United South & Eastern Tribes

Tribal Women Veterans Summit
2023-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Tuesday, October 17 at 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
River Spirit Conference Center
8330 Riverside Parkway
Tulsa, OK
Register
For more information contact Rachel Riddle at (918) 732-7739 or rriddle@muscogeenation.com.

Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Virtual Symposium
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-18 | Virtual Event
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host its second Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Prevention Virtual Symposium on October 17-18, 2023. The symposium coincides with Bullying Prevention Month and will focus on how to prevent extremist hate groups from radicalizing youth and provide bullying prevention strategies for youth. It will address various topics surrounding this initiative, including current research and trends, how best to support vulnerable youth, and how to mitigate the influence of media and technology to recruit and radicalize youth. The symposium will also provide information on best practices and how communities can protect youth while helping them disengage from hate groups.
Day 1 Sessions:

Research and Trends: Identity-Based Bullying, Youth Hate Crimes, and Hate Groups Two Years Later
Understanding the Nexus of Hate and Targeted Violence
It Ends With Me: Identifying and Confronting Religious-Based Hate and Identity-Based Bullying: Antisemitism and Islamophobia

Day 2 Sessions:

Equipping Communities to Support Vulnerable Populations: Strategies and Tools
What is Happening to Our Kids Online? Preventing Cyberbullying, Extremism, Radicalization, and Cyberhate
Raising Your Voice for Good: Youth Against Bullying and Hate

DOE National Stakeholder Briefings - Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs | Labor and Workforce Briefing
2023-10-16 15:00 - 15:45 | Virtual Event
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen – critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. These H2Hubs represent a federal investment of $7 billion in hydrogen infrastructure and emphasize community and labor engagement; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; investing in the America Workforce; and the Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. Click here to learn more about OCED’s H2Hubs program, and click here to read the White House’s H2Hubs press release.
OCED is planning to hold three virtual briefings to provide more information on these selections and the path forward. We hope you can join us on Monday, October 16th, to learn more about the H2Hubs and how to engage with us and our private sector partners going forward. Topics and registration information are provided below.
Labor and Workforce Briefing:

When: October 16th, from 4:00 – 4:45 PM ET.
What: Detail on the program and selected projects, requirements for labor engagement, and opportunities for delivering benefits to the American workforce.
How: To register and view the agenda for the national workforce briefing, click here.

Also, OCED will also host seven virtual community H2Hub briefings – one for each selected Hub – later this month. These briefings will offer greater detail on the projects and another opportunity to engage with OCED and the selected projects. For more information and to register for these briefings here. Please email Engage_H2Hubs@hq.doe.gov if you have any questions regarding the H2Hubs program.

Nuts, Bolts, and Cables: Opportunities in Tribal Broadband Webinar
2023-10-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
October 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central
Virtual video event
Register
Internet access connects communities to economic opportunity and vital services. Research from the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) has found that tribal areas have inadequate access to high-speed Internet, known as broadband. Today, new funding and partnership possibilities are opening opportunities for tribes to improve their communities’ digital infrastructure. Seizing these opportunities requires accurate, comprehensive data on the state of broadband across Indian Country.
We invite you to join us October 16 for a conversation about the research on tribal broadband and opportunities for tribes to improve their communities’ Internet access. This is the third event in CICD’s 2023 webinar series: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The series provides tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic prosperity.
Our October 16 webinar will feature research on the tribal digital divide and information on modern broadband policies and programs. Tribal broadband practitioners and federal policymakers will discuss data challenges as well as opportunities for tribal governments to advance their service networks. Presenters and panelists will also explore the connection between tribes’ ability to make decisions about their digital infrastructure and tribal sovereignty. Participants will have the opportunity to share questions as part of a live question-and-answer session.
The event is held in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the American Indian Policy Institute at Arizona State University.

