United South & Eastern Tribes

APHIS Tribal Funding Opportunity Webinar | FY25 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program
2024-06-17 12:00, 2024-06-21 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
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June 17 & 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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July 8 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The APHIS Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program provides funding to help safeguard against, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. APHIS worked with other governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, industry organizations, the National Plant Board, State departments of agriculture, and Tribal organizations to develop the FY25 Implementation Plan.
The FY25 plan outlines six strategic goal areas for funding projects:

Enhancing plant pest/disease analysis and survey;
Targeting domestic inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum;
Enhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology;
Safeguarding nursery production;
Conducting targeted outreach and education; and
Enhancing mitigation and rapid response capabilities.

If you have questions about the webinar, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

FCC’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy Virtual Tribal Consultation and Listening Session
2024-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 17 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The FCC is pleased to announce that on Monday, June 17, 2024, the FCC’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will hold a virtual Tribal Consultation and Listening Session from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT.
To register for this event, please visit the ONAP event registration page and fill out the requested information. After you register, you will receive an email confirming your registration with instructions for joining the session.
About this Event
This Tribal Consultation and Listening Session will focus on the Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing that a new “Missing and Endangered Persons” (MEP) event code be added to the nation’s Emergency Alert System. Further information about the FCC’s MEP event code proceeding can be found online at www.fcc.gov/MEP.
ONAP was directed by the Commission to coordinate Tribal consultation on the NPRM to facilitate substantive engagement with federally recognized Tribal Nations and Alaska Native villages. In addition to Tribal leaders, this consultation may be of special interest to Tribal law enforcement personnel; social services; communications and broadcasting personnel; public safety and emergency management personnel; and other interested representatives from your Nation.

Entering Statements into the Formal Record
As part of the consultation process, Tribal leaders will be invited to present statements and comments which, at the option of the Tribal leader, ONAP will enter into the formal record for the proceeding with the goal of ensuring that the FCC considers Tribal input on this important issue.
They invite Tribal leaders to send written versions of their statements regarding the FCC’s proposal in advance of the June 17th virtual consultation, if possible, or after the consultation. Please send statements to Native@fcc.gov which is an email inbox monitored by ONAP staff.
There will be time on the agenda for a discussion and listening session for other Tribal representatives after Tribal leaders have presented their statements and comments during the consultation. ONAP staff will provide a summary of comments made by such participants for the official record, in accordance with the Commission’s rules for ex parte presentations in “permit but disclose” proceedings.
Filing Public Comments
They also encourage you to submit written comments directly to the docket for this proceeding via the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System, using the following docket numbers: PS 15-91 and PS 15-94. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 18, 2024, announcing that public comments were due May 20, 2024, and reply comments are due June 17, 2024.
If you have questions or seek further information please write to Native@fcc.gov, or visit www.fcc.gov/office-native-affairs-and-policy.

Office on Violence Against Womne and DOJ | 904 Task Force Meeting
2024-06-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
June 17 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice has scheduled a meeting of the 904 Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women (hereinafter “the Task Force”). The virtual meeting will take place on June 17, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m (EST).
About the Task Force:
The Task Force is a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations on the U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) program of research on violence against American Indian and Alaska Native Women.
Title IX of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005), as amended, required the Attorney General to establish a task force to assist the NIJ in developing and implementing a program of research on violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and murder. The program will evaluate the effectiveness of the federal, state, tribal, and local response to violence against Indian women and propose recommendations to improve the government response. The Task Force was established on March 31, 2008, and the charter has been renewed every two years since then.

ARPA-E & USDA Rural Energy Innovation Webinar
2024-06-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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The webinar is intended to help bring awareness to a number of emerging energy technologies.
The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) and the USDA Rural Development Innovation Center are convening technology innovators and end-users to highlight select ARPA-E projects and programs for key USDA stakeholders. Both agencies believe that focused engagement with rural stakeholders–including, but not limited to, electric cooperatives and enterprises involved in the agricultural sector–will enhance their ability to deliver innovation that advances economic development and energy security in rural America.
The ARPA-E is a DOE agency that advances high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment. ARPA-E awardees are unique because they are developing new ways to generate, store, and use energy.
The following projects will be featured in the June 17th Webinar:

