United South & Eastern Tribes

HUD Virtual Training: NAHASDA Essentials
2024-10-02 10:00 - 2024-10-03 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
October 2-3 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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This training from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, home-buyer programs, rehabilitation, and crime prevention services. Other significant topics will include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verification, federal requirements, financial management, and program administration. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures, and hands-on exercises.

HHS Tribal Consultation on Updated Draft Tribal and TEC Data Access Policies
2024-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Deputy Secretary, is initiating Tribal consultation on two new draft policies: (1) the HHS Tribal Data Access Policy, and (2) the HHS Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Data Access Policy . The revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior consultation, as well as internal HHS working group experts. We ask that you please review the enclosed draft policies to offer your comments and recommendations to assist in the preparation of the final policies. Comments are welcome on all aspects of the drafts. Please see this Dear Tribal Leader Letter for full details.
HHS invites you to provide your input and feedback on the draft policies through one or both of the following methods:

Virtual Consultation
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST
ZoomGov Registration:
https://hhsgov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsde2grj8uGGIprr2dP29JGZRIFRw3MWc
Written Comment
Please send comments by October 31, 2024, via one of the following methods:
• Email: consultation@hhs.gov
• Subject Line: (please submit comments on each draft separately)
o HHS Tribal Data Access Policy
o HHS TEC Data Access Policy
• Postal Mail:
Bertha Alisia Guerrero, Director
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
200 Independence Ave. SW
Mail Stop: 620E
Washington, DC 20201
HHS is also pleased to announce its new Tribal Data Access Website is now live at https://cdo.hhs.gov/s/tribal-data (-> click.connect.hhs.gov). We encourage you to bookmark this link and check it regularly for updates. We will be posting the final HHS Tribal and Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access Policies, FAQs, and new Division-specific materials here as they are available. We also welcome input during consultation about additional information or features you would like to see on this site.Enclosures:

Dear Tribal Leader Letter
HHS Tribal Data Access Policy
HHS TEC Data Access Policy

CANCELED: Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2024-10-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Our October meeting will take place in person during the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
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.

HHS/IHS Tribal Consultation on CSC
2024-10-01 08:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 16:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 25 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Location: Virtual
September 26 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Central
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Location: Dallas, Texas
October 1 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern
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Location: Washington, DC
October 3 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Pacific
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Location: Seattle, Washington
October 9 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Location: Virtual
Please email your written comments and recommendations for this Tribal Consultation to
consultation@ihs.gov. Use the SUBJECT LINE: CSC Methodology for Program Income.
The deadline for transmitting written comments for this Tribal Consultation is
Friday, October 11, 2024.
Over the past 60 days, the Contract Support Cost Advisory Group (CSCAG), made up of Federal
and Tribal members met three times, to discuss needed changes to the existing funding
methodology to address the calculation of CSC on expenditures of program income. The
CSCAG’s charge includes providing advice and recommendations on the Indian Health Service
(IHS) CSC policy, as well as identifying priorities and issues for improvement.
The principles that have been agreed upon by CSCAG members are to take an approach with the
broadest applicability, which aligns as much as feasible with the current CSC policy. During this
timeframe, CSCAG members identified a few areas of agreement, as well as a few areas for
additional discussion. Overall, there remains a considerable amount of work to be accomplished
by the CSCAG and IHS staff to implement a modified methodology.
The IHS is requesting input from all Tribal Leaders, as the implementation of a modified
methodology to negotiate and pay CSC on expenditures of program income can have broad
budgetary implications for Tribes that receive direct services, as well as compacting and
contracting Tribal Nations.
During this Tribal Consultation, they plan to convene three in-person Consultation sessions and
two virtual Consultation sessions to allow multiple opportunities to provide feedback on the
Agency’s proposals to calculate CSC related to expenditures of program income. Details about
the Consultation sessions are provided in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.
Throughout the CSCAG’s discussions, there were a few recurring topics of particular interest to
this Tribal Consultation. The IHS invites your recommendations and feedback broadly on the
expansion of the CSC policy, as well as the necessary changes required to implement CSC
calculations on expenditures of program income.
Due to the variability of how T/TOs collect program income expenditure data, the IHS is seeking
your recommendations on how to estimate initial amounts, as well as reconcile CSC annually.