DOE National Stakeholder Briefings - Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs | Environmental Justice Briefing
2023-10-16 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual Event
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen – critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. These H2Hubs represent a federal investment of $7 billion in hydrogen infrastructure and emphasize community and labor engagement; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; investing in the America Workforce; and the Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. Click here to learn more about OCED’s H2Hubs program, and click here to read the White House’s H2Hubs press release.
OCED is planning to hold three virtual briefings to provide more information on these selections and the path forward. We hope you can join us on Monday, October 16th, to learn more about the H2Hubs and how to engage with us and our private sector partners going forward. Topics and registration information are provided below.
Environmental Justice Briefing:

When: October 16th, from 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM ET.
What: Detail on the program and selected projects, information on how OCED integrates community benefits and engagement in its programs, and how to engage.
How: To register and view the agenda for the national environmental justice briefing, click here.

Also, OCED will also host seven virtual community H2Hub briefings – one for each selected Hub – later this month. These briefings will offer greater detail on the projects and another opportunity to engage with OCED and the selected projects. For more information and to register for these briefings here. Please email Engage_H2Hubs@hq.doe.gov if you have any questions regarding the H2Hubs program.

DOE National Stakeholder Briefings - Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs | General Briefing
2023-10-16 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual Event
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen – critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. These H2Hubs represent a federal investment of $7 billion in hydrogen infrastructure and emphasize community and labor engagement; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; investing in the America Workforce; and the Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. Click here to learn more about OCED’s H2Hubs program, and click here to read the White House’s H2Hubs press release.
OCED is planning to hold three virtual briefings to provide more information on these selections and the path forward. We hope you can join us on Monday, October 16th, to learn more about the H2Hubs and how to engage with us and our private sector partners going forward. Topics and registration information are provided below.
General Briefing:

When: October 16th, from 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET.
What: Detail on program, selected projects, and next steps.
How: To register and view the agenda for the general national briefing, click here.

Also, OCED will also host seven virtual community H2Hub briefings – one for each selected Hub – later this month. These briefings will offer greater detail on the projects and another opportunity to engage with OCED and the selected projects. For more information and to register for these briefings here. Please email Engage_H2Hubs@hq.doe.gov if you have any questions regarding the H2Hubs program.

2023 Unity Summit
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-19
October 16-19, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA with hybrid elements.
Summit website

NOAA Consultation on Tribal Co-Stewardship
2023-10-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-03 12:00 | Virtual Event
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting three virtual consultation and engagement sessions on advancing co-stewardship as outlined in Joint Secretarial Order 3403. The purpose of JSO 3403 is to ensure federal lands and waters are managed in a manner that protects the treaty, religious, subsistence, and cultural interests of federally recognized Indian tribes with an emphasis on co-stewardship. The first session will be held on October 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm ET (register here) and the second will be held on October 13 at 3:00 pm ET (register) and the third will be held on October 17, 2023 at 32:00 pm ET (register here).
In addition, you may provide comments in writing through Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Please send your written submissions to Becky Cruz Lizama, NOAA Senior Tribal NOAA Senior Tribal Liaison, at OLIA.Tribal@noaa.gov, and identify your submission as “Advancing Co stewardship Consultation.”

USDA Forest Service Virtual Office Hours for Prospective Applicants
2023-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
September 29 and October 13 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Join the USDA Forest Service for two virtual office hours opportunities on September 29 and October 13, 2023 for prospective applicants to ask questions about the Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support Funding Opportunity.
JOIN OFFICE HOURS: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Forest Service staff will be available to answer questions regarding allowable costs, eligibility criteria, and other information from the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
No RSVP is required for participation.
Emerging climate markets are creating economic incentives to keep forests healthy and productive through reforestation, thinning overgrown forests, and more. However, high acreage requirements and prohibitive start-up costs have caused many small-acreage and underserved private forest owners to be left behind. These investments will expand access to markets that were previously out-of-reach, allowing underserved and small-acreage forest landowners to be a larger part of the climate solution while also supporting rural economies and healthy forests.
See the Forest Service news releases and the Forest Landowner Assistance webpage for details.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
October’s Topic is Influenza.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