Project
URL
Summary

Emrgy
Link
Hydrokinetic energy system in canals and agriculture areas

BladeRunner
Link
Hydrokinetic energy system in tidal/river environments

Quidnet
Link
Geochemical pumped storage

Antora
Link
Thermal energy storage

Department of Defense Listening Session to discuss environmental justice goas and overall implementation approach
2024-06-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
DOD EJ Strategy Draft Goals and Approach
The Department of Defense has scheduled three regional virtual listening sessions to discuss DoD’s draft environmental justice (EJ) goals and overall implementation approach, as required under Executive Order (E.O.) 14096, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. E.O. 14096 requires Federal agencies to engage with the public while developing their EJ Strategic Plans. These listening sessions are designed to gather feedback from federally recognized Tribal Nations on DoD’s draft goals and overall implementation approach.
June 18 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern (Region East/South/Midwest)
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June 20 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern (Region Rocky Mountain/Southwest/West)
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June 20 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern (Region Alask/Pacific Northwest)
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NAP Member Education Sessions: Regarding Reparations
2024-06-18 12:00 | Virtual Event
June 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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ABFE and Native Americans in Philanthropy welcome you to engage in a gathering of non-profits, philanthropy, and emerging leaders for discussions and collaborative action-building philanthropy rooted in Native traditions and values as we explore the advocacy for responsive and transformative investment in Black and Indigenous communities.
NAP’s curated education sessions of virtual conversations, panels, and speakers represent the diversity of Indian Country, the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in America, and the allies that are working to support these communities. These sessions are designed for NAP members working in philanthropy and will focus on how philanthropy can operate differently to center Indigenous perspectives and values. Through these sessions, NAP is passing the mic to individuals, Tribes, and Indigenous non-profits who are experts in their respective fields. In a celebration of solidarity and liberation, June’s session shares this platform with our partners at ABFE.
ABFE is central to a movement of philanthropic entities, donors, and non-profits to improve outcomes for Black communities and the country. Their mission has prioritized Black communities through their professional development and technical assistance. They are an unwavering voice highlighting the urgency of diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy.

Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee In-Person Training on ACA/IHCIA
2024-06-19 - 2024-06-20 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downton, 319 SW Pine Street, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
June 19-20, 2024 in Portland Oregon
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The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is excited to announce they will be hosting an in-person training on the Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA) in Portland, OR. The training will be held on June 19-20, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm both days. The meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown 319 SW Pine Street, Portland, OR 97204.
The Training is targeted for Tribal leaders, Health Directors and front-line health care staff who would like to learn more about opportunities available under the ACA/IHCIA. Specific topics to be addressed during the training include:

ACA/IHCIA 101 Refresher
Opportunities to Increase Health Care Revenues
How to plan for and steps needed to initiate a Tribal Sponsorship program (Reimbursement of Marketplace Premiums and Medicare Parts B & D)
The latest information on CHAP implementation
Open Discussion, including ways for Self-Governance Tribes to get involved

Hotel Lodging:

Booking Link: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites. Please use the following link to make reservations directly.
Phone reservations: Attendees may also make reservations via phone by calling 800-643-7892 and referencing group code 917 or “TSGAC Training on ACA/IHCIA”.

For more information about the training, please contact Cyndi Ferguson, TSGACGAC ACA/IHCIA Project Lead at cyndif@senseinc.com

HHS Annual Regional Tribal Consultations: Region 1
2024-06-20 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader:
I write to invite you to the 2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations that will be held across the country. The Regional Consultations provide regional forums for Tribes to share their views, concerns, and recommendations with HHS officials on health and human services priorities. We hope the consultations will provide a venue for two-way conversations between Tribal leaders and HHS officials.
As in previous years, Regional Consultations will also include opportunities for Tribes to meet one-on-one with regional leadership. These sessions are intended to provide Tribes with time to discuss their specific health and human service issues with HHS officials. Please contact your Regional Tribal Liaison for further information on signing up for a one-on-one session. The contact information for each of the Regions is listed in an appendix to this letter.
Below are the dates for the 2024 Regional Consultations:
May 1-3: Region 10 (Hybrid)
Silver Reef Hotel Casino Resort
4876 Haxton Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
May 14-15: Region 9 (In-person)
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
May 30: Region 2 (Primarily in-person, hybrid option)
St. Regis Mohawk
Akwesasne Mohawk Resort
873 NY-37, Hogansburg, NY 13655
June 12-13: Region 5 (In-person)
Pending
June 20: Region 1 (Virtual)
ZoomGov
June 25-26: Region 7 (In-person)
Bolling Federal Office Building
601 East 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
July 16-17: Region 3 (In-person)
Chickahominy Indian Tribe
8200 Lott Cary Road
Providence Forge, VA 23140
July 29-30: Region 8 (In-person)
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
August 14-15: Region 4 (Primarily in-person, hybrid option)
Eastern Band of Cherokee
Building location TBD
August 20-22: Region 6 (Hybrid)
MetroTech Conference Center
1900 Springlake Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Additional details are forthcoming, including registration links and agendas, and will be communicated directly through each Region to their area’s respective Tribes, as well as via the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) Tribal Affairs Bi-Weekly Newsletter (please sign up for our listserv here).
Thank you for your continued support of the consultation process. We look forward to your participation and ongoing partnership. In the interim, please contact the IEA Tribal Affairs team at consultation@hhs.gov with any questions.
Respectfully,
Bertha Alisia Guerrero, Director
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Appendix: Regional Tribal Liaison Contact Information

