United South & Eastern Tribes

2019 National Indian Education Study (NIES) Post-Release Roundtable
2021-08-23 12:30 - 13:45 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Eastern
Join the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Office of Indian Education (OIE), and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) for a post-release event during the “back-to-school” season that will focus on exploring the educational experiences of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students.
During the webinar, participants will engage in a roundtable discussion about findings from the 2019 National Indian Education Study (NIES) report. Topics will include findings from the NIES survey questions that focused on AI/AN culture and language, information about the achievement of AI/AN students, an examination of contextual factors associated with higher- and lower-performing students, and an exploration of composite variables (i.e., variables built upon multiple discrete student survey questions).
Opening Remarks:

Julian Guerrero, Jr., Director, OIE, Comanche and Kiowa

Roundtable Participants:

Peggy Carr, Ph.D., Acting Commissioner, NCES
James Deaton, Ph.D., NIES Project Director, NCES – moderator
Susan Faircloth, Ph.D., Chairperson, NIES Technical Review Panel, Coharie
Rebecca Izzo-Manymules, Ph.D., Supervisory Education Specialist, BIE, Diné

Donna Sabis-Burns, Ph.D., Discretionary Group Leader, OIE, Mohawk and Tuscarora
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Employment Tax Workshops for Indian Tribal Governments
2021-08-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-18 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to join us for a free Zoom workshop hosted by the Office of Indian Tribal Governments.
This workshop is designed as a review of federal tax responsibilities of tribes and tribal entities and will provide payroll and accounts payable employees, particularly those new to their positions, with basic employment tax information.
This workshop will focus on information provided in Publication 4268, Employment Tax for Indian Tribal Governments PDF and Publication 5343, Helpful Hints for Indian Tribes and Tribal Entities to Avoid Penalties on Federal Tax Deposits and Information Returns PDF.
Note: Register for the Zoom workshop through Eventbrite. Three identical sessions of this workshop will be offered. Each session is limited to the first 950 participants.
Dates and Times:
Session 1: Monday, August 16 – Thursday, August 19, 2021

Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Eastern)/10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Pacific)
Eventbrite Link: eventbrite.itg-employment-tax-workshops-session-1

Session 2: Monday, August 23 – Thursday, August 26, 2021

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Eastern)/7 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Pacific)
Eventbrite Link: eventbrite.itg-employment-tax-workshops-session-2

Session 3: Monday, August 23 – Thursday, August 26, 2021

Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Eastern) / 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Pacific)
Eventbrite Link: eventbrite.itg-employment-tax-workshops-session-3

USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
2021-08-23 08:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-20 08:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
Session participants will learn regulations, operator math and chemistry, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design, water mains, hydrants and valves, water system supply, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam.
The course will begin on Thursday, July 22, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants.
For more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf
Registration is now closed.

Date
Topic(s)
Time CST

07/22/21
Lesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations
8-11AM

07/26/21
Lesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations
8-11AM

07/28/21
Lesson 3 Water Use and System Design
8-10:30 AM

07/30/21
Lesson 4 Water System Hydraulics
8-10:30 AM

08/02/21
Lesson 5 Pipes
Lesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation
8-11AM

08/04/21
Lesson 7 Water Main Installation
Lesson 8 Backfilling, Main Testing and Installation Safety
Lesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions
8-11AM

08/06/21
Lesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions
Lesson 10 Water Services
8-11AM

08/09/21
Lesson 10 continued Water Services
Lesson 11 Valves
8-11AM

08/11/21
Lesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times
8-11AM

08/13/21
Lesson 12 continued Water Math Part II
Lesson 13 Fire Hydrants
8-11AM

08/16/21
Lesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants
Lesson 14 Water Storage Tanks
8-11AM

08/18/21
Lesson 15 Electrical Systems
Lesson 16 Pumps and Motors
8-11AM

08/20/21
Lesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors
Lesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing
8-11AM

08/23/21
Lesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination
Lesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas
8-11AM

08/25/21
Lesson 20 System Operations
Lesson 21 Water Quality Testing
8-11AM

08/30/21
Lesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing
Lesson 22 Cross-connection Control
Lesson 23 System Mapping
9-12PM

09/01/21
Lesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations
Lesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities
9-12PM

09/03/21
Lesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities
Lesson 27 Groundwater and Wells
9-12PM

09/08/21
Lesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells
Lesson 28 Distribution System Review
9-12PM

09/15/21
Lesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)
9-12PM

09/17/21
Lesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students
9-12PM

09/20/21
Lesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students
9-12PM

09/22/21
Lesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank
9-12PM

09/23- 24/21
Students Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state
9-12PM