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

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

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

BIE Tribal Consultation on IDEA Policy and Procedures
2023-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
October 13 at 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Mountain
Zoom Registration link
October 18 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Mountain
National Indian Education Association Convention
401 2nd Street, NW
Room Ruidoso – Convention Center
Albuquerque, NM 87102
October 25 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Mall of America
7800 Bloomington Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55425

The Bureau of Indian Education (“BIE”) is responsible for ensuring that its implementation of
Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”)1 is consistent with federal law
including requirements at 20 U.S.C. §§ 1411(h)(2)(A) and 1412(a) and 34 C.F.R. § 300.708(a).
Accordingly, BIE is proposing to update its IDEA policies and procedures that apply to BIEfunded
schools.
The proposed policies cover ten topic areas as summarized below:
1. Parental Consent, Involvement and Procedural Safeguards
2. Referral and Determination of Eligibility
3. Individual Education Program, IEP Development and Least Restrictive Environment
4. Dispute Resolution
5. Child Find
6. Early Intervening Services
7. Discipline
8. Transition Services
9. Exiting Special Education
In addition to joining one of the consultation sessions listed above, please submit any written comments to consultation@bia.gov or mail to Juanita Mendoza, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 3609, Washington, D.C. 20240 by November 13, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the Tribal consultations, please contact Juanita Mendoza at 202-208-3559 or Juanita.mendoza@bie.edu.

OFFICE OF RECOVERY PROGRAMS: GRANTS MANAGEMENT WEBINAR SERIES
2023-10-12 14:00 | Virtual Event
Build a solid foundation in grants management best practices by attending Treasury’s three-part webinar series. The sessions are intended to assist Tribal governments in understanding the OMB Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. Register for the sessions below.

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

Administration for Community Living | Listening Brief and Tribal Consultation on Older Americans Act
2023-10-12 13:30 | Virtual Event
ACL Listening Brief: September 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84649807692 (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com)
Meeting ID: 846 4980 7692
One tap mobile:
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ACL Tribal Consultation: October 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86316781916 (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com)
Meeting ID: 863 1678 1916
Or One tap mobile:
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There is a tight turnaround for notice of consultation on the OAA that resulted in large part due to ACL/AoA’s surprise around the Tribal response digging into Title VII (Adult Protection Services) as well as other aspects of the OAA.
The main targets remain the same:

The funding formula does not promote equity for Tribal programs (built on state population counts). Tribes will never meet meaningful funding levels.
Because of the funding formula, Tribes are not able to count Elders under age 60, even though they can serve them under Title VI, so unfunded moving mandate and again, lack of equity and access.
Title VII gives funding and primary authority for Elder adult protection services (APS) to states. Even Guam and Puerto Rico get funding for APS, but nothing to Tribes.
Title III – state allocation that counts Tribes. States are supposed to either provide the services to Tribal Elders ages 60 + and/or *contract/pay the Tribe when it provides the service*. The two programs are supposed to coordinate. There is no best practices guidance and no consequences to states who do not comply. Tribes are asking for a direct-to-them share of Title III rather than the trickle down through the states. This *can* be done and a few states do this: Wisconsin is a good example – the state carves out a share to each of the 11 Tribal aging programs.

Tribal Leaders are encouraged to provide oral testimony during the Consultation, or to provide written authorization for another person speaking on behalf of leadership. Others will be heard as time allows. Everyone is encouraged to provide written comment. Written testimony can be submitted to: olderindians@acl.hhs.gov until November 13, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.

HUD Webinar on Tribal Directory Assessment Tool
2023-10-11 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will be hosting a series of webinars to provide information on how the Tribal Directory Assessment Tool (TDAT) has been updated, including how comments were addressed, and how many Tribes may provide information.
August 16 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
September 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
October 11 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register

Department of Energy Webinar on the Investment Tax Credit and Elective Pay for Tribal Nations
2023-10-11 12:30 | Virtual Event
October 11 at 1:30 pm Eastern
Register
On October 11, the Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar to help Tribal Nations understand the Investment Tax Credit (§48E)—which can assist with the costs of solar and wind projects. The webinar will include panelists from the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs and the Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Native American Day
2023-10-09 | United States
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Native American Day! Learn more about this special day and see the multiple events honoring this day. USET/USET SPF offices are closed today.

