing of the NAHM event.

HHS Tribal Opioid Response Consultation
2023-11-09 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Zoom Registration
SAMHSA will accept written Tribal testimony until 5 p.m., November 23rd, 2023.
Federal Register Announcement

FEMA Webinar on Tribal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
November 9 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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FEMA is hosting a webinar for Tribal Nations on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This presentation gives an overview of HMGP and HMGP Post Fire. Tribal Nations can access both programs to reduce their risks from natural hazards.
This webinar will address how to apply for both programs. Topics to cover include eligible projects and application development. Attendees will learn about available resources and support. This presentation will include a question-and-answer session.
If you are unable to attend, you can find more information about HMGP and HMGP Post Fire on FEMA.gov. The recording of this webinar will be made available on the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Webinars page.

Association on American Indian Affairs Annual Membership Meeting
2023-11-09 18:30
November 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT
The Association on American Indian Affairs
Hybrid 101st Annual Membership Meeting and Event
Featuring #1 New York Times bestselling author, Angeline Boulley, enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Veteran's & Indigenous Warrior's Day
2023-11-10
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed today in honor of Veteran’s & Indigenous Warrior’s Day.
