EPA Webinar on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
2023-07-17 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
July 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund and $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator competitions are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a historic $27 billion investment made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Together, these grant competitions will help combat the climate crisis by mobilizing financing and private capital for greenhouse gas- and air pollution-reducing projects in communities across the country.
You are invited to a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund webinar on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET to learn more. See the full EPA press release and White House fact sheet for more information about this program.

HUD Webinar Part 1: Gender-Based Violence Against Indigenous Women
2023-07-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
July 17 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
July 26 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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On Monday, July 17th, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Native American Programs will host the first in a two-part series focusing on violence against Indigenous women and other forms of gender-based violence both on and off reservations. Participants can expect to learn about the dynamics of domestic violence/sexual assault, the responses to this violence in tribal communities, and some initial best practices for housing providers. The webinar will feature Gwendolyn Packard (Ihanktonwan Dakota), Senior Housing Specialist, National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center; and Caroline LaPorte (Immediate Descendant, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians), Director, STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center at the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. The second installment of the webinar series will take place on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

Indian Gaming Association 2023 Summer Legislative Summit
2023-07-18 - 2023-07-19
Join the Indian Gaming Association at the annual Summer Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.
July 18-19, 2023
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Conference Center
224 Second Street SE, Washington, DC
Your Opportunity to meet with members of Congress and Administration representatives and discuss critical legislative issues impacting Indian Country.
Discussions will include:
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
IGA Updates
NIGC Updates
Farm Bill – What’s Next?
NCAI/IGA Joint Taskforce Meeting
5:00 PM
Tribal Leaders Reception
Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Protecting Sovereign Immunity
Sports Betting in the 118th
Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition Briefing
Full Agenda Coming Soon!

Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit
2023-07-18 - 2023-07-25
Don’t miss this year’s Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit, set for July 18-25, 2023. Applications are open to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth ages 18-24, including recently graduated high school seniors, and must be completed by April 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. central.

What is the Youth Summit?
Held annually since 2015, the Youth Summit brings participants from across Indian Country to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to spend a week creating lifelong memories and fostering professional and academic skills development. All travel and lodging expenses are covered for accepted applicants.
The Youth Summit allows participants to dive deeper into their interests and develop real-world solutions, highlighted through a capstone project. Experiences during the week include touring Tribal agricultural operations, interfacing with other youth and industry professionals, participating in an Indigenous cooking demonstration, and more.
Agricultural policy and production areas covered during Youth Summit include:

Agricultural Business and Finance
Land Stewardship and Conservation
Agricultural Law and Policy
Nutrition and Health

HUD/NAIHC Virtual Training | IHP/APR
2023-07-18 08:00 - 2023-07-19 17:00 | Virtual Event
July 18 – 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern
Event details and registration

The 2-day virtual IHP/APR course will provide participants with a basic summary of the statutory and regulatory requirements of developing and submitting Indian Housing Plans and Annual Performance Reports.The course will include an in-depth review of the eligible activities allowed under NAHASDA along with a how a TDHE should plan for and gather the data to be included in their IHPs.Participants will also become familiar with the HUD IHP/APR forms and how to complete and submit the forms through EPIC or GEMS. The course will be very interactive with the participants being able to ask questions and completing easy quizzes and exercises.

Department of Homeland Security External Tribal Quarterly Meeting
2023-07-18 13:00 | Virtual Event
Participate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs upcoming 2023 quarterly DHS Tribal meetings.
Meeting participants will include DHS personnel and Tribal partners (including leaders, program personnel and advocates).
Please register for the meetings using the following registration links:

January 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Register in advance for this meeitng.
April 18 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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July 18 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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October 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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2023 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - Region 3
2023-07-19 | Virtual Event
Save the Date: July 19
Virtual
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

Discussion on Tribal Priorities for the 18th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women
2023-07-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Wednesday, July 19 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern
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In preparation for next month’s government-to-government consultation on Violence Against Women, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Violence Against Women Task Force and the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) will be hosting two preparatory events. The first event will take place virtually on July 19, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT, and is an opportunity for Tribal leaders, Tribal designees, Tribal representatives and Tribal coalitions to join in a discussion about the upcoming consultation session. Additionally, Tribal leaders, Tribal designees, Tribal representatives and Tribal coalitions are invited to join an in-person discussion on Tribal priorities for the 18th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.
The Tribal caucus will take place from 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. EDT / 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the River Spirit Casino and Resort. The Tribal caucus is a closed event for Tribal leaders, Tribal designees, Tribal representatives and Tribal coalitions. They ask that federal partners and the press do not attend this event.