National Emergency Management Association Annual Forum
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-04
https://www.nemaweb.org/index.php/forums-meetings/save-the-date

On The Good Path – Healing to Wellness Conference
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | Buchanan Alumni House, 160 College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04473, United States
October 1-2, 2024 in Orono, Maine
Don’t miss this exceptional chance to witness a mock Wellness team meeting and court proceedings in action, interact with court personnel, and listen to the stories of individuals who have effectively journeyed toward their recovery!
Topics include:
Effective Tribal / State Collaboration
Utilizing a Peer Recovery Advocate
Mock Team Meeting
Mock Court Session
How to access Funding
Location:
Buchanan Alumni House
160 College Ave,
Orono, ME 04473

NAGPRA Regulations Training
2024-10-01
Brought to the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) by the Association on American Indian Affairs
September 17 & October 1, 2024
September 17 | Part 1: Introduction to the new NAGPRA regulations and how to read and interpret the law.
The new NAGPRA regulations have finally synced the intent of the legislation with appropriate implementation. The new regulations were intended to correct the old regulations, which had developed into burdensome practices that conflicted with the law. Understanding the underlying purpose and concepts of the law and new regulations is the starting point to resolve any question on how to move the repatriation process forward. There will be a Q&A period.
October 1 | Part 2: Introduction to the new NAGPRA regulations repatriation process, step-by-step.
With a firm understanding of the purpose and concepts in NAGPRA, the regulations’ step-by-step process will provide a clear and efficient way forward. If time allows, we hope to hear feedback on what your institutions may still be struggling with, considering that the new regulations are intended to lessen costs and provide clear timelines.
Pricing:
AAMG and AAIA Members: $29/workshop, $55/both
Nonmembers: $59/workshop, $115/both
Student Members of AAMG or AAIA: FREE registration for both workshops
Offering 5 member and 5 nonmember registrations to attend BOTH workshops for FREE on a first come, first serve basis. Fill out this sponsorship application form here. You will receive registration information once received.

What is the White House Fellowship? Webinar
2024-09-30 19:00 | Virtual Event
September 30 at 8:00 pm Eastern
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Learn about the White House Fellowship! Several White House Fellows alumni will discuss their experiences with the Fellowship. Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar.

NPS Transcontinental Railroad Tribal Consultation Sessions
2024-09-30 16:00 | 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.

OMB Listening Session on Revisions to Uniform Guidance
2024-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 30 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Once your register, you will receive a confirmation email and a unique participant link. If registration is not possible, or if you have trouble registering, please email tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov.
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is holding a Tribal listening session to provide updated information on the revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), also known as the Uniform Guidance. This Tribal listening session will be held virtually on September 30, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET.
2 CFR is OMB’s guidance on Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal financial assistance awards. The revision of this OMB guidance was conducted to reduce administrative burden for non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards while reducing the risk of waste, fraud and abuse.
The purpose of this Tribal listening session is for OMB to provide an overview of the changes to the Uniform Guidance, which reduce burden, clarify existing requirements, and provide additional flexibilities to Federal agencies and Federal financial assistance recipients. This listening selection will highlight many of the critical revisions OMB made to the Uniform Guidance with a particular focus on changes that relate to Tribal governments as federal award recipients.
The listening session will also include a comment period for questions and comments. As is custom, we will prioritize Tribal leader participation in this listening session; please note that Tribal listening sessions are not for press purposes.

Department of Energy: Electric Vehicle Working Group Public Meeting
2024-09-30 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 30 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The DOE is holding a virtual public meeting of the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG), formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into the U.S. transportation and energy systems.

Chickahominy Indian Tribe
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, United States

Chickahominy Indian Tribe Fall Festival and Pow-Wow
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, United States
September 28 and 28
Gates open Saturday at 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Grand entry at noon
Gates open Sunday at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grand entry at 1:00 pm
For more information, visit www.chickahominytribe.org.

Treasury Tribal Consultation: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program
2024-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program promotes cost-saving clean energy investments in low-income communities, on Indian land, as part of affordable housing developments, and directly benefiting low-income households. The proposed rules address the technology neutral version of the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under 48(e) of the IRS Code. In 2025, 48(e) will be replaced by section 48E(h) and we welcome your comment on the proposed rules. Notably, we are interested in hearing Indian Country’s views on the preservation of certain aspects of 48(e) and additional enhancements proposed in these rules.
For more information and proposed questions, please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Treasury is accepting written comments received by October 18, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time.
Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

Tribal Town Hall: Draft HHS Tribal Data Access Policy and HHS Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access Policy
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
September 27 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two new policies on data access.   One policy would be for Tribes, and one for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs).  According to HHS, “the revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior consultation, as well as internal HHS working group experts.” In order to help prepare for the upcoming consultation, NIHB will host a Tribal Town Hall to hold space for Tribes, TECs, and other stakeholders to discuss any needed revisions or support for these policies. NIHB will provide a brief overview of the HHS draft policies and the open it up for discussion on the call.

