HEARTH Act Overview Training
2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.
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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
Register
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 | TN
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 | TN
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed today in honor of Veteran’s & Indigenous Warrior’s Day.

CANCELED: USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Due to the Veteran’s & Indigenous Warrior’s Day, this session has been canceled. The next ECHO session will be on December 8th and will focus on Flu and COVID-19.

We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
2023 First Quarter Topics:

January 20: Streptococcal Pharyngitis
February 10: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza
March 10: HIV/AIDS and Women’s Reproductive Health

Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

NCAI Annual Convention
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-17 | TN, United States
Save the Date
November 11-17, 2023
New Orleans, LA

DC | Honoring Native Veterans
2023-11-11 09:00 - 16:30 | TN
November 11 – DC | Honoring Native Veterans 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern

DOI Tribal Consultation on Agricultural Leasing Regulations Revisions
2023-11-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Monday, November 13 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Osage Casino Hotel – Tulsa
Walnut Room
951 West 36th St. N, Tulsa, OK 74127
Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
via Zoom
Register
Friday, November 17 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Holiday Inn Bismarck
Missouri Room
3903 State St., Bismarck, ND 58503
The Department welcomes your written comments on the proposed draft regulations by email to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 ET on Friday, December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the revision of the Agricultural Leasing regulations found in 25 CFR Part 162 Subpart B, please contact Mr. Joaquin R. Gallegos, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary — Indian Affairs, by email at joaquin.gallegos@indianaffairs.gov.

APHIS Tribal Webinar: SARs Covid Wild Cervid Surveillance Program Update
2023-11-13 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 13 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Register
Web Join Link

FEMA Tribal Consultation on Tribal Declarations Guidance
2023-11-13 14:15 - 15:45 | Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
November 13 at 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm Eastern
Location: Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130
All information can be found here.
Tribal Nations can submit their written comments and any questions via email with the subject line “Tribal Declarations Guidance – Written Comments” to fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov.
Contact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons is available at www.fema.gov/about/contact.

NIHB Fourth Quarter Board Meeting and Native American Heritage Month Event
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-16 | TN, United States
NIHB Fourth Quarter Board Meeting and Native American Heritage Month Event
November 14-16
Washington, DC
More information coming soon.

Leadership Institute: NAHASDA & LIHTC Certification
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-16 | TN
This intensive, three day training course is designed to provide tribal housing professionals with an overview of the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, and how the program can complement other tribal housing initiatives. The course provides both a general explanation of the program and describes detailed procedures and requirements for continuing operational compliance under the LIHTC and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) programs.
The class addresses the fundamentals of tax credit compliance from a global perspective and explains how compliance can be integrated into an existing property management regimen. Participants will also learn about tenant compliance requirements and the costs and penalties associated with non-compliance. How NAHASDA fits into the LIHTC program will also be discussed, and in particular, admissions and occupancy requirements.
Individuals that successfully pass the NAHASDA & Tax Credit Compliance Professional (NTCCP) exam at the end of the NAHASDA-LIHTC compliance certification course and
Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ experience in NAHASDA-LIHTC related projects

Complete Certification of Work Experience
Execute the NTCCP Code of Professional Responsibility

will receive an NTCCP certification. The NTCCP certification is a unique national certification that acknowledges expertise in both the NAHASDA and LIHTC programs.

Trade Talks: The Indian Arts and Craft Act Webinar
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 14 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central
Register
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) promotes the economic development of federally recognized American Indians and Alaska Natives (Indians) through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market, including to international markets.

Recovery-Ready Workplace Resources Webinar
2023-11-14 14:00 | Virtual Event
November 14 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register to receive a zoom link
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will host a call to provide an overview of the new resources and highlight the positive impact of RRW policies. Speakers will include Dona Dmitrovic, Senior Advisor for Recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Susan Weinstein, President of the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA), Sam Lewandowski, Program Director of the New Hampshire Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative, and Mark Bonta, Littleton Plant Director of Genfoot America, a recovery-friendly employer.

VA Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium
2023-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) – Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) would like to invite you to our Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium.
Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium
This symposium will honor Native American Veterans by remembering their legacy and service to our country, and will educate, inform, and empower Native American Veterans and service members, as well as their family members, caregivers, survivors, and advocates about valuable VA resources. The symposium will provide information on VA benefits, Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, Tribal Health Services, disability claims – including a tutorial, Vet Centers, and the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. Feel free to join and to share the invite information with any interested party.
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm (ET)
Quick Join: Click Here to Join
Link to Join: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mfb62116063b29c96167be2351f1aed1e
Phone: 1-404-397-1596 Toll-free Number, Access Code: [REDACTED] 969 4454
Audience: Native American Veterans, Service members, Family Members, Caregivers, Survivors, VA Staff, Veteran Advocates, National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), National Association State Department of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO).
Please send any questions to the OTED National Outreach Mailbox.
We look forward to you joining us,
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED)
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

NTIA TBCP Round 2 Technical Assistance Office Hours
2023-11-15 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.