Region 1: Taylor Bryan Turner taylor.bryanturner@hhs.gov
Region 2: Sean Hightower sean.hightower@hhs.gov
Region 3: Melissa Herd melissa.herd@hhs.gov
Region 4: Natalia Cales natalia.cales@hhs.gov
Region 5: Melissa Watt melissa.watt@hhs.gov
Region 6: Julia Lothrop julia.lothrop@hhs.gov
Region 7: Nick Clasen nickolas.clasen@hhs.gov
Region 8: Elsa Ramirez elsa.ramirez@hhs.gov
Region 9: Schuyler Hall schuyler.hall@hhs.gov
Region 10: Priya Helweg priya.helweg@hhs.gov

NIHB All Tribes Call | Supreme Court decision in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe
2024-06-20 12:30 | Virtual Event
June 20 at 1:30 pm Eastern
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Please join the National Indian Health Board for an All Tribes Call to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe (23-250). They will be joined by key attorneys and policy experts on June 20, 2024, at 1:30pm Eastern Time to discuss the case and the impacts it will have on the IHS budget and the Indian health system. They will also discuss some important legislative actions that must be taken to ensure these costs continue to be paid without impacting other areas of IHS funding.

Rural LISC Raising the Roof Webinar
2024-06-20 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 20 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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You are invited to join Rural LISC for the latest “Raising the Roof” webinar on June 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST where we will focus on federal rural affordable housing and community development policy.
This informative session will cover the status of key bills and funding levels for federal rural housing programs, with insights from staff of Sen. Smith and Sen. Rounds on the Rural Housing Service Reform Act. Rural LISC partner GROW South Dakota will also discuss how these policy initiatives can benefit rural communities.
The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, offering an opportunity to engage with experts. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable information and participate in the discussion.

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-06-20 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

EPA Teleconference on upcoming NFO for the American Indian Air Quality Training Program
2024-06-20 14:30 | Virtual Event
The EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) is announcing a teleconference for Tribal environmental professionals and other interested parties to receive information and provide suggestions for the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for the American Indian Air Quality Training Program. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2024, at 3:30 pm ET. After the Notice of Funding Opportunity is published, OAR will host an additional webinar for all prospective applicants interested in applying for the funding opportunity.
Tribal representatives and others interested in participating in the June 20, 2024 pre-Notice of Funding Opportunity teleconference can contact Pat Childers, (childers.pat@epa.gov) OAR Senior Advisor for Tribal Program manager to be provided the appropriate link.

National American Indian Housing Council
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-27 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is excited to host the 2024 Annual Convention and Tradeshow at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida from June 24-27, 2024. The convention includes training sessions that will provide attendees with resources and services directly related to Native housing program administration. This is your chance to learn, network, and share insights in an electrifying, collaborative setting. Early-Bird registration rates are available until May 1st.
All registrations must be submitted prior to June 10, 2024. Register today.

FDA All Tribes Call on the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water (Agricultural Water Final Rule)
2024-06-24 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 24 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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On May 22, 2024, FDA issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter inviting all federally recognized Tribes to an All Tribes Call on June 24, 2024, at 3:00pm EST. This call will be to discuss the recently released Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water (Agricultural Water Final Rule) issued under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
The rule represents an important step towards enhancing the safety of produce, as agricultural water can be a major conduit for pathogens that can contaminate produce.
During the call, FDA will provide an overview of the final rule and address submitted questions from Tribes and take live comments and questions posed by those in attendance.
The final rule replaces certain pre-harvest agricultural water requirements for covered produce (other than sprouts) in the 2015 produce safety rule with requirements for systems-based agricultural water assessments to determine and guide appropriate measures to minimize potential risks associated with pre-harvest agricultural water. Specifically, this rule:

Establishes requirements for agricultural water assessments that evaluate a variety of factors that are key determinants of contamination risks associated with pre-harvest agricultural water; this includes an evaluation of the water system, water use practices, crop characteristics, environmental conditions, potential impacts on water from adjacent and nearby land, and other relevant factors;
Includes testing pre-harvest agricultural water as part of an assessment in certain circumstances;
Requires farms to implement effective mitigation measures within specific timeframes based on findings from their assessments. Hazards related to certain activities associated with adjacent and nearby land uses are subject to expedited mitigation; and
Adds new options for mitigation measures, providing farms with additional flexibility in responding to findings from their pre-harvest agricultural water assessments.