Virtual Movie Screening and Panel Discussion: "Other Side of the Hill: Rural Perspectives on a Changing Climate"
2021-08-21, 2021-08-18 - 2021-08-20 | Virtual Event
OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL explores the impacts of a changing climate in rural Eastern Oregon – as seen through the eyes of local leaders on the ground. From innovative timber operations to large scale solar, our film amplifies the voices of rural communities often left unheard, and shines a light on stories of progress and hope. In a time of perceived cultural divide between rural and urban, left and right, young and old, we discover common ground in an urgency to address a changing landscape.
Where can East & West, Republicans & Democrats, find the common ground needed to address climate change? How can industry and environmentalists work hand in hand? And how can local economies find opportunity in a lower emissions future? Other Side of the Hill explores the actions already taking place, and gives voice to stories of progress & hope.
Join the North County Climate Change Alliance for a virtual screening of this documentary (August 18-20) and a Panelist Q & A discussion (August 21 at 10:00 AM PT) featuring special guests Jim Walls and Nick Johnson, two of the film’s main characters.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and how to view the film.

Webinar Series: Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities
2021-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center, is holding virtual trainings for prevention specialists to support Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty and will share resources and encourage peer support among participants. Read more here.

NIHB Pre-Application Webinar: Supporting AI/AN maternal health through Tribally-Led MMRCS
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | United States
What: Pre-Application Webinar: Supporting AI/AN maternal health through Tribally-Led MMRCS
When: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend? The webinar is open to any interested person, but is likely most relevant to Tribes, Tribal consortia, and Tribal organizations who are interested in exploring MMRCs.
Register
Please join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) for a Pre-Application Webinar on the funding opportunity, Supporting AI/AN maternal health through Tribally-Led MMRCS on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women are cherished pillars of their families. However, they are two to three times more likely to die of pregnancy or birth complications than non-Hispanic white women. Maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) are multidisciplinary committees that can identify recommended actions to reduce AI/AN maternal deaths and to improve wellness of Native mothers.
While these committees are extremely valuable, there are currently no Tribally-led MMRCs and very few state MMRCs have Tribal representation. This webinar will review a new funding opportunity from NIHB for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and Tribal organizations who are interested in exploring MMRCs. Through this opportunity grantees will participate in a self-assessment over an 8-month period to explore key components of Tribally-led MMRCs and assess their readiness to establish and sustain an MMRC.
NIHB staff will be available to answer questions about the funding opportunity and application process. Tribes, Tribal consortia, and Tribal organizations who are interested in MMRCs and preventing maternal deaths are encouraged to attend.
Learn more about the project and application here. Please submit any questions to Mattie Curry (mcurry@nihb.org) or Nina Martin (nmartin@nihb.org).

Native Edge Institute New York
2021-08-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Explore and Execute Business Fundamentals: Connect, Learn, Lead, Implement Change
One Day Business Training for All Minority Owned Small Business Owners
Registration limited to the first 50 onsite participants, or viewable via webinar.
Visit The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s (NCAIED) website to learn more.

Information Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar
2021-08-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-19 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-18 08:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes
Office of Environmental Resource Management Presents
Information Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar is being offered again!
Do you want to improve your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? Learn how to communicate in a clear and operator-friendly way with Information Mapping®, which you will receive as part of the training.
This live, online interactive webinar provides a means for Tribal Nation utilities personnel to write SOPs using helpful software developed by Information Mapping® that you will receive as part of the training.
Who should attend? USET Member Tribal Nation Water/Wastewater Operators
During this webinar you will learn:

Information Mapping Techniques
How to construct documents in a clear and concise way
How to improve your SOP writing

August 17, 18, 19, & 20 at 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Eastern each day
There is no cost to participate and up to 16 continuing education credits will be available to support operator and lab analyst certification renewals.
*Need to install Information Mapping software prior to attending the 4-day seminar*
For questions, please contact Jennifer Bennett, USET OERM Administrative Assistant II, at jbennett@usetinc.org.

White Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Special Edition Weekly Briefing
2021-08-19 15:00 | Virtual Event
Join the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for a special edition of our Weekly Briefing Call featuring U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh.
WH IGA Weekly Briefing Call with Secretary Martin J. Walsh
Thursday, August 19 at 4:00 PM ET
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_a1YPstRGSXWW-q67ML5wNQ
NOTE: This new registration link will be used for future IGA Weekly Briefing Calls. If you have previously registered, you will need to re-register.

