United South & Eastern Tribes

VA Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs Meeting
2022-01-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-27 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Department of Veterans Affair (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2., that the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs will virtually meet on January 25, 26, and 17, 2022 via their Zoom platform. The meeting session begin and end as follows:

January 25 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
January 26 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
January 27 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern

To access these meetings, please register in advance. Participants will need to register for the meeting then they will receive a link to access it each day. These meeting sessions are open to the public.
For more information, visit the Federal Register Notice.

US Chamber of Commerce - Equality of Opportunity In Action: Inclusive Infrastructure Investment
2022-01-25 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET for Equality of Opportunity in Action: Inclusive Infrastructure Investment.
Disparities in public infrastructure have profound costs on communities of color. Past decisions on highway placement in decades past continue to separate minority neighborhoods from commercial districts. Today, fewer transit options and longer commutes from minority neighborhoods to job centers can make it more difficult to maintain employment and balance family obligations.
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently signed into law by President Biden provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to close the opportunity gaps that exist in our nation’s core infrastructure.
Featuring policy experts, this program will examine this historic investment and the opportunities it presents for minority-owned businesses and communities of color.
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Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance - BH ECHO Clinic
2022-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
“Introduction to the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance Series” – January Clinic
hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the behavioral health/mental health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, and
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

Online Town Hall 'What Indian landowners need to know about statutes, regulations & case law'
2022-01-25 17:00 | Virtual Event
The basics: What Indian landowners need to know about statutes, regulations & case law
Sometimes it seems like landowners need to be lawyers to understand all of the rules and regulations involved with owning and managing Indian land. The legal environment surrounding Indian lands is certainly complex, but there is some basic background information that will help landowners with the overall framework.
ILTF will host a one-hour online Town Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at 6 p.m. (Central Time) where participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts on selected statutes, regulations and court cases involving Indian land. There will be ample opportunity for participants to ask questions of the presenters during the online session. The Town Hall is free but participants will need to register in advance.
PRESENTER
Marcella Giles is a Muscogee Creek citizen and lawyer who specializes in oil and gas leases as well as serving as a managing director of the Indian Land Working Group. While Giles has lived and worked in Washington D.C., she has also served as attorney general for the Seminole and Creek Nations of Oklahoma.
Click here to register for the Town Hall.

CDFA's Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance web course
2022-01-26 - 2022-01-27 | Virtual Event
CDFA’s Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance web course will take place January 26-27, 2022. This training course is based on CDFA’s Practitioner’s Guide to Economic Development Finance 3rd Edition, the only comprehensive reference guide dedicated to building and utilizing the development finance toolbox. Click here to register.

Project Firstline Webinar: Addressing Emerging Infection Control Threats to Urban Indian Organizations
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
January 26, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
A Kawe (gathering) of UIO leaders, staff, and community members.
This informational and training webinar is designed to obtain feedback from Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) on what the current experiences are as it relates to infection control threats and emerging and remerging diseases. We also aim to provide the latest data and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for health care and community health workers on the current COVID-19 Delta and Omicron variants.
Breakout sessions will allow for UIOs to share their experiences with each other, followed by a presentation addressing UIO concerns from CDC’s Dr. Abigail Carlson. The session will close with a facilitated Q&A session.
Presenters:

Dr. Abigail Carlson, CDC
Kyle Mitchell, Facilitator

Objectives:

Hear from UIOs about current IPC challenges
Facilitate a forum for UIO members to engage with a CDC expert and discuss concerns
Provide the audience with current data and recommendations on how to safely navigate the flu, cold season, and COVID-19 variants
Address “COVID Fatigue” and how to remain vigilant during the pandemic

Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Community Health Workers, IPC Champions
Register and submit your questions

NIHB - Exploring Tribal Public Health Infrastructure and Capacity: A Three-Part PHICCS I Series
2022-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Exploring Tribal Public Health Infrastructure and Capacity: A Three-Part PHICCS I Series
Wednesdays – January 19, January 26, and February 9, 2022 , 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) for a deep dive into key issues from the 2019 Public Health in Indian Country Capacity Scan (PHICCS I)! This three-part webinar series will explore current topics for Tribal public health infrastructure, including:

January 19, 2022: Tribal Public Health Workforce (Register here)
January 26, 2022: Tribal Capacity for Public Health Data (Register here)
February 9, 2022: Tribal Public Health Authority, Governance, and Exercising Sovereignty (Register here)

This webinar series is for Tribal health directors, Tribal public health professionals, Tribal leaders, local, state, and federal partners, and others who are interested in Tribal public health infrastructure and capacity.
The Public Health in Indian Country Capacity Scan (PHICCS) is a national scan, to be conducted every three years by NIHB. The purpose of PHICCS is to assess the capacity of Tribal health and Tribal public health organizations for delivering public health services. This important tool helps Tribes, Tribal organizations, partners and policy makers better understand Tribal public health infrastructure and plan for future improvements.
Find out more about the PHICCS project, including the upcoming PHICCS II in Spring 2022, here! For questions contact Nina Martin, Program Manager, Public Health Policy and Programs nmartin@nihb.org or 202-548-7299 with any questions.