The rule also finalizes the dates for compliance with the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements for non-sprout covered produce as follows:

For very small farms: 2 years, 9 months after the effective date of the final rule
For small farms: 1 year, 9 months after the effective date of the final rule
For all other farms: 9 months after the effective date of the final rule

The call is a virtual event. To participate in the call, you must register here. Registration will remain open until the day of the call.
The call will be recorded and posted to the FDA Tribal Affairs webpage.
Additional Information:

FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water

Please feel free to contact me or FDA’s IGA staff at IGA@fda.hhs.gov if you have any questions.

2024 USET Tribal Utility Summit
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-27 | Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, TN, 04609, United States
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the
2024 Tribal Utility Summit

The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is pleased to announce our 14th Tribal Utility Summit (TUS) at the Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency in Bar Harbor, Maine. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Tribal Utility Summit is an opportunity for Tribal Nation utility professionals to enhance skills and knowledge in managing and operating their systems. Attendees can also network with their peers and learn about industry innovations, products, technologies, and services.
This year, we are excited to introduce the Tribal Utility Finance Forum (TUFF) as a financial track of the TUS. The TUFF track will be of particular interest to Tribal Leadership, utility directors and assistant directors, finance directors, engineering managers, in-house counsel, and others involved in infrastructure planning and development.

When
Tuesday, June 25, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, June 26, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, June 27, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
*All times are Eastern.

Where

Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency
123 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Driving Link from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport: Google Maps
Hotel Rates: $289 – $309 /night plus a $15 resort fee and 9% tax. *A charge of $20.00 per person per night will be assessed for each additional guest over the age of 18 staying in the room.
To reserve your room: Call the Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency Reservations Department at 1-800-234-6835. Give them your name and let them know you are attending the USET Tribal Utility Summit.
Online Booking Link: USET Tribal Utility Summit 2024
Please reserve your room no later than COB June 7, 2024! *All reservations that are not canceled at least three (3) days before the arrival date will be charged as a “no-show” to the Individual.

Who should attend: All USET member Tribal Nation Utility professionals, Tribal Leaders, Environmental professionals, Emergency Management Services professionals, Laboratory Technicians, Finance, Planners, and Economic Development staff, as well as vendors, federal agency partners, and educational partners.

Agenda:

Final Agenda

Attendees will receive:

Federal agency updates
Federal financial assistance updates for Infrastructure
USET resources
Vendor information on equipment
Networking opportunities
Educational opportunities
Benchmarking
Budgeting and Planning
Workforce Retention
Funding opportunities
Cyber Security

Register: Registration is open.

Stipends: Travel stipends are available to USET member Tribal Nation staff on a limited basis, subject to available funds. All travel stipends must be approved in advance by USET. Stipends will be made payable to the USET member Tribal Nation and not the individual participants. Please complete the online stipend application to initiate your request.

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

Meeting App

Download the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2024 Tribal Utility Summit. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.
If you have used the app for a previous USET meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for USET 2024 Tribal Utility Summit and download the event to your app.

Open the app in Google Play
Open the app in the Apple Store

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Jane Wilson, USET OERM Program Manager, at jwilson@usetinc.org.

Office of Hearing and Appeals Tribal Consultation
2024-06-25 11:00, 2024-07-01 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 25 at 11:00 am Central
Join Zoom link
Meeting ID: 161 603 7373
Passcode: [REDACTED]
July 1 at 3:00 pm Central
Join Zoom link
Meeting ID: 161 558 5067
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is revising its procedural regulations located in Title 43 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 4. These regulations govern hearings and appeals proceedings before
the Department of the Interior’s administrative tribunals–the Departmental Cases and Hearings Division
(DCHD), the Probate Hearings Division (PHD), the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA), the Interior
Board of Lands Appeals (IBLA), and the OHA Director’s Office.
Your input is requested on these revisions, through which OHA seeks to:

Promote expeditious and impartial review of administrative decisions;
Reflect changes in the law;
Reorganize and retitle subparts to improve clarity;
Eliminate redundant language and outdated procedures; and
Keep pace with technological and other advancements, including the establishment of a
regulatory framework for an E-filing and case docket management system.