NIHB Virtual Tribal Roundtable to Evaluate the CMS State Consultation Plans
2023-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) as they host a virtual roundtable discussion with Tribal Leaders to discuss and evaluate state Medicaid consultation policies. This roundtable will offer Tribal Leaders an opportunity to discuss needed improvements in state consultation plans and allow Tribal Leaders to help strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship by improving the use and effectiveness of Tribal Consultation.
They invite Tribal Leaders to join the discussion on Wednesday, July 19, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET. This roundtable is free to attend, but they ask that you please register in advance

ACF and SAMHSA Webinar on Anxiety and Depression in Children and Youth
2023-07-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
July 19 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern
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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host a virtual training on Wednesday, July 19, from 6 – 7 p.m. ET for parents, caregivers, and families about children’s mental health. This training will focus on anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. This training is a continuation of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) efforts to provide important and useful information and resources about child, youth, and family mental health. This training is co-designed with, and informed by, youth, parents, and caregivers and will feature youth and parent leaders.
This free, virtual training will feature information and resources specifically for parents and caregivers. While it is designed to provide education to parents and caregivers, you do not need to be a parent or caregiver to attend. The training will provide the following:

Information on anxiety and depression in children and youth from parents, caregivers, and behavioral health professionals;
Useful skills to recognize and respond to children and youth managing anxiety and depression;
Information on how to access mental health resources and guidance to help children and families;
An overview of resources available to support parents and caregivers.

If you cannot attend, the training will be recorded and uploaded to this Parent and Caregiver Resources site along with resources shared during the event. If you have questions, please email us at ParentCaregiverTraining@samhsa.hhs.gov. Certificates of attendance will be available.

Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) Public Meeting
2023-07-20 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual Event
July 20 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Eastern Time)
The public is invited to view the meeting through the Treasury webcast
Agenda

National Criminal Justice Training Center: Amber Alert in Indian Country Update
2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
July 20 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
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Learn about the mission of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2018 and the ongoing efforts of the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program (AATTAP) to support this Act.

Native American Language Resource Center Summer Series: How to Create an Immersion School
2023-07-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native culture and language standards, develop curriculum, train teachers, assess language proficiency, and integrate technology.
Register here.
June 29: Overview of Starting an Immersion School
July 13: Thinking Through Your Options – Finding the Right Fit
July 20: Curriculum and Teacher Training
July 27: Language Proficiency and Assessment
August 3: Native Language and Technology

Small Business Administration Tribal Listening Session on Small Business Development Centers
2023-07-20 14:30 - 15:30
In coordination with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Center (NCAIED), the Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that it will host a Tribal Listening Session on Small Business Development Centers Program regulations. This session will be hosted in-person and virtually by NCAIED on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm ET. To register for the Listening Session, please click here. For more information regarding the Listening Session, please view SBA’s Federal Register Notice by clicking here.

Tribal Nations Black Ash Basket Makers Gathering
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-26
July 24-26 at Atsiakta
Hosted by the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and SRMT Environment Division
The focus of the gathering is to provide updates on the current status of Emerald Ash Borer and to discuss the future of black ash basketry. here will be presentations, demonstrations, field trips and more.
For more information, email les.benedict@srmt-nsn.gov.

IHS Dental Updates Conference
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-27
The IHS Division of Oral Health is pleased to announce that the 2023 IHS Dental Updates Conference will take place Monday, July 24, 2023 through Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. Our 17-member planning committee has been busy arranging quality speakers for this biennial conference to make this the best meeting yet! The theme of this year’s conference is “Emerging from the Pandemic.” Please see the draft schedule (to be used to attach to travel requests) and conference information as well as the important details below.