Free training on Workplace COVID-19 Communications
2022-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, January 27 at 12 – 1pm EST
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This Workplace COVID-19 Vaccines Communications Training: How to Talk to Your Team Members about the COVID-19 Vaccines gives employers, HR professionals, business leaders, and staff the information they need to communicate with their employees and coworkers about vaccination policies. It also provides strategies and tools for having effective conversations about the COVID-19 vaccines that foster trust-building and empathy.
This training is part of Vaccines At Work – a Made to Save Initiative, in partnership with the Health Action Alliance, to help employers encourage vaccinations, improve workplace safety, and implement equitable COVID-19 vaccine policies.
By registering for this training, you are agreeing to receive updates from Made to Save and Health Action Alliance. This training does not contain legal advice.
If you do not see a training date available that works for your schedule, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch with resources and other training dates: madetosave.us/employer-interest
This training will be recorded. Language interpretation will be provided upon request. Please contact ana.decarolis@civicnation.org to request interpretation by 1/21/2022.

NIHB: Hearing Native Mothers - A Tribal discussion session to hear input on maternal health campaign
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
National Indian Health Board
Hearing Native Mothers: A Tribal Discussion Session on a Campaign to Support Healthy American Indian and Alaska Native Pregnancies and Maternal Health
What: Discussion session to hear Tribal input on maternal health campaign
When: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM ET
Who should attend? This session is for Tribal health directors, Tribal public health professionals, Tribal leaders, and community members who are interested in providing input on a proposed campaign to support healthy pregnancies and postpartum health for AI/AN people.
Register – After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Mothers are cherished, sacred members of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, and hold distinct roles of nourishing, teaching, and leading their families. For many, pregnancy can be an exciting, joyous time. However, while rare, too many mothers die each year from complications related to pregnancy, and AI/AN people are disproportionately affected.
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better understand and amplify the ways in which AI/AN mothers, partners, caregivers, and community members can best keep mothers and babies healthy and safe during pregnancy and beyond. It is essential to work together to protect native families and communities.
Join NIHB and the CDC for a special discussion session on a new campaign segment aimed to support AI/AN healthy pregnancies and postpartum health, based on the existing Hear Her campaign. During the session, CDC speakers will provide a brief overview of the campaign. Time will then be allotted for Tribal participants to provide input on the proposed campaign themes and materials, and best strategies for reaching Tribal communities.
For questions please contact Mattie Curry, Public Health Project Coordinator at mcurry@nihb.org or 202-507-4087.

Non-BIA Federal Register Virtual Consultation Session
2022-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Non-BIA Federal Register Virtual Consultation Session
Thursday, January 27, 2022
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Department of the Interior’s Office of Self Governance will provide an Overview of a Proposed Federal Register Notice of the List of Programs Eligible for Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Agreements to be Negotiated with the Self-Governance Tribes by Interior Bureaus Other than the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribal and other representatives have the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed Federal Register Notice. A copy of the draft Federal Register Notice may be downloaded from the Self-Governance Database website found at http://www.osgdb.org or the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium website found at https://www.tribalselfgov.org .
This session has historically been held during the Annual Self Governance Consultation Conference which was held virtually this year. Non-BIA representatives will be available to participate in the discussions as well as during the questions/answers portion of the session.
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nBLkjC1oTc6oxh42KdqIBA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

IHS - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
2022-01-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series:
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
by Michele Iemolo, PsyD, BCBA, RDMT, Dina Hill, PhD, and Heather Krapf, BA
January 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Examine the comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as differential diagnoses.
2. Educate families on the clinical presentation of comorbid ASD and
ADHD.
3. Counsel families on developing treatment intervention plans and
accessing services (therapists, prescribing providers).

