Native Americans in Philanthropy Webinar | Funding Opportunities for Native Non-Profits
2024-08-22 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
August 22 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Please join this impressive group of practitioners and advocates on Thursday, August 22 at 1:00 PM ET for a holistic conversation on the needs and resources available to Native non-profits. Native Ways Federation’s Carly Bad Heart Bull (Dakota/Muscogee) and Native Voices Rising’s Shash Yázhí Moreno Charley (Diné) will share their resources and knowledge to ensure that Native non-profits across Turtle Island are safeguarded and secured for generations to come.

A National Conversation on Resilience in America
2024-08-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Join Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell for a virtual event on Aug. 23 from 1–2:30 p.m. ET.

Each August, FEMA celebrates National Resilience Month to highlight all the critically important resilience work occurring across the country. In honor of this annual campaign and 2024 being named as FEMA’s Year of Resilience, FEMA is hosting a “National Conversation on Resilience in America” virtual event featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell along with other federal, state and local partners.
Over the past three years, the Biden-Harris Administration has invested $50 billion in building resilience. This virtual event will highlight this funding and how communities across the nation can help protect their communities against the impacts of extreme weather events caused by climate change and other domestic-related threats such as cyber and critical infrastructure.
Working together to build resilience is critical to our nation’s future. By leveraging federal funding for disaster mitigation, states, local governments and communities can strengthen the resilience of disadvantaged communities and build infrastructure to withstand more frequent and severe disasters. These actions will ultimately reduce costs and creating safer and more sustainable communities.
By bringing together leaders from across these sectors, more communities will benefit from the sharing of examples and best practices to help each other protect our communities against future disasters.
Speakers include:

Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
Deanne Criswell, Administrator, FEMA
Erik Hooks, Deputy Administrator, FEMA
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary of Health, Health and Human Services
Rebecca Zimmerman, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, Department of Defense
Andrea Spillars, Region 7 Administrator, FEMA
Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor, City of Columbia, Missouri
Melissa Hoffer, Climate Chief, State of Massachusetts

The event will be moderated by Christopher “Chris” Logan, Deputy Associate Administrator – Resilience at FEMA.

Event Details
Date: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 – 1– 2:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
Audience: State, local, Tribal Nation and territorial stakeholders, emergency managers, city managers, mayors, and non-profits.
Registration is required. Register at: A National Conversation on Resilience in America | FEMA.gov

Self-Monitoring Training
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-28
The Self-Monitoring training program, is an essential tool designed to assist housing departments and housing authorities in performing the required self-monitoring under the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Our course includes a comprehensive overview of the requirements and an in-depth discussion of each self-monitoring questionnaire issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs (HUD ONAP). Our expert trainer will guide you through every step, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the self-monitoring process and how to meet the necessary requirements. With this training, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to successfully complete the self-monitoring process and achieve compliance with NAHASDA regulations.
Location: Westin Phoenix Downtown, 333 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA) Training Conference
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-29 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA) Training Conference
August 27-29, 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada

BIA Indian Police Academy Instructor & Training Certification Program
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-29 | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
BIA Indian Police Academy Instructor & Training Certification Program
Albuquerque, New Mexico – August 27-29, 2024
Summary – 2024 USIPA Instructor & Training Certification Forum (cvent.com)

the National Tribal Housing Ecosystem Summit
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-29 | Boise Center, 850 West Front Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
August 27 -29
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The strength of Indian Country will be on display at the National Tribal Housing Ecosystem Summit in Boise, Idaho, August 27-29. TDHEs and housing authorities will be front and center in a Tribal Showcase Series! Learn from peers about their development projects and engage in eight strong housing ecosystem sessions to build Tribal economies around housing.

DOI Division of Facility Management and Construction Tribal Consultations
2024-08-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
August 27 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
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August 29 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
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The Office of Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM), Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual consultation sessions seeking Tribal oral and written comments and input to a new facilities Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funding formula for how the Federal Government requests O&M funds.
Per the Department of the Interior’s Federal Real Property Profile (FRPP), O&M funds the following:
Operations, which is defined as the costs for services related to the normal performance of functions for which the facility is used (include contracted services when applicable but exclude Federal personnel costs). Examples include but are not limited to utilities, cleaning/janitorial, roads/grounds, and actual operations costs. All services include personnel, equipment and supplies.
Maintenance, which is defined as the recurring annualized costs for planned activities needed to maintain an asset’s functionality and capacity over its expected life. This includes but is not limited to planned and scheduled activities such as inspections, preventive maintenance, refinishing, painting, weatherproofing, and parts replacement. This also includes costs for contracted maintenance services and other expenses and supplies required to perform recurring activities to maintain the asset. Actual repair expenditures are included in the annual maintenance costs. Included are costs for personnel, supplies, and materials.
The current allocation formula for O&M funding as implemented in 1990 was based on having access to a comprehensive asset inventory with component level costing. This approach relies on having granular, current, and accurate data maintained by each individual site for each building.
The DFMC would like to stream-line and make transparent calculating O&M allocations, which includes data that is readily available in the Indian Affairs – Facility Management System (IAFMS), which is currently Maximo.
During these Tribal Consultations, DFMC is requesting your input on what considerations you think should be included in a formula to calculate total O&M needs that will support annual budget requests. Areas of consideration DFMC is seeking input include the following.