SUMMARY: This biennial conference is designed to provide IHS, tribal, and urban dental program staff [dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental therapists] with evidence-based clinical practice continuing dental education as well as allow them to network with other oral health providers.
AGENDA: The agenda for this meeting will be sent out via the IHS Dental Listserv, the IHS Dental Chiefs Listserv, the IHS Dental Hygienists Listserv, through Area Dental Officers, and through the Dental Support Centers. If you need instructions on how to join the listserv, please e-mail IHSCDECoordinator@ihs.gov. Any updates to the agenda will also be sent through the listservs.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required for this meeting so that we can accurately set up the conference plenary and breakout session rooms. Please register by July 1, 2023. Registration includes [1] selecting this course, [2] your supervisor approving your attendance in the CDE system, and [3] if working in a tribal program, submitting your tuition payment [read below]. The course number in the CDE Catalog is DE0225.
TUITION: Tuition is required for all dental staff attending from tribal programs that have taken their IHS Headquarters dental shares. If you are unsure if that applies to you or not, please check with your Area Dental Officer. Tuition must be paid in advance by July 1, 2023 using the IHS Tuition Payment Form that accompanies your check to the address on the form. Tuition is $250 per person. Attendees owing tuition will be invoiced on or about May 1st and again on or about June 1st; it is your responsibility to forward those invoices to your finance departments if necessary. Tuition receipts will be e-mailed to participants within 2 weeks after the conference ends.
TRANSPORTATION: Attendees are encouraged to share transportation to and from the airport. Taxi/Uber/Lyft prices vary, but generally about $30 from the Nashville International Airport to downtown Nashville [about 10 miles].
HOTEL: The Sheraton Grand is located in the heart of downtown Nashville, within walking distance of more than 75 restaurants and entertainment options. The hotel features 482 guestrooms and 30,000 square feet of meeting space. Book your room by June 9, 2023 by going to https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1675721619359&key=GRP&app=resvlink. The group room rate is $207 per night plus 15.25 and $2.50 per night tax [the government lodging rate is $230, so this is below the government rate]. Self-parking is available at $50 at the hotel, or you can find nearby public parking at a lower cost. Room service is available and there is an on-site restaurant. Other amenities include a fitness center, business center, and on-site bar/lounge. There is complimentary wireless internet in the guest room and meeting rooms, 15 mbps, up to 3 devices.
LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO? Nashville’s downtown is bustling each night with multiple honky tonks! During the week of Updates, the Maypop Music & Arts Festival will take place just a few miles north of Nashville [see https://www.facebook.com/maypopfest/about]. On July 28th, if you want to stay after Updates is over, Nissan Stadium [just across the river from downtown] is having the George Strait/Chris Stapleton concert. You can also visit the original Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Johnny Cash Museum, the Frist Art Museum, all within walking distance of the hotel. Or catch a taxi and visit The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, or The Parthenon, a replica of the real Parthenon. Just don’t forget to return to the Updates meeting after you enjoy Nashville!!!

We hope to see you in Music City in July!

USDA APHIS Tribal Listening Session: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program
2023-07-24 12:00 | Virtual Event
July 24 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. To keep you abreast of some major APHIS activities, they have hosted several Tribal webinars over the last several months. These webinars are designed to give you a better insight in how APHIS is helping to protect U.S. and Tribal agricultural and natural resources—and citizens—from animal and plant disease and pest threats.
They would like to invite you and members of your staff to attend a listening session:
“Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influenza Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program” – Listening Session, on July 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm EDT.
USDA APHIS is contemplating a rule change to the regulations dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza (or HPAI) indemnity and compensation and changing the definition of “poultry.” During this listening session, they will be discussing:

The current regulation for HPAI indemnity and compensation
The background and rationale for HPAI biosecurity audits new rule
The current definition of “poultry” according to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
The background and rationale for the change in the definition of “poultry”

During this listening session, they would like to encourage feedback on how these changes may directly affect Native American Tribal governments or their members.
They appreciate your ongoing partnership in safeguarding our agriculture and hope you will join them for this event. If you have questions about the webinar, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov or the ONTL Director Terry Clark at terry.w.clark@usda.gov.