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Tribal Consultation on Section 504 Proposed Rulemaking
2023-10-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
HHS OCR is consulting with Tribes on a proposed rulemaking revising the regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities that are Federally funded or Federally operated. The attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter highlights key aims of the proposed rulemaking in clarifying requirements, ensuring civil rights protections, and establishing enforceable standards. The proposed rule also better aligns the Rehabilitation Act with the Americans with Disabilities Act and case law developments. OCR will hold the consultation on October 6 at 2:00pm ET (register HERE), and will accept written comments until November 13 at www.regulations.gov (RIN 0945-AA15).

IHS Monthly All Tribal and Urban Leader Call
2023-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The IHS holds monthly update calls for all Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) leaders. This month’s call will be held on October 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern. Interested participants can find more information on the IHS event page.

FEMA Tribal Consultation on Tribal Mitigation Planning Policy
2023-10-05 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
October 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
The purpose of government-to-government tribal consultations is to gather Tribal Nations’ feedback
on how to improve the tribal mitigation planning process across Indian Country. More details and
updates will be posted on the FEMA Tribal Consultation web page. Tribal Nations can send their
comments and any questions to fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov. Please include the subject line “Tribal
Mitigation Planning Guidance – Written Comments.” Feedback and comments are due by November
30, 2023.

DOI Tribal Consultation: CSC calculation and distribution process
2023-10-05 13:00 - 16:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
October 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session
2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85226
October 5 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland
Register
November 1 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern: Tribal Consultation
US Department of Labor, Indian and Native American Programs
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 166/477
Western Regional Training
Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
November 29 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Alaska: Tribal Consultation
BIA Providers Conference Dena’ina Center
600 W 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
The Policy is available at this link.
Indian Affairs would like to determine how to compensate Self Governance Tribes for CSC, when they
are NOT required to submit budgets, yet certain data is necessary to calculate the amount of CSC due
to the Tribe annually.

Is the Federal proposal of two data calls, one on recurring base funding and a second at the end
of the year a viable proposal?
The Workgroup Federal representatives recommend that two data calls be released at least 30
days prior to due dates. The recommended due dates for base funding CSC data are September
1 for fiscal year funding agreements and November 1 for calendar year funding agreements.
The recommended due date for full-year data is July 1 for fiscal year funding agreements and
October 1 for calendar year funding agreements. Should this or another calculation and
payment schedule be considered?
There are a small number of Self Governance Tribes that have not submitted year-end CSC
data, therefore the annual 100 percent requirement is unknown. What is the Tribal
recommendation regarding this matter?
In lieu of negotiating Direct CSC line by line, the CSC Policy formula for ALL tribes is below.
DCSC = (current Tribal budgeted salary cost {not including fringe} of section 106(a)(1)
programs) x 18%.
The DCSC need cannot be calculated in accordance with the CSC Policy, and in the same
equitable manner as Tribes entering into contracts under Title I, without receipt of a Tribe’s
“budgeted salary cost.” The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data or data that is 4 years old.
a) Is there support for changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data or salaries up to
four years old for DCSC?
How would the Department reconcile ensuring equitable treatment with Title I contracts
submitting current budgets (with salary and fringe) that equal the current year contract
amounts?
Section 1.10 of the CSC Policy outlines the formula for calculating Indirect CSC:
Indirect CSC = Current approved IDC rate(s) x (the Secretarial Amount awarded to the
Tribe, minus exclusions and pass-through).
The CSC Policy explicitly clarifies that a “current” IDC rate can be up to four years old. If a
Tribe has no approved IDC rate or has an approved IDC rate that is over four years old, the
Tribe may negotiate a lump sum amount for indirect-type costs or may utilize the Simplified
Method, if applicable. Furthermore, Section 1.10 of the Policy states, “[i]f a Tribe does not
initiate any of these options, IA will not pay the Tribe any indirect CSC.”
While the CSC Policy allows for an IDC rate that is up to four years old, it does not allow for
use of previous years’ salary, fringe, exclusion or passthrough data to calculate the current year
100 percent CSC need. The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data.
a) Does the Tribe support changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data?
b) If so, what sources should be considered “best available” data for calculations of CSC for
the data elements of 1) Tribal Budgeted Salary 2) Tribal Budgeted Fringe (if necessary);
and 3) Exclusions and pass-throughs?
c) If a Tribe does not submit current year data, at what point would IA utilize “best available”
data for calculation and payment?
Section 1.12 of the CSC Policy outlines cutoff timeframes for IDC rates as below.
In order to facilitate equitable treatment and establish standard cutoff timeframes:
• The IDC rate that will be applied is the applicable rate at the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year. No adjustments to that IDC rate will be made after the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year, without regard to the later issuance of a different DC rate for that period.