FEMA, NASA, and NOAA’s Climate Resiliency Fireside Chat
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024 – 3– 4 p.m. ET via Zoom.
Audience: State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial elected officials, representatives from climate focused organizations, community organizations, private sector, and academia.
Registration is required.
Register at: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_s0ySdUDzQpi0ZVbkAnlIdA (-> lnks.gd)
In celebration of NYC Climate Week, you are invited to join a discussion focused on climate resiliency, featuring leaders from FEMA, NASA, and NOAA. This event is designed for meaningful conversations around climate preparedness and community resilience. This discussion will explore the critical importance of interagency resources and the implementation of forward-thinking programs that equip communities for the climate challenges of today and tomorrow.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with subject matter experts, share knowledge, and deepen your understanding of how to build resilient communities in the face of a changing climate.
In-person attendance is limited. If you are interested in attending the panel in-person, please email FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov.
Panelists include:

Victoria Salinas, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Administrator for Resilience, FEMA
Dr. Kate Calvin, Chief Scientist, NASA
Jainey Bavishi, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy Administrator, NOAA

The event will be moderated by Justin Ángel Knighten, Associate Administrator of FEMA’s Office of External Affairs.

DOI and DOJ Roundtable Discussion on : Increasing Media Coverage of the MMIP and HT Crise
2024-09-26 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 26 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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As part of the Federal response to the Not Invisible Act Commission’s recommendations on how to combat the missing and murdered Indigenous persons and Human Trafficking crises, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice are committed to holding a roundtable to discuss best practices regarding the issue of fair and equitable media coverages of these issues, which have been underfunded and under-reported for decades.
This roundtable will provide a venue for dialogue between Tribal leaders, advocates, journalists, and Federal agencies to discuss this issue. The conversation will inform the development of a set of guidelines and best practices called for in the Commission’s report.
For questions, please contact Josh Barnett, Director, Office of Public Affairs, AS-IA, at email joshua.barnett@bia.gov.

CMS Listening Session | Long Term Supports and Services
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
September 26 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board is partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to host a Tribal listening session on long term services and supports (LTSS). We invite Tribal leaders, Tribal technical assistants, Tribal health professionals, and Tribal citizens to attend the session and share recommendations and best practices to improve LTSS in Tribal communities. LTSS are a critical part of the Indian health system for Tribal elders and Tribal citizens with disabilities and/or chronic illness. With limited IHS appropriations to support LTSS, reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid can help support LTSS in Tribal communities— please join us to share your thoughts and recommendations. To learn more about CMS’s role in LTSS, visit the LTSS Technical Assistance Center.

RESCHEDULED: USET OTPH Webinar | A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty
2024-09-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Update – This webinar was previously scheduled for September 24.

September 26 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Who should attend: Public health staff, chronic disease prevention staff, health educators, agriculture and foodways staff, Native chefs, Tribal leaders, farmers market staff/volunteers, etc.
We are excited to announce an informative and interactive webinar entitled “A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty,” which refers to the right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, food justice, which encompasses equal access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food; and food security, which entails having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Objectives:

Explore various resources designed to support food sovereignty initiatives within communities.
Establish sustainable partnerships and incorporate cultural values into mission statements.
Define the concepts of food sovereignty.
Examine policy ideas and strategies for food sustainability.

Our guest speaker will be Ms. Hayley Breazeale, Food Sovereignty Coordinator, SC., Master Gardener, and Diabetes Lifestyle Coach with the Catawba Nation Wellness Department.
If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Carter, USET Chronic Disease Program Manager, at jcarter@usetinc.org.

Digital Equity Native Entity Capacity Application Webinar
2024-09-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
NTIA will discuss the next stage in the Digital Equity Act grant programs and how Native Entities (Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations) can reduce barriers to digital equity in their communities. Speakers will discuss the Digital Equity Native Entity Application that opens on Wednesday, September 25.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, September 19. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.

Link for external registration page
https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_b0a2kNaLSneZZqLJaV23Qg#/regist…

Funding Program

Digital Equity Act Programs
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
State Digital Equity Planning Grant
Funding Programs

US Forest Service Webinar | Partnering with Fire: Learning from Tribal Nations and Indigenous Practices
2024-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
September 26 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central
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Join the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service for our upcoming virtual workshop “Partnering with Fire: Learning from Tribal Nations and Indigenous Practices.”
This virtual webinar is open to natural and cultural resource managers, especially from Tribal Nations in the southern United States, and others who want to learn more about the how Tribes work with fire to adapt to a changing climate. Registration is required.
Topics and speakers include:

Mark Morales, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Steven Parrish, USDA Forest Service: Choctaw Nation agreements with USDA Forest Service.
Gesse Bullock, Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas fire crew and partnerships.
Mary Huffman, The Nature Conservancy: Indigenous Peoples Burning Network IPBN.