NIAC Hearing on Reporting and Collecting Data on MMIP
2023-07-25 - 2023-07-26 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
July 25-26, 2023
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings, MT 59101
Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
In October 2020, the Not Invisible Act of 2019 was signed into law—to increase coordination in identifying and combating violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians—in response to the longstanding crises of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) and human trafficking (HT).
Pursuant to section 4 of the act, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and I established the Not Invisible Act Commission (Commission), which consists of Federal and non-Federal members. More information on the Commission and its members can be found here. The Commission is required, by October 2023, to submit a final report to Congress, the Attorney General, and me with recommendations on how to improve intergovernmental coordination, bolster resources, and establish best practices for State/Tribal/Federal law enforcement to help combat this epidemic of violence.
To help achieve this requirement of section 4, the Commission is holding national hearings to solicit public testimony at multiple locations to shape its final report recommendations on specific MMIP and HT topics. These hearings will provide a forum for law enforcement, subject-matter experts, organizations, State/Tribal task forces, advocates, survivors/families, and other stakeholders to offer testimony directly to the Commission in order to improve cross-jurisdictional communications, increase access to resources, and address other issues related to the MMIP and HT crises.
Please join the next Commission hearings—details are above. Additional dates and locations are here.
Registration and Hearing Information:
Commission members will lead the public hearings to address topics specified under the act and listed above. Each hearing will include open-press segments, as well as closed-press segments that provide privacy to participants without media being present. Trauma-informed support will be available onsite with optional follow-up support, as needed. The Commission’s facilitation team will be present to document all oral testimony. Please note that any information provided during the hearings—including oral testimony and written comments—is considered public record, so please protect nonpublic or sensitive information accordingly. Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person.
Written Testimony and Questions:
Submit written testimony, recommendations, or questions to the Commission at NIAC@ios.doi.gov. Include the following in the subject line: “NIAC Testimony” or “NIAC Question.”

HUD/NAIHC Virtual Training | Admissions & Occupancy
2023-07-25 - 2023-07-27 | Virtual Event
July 25 – 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern
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Admissions & Occupancy Management is an interactive course designed to enhance the job performance of admissions & occupancy specialists and other tribal housing professionals working on admissions & occupancy issues. This course will cover the application and selection process, eligibility, calculating annual income, determining monthly rental or homeownership payments, occupancy standards, collections practice and compliance, effective communication techniques with residents, and lease agreement compliance. Participants are encouraged to bring calculators and copies of their admissions and occupancy policies so that they can practice applying them to case studies and role-playing exercises presented to them during this course.

Tribal Transportation Program Coordinating Committee Meeting
2023-07-25 - 2023-07-27 | Virtual Event
TTPCC Meeting
Date: July 25 – 27, 2023
Location: Arizona Department of Transportation //1959 South Woodlands Village Blvd. Suite B Flagstaff, AZ
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White House Initiatives Briefing to Prepare for Student Loan Return to Repayment
2023-07-25 11:00 - 23:00 | Virtual Event
July 25, 2023 12:00 pm Eastern
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As student loan borrowers prepare to return to repayment the White House Initiatives will host a briefing with Federal Student Aid to provide information as the payment pause comes to a close.

Webinar: An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2023 Update)
2023-07-25 12:00 | Virtual Event
Date: July 25, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Instructor: Steven Koprince (Govology)
Cost: Free with the code (contact apex@ncaied.org to get the code)
Steven Koprince will be presenting, and National Center APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist Stan Sams will be moderating this webinar, “An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2023 Update) ”
This webinar will include discussions on various federal small business certification programs, including Small Business Self Certification, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) & 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economic Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
It will also touch on state and local certification programs and provide information on additional training and resources you can use to develop a deeper understanding and get help with any federal, state, and small business certification program.
The National Center APEX Accelerator is offering you the opportunity to attend this webinar at no cost. If you are interested in this subject, contact your Procurement Specialist or email apex@ncaied.org for the FREE CODE, and register today!
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Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
July’s session will focus on Native 988 Best Practices and is being presented by Rochelle Williams.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, 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.