They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultations@bia.gov by
11:59 pm ET on December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding this effort, please contact Jacob Aguilar, Financial Specialist,
OSG, at (360) 699-1015 or via email: jacob.aguilar@bia.gov.

USET Founders Day
2023-10-05 | United States
In recognition of the bold and visionary leadership of our founding member Tribal Nations and leaders who set forth the mission of USET back in 1969, we celebrate “USET Founders Day” on October 5 every year. USET/USET SPF offices are closed.
Learn more about USET Founders Day.

Tribal Health Program Support virtual Gathering Circle
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The virtual Gathering Circle will be an opportunity to expand our stakeholders’ understanding of ongoing USET Tribal Health Programs Support’s (THPS) programing strengths and challenges. The Gathering Circle will be a quarterly webinar. Each session will highlight various THPS programs.
Who should attend?

USET member Tribal Leaders
USET member Health Directors and Clinicians
Federal Partners

When? October 4, 2023, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
This session will highlight the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.
The session is free, and you can join here.

2023 NAIHC Legal Symposium
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-06
NAIHC’s Legal Symposium is the premier learning event for tribal housing and legal professionals working across the country to address the availability and access to affordable housing for Native American families. Each year, the Legal Symposium brings together over 500 tribal housing professionals, tribal leaders, law firms serving Indian country, tribal administrative and compliance staff, and federal officials from HUD, USDA, BIA, EPA, or other agency programs. Past Legal Symposium attendees also included paralegals, occupancy specialists handling leases/evictions, risk management professionals, law school academics, legal scholars, in-house attorneys at housing authorities and tribal legal department staff (among others). Together, Symposium participants share ideas, experiences, and best practices as well as address emerging issues.

Federal Highway Administration: 2024 TTP Safety Fund Notice of Fund Webinar
2023-10-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
The FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation webinars have facilitated the sharing of information with the transportation departments of Tribal Governments. As it becomes available, information on the webinars will be posted on the FHWA OTT Webinar web page, https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/webinars (-> lnks.gd).
Registration is not necessary. Connection information can be found along with additional information and detailed descriptions of each session on the FHWA OTT Webinar web page shown above. Recordings of each session will also be posted on the same web page.
The Federal Highway Administration is committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact Blane Kunihisa at 360-619-7814 or via email blane.kunihisa@dot.gov.
Session details, including webinar and teleconference information, can be found at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/webinars (-> lnks.gd). The next webinar will be:
October 3, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
2024 TTP Safety Fund Webinar
The webinar will review the funding opportunity. Grant funding is available for:

Development and update of transportation safety plans
Data assessment, improvement, and analysis – identifying data needs, improving crash data collection, compiling other safety data, or conducting safety studies
Systemic Roadway Departure Countermeasures – streamlined access to specific low-cost safety improvements to address rural roadway departure crashes
Infrastructure Improvements – Projects to address transportation safety needs on tribal transportation facilities.