IHS August All Tribal Urban Indian Organizations Leaders Call
2021-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
IHS August All Tribal Urban Indian Organizations Leaders Call
SAVE THE DATE – The Indian Health Service invites you to join us on Thursday, August 19, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials.
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Eastern)
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Who Should Attend: Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders

Basics of Planning for an Infectious Disease Outbreak
2021-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Please join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), for an Infectious Disease Preparedness Learning Community (IDLC) webinar on the basics of planning for an infectious disease outbreak. Once the decision to conduct a field investigation of an acute outbreak has been made, working quickly is essential to protecting the health and wellness of Tribal communities. Tribal epidemiologists want to work quickly and get the right answers but they also want to make sure they are systematic in their approach. A systematic approach ensures that the investigation proceeds without missing important steps along the way. During this presentation, attendees will gain experience in outbreak investigation through real-world examples that can assist with planning for outbreaks in Tribal communities.
Webinar attendees will gain knowledge on the following:

Describe the steps in conducting an outbreak investigation
Identify key communication considerations during outbreak investigations
Understand public health actions and prevention activities that may result from outbreak investigations

The learning community is focused on knowledge sharing and attendees are encouraged to share share information and build relationships with each other. Submit questions ahead of time so presenter(s) have time to review them. Please come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences.
Who should attend?
The webinar is open to any interested person, but is likely most relevant to Tribal public health professionals, Tribal health departments, Tribal healthcare personnel, and those who want to learn more about basic infectious disease spread.
For questions, please contact Courtney Wheeler at cwheeler@nihb.org.

Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-08-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-17 11:00 - 13:00
The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS.
Registration

June 22, 2021
Welcome, course logistics, QA/QC

June 24, 2021
QA / QC and laboratory equipment

June 29, 2021
pH, Alkalinity, and Hardness – Part 1

July 1, 2021
pH, Alkalinity, and Hardness – Part 2

July 13, 2021
Turbidity, TDS, Conductivity – Part 1

July 15, 2021
Turbidity, TDS, Conductivity – Part 2

July 19, 2021
Chlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint

July 23, 2021
Chlorine Residual – Amperometric titration

July 27, 2021
Understanding Spectrophotometers

July 29, 2021
Spectrophotometer tests: phosphorus, nitrite, nitrate, fluoride

August 3, 2021
Ion-selective electrodes (NH3, NO3, F) – Part 1

August 5, 2021
Ion-selective electrodes (NH3, NO3, F) – Part 2

August 9, 2021
Microbiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique

August 13, 2021
Heterotrophic Plate Count Methods

August 17, 2021
Coliform Bacteria – Part 1

August 19, 2021
Coliform Bacteria – Part 2

August 24, 2021
Multiple Tube and MPN

August 26, 2021
Modern Microbiology Methods (P/A, IDEXX)

August 31, 2021
Jar Testing – Part 1

September 2, 2021
Jar Testing – Part 2

September 14, 2021
Laboratory Safety – Part 1

September 16, 2021
Laboratory Safety – Part 2

September 20, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

September 21, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-08-19 08:00 - 10:00
The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on June 9, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations.
Registration is now closed

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Wastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1

Thursday, June 10, 2021
Wastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Fixed Film – Part 1, Trickling Filters

Thursday, June 17, 2021
Fixed Film – Part 2, Rotating Biological Contactors

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 1

Thursday, June 24, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 2

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 3

Thursday, July 1, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 4

Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Disinfection – Part 1

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Disinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Introduction to Solids Handling

Thursday, July 22, 2021
Aeration Systems

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Aerobic Digestion – Part 1

Thursday, July 29, 2021
Aerobic Digestion – Part 2

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Sludge Dewatering – Part 1

Thursday, August 5, 2021
Sludge Dewatering – Part 2

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Electrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1

Thursday, August 12, 2021
Electrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2

Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Pumps

Thursday, August 19, 2021
Lift Stations

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (pH, TSS, TS)

Thursday, August 26, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Chemical Handling – Part 1

Thursday, September 16, 2021
Chemical Handling – Part 2

Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Training: Tools for Coping and Caring for Yourself and Others
2021-08-18 14:00
July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18, Sept. 1, Sept. 15 | 3 p.m. EST

An online series is being offered on “Coping and Caring for Yourself and Others Practical Wellness Tools for You and Those We Serve” with Ursula Whiteside, PhD. This is an 8-hour virtual course taught over four months and provides tools for helping ourselves, our loved ones, and those we serve. It includes practical and effective approaches for managing stress and intense emotions in our own lives, as well as new national care standards for the identification, treatment, and prevention of suicidal thoughts.
Register twice (first Wednesdays and third Wednesdays of the month at 3 p.m. EST). Must attend all 8 classes to receive CEUs, however, open to individual session attendance.
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FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance Webinar Series
2021-08-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Webinar Series.

The 2021 BRIC and FMA Programs’ Webinar Series will bring FEMA subject-matter experts and partners together to provide technical information, best practices, tools and resources regarding these grant programs. There will also be a review of the fiscal year 2021 Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for BRIC and FMA.
The webinars are designed for leaders in states, local communities, tribes and territories, as well as private sector entities, private non-profit organizations, and individuals interested in learning more about the BRIC and FMA grant programs and strategies for how to apply for them.
FEMA will coordinate with the regional offices to host “office hours” for states, tribes and territories to answer questions about subapplications for the Fiscal year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance grants.