Webinar: SLFRF Interim Final Rule (Obligation IFR)
2023-11-16 09:00, 2023-11-16 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a new interim final rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This interim final rule (Obligation IFR) provides additional flexibility and clarity for recipients regarding the definition of “obligation” and associated guidance. The Obligation IFR clarifies the application of the statutory obligation deadline of December 31, 2024, to subrecipients and contractors, and provides guidance on the circumstances under which contracts and subawards entered into prior to the obligation deadline may be amended or replaced. It does not alter the existing obligation and expenditure deadlines or eligible use categories, including how recipients may use SLFRF funds under the revenue loss eligible use category. Recipients must continue to obligate funds by December 31, 2024, and expend funds by December 31, 2026 (other than in the case of SLFRF funds used for Surface Transportation projects or Title I projects, which must be expended by September 30, 2026).
To support SLFRF recipients in their understanding of the Obligation IFR, on November 16th, Treasury will host a webinar. During the two sessions listed below, Treasury will provide an overview of the new Obligation IFR, including explaining the amended definition of “obligation” and highlighting key examples of how related guidance and clarifications apply to implementation of SLFRF funds. Recipients will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance for the Q&A portion of the webinar. Recipients can follow along with the Obligation IFR Quick Reference Guide. Treasury is also hosting a Tribal consultation on the Obligation IFR on November 29, 2023. The Dear Tribal Leader letter and information on how to register may be found below.
Sign Up for the Upcoming Webinar

Morning Session: November 16th at 10:00 AM ET
Afternoon Session: November 16th at 3:00 PM ET

Tribal Consultation

Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 2-5pm ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal Consultation on the Obligation IFR. You may find the Dear Tribal Leader Letter here.
You may register for the consultation here.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by December 22, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
For general information about the program, please see the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds website. For details regarding the eligible use categories under the SLFRF program, please see the following resources:

2022 Final Rule
2023 Interim Final Rule
Overview of the 2022 Final Rule
Overview of the 2023 Interim Final Rule
Recipient Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities
Self-Service Resources

Treasury looks forward to working with you to ensure the continued success of the SLFRF program.
Fatima Abbas
Director
Office of Tribal and Native Affairs
U.S. Department of the Treasury

ITEP and GLIFWC Webinar: Aanji-bimaadiziimagak o’ow aki – Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Version 2
2023-11-16 11:30 | Virtual Event
November 16 at 11:30 am Central
Register
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) are hosting members from GLIFWC’s Climate Change Program to discuss Aanji bimaadiziimagak o’ow aki, the second version of the GLIFWC Vulnerability Assessment, which was published in January 2023. The vulnerability assessment is an attempt to weave together Traditional and Scientific Ecological Knowledge (SEK) to examine the climate change vulnerability of a set of beings in the upper Midwest Ceded Territories by the mid-21st century.

Webinar: Understanding Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Native Affairs and Policy will host a virtual webinar on November 16, 2023 to provide an overview of their Public Notice on Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data: Public Notice, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Native Affairs and Policy Seek Comment on Tribal Nation and Native Hawaiian Access to Spectrum and Related Data, GN Docket No. 23-265.
Comments filed in response to the Public Notice on Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data will enable the FCC to improve its understanding of how and the extent to which Tribal Nations and the Native Hawaiian Community are able to access wireless spectrum. The upcoming webinar will highlight information currently collected through license applications and is designed to assist parties interested in learning how to submit responsive public comments which are due November 30, 2023.
We encourage individuals interested in this issue to review the Public Notice, GN Docket No. 23-265 which includes a list of questions to guide commenters in their feedback. These questions and the background in the Public Notice will be helpful for webinar attendees.
Webinar Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 1:00pm–2:00pm ET
Background: The FCC’s wireless licensing application forms currently collect certain types of demographic or other identifying information from Tribal or Native Hawaiian applicants. In order to improve the FCC’s understanding of how Tribal Nations and the Native Hawaiian Community are able to access wireless spectrum, we are seeking input on how to refine the licensee and demographic information collected on such forms.
Official registration for this webinar is recommended but not required. To register, please send a message to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov stating “November 16th Webinar” in the subject line. Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Registrants will receive a Zoom link enabling them to enter the webinar.
Visit the event webpage at https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/11/understanding-tribal-access-wireless-spectrum-and-related-data. If you have any questions, please contact ONAP at Native@fcc.gov.
Bambi Kraus
Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy

Indigenous Knowledge and Stewardship of Cultural Resources
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
November 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
Join via Microsoft Teams
If you experience problems with the audio, dial in using the following:
Conference Number: +1 (509) 385-0685
Participant Code: 941 859 083#
This presentation discusses the ways that Indigenous Knowledge can inform best practices for the stewardship of cultural resources, especially as it pertains to climate adaptation and mitigation. Presented by Mr. Michael Durglo Jr., Climate Change Coordinator, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead, taking corrective action if problems are identified, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents, staff, students, and the community at large.

When:

October 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
November 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
December 14 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Physical properties of lead
Adverse health effects of lead poisoning
Guidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities

Registration:
Register today.

Lead Program Summary:
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. The adverse health effects range, from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants, to lowered IQ levels, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy, successful educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a healthy and productive environment for children.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

OFFICE OF RECOVERY PROGRAMS: GRANTS MANAGEMENT WEBINAR SERIES
2023-11-16 14:00 | Virtual Event
Build a solid foundation in grants management best practices by attending Treasury’s three-part webinar series. The sessions are intended to assist Tribal governments in understanding the OMB Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. Register for the sessions below.

October 12, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Introduction to Tribal Grants Management Registration
October 26, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Overview of Federal Procurement Registration
November 16, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Subrecipient Monitoring Registration

Southeastern Tribal Nations Summit
2023-11-17 | TN
November 17, 2023
The University of Southern Mississippi
Thad Cochran Center
To RSVP or request more information, please contact Lanena Grace John at lanena.john@usm.edu or (601) 266-4384