Should a formula be based on industry best practice standards and utilize data that is readily available in the Indian Affairs — Facility Management System (IA-FMS), which is currently Maximo, or are Tribes open to new types of facility data being collected if the
information is not in Maximo?
Some calculation factors for the formula being considered are gross square feet (GSF) of
facilities, location (nearest reference city), type of facility, and age of facility. Are these effective factors or are there other aspects that should be taken into account?

The DFMC would also like your input on the distribution methodology. The DFMC proposes that O&M funds will be distributed on a pro rata percentage basis based on the calculated need and the O&M funds that are appropriated.
These one ( 1) hour virtual consultation sessions will provide the opportunity for the Tribal Nations to provide input and comment on the new formula for determining O&M needs for budget requests in future years.

POSTPONED: USET Office of Economic Development Webinar | Progressing the Whole Story: A Conversation of Economic Data
2024-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
UPDATE: The webinar is postponed. More information is coming soon.

Progressing the Whole Story: A Conversation of Economic Data
presented by the
USET Office of Economic Development
During this webinar, attendees will explore the multifaceted aspects of Tribal economic data, uncovering insights that paint a holistic picture of economic activity within the USET region. The goal is to foster a dialogue that goes beyond conventional metrics, shedding light on recent USET work on economic data endeavors that contribute to the vibrancy and resilient of Tribal Nations. Join us as we embark on this enlightening journey to progress the whole story of Tribal economic data.
When: August 28 at 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Central/2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern
Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Leaders, Tribal Economic Development Practitioners, and Data Enthusiasts
Learning Objectives:

Understand the significance of Tribal economic data its impact on policy.
Explore innovative methods for studying and sharing Tribal economic data.
Identify strategies for leveraging Tribal economic data for future growth.

Register: Registration is open.
Questions: If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Fly, USET Administrative Assistant, at sfly@usetinc.org.

NCAI Native Get Out the Vote Webinars
2024-08-28 12:00 | Virtual Event
August 28 at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern
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The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is pleased to announce the launch of a coordinated non-partisan national Native Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Campaign. While several valuable efforts championed by Tribal Nations and Native organizations are already occurring across Indian Country, NCAI is interested in culling together these efforts by sharing GOTV tool kits, resources, and financial support to Tribal Nations to ensure active engagement in the upcoming federal elections.
Our GOTV work is intentionally non-partisan.  As former NCAI President Jefferson Keel (Chickasaw) used to say, “The work we do is not ‘D’ for Democrat or ‘R’ for Republican but ‘I’ for Indian.”  Our goal is to excite our fellow American Indian and Alaska Native people to vote and to support a “Sovereignty Ticket” of key issues critical to Tribal Nations and their citizens.
NCAI will concentrate efforts across three distinct phases:

Launch activities to encourage election participation;
Plan additional mobilization and engagement exercises leading up to election day; and,
Provide technical support for the incoming administration, whomever that may be.

Key actions will include:

Producing a short video to excite and encourage people to vote;
Holding a series of webinars across the NCAI regions;
Creating trusted messenger videos with American Indian and Alaska Native celebrities and federal legislators; and
Sharing short 30-second video testimonials to urge Native voter participation.

Please, plan to join one of our webinars during the week of August 19. These sessions will be co-hosted by myself, regional NCAI vice presidents, and alternates. The theme for these webinars is: Recognizing the Snyder Act 100th Anniversary—Honoring the Past; Preparing for Our Future.
The agenda for the webinars is as follows:

Introductions
Importance of Exercising Our Right to Vote
Be the Margin of Victory
Establishing a “Tribal Sovereignty Ticket” and Federal Indian Policy Agenda
Mobilize/Activate Your Tribal Nation and Tribal Citizens
Tribal Leader Discussion

National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) Fireside Session: Bridging Service Gaps Utilizing Federal Funds to Best Meet the Needs of Tribal Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
August 28 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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The most sustainable tribal responses to domestic violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking, and related disparities are those rooted in Indigenous cultures and values. The challenge for those receiving federal funds is balancing the development of their responses with administering varying requirements of federal funds. This NIWRC fireside session will focus on how Tribal Nations and tribal organizations can develop their sustainable responses, including responding to challenges to best meet the needs of survivors and Tribal communities, by pooling together different federal funds and maximizing impact.