Native CDFI - National Community Reinvestment Coalition
2022-01-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
Please join Native CDFI Network (NCN) for the NCRC Webinar on
Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at 2 PM CT.
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The webinar will provide a background briefing on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, (NCRC), its departments, and its grassroots member organizations have applied organizing, data and research to build wealth and bring about change.
The webinar will stress the importance of building relationships with local bank officials, include a tutorial on how to acquire your local bank’s CRA exam, analyze the CRA exam findings and apply them locally to your efforts; and close with an update on NCRC’s community benefits agreement process.
Topics Covered:

What is the Community Investment Act (CRA)?
What is the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)?
Receive a tutorial on how to acquire your local bank’s CRA exam.
Why are relationships with CRA officers important?
What is NCRC’s Community Benefit Process?

USDA Tribal Consultation/Listening Session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing
2022-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
USDA Tribal Consultation/Listening Session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing
On January 27, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is holding a tribal consultation and listening session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing. This session will build on the Biden-Harris Administration’s action plan for a fairer, more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. Additional information can be found on the consultation/listening session announcement.
Register
NCAI Contact: Sadie Red Eagle, Policy and Research Specialist – Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Indigenous Public Health Leaders Institute Information Webinar
2022-01-27 16:00 | Virtual Event
The NNPHI team and our partners at the American Indian Public Health Resource Center and Seven Directions Indigenous Public Health Institute will be hosting a 1-hour informational webinar for potential applicants interested in learning more about the Indigenous Public Health Leaders Institute. During the webinar, we will give an overview of the program and the application process. We will also have a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.
The Indigenous Leaders Public Health Program is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the US Department of Health and Human Services, as part of the Co-operative agreement OT18-1802 award totaling $800,000 with 100% being funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by the CDC/HHS. Or the US Government.
Jan 27, 2022 05:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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DOI Consultation on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
2022-01-28 12:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
On December 20, 2021, the Department of the Interior (DOI) issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing Tribal consultations on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Under the law, DOI received $466 million for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to invest in infrastructure projects and climate resiliency initiatives. DOI also received nearly $1.5 billion for wildfire management programs and $455 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to advance habitat restoration, invasive species control, and conservation of at-risk and listed species. The infrastructure law also allows Tribal Nations to use Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds to meet non-federal match requirements. For fact sheets on the infrastructure programs as well as a framing paper with questions for the consultation, please refer to the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.
Details on the DOI consultation for the Eastern and Central Time Zones is as follows—

Date/Time: Friday, January 28, 2022 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm ET

Click Here to Register

Details regarding the other upcoming DOI consultations are as follows—

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:30pm PT

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Date/Time: Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm MT
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IHS Contract Support Cost Advisory Group Meeting
2022-01-28 13:00 | Virtual Event
IHS Contract Support Cost Advisory Group Meeting
The CSC Workgroup meets to further the federal government’s administration of Contract Support Cost (CSC) within the IHS. The Agency, in active participation with Tribes, has developed a comprehensive CSC policy to implement the statutory provisions of the ISDA.
Date/Time: Jan 28, 2022 02:00 PM ET
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Native Farm Bill Coalition Webinar -
2022-01-28 14:00 | Virtual Event
Don’t miss out on the Native Farm Bill Coalition’s bi-weekly webinar series kicking off on Friday, January 28, at 3 p.m. EST!
Join staff from the Intertribal Agriculture Council and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative to gain insight on the coalition’s past successes, future opportunities, and upcoming work to support Indian Country through Farm Bill 2023.
The bi-weekly webinars will be streamed live on Native Farm Bill Coalition’s social pages!
Click here for webinar information.

Eleventh Moon storytelling at Grand Village
2022-01-29 16:30 - 17:30
Gather around the fire at Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and hear storytellers share centuries-old stories about Native people and the natural world on Saturday, January 29, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
This outdoor storytelling program will feature Eli Langley, citizen of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, and Dan Isaac, citizen of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, along with local storytellers Marianne Raley and Brandon McCranie, emceed by Becky Anderson.
Click here for more information.