If you have any written input you would like to provide, please send it to doiohacomments@oha.doi.gov
by August 2, 2024, to ensure timely consideration.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2024-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

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

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact Bernice Jordan, Public Health Manager, at bjordan@usetinc.org.

APHIS Tribal Program Webinar Series: Tribal Awareness and Successful Government-to-Government Relations
2024-06-26 12:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Dial-in information:
+1 669- 25-4 5252 US
+1 646- 82-8 7666 US
Meeting ID: 161 274 2018
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Those who want to earn AgLearn credit here is the registration link: Forthcoming
Back Up – Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 232 545 702 640
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Tribal Awareness and Successful Government-to-Government Relations will provide key insights into cultural awarenesses that align with tribal consultation and government relations goals.

Office of Indian Energy Webinar | Bringing Tribal Clean Energy Projects Online
2024-06-26 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 12:00 am – 2:30 pm Central
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Join the Office of Indian Energy for the latest updates on the Low-Income Bonus Credit Program, which is now accepting applications for investment tax credits for solar and wind energy facilities on Indian land.
Additionally, learn how the Independent Power Producer (IPP) framework is being used to bring clean energy projects online in Alaska with Northwest Arctic Borough.
Guest speakers will also share technical assistance resources available to Tribes for navigating current clean energy policies, along with a case study on how the Seneca Nation leveraged existing partnerships with their providers to bring renewable energy and broadband projects online.

Treasury Department Office Hours | Homeowner Association Fund
2024-06-26 14:00, 2024-07-03 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

Office Hours: Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Forest Resilience or Climate Mitigation
2024-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
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July 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
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The US Forest Service in collaboration with First Nations Development Institute and the National Indian Carbon Coalition, will co-host live Office Hours for Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/Villages, and Tribal Organizations.
This time can be used to answer questions from participants and provide feedback on applications or concepts related to the “Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Forest Resilience or Climate Mitigation” funding opportunity (due August 21, 2024).
Answers and feedback will be given by representatives from the USFS State, Private, & Tribal Forestry, First Nations Development Institute, and the National Indian Carbon Coalition.
Attendees can learn more about this funding opportunity by visiting:

USFS Landowner Support page

Additionally, attendees can find support and resources by visiting:

First Nations Development Institute’s Community Navigator Project
National Indian Carbon Coalition

a DOJ Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation on Telemedicine Regulations
2024-06-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper

June 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern
June 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern

If you are interested in attending one or both virtual consultations, please respond to OTJ@usdoj.gov by June 11, 2024, and include the name(s) and email addresses of your representatives. If you do not have reliable access to email you are welcome to join by phone; please call (202) 514-8835 if you will need to join by phone and be sure to leave a contact name and phone number in your message. Written comments will be welcome.

In response to the two March 2023 NPRMs, DEA received at least six comments from Alaskan Native and American Indian (AN/AI) organizations expressing concerns about the proposed telemedicine regulations. Among their concerns was DEA’s assertion that there would be no direct impact on Tribal communities, which they argued was inaccurate. They contended that despite the telemedicine exception for certain Indian Health Services and Tribal practitioners there would still be a substantial direct effect on Tribal communities given the limited practical and legal scope of the exception under 21 USC 802(54)(C).
Based on the comments received regarding the two NPRMs and presentations at the September 2023 Telemedicine Listening Sessions, DEA requests interested Tribal communities and persons to share concerns and feedback regarding the practice of Telemedicine and its impact on Tribal communities.
DEA, in coordination with the US Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ), will be hosting two virtual consultations.

Center for Indian Country Development Webinar: Survey of Native Nations Informational Session
2024-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
July 2 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
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Learn about the Survey of Native Nations at the Center for Indian Country Development (part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis).

The survey gathers tribal government financial statement data – primarily revenues and expenses from fiscal year 2022. Leveraging the resources of the Federal Reserve System, CICD has built a secure survey platform that allows tribes to submit their data while ensuring the information remains confidential. By partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank to serve as a steward of closely held economic data, participating tribal governments benefit from a confidential report of their financial statements in comparison to other local governments, including the aggregated anonymized data of other tribal government participants in the survey when available.

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-07-02 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

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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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ASU Webinar | Tribal Self-Determination Law After Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe
2024-07-02 14:00 - 15:45 | Virtual Event
July 2 at 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm Central
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Join the webinar for a discussion of the recent U.S. Supreme Court case, Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, which asks if the Indian Health Service must pay “contract support costs” to support the Tribe’s expenditure of income collected from third parties. The Indian Gaming and Tribal Self-Governance Programs at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium, and the Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice of the American Bar Association will discuss the state of Indian self-determination and self-governance law moving forward.