Jul 28, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Jul 28, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Climate Change, Future Conditions, and Nature-based Solutions

This webinar will provide an overview and examples of climate change, future conditions and how nature-based solutions can help build community resilience against these issues.

Aug 4, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 4, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC and FMA FY 2020 Data and Trends

This webinar provides an overview and analysis of data trends regarding selections of subapplications for the $700 million available in Fiscal Year 2020 for two of FEMA’s mitigation grant programs.

Aug 11, 2021 4:00 PM EST – Aug 11, 2021 5:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #1

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Aug 18, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 18, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Where Equity Fits into the BRIC/FMA Program Design and Community Resilience

This webinar will highlight how the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Programs will incorporate equity into program design, and how the programs can be used to support community resilience, especially for disadvantaged and tribal communities.

Aug 24, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 24, 2021 3:30 PM EST

Severe Repetitive Loss/Repetitive Loss Mitigation Priorities
This webinar will focus on strategies to eliminate or reduce the damage to residential property and the disruption to life caused by repeated flooding and other hazards, and how FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program can be used to support these types of projects.

Aug 26, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 26, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #2

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 1, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 1, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #1

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 8, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 8, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity Technical and Qualitative Criteria

This webinar focuses on breaking down each of the technical and qualitative criterion for the National Competition of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program as described in the FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Sep 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants for Tribal applicants – NOFO Webinar #3 – Tribal

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective tribal applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding. This session will be offered twice, along with a third session for tribal applicants.

Sep 20, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 20, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #2

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Oct 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Oct 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Federal Agency Roundtable and Partnerships

During this webinar, Ryan Janda, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Non-Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief, will lead a federal panel discussion on the importance of partnerships for FEMA’s grant programs.

Office of Head Start Tribal Consultation Regions 6-8
2021-08-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Office of Head Start (OHS) has scheduled four Tribal Consultation sessions. These one-day sessions will be held between U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and OHS leadership and the leadership of tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The purpose of these consultation sessions is to discuss ways to better meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children and their families, taking into consideration funding allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting the delivery of Head Start services in their geographic locations. The dates of the virtual sessions are included below;

Geographic Regions 1–5: Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 1–4 p.m. ET
Geographic Regions 6–8: Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, 1–4 p.m. ET
Geographic Regions 9–10: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021,2–5 p.m. ET
National: Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, 1–4 p.m. ET

Additional information can be found on the ELCKC website. To register, click here: https://cvent.me/5x94xk

NAFOA Webinar: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
2021-08-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
NAFOA will be hosting a webinar on the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), a $980 million program directed to tribal governments to be used for broadband deployment on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, and digital inclusion.
Webinar: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
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During this webinar, NTIA staff will present an overview of the TBCP and be available to provide technical assistance and answer live questions from potential applicants.

National Interagency Partnership Event for Native American and Tribal Communities
2021-08-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Each agency representative will give an update on their activities that impact Tribal communities. For example:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will speak about their recently published corporate scheduling announcement list that has over 100 federal contractors working on or near Indian reservations, plus recruitment obligations of federal contractors and Indian Preference.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division will discuss their investigations of civil rights violations on reservations and Tribal lands.

Agencies also want to hear from the participants on how they can partner and better serve Tribal communities.
Register for the event.

Tribal Transportation Event - "Ride and Drive"
2021-08-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Mack Experience Center, 11 Grammes Road, Allentwon, PA, 18103, United States
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern
11 GRAMMES ROAD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Upon your arrival at the Mack Experience Center there will be a brief ceremony, followed by presentations, lunch, a “Ride and Drive” around our performance track and obstacle course at the facility. The presentations will be geared towards the Mack Truck product lines, and subject matter experts will be on hand to answer any questions. We hope you’ll be able to attend this event and we thank you for your continued support of the Mack Trucks brand and allowing Mack Defense to be your tribal partner.
Best Regards,
David Hartzell Sr., President and CEO of Mack Defense
RSVP BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021
To RSVP, call Chrissy Weaver at 610-573-8948 or send an email to christina.weaver@mackdefense.com

ECHO Clinic: Virtual Care Implementation
2021-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
This ECHO clinic is designed to support I/T/U clinicians and administrators in implementing and overcoming common challenges associated with virtual care programs, such as apps that support healthy behaviors, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring.
Date/Time: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
To Join
Simply click on this Zoom link 5 minutes before the session begins (or at any time during the session): Zoom link >
Virtual Care Implementation Program

Working with Substance-Abusing Families Online Course Webinar
2021-08-17 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join the National Indian Child Welfare Association to learn more about their newly updated “Working with Substance-Abusing Families” online course.
Register for the webinar.