Treasury Department Office Hours | Homeowner Association Fund
2024-08-28 14:00, 2024-09-04 14:00 | Virtual Event
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link

USET Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development Training
2024-08-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is partnering with West Yost Associates to provide Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development and a Tabletop Exercise to member USET Tribal Nations. This series will consist of six virtual training workshops informed cyber-incident first responders of the available resources, strategies and best practices in mitigating or minimizing the impact of a cyberattack on Tribal Nation critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
This training will help USET member Tribal Nations prepare for cyber-incident response and recovery operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to build a Cyber-Incident Response Plan (CIRP) over the course of the training to supplement existing emergency preparedness plans and resources. The final training will be a virtual table-top exercise in which the attendees will be able to evaluate their CIRP in response to a simulated incident.
When:

Thursday, August 8, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, August 22, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, August 29, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, September 10, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, September 19, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, September 26, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern

Who Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations Utilities-Water and Wastewater professionals and Tribal Nation governmental officials.

Registration:
Registration is open.

Continuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board.

Questions: Please contact Veronica Menta, USET Financial Analyst, at vmenta@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.

Annual Federal partner and Tribal Public Law 477 Work Group meeting
2024-08-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Department of the Interior, North Penthouse, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240, United States
Annual Meeting of Federal Partners and Tribal 477 Workgroup Under Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Act of 2017
SUMMARY:
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is announcing the annual meeting of Federal agencies and Tribes that participate in the Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Act of 2017, as amended known as the “Public Law 477 Work Group.”

DATES:

Meeting: The annual Federal partner and Tribal Public Law 477 Work Group meeting will be held on August 29, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 7, 2024. Send your comments to Genevieve Giaccardo, Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS-3645-MIB, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to Genevieve.Giaccardo@bia.gov. Please reference the Public Law 477 Work Group in the subject line of your email.

Meeting Access

Physical Access: The meeting will be conducted in the North Penthouse of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Members of the public are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID to enter the building and are subject to security screening, including bag and parcel checks.
Virtual Meeting Access: To join and participate in the meeting via Zoom, please register in advance using the following Zoom link: https://www.zoomgov.com/​j/​1618012499?​pwd=​fRV7vLNtBpeNGqvmlnsdKpTb4hM63d.1.
Audio Meeting Access: To join and participate in the meeting by telephone, please use the following dial-in information: Phone Number: (609) 254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 801 2499, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) Webinar on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
2024-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
August 29 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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NAFOA is hosting a webinar in conjunction with the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), that will provide an overview of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 for those who oversee the administration of employer-sponsored group health plans. Speakers from EBSA will discuss parity requirements between mental health/substance use disorder benefits and medical/surgical benefits provided by employer-sponsored plans. Topics will include Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations and Quantitative Treatment Limitations to be aware of when ensuring plan compliance.

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Webinar on Simplified Environmental Reviews
2024-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
August 29 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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HUD has released a Dear Tribal Leader Letter to streamline the environmental review process and reduce the burden on Tribal Nations and Tribally Designated Housing Entities HUD has developed a programmatic environmental review for soft costs (including administration, operations, maintenance, and planning), tenant-based rental assistance, public and supportive services, and activities to assist homebuyers in purchasing existing dwelling units or dwelling units under construction. HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) will provide a tenant-based training titled “Simplified Environmental Reviews: Use of the Programmatic and Limited Scope Review.” ONAP will post the recorded training on Codetalk.

Department of the Interior (DOI) Consultation and Listening Sessions on Proposed Rule: Federal Acknowledgement of Tribal Nations (25 CFR 83)
2024-09-03 12:00, 2024-09-05 14:00 | Virtual Event
Consultation Session on September 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Listening Session on September 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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The DOI will be holding a consultation session for Tribal Nations on Tuesday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET on whether it should reconsider its prior decision to ban re-petitioning under 25 CFR Part 83, “Procedures for Federal Acknowledgment of Indian Tribes.” This section determines the regulations establishing the process and criteria for how the DOI administratively acknowledges Tribal Nations. A listening session will also be held for present, former, and prospective petitioners on Thursday, September 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The DOI initially proposed continuing the ban on re-petitioning and conducted two tribal consultations and one listening session in June 2022. After reviewing the written comments and transcripts of the consultations and listening sessions, the DOI is now proposing to create a limited exception to the ban through the implementation of a re-petition authorization process.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2024-09-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates.
Date: The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who Should Attend?

Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members
Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses
Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel
Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel
Epidemiologists, Data Specialists
Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners
Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel
Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience

Registration: Register today for the zoom meeting.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.

HUD Virtual Training: Tribal Council Roles & Responsibilities
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-05 | Virtual Event
This is a two-day course offered to aid Tribal Council members understand the background and history of “NAHASDA” The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act. This course will further develop their knowledge of the Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG).
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DOT Webinar on Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program NOFO
2024-09-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
September 4 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern
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September 10 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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FHWA announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with an availability of up to $157.74 million of FY 2024 through 2026 funding, with $47.74 million available in FY2024, for the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program (NSFLTP). The NSFLTP provides funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally significant projects within, adjacent to, or accessing Federal and Tribal lands. This Program provides an opportunity to address significant challenges across the nation for transportation facilities that serve Federal and Tribal lands. See NSFLTP website and Grants.gov for more information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Per the FAST Act, Section 1123(b), entities eligible to receive funds under the Federal Lands Access Program (23 U.S.C. § 204), the Federal Lands Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 203), the Tribal Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 202), and the Federal Lands Planning Program (323 U.S.C. § 201) may apply for funding under the NSFLTP Program.
Eligible entities include:

Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA)
Tribal Governments
States, counties, and units of local government may also apply, but only if sponsored by an FLMA or Tribal government.

What kinds of projects are eligible?
To meet the minimum statutory requirements for eligibility, a project must meet all the following conditions:

The project is a single continuous project;
The project meets the Federal lands transportation facility, Federal lands access transportation facility, and/or Tribal transportation facility definitions per 23 U.S.C. § 101, except that such facilities are not required to be included in an inventory described in 23 U.S.C. § 202 or 23 U.S.C. § 203;
The project demonstrates completion of all activities required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.);
Based on the results of preliminary engineering, the project must have estimated construction costs equal to or greater than $12,500,000; and
The project will use NSFLTP Program funds only for construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of transportation facilities. Project design activities are not eligible for NSFLTP Program funds or allowable toward matching requirements.

FY24 NSFLTP NOFO information:
NOFO Number: 693JJ324NF00027
Applications deadline: October 16, 2024
NOFO Link on grants.gov: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355473 (-> lnks.gd)

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-09-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
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July 2, 2024
12:30-2 p.m. EDT
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July 17, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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July 31, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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August 14, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 4, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 18, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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October 2, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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NPS Transcontinental Railroad Tribal Consultation Sessions
2024-09-04 15:30 | Virtual Event
September 4 at 4:30 pm Eastern
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September 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern
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The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting two virtual Tribal consultations sessions to share information on the National Park Service’s multi-year and multi-state effort to study the history, legacy, and impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Transcontinental Railroad program (TCRR) seeks to study, engage, and develop programming that tells the full story of this route.
Program background: In 2019, via the Golden Spike NHP act, Sec. 2205 of Public Law 116-9 (the Dingell Act) Subsection (c) the United States Congress charged the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) with establishing a program that commemorates and interprets the Transcontinental Railroad. This new national program spans three NPS Regions (Regions 3, 4, & 5, (Midwest) Regions 6, 7, & 8 (Intermountain,) and Regions 8, 9, 10, & 12 (Pacific West) as it follows the historic railway connecting Iowa to California at Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah.
How to engage: As a federally recognized Tribal Nations with connections to the railroad’s complex legacy, they invite you and/or other Tribal representatives to join them in shaping the future of this program. They invite your participation at whatever level you would like to be engaged. They respectfully wish to honor the level of contributions of time and energy you are willing and able to provide.

Visit this project’s planning page on NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) platform: parkplanning.nps.gov/TCRRstudy to submit comments, find planning documents, and access other meeting links.

The National Park Service looks forward to building and growing their relationship with you. Their goal is to provide a full and inclusive telling of this complex story and codify that Indigenous perspectives are essential to this route’s significance. If you have additional questions, please email them.

Force Account for Construction Management
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06 | Virtual Event
During this training, Jeff Ackley will prove Indian Housing Authorities with guidance on the use of Force Accounts in Construction management. Participants will learn about the Housing Authorities’ roles and responsibilities, how to export and plan for construction projects, and the planning, development management of any force account for construction development. During the training session, Jeff Ackley will go over how to best implement force account into their communities.
Learn more and register.