2022 National Small Business Conference
2022-01-31 - 2022-02-02 | Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL, United States
2022 National Small Business Conference
January 31 – February 2
Orlando, Florida
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The 2022 National Small Business Conference is the premier supplier diversity event for all small businesses.
The Conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking, and resources for all small businesses including: minority, aspiring, current, and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. The event historically attracts hundreds of federal agencies, large business primes, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportunities in one location to grow your business in the federal contracting arena.
Become a 2022 National 8(a) Association Member for discounted rates or purchase our bundle registration and membership package.
The Conference will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. The breathtaking Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, offers a unique meetings experience in a remarkable setting, celebrating the diverse beauty and history of the Sunshine State while guaranteeing a memorable event.
Discounted Lodging Rates are available until January 14, 2022, or until sold out.
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WHCNAA TRIBAL LEADER ENGAGEMENT SESSION
2022-01-31 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
WHCNAA TRIBAL LEADER ENGAGEMENT SESSION, JANUARY 31, 2022, 1PM – 3:30PM EST
The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) will host its first engagement session with Tribal leaders on January 31, 2022, as announced by WHCNAA co-chair Secretary Haaland at the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit. Following this inaugural session, WHCNAA-Tribal leader engagement sessions will occur three times a year, in addition to the Tribal Nations Summit. The goal of the Tribal leader engagement sessions is for Tribal leaders to have meaningful input on the policies and deliverables of the WHCNAA.
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Tribal Accreditation Learning Community (TALC)
2022-01-31 14:00 | Virtual Event
Monday, January 31, 2022, 3:00 pm Eastern
Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) as we host the first Tribal Accreditation Learning Community (TALC) for 2022. TALC is a free, monthly webinar series held the third Monday of every month. It is designed for sharing and learning about public health performance improvement, system improvement, and accreditation in Tribal communities. Each month, Tribes will convene to learn and engage across various public health topics of interest and relevance.
The January TALC will take place on Monday, January 31 at 3:00 PM ET, and will kick-off with a public health visioning training, “Building your Tribal Public Health Department Utopia”. Participants will describe the structure of their public health systems, practice creating organizational structures and network webs, and identify changes that can promote public health capacity building for their departments and communities. Read more here.
Join the meeting here.

DOI SGAC Tribal Caucus (virtual)
2022-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Department of the Interior’s Self-Governance Advisory Committee Tribal Caucus (virtual)
DOI SGAC Tribal Caucus (virtual)
January 31 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Easter4
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Learn how to speak Cherokee with the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
2022-01-31 17:00 - 19:00
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is offering a beginner Cherokee language course. The course will consist of four, two-hour classes on Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Classes will be held from from 6-8 p.m.
Anyone interested in taking this class should contact the museum at 423-884-6246 or seqmus@tds.net to register. The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is located at 576 Highway 360, Vonore, TN, 37885.

IHS - Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Other Addictions (Non-Substance)
2022-02-01 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series:
Other Addictions (Non-Substance) by Larissa Maley, PhD
February 1 at 12:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Examine the DSM-5 non-substance related addictive disorders.
2. Identify what specific factors are involved in diagnosing these types of
addictions and what are recommended interventions.
3. Apply a unified perspective on working with these diagnoses and addressing comorbid conditions.

DOI SGAC Tribal Caucus (virtual)
2022-02-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Department of the Interior’s Self-Governance Advisory Committee Tribal Caucus (virtual)
DOI SGAC Tribal Caucus (virtual)
February 1 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Registration

FY 2022 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program Population Certification Webinar
2022-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
FY 2022 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program Population Certification Webinar
February 1, 2022 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program provides support to tribal communities to enhance services for victims of crime through activities that address the needs of a wide variety of crime victims in tribal communities. This noncompetitive program is open only to federally recognized tribal governments (applying individually or as consortia) and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANSCA) regional corporations, and their designees.
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Data Tools for Health Equity Webinar
2022-02-01 15:00 | Virtual Event
Data Tools for Health Equity Webinar
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 4:00 pm Eastern
Join the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Region 10 for demonstrations of three virtual tools for health equity planning and analysis.
COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on long standing health disparities throughout Region 10, renewing a focus on actions to improve health equity. This webinar will provide overviews and demonstrations of three virtual tools that can be used to identify and understand factors contributing to disparities. Using this information, organizations will be able to strategically plan their approaches to addressing health equity.
The three tools that will be covered during this webinar include:

Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index
HD Pulse
SHARE-NW

Register for the webinar here.
For questions contact Renée Bouvion at renee.bouvion@hhs.gov.

American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Kick-Off Webinar
2022-02-01 16:00 | Virtual Event
American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Kick-Off Webinar
February 1 at 4:00 pm Central/5:00 pm Eastern
The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools.
Any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe with at least a 2.0 grade point average, and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship.
Join the College Fund on Tuesday, February 1st at 3pm MST for the FULL CIRCLE Scholarship Kick-Off! Learn more about this fantastic scholarship for Native students, how you can apply, and even WIN GREAT PRIZES! Register today.