USET Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development Training
2024-09-26 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.

SAMHSA Webinar: Advancing Indigenous Substance Misuse Prevention
2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 25 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Take part in SAMHSAs Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC) webinar as they highlight a program that has successfully integrated Strategic Prevention Framework principles and other evidence-based strategies into culturally rooted practices, advancing their substance misuse prevention initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to expand our shared knowledge of effective substance misuse prevention practices within Tribal communities.
Spotlight Feature: The L.E.A.D. Program (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion)
Presented by the Red Lake Nation Band of Chippewa Indians, the L.E.A.D. Program is a forward-thinking initiative designed to provide a compassionate alternative to traditional criminal justice methods. By diverting individuals who could benefit from treatment and support away from the legal system and into community-based interventions, the program addresses the root causes of substance misuse and mental health challenges. Through partnerships with law enforcement, behavioral health experts, and local organizations, L.E.A.D. promotes recovery and reduces recidivism with comprehensive, community-centered support.
Join them to celebrate and learn from this innovative program to expand your knowledge, strengthen your community’s prevention initiatives, and discover valuable resources available for your community!

NABS Research Webinar: Hidden Epidemics of Indian Boarding Schools
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Join NABS on September 25th, 2024 from 12pm-1:30pm CT for our upcoming Research Webinar: Hidden Epidemics of Indian Boarding Schools.
This webinar will explore hidden epidemics within the U.S. Indian boarding school system. This event will feature guest speaker Dr. Preston McBride (Comanche by descent), and will be moderated by NABS Research Assistant Joe Tahdooahnippah (Comanche).

SBA Tribal Consultation on HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms
2024-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms
Federal Register :: Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms
AGENCY:
U.S. Small Business Administration.
ACTION:
Notification of Tribal consultation meeting; request for comments.
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) announces that it is holding a Tribal consultation meeting in Washington, DC, concerning forthcoming proposed revisions to the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program regulations. The proposed rule would amend the 8(a) Business Development (BD) and size regulations to clarify certain policies. Additionally, SBA requests comments and input on how best to implement the Executive order entitled “Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination,” which, among other things, calls on agencies to increase the accessibility, equity, flexibility, and utility of Federal funding and support programs for Tribal Nations. SBA is also seeking comments on prospective policy changes addressing joint venture participation in SBA’s programs. Testimony presented at this Tribal consultation will become part of the administrative record for SBA’s consideration when the Agency deliberates on approaches to changes in the HUBZone and 8(a) BD program regulations.
DATES:
The meeting is Monday, September 23, 2024, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Pre-registration for this Tribal consultation meeting is requested by September 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting Locations:

The in-person Tribal consultation meeting in Washington, DC will be held at SBA Headquarters, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416.
The virtual portion of the Tribal consultation meeting will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. A subscription to Microsoft Teams is not required to participate. SBA will provide further information, including a direct invitation link to the meeting, upon registration.

Commenters and attendees may participate in-person or remotely at this consultation meeting.
Pre-registration: Send pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Chequita Carter of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416; Chequita.Carter@sba.gov; or Facsimile to (202) 481-2177.
Comments: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

Email: to Jackson S. Brossy, Assistant Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration, at tribalconsultation@sba.gov.
Mail (for paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): to Jackson S. Brossy, Assistant Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416.

NAFOA 2024 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-24 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
NAFOA 2024 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, California
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All-Native American Comedy Show | Good Medicine,
2024-09-21 18:00 - 20:30
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 7:00PM and 9:30PM ticket event
Location: Theater Lab
Ticketed event: Good Medicine | Schwartz Center Box Office (emory.edu)
Event Description: After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit, all-Native American comedy show, Good Medicine, comes to Emory University for one-night of stand-up! Hosted by comedian Adrianne Chalepah (Showtime) the showcase features Brian Bahe (Comedy Central), Siena East (MAX), and Tai Leclaire (Warner Bros.). Good Medicine has sold-out shows across the country and featured comedians hailing from over 35 Tribal Nations who have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, ABC, NBC, FX and more! Presented by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies with support from Theater Emory and the Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process.
Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 and dial in the numeric Participant Passcode [REDACTED]. No prior registration is necessary. Please note the dial in process is automated. The conference call will have a moderator to direct the Q&As. Please note all call are Eastern Time (ET).
CDFI Certification Conference Call Schedule

Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

CDFI CONTACT INFORMATION

Have questions/concerns about CDFI Certification?
OCPE Helpdesk
Email: OCPECert@cdfi.treas.gov
Phone: (202) 653-0423
IT Helpdesk
Email: ithelpdesk@cdfi.treas.gov
Phone: (202) 653-0300