Ocean Justice Strategy Tribal Consultation
2023-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Central
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CMS Webinar: Advantages of Having a Tribal Nursing Home
2023-07-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
July 26 at 1:00 pm Central
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This webinar will discuss the funding opportunities and process for tribes to build a nursing facility. The webinar will also describe the positive impacts on the community and the ways residents are able to preserve their culture.
Objectives:

The funding process
Economic development
Cultural preservation

Have questions for the presenters? Let them know before the webinar by emailing ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com.

Application Deadline: Transitioning Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy
2023-07-27 00:00 - 23:59
Department of Energy/Office of Indian Energy – Transitioning Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy
Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Tribal Colleges and Universities for:
(1) clean energy project and curriculum planning (Topic Area 1); and
(2) clean energy technology and curriculum deployment (Topic Area 2)

NAP Education Session: Protecting ICWA
2023-07-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
July 27 at 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Eastern
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Join a fireside chat between Native Americans in Philanthropy CEO, Erik Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nations – Nakoda), and Dr. Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq), Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Followed by a panel discussion with moderator, Brittany Schulman (Waccamaw Souian), when Dr. Kastelic is joined by Indian Child Welfare champions, Erin Dougherty Lynch, Aurene Martin (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa), and Dr. Joannie Suina (Pueblo of Cochiti) as they discuss the historic reaffirmation of ICWA, what’s next, and how philanthropy can support the sustainability of this vital work.

NAFAO Policy Webinar: What Tribes Need to Know about Bankruptcy in Light of the Supreme Court Decision in Lac du Flambeau v. Coughlin
2023-07-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
July 27 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, holding that Native American tribes are not immune from certain bankruptcy court proceedings, including the automatic stay provision of the Bankruptcy Code.
The case involved an online payday lending operation owned by a tribal government. When a customer sought relief in bankruptcy court, an appellate court and the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the tribe’s claims that sovereign immunity prohibited the customer from enforcing the Bankruptcy Code’s automatic stay against it.
On July 27th from 1pm to 2:30pm Eastern Time, NAFOA is proud to host a webinar. Attorneys from Navajo Nation and the law firm Sheppard Mullin will discuss what the ruling means, what tribes should be aware of going forward, and the impact this ruling will have on tribes going forward. The webinar will cover:

Bankruptcy Basics
Background on Lac du Flambeau vs Coughlin
Impact and Mitigation of the Lac du Flambeau vs Coughlin Decision

Department of State Tribal Consultation on Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
2023-07-27 13:30 - 15:30 | United States
The Department of State will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA).
On April 26, 2023, the Department of the Interior sent a letter to Tribal leaders announcing a Tribal consultation schedule on implementation of the STOP Act. This letter announces that the Department of State will participate in the following STOP Act Tribal consultation sessions organized by the Department of the Interior:

Thursday, July 27 at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Virtual on Zoom
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Tuesday, August 9 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Virtual on Zoom
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Friday, August 18 at 9:00 am – 12:0 pm Mountain
BLM New Mexico State Office
Amarillo Creek/Canadian Rms.
301 Dinosaur Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508

The Department of State seeks Tribal input on the following questions specifically related to the development of draft regulations for, and implementation of, the STOP Act.
What should the Department of State consider when:

determining the type of engagement to pursue with a foreign government regarding Native American tangible cultural heritage,
determining which foreign governments and institutions to prioritize for engagement on the return of Native American tangible cultural heritage, and
engaging with Tribes, foreign governments, and foreign institutions on the voluntary return of Native American tangible cultural heritage?

The Department of State welcomes your written comments on the above consultation questions by email to tribalconsultation@state.gov by 11:59pm ET on Friday, August 25, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the Department of State’s Tribal consultation participation, please contact Ashley Fry, Indigenous Affairs Officer with the Department of State’s Cultural Heritage Center, via email at FryAD@state.gov.