Office of Indian Energy Webinar | Federal Support for Intertribal Organizations
2024-09-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 5 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
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Join the Office of Indian Energy’s September webinar to learn about our latest funding opportunities, including the Intertribal Organization Opportunity: Support for Tribal Clean Energy Communication and Engagement, available to eligible intertribal organizations.
Representatives from the Midwest Tribal Resource Association Inc. (MTERA) and the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) will share how similar past DOE funding catalyzed clean energy development for their member Tribes.
MTERA and TCC each received funding to establish intertribal technical assistance energy providers networks. Learn more on the project pages:

Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association, Inc. – 2016 Project
Tanana Chiefs Conference – 2016 Project.

USET OTPH Webinar | Current Alcohol, Drug, and Concealment Trends and Identifiers
2024-09-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health is hosting a webinar titled, “Tall Cop Says Stop: High in Plain Sight,” which will cover current alcohol, drug, and concealment trends and identifiers. This workshop will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge, and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with alcohol & drug abuse. There are several identifiers, logos and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over-the-counter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse, and drug concealment on school, home, and work property. These items, along with much more, will be discussed.
When: September 6 at 8:00 am – 9:30 am Central/9:00 am – 10:30 am Eastern
Who Should Attend: Educators, Prevention Providers, Coalition Members, Law Enforcement, Probation Officers, School Administrators, Treatment Providers, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Counselors, Social Workers, etc. (This webinar is for adults only.)
Following the Webinar, Attendees will be able to:

Quickly identify alcohol and drug use and abuse indicators of possible at-risk individuals, through products, stash compartments, clothing brands, lingo, emerging drugs, etc.
Recognize the current drug culture at first observation or interview, including Delta 8 and 10
Identify concealment methods for alcohol and drugs in the classroom or workplace, including vaping
Provide education for improved policy and procedures regarding current alcohol and drug abuse prevention and intervention
Recognize area specific alcohol and drug abuse information and content in relations to trends, culture and identifiers

Registration: Please register for the webinar.
Questions: Please contact USET’s Planning and Infrastructure Senior Program Coordinator, Breanna Knudsen, at bknudsen@usetinc.org with any questions.

HUD Self-Monitoring Training
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-10 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Was originally scheduled for July 22-23 and has been rescheduled.

September 9-10 at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The Self-Monitoring training program, is an essential tool designed to assist housing departments and housing authorities in performing the required self-monitoring under the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Our course includes a comprehensive overview of the requirements and an in-depth discussion of each self-monitoring questionnaire issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs (HUD ONAP). Our expert trainer will guide you through every step, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the self-monitoring process and how to meet the necessary requirements. With this training, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to successfully complete the self-monitoring process and achieve compliance with NAHASDA regulations.

Native CDFI Network Eastern Regional Event
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-11
Save the Date
September 9 -11, 2024
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
The Native CDFI Network, in partnership with NeighborWorks America and Four Directions Development Corporation, is hosting an Eastern Regional Event in Bangor and Carrabassett Valley, Maine!
Join from September 9-11 to explore how CDFIs + Clean Energy Finance = Jobs + Native Household Savings! This event connects Native CDFIs, housing experts, community leaders, and regional partners to discuss strategies to build sustainable Native economies.
Key topics will include:

Considerations for connecting clean energy finance with mortgage lending, and housing development
Clean energy options that help reduce household costs (e.g. energy efficient appliances, weatherization tools, rooftop solar, and community microgrids)
Capital stacking options available to reduce cost of clean energy project development

This event provides a unique platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and forge collaborations to advance clean energy initiatives and economic equity. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry partners, explore funding options, and leverage regional resources to drive impactful change in your communities.
More information will be announced soon.

Pathways Home: Train-the-Trainer
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13
Participants will learn how to deliver a comprehensive homebuyer education program designed to help educate prospective native homebuyers on how to become successful homeowners. The curriculum is specifically tailored for Native American communities.
Participants will also learn the most effective methods to help potential homebuyers determine what is best for them; to build a new home or to buy an existing one. Other areas covered in this curriculum include understanding the mortgage loan process, how to prepare a family budget, how to improve credit profiles, how to avoid the pitfalls of predatory lending, foreclosure prevention strategies, and how the family can maintain the home and their personal finances after the purchase.
Instructors specialize in homebuyer education and include culturally relevant teaching techniques in the classroom.
This course if offered free of charge to tribal housing professionals through a funding agreement between the National American Indian Housing Council and the Wyoming Housing Network, Inc.
Location: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 1101 Lasalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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