Presenter(s):

Adam Larsen, TTP Safety Program Manager, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation

Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-07
111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
October 3 – 7
This year’s theme, “They Made The Way,” honors the profound contributions of Cherokee individuals, both historical and contemporary, who have played pivotal roles in shaping the vibrant culture of the community.
The fair will be held at the historic Cherokee Expo Center, the old Cherokee High School Site, located at 1501 Acquoni Rd., Cherokee, N.C. This cherished venue holds deep cultural and nostalgic significance, serving as an ideal backdrop for an event that pays homage to the rich heritage and traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
**Fairgrounds Reference Note: Throughout this press release, the term “Fairgrounds” will refer to the Old High School site.**
Fair Week Schedule (Full event detail schedule forthcoming):

Monday – Fair Week Stick Off

Time: 4 p.m.
Event: Immerse yourself in the excitement of traditional stickball games at Unity Field, as skilled teams compete, showcasing athleticism and strategy. No carnival rides, just stickball.

Tuesday – Parade Day

Parade Start: 4 p.m.
Parade Route: Join the spectacle of the Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade, featuring vibrant floats, marching bands, and beautiful smiling faces. The parade lineup will take place in the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino lower parking area. The parade will start from the Casino Trail/intersection, taking a right onto 19 South through downtown Cherokee, crossing the bridge turning right onto 441 North and ending at the traffic light by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The parade will then turn right across the bridge, taking the roundabout up toward the Ginger Lynn Complex to disband. Vehicles will disband to the left in GLW parking, and all floats will disband taking the route behind the Ginger Welch Complex. For more information, reach out to Josie Long at the Cherokee Welcome Center.
Gates Open: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: Fairgrounds are open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., offering attractions, food vendors, and entertainment. Main Stage events begin at 7 p.m.

Wednesday – Children’s Day

Gates Open: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: A day brimming with joy for children, youth, and adults, featuring stickball games, games, and activities catering to all ages. Wristbands for minors beginning at 10:00am.

Thursday – Elder’s Day

Gates: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Events: Commence the day with a captivating fashion show, spotlighting both traditional and contemporary Cherokee fashion at 2 p.m. Witness the experience and wisdom of elders and adults as they compete in stickball games, celebrating their rich journey.

Friday – Veterans Day

Gates: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: Express heartfelt gratitude to our veterans. The fairgrounds stand as a platform to honor their sacrifices, offering a day of appreciation and fostering community unity.

Saturday – Community Day

Gates: 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Event: Embrace the spirit of togetherness through community-led games, spirited stickball matches, and shared festivities. This celebration of unity will continue until midnight, forging lasting bonds.

Highlighting the Fair: The 111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair promises five days of excitement and engaging activities that will create lasting memories for visitors of all ages. From traditional stickball games and captivating competitions to authentic crafts, delectable food vendors, exhilarating rides, and games. The fair offers a diverse range of experiences for everyone.
Entertainment: The entertainment lineup for Saturday, Oct. 7 features two iconic performances:

The Romantics: Rock out to the legendary American rock band with hits like “What I Like About You” and “Talking in Your Sleep.” Their electrifying performance starts at 8 pm.
Starship: Enjoy the melodic sounds of this renowned American rock band, known for chart-toppers like “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” They take the stage at 9 pm.

Admission and Tickets:

Tuesday through Friday: General Admission is $10 per day.
Saturday: General Admission is $20.
Free Admission: Enrolled members of federally recognized tribes can show their enrollment card at the gate for complimentary entry.

Exhibit Hall Information:

Exhibit Entry Date: Friday, Sept. 29 at the Yellowhill Activity Center from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Community Fair Booth Set Up: Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Judging: Monday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Exhibit Hall opens to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibit Hall is open to the public Wednesday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Exhibit Pick-Up: Sunday, Oct. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Baked Goods and Livestock judging will not be held at the Yellowhill Activity Center but at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center. Baked Goods will be judged on Monday, Oct. 2 at the Extension Center. Baked items will be received at the Extension Center from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be no items accepted after 12 p.m. Pick up Baked Goods and/or containers from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Extension Center on the same day. Judging Dates: Livestock will be judged on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center. Entries must be at the Center at 9 a.m. Judging is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please reach out for further details:
Contacts for Exhibit Hall:

Extension Center: Tammy Jackson, (828) 788-0878; Chumper Walker, (828) 788-2356
Qualla Arts & Crafts: Vicki Cruz, (828) 226-4275

For more information and updates on event details, please visit the official event website: https://cherokeespecialevents.com/calendar/event/cherokee-indian-fair1/
Cherokee Welch Center (828) 359-6490, josilong@ebci-nsn.gov
Lisa Frady (828) 788-1708, lisafrad@ebci-nsn.gov
Frieda Huskey (828) 269-7095, friehusk@ebci-nsn.gov

NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2024
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05 | Virtual Event
October 3-5, 2023
Register
We are excited to announce our upcoming virtual web series, “NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2024.” This engaging event will offer a unique platform for collaborative dialogue between NCUIH staff and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Together, we will delve into the heart of urban Native health initiatives, discussing the vital priorities shaping our efforts in 2024. The focus groups will also provide an invaluable opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges of 2023, fostering a deeper understanding of the progress made and the areas that require further attention. Participants will be encouraged to share their personal experiences, insights, and feedback, ensuring that the perspectives of our UIO partners play a pivotal role in shaping the path forward. This inclusive gathering promises to harness the collective wisdom of our community, driving impactful decisions that resonate across urban Indian health initiatives.

NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2024
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05 | Virtual Event
October 3-5, 2023
Register
NCUIH is excited to announce their upcoming virtual web series, “NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2024.” This engaging event will offer a unique platform for collaborative dialogue between NCUIH staff and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Together, we will delve into the heart of urban Native health initiatives, discussing the vital priorities shaping our efforts in 2024. The focus groups will also provide an invaluable opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges of 2023, fostering a deeper understanding of the progress made and the areas that require further attention. Participants will be encouraged to share their personal experiences, insights, and feedback, ensuring that the perspectives of our UIO partners play a pivotal role in shaping the path forward. This inclusive gathering promises to harness the collective wisdom of our community, driving impactful decisions that resonate across urban Indian health initiatives.
October 3, 2023:

Full Ambulatory​ | 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT​
Outpatient and Residential​ | 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT​

October 4, 2023:

Limited Ambulatory​ | 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT
Outreach and Referral​ | 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT​

October 5, 2023:

Makeup Session​ | 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT

2023 In-Person BNC Financial Skills for Families Training
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05 | Hilton Garden Inn Bangor, Maine, 250 Haskell Rd., Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
2023 In-Person BNC Financial Skills for Families Training
October 3-5, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn
Bangor, Maine
Register
Oweesta Corporation is excited to host an upcoming 5th Edition Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families Train-the-Trainer, in collaboration with the Wells Fargo Foundation, from October 3-5, 2023, in Bangor, Maine. This three-day, in-person instructor training and certification program will help Native CDFIs, Tribal Nations, and other Native organizations establish and sustain financial education programs in their communities.
Over the course of three days, we will cover:

Effective financial education training techniques and resources
An in-depth look at the Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families 5th Edition curriculum

Early and quality applications will be prioritized, so please register early and fully complete the registration application.
This event is free thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo Foundation.
Certification:
Upon completion of the training, participants will be prepared to successfully pass the Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families 5th Edition certification exam, becoming BNC certified financial education trainers. Participants must attend and complete all days of training, participate in an oral presentation, and pass the exam to be certified as an instructor.

25th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-05 | Choctaw Casino and Resort – Durant, 4216 S. Hwy 69/75, Durant, OK, 74701
October 2-5, 2023
Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant
hosted by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant
4216 S. Hwy 69/75
Durant, OK 74701
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC), now in celebrating its 25th anniversary, is the only national conference dedicated to growing tourism in America’s Native American communities.
Every year the conference attracts more than 300 attendees, who attend for the networking opportunities, the high-level keynote sessions and the informative breakout sessions led by some of the leading hospitality industry experts. At their first-ever virtual conference we had 800 registrants.
Learn more and register today.
