United South & Eastern Tribes

Native American Thanksgiving
2022-11-19 10:00 (America/Chicago) | United States
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe have invited Tribal citizens, along with family and friends from the community, to attend the 13th Annual Native American Thanks Giving on Saturday, November 19.

The annual event will open at 11 AM at the Old Indian Meeting House on Meetinghouse Road with an opening ceremony and prayer.

According to a press release from the Tribal Nation, following the ceremony and prayer, there will be a Native American Thanks Giving feast at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center.

Potluck dishes are welcome and may be dropped off at the building before the opening ceremony, the release says.

The event is coordinated annually by the Old Indian Meeting House Committee to bring the community together and to provide a much-needed pause from their daily routine to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. The celebration is open to anyone and everyone that would like to share, the release says.

Tribal citizens are asked to wear their traditional regalia.

CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call
2022-11-21 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The CDC COVID-19 All-STLT Update Call will now occur on the third Monday of each month from 2:00–2:30 PM ET. If you have any questions, please contact eocevent382@cdc.gov.
To register for this call series, click here.

Native Americans in Philanthropy Member Education Session: Moving Philanthropy Beyond Land Acknowledgements
2022-11-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 22 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
Register
Join Native American in Philanthropy CEO Erik Stegman, and VP of Tribal Nations Engagement & Special Projects, Greg Masten, for an opening discussion about the importance of land acknowledgments. Followed by the moderator, Joel Moffett, and the personal experiences of two philanthropic change makers, Shawn Escoffery and Marisol Inzunza, as they highlight how these acknowledgements should be paired with meaningful action to move philanthropy into a more equitable and effective relationship with Indigenous communities.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance - BH ECHO Clinic
2022-11-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 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, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the behavioral health/mental 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, and
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 Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

CDC Office Hours: Monkeypox Vaccine Information
2022-11-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm Central/4:00 pm Eastern – 4:00 pm Central/5:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 161 787 3188
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Pow Wow
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | United States
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow
Celebrating 50 Years
When: November 24-25, 2022
Where: 6477 Jack Springs Road, Atmore, AL 36502
General Admission is $5.
Children ages 6 & under are free.
Gates open at 10am.
Learn more.

HHS Weekly Briefing on Monkeypox
2022-11-24 13:00, 2022-12-01 13:00 | Virtual Event
HHS Weekly Briefing on Monkeypox
Please join the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) for our weekly Monkeypox briefing.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 2:00 PM ET
RSVP here

HHS ASPR Office Hours: Monkeypox Information
2022-11-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-12-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Health and Human Service | ASPR: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Thursdays at 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm Eastern – 3:30 pm Central/4:30 pm Eastern
Zoom link

Dept of Treasury: Tribal Consultation on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2022-11-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
These consultations will be held virtually on Monday, November 28, 2022, 2pm-5pm EDT, and Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 2pm-5pm EDT.
Register here for one or more days of the consultation.
For more information and proposed questions, please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter or visit the Tribal Consultation page on Treasury’s website.

USDA APHIS Webinar: ARP Funding for Tribes Opportuniy
2022-11-29 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
You and members of your staff are invited to attend the USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: “American Rescue Plan Funding for Tribes Webinar Series,” on November 29, 2022 and December 13, 2022, at 1:00 pm EDT.
November 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
December 13 at 1:0 0pm Eastern
Zoom link
The Tribal funding announcement will be open for 90 days, from Nov. 1, 2022, to Jan 31, 2023. Opportunities will be posted to Grants.gov and applications will be accepted through the ezFedGrants system for non-federal entities and by email for federal entities.For more information on this and other funding opportunities, check out APHIS’ One Health website.

DOJ Listening Session on Affirmative Litigation and Environmental Justice
2022-11-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
A listening session with the Environment and Natural Resources
Division (ENRD) and Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ), Department of Justice on civil affirmative litigation and environmental justice in support of Tribal homelands will be held at the Department of Justice, Great Hall on November 29, 2022 between 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern. This event will be a hybrid event with both an in-person and virtual option. If
you plan to participate, please register by providing your name, Tribal affiliation, email and whether you plan to participate in-person or virtually via email to OTJ@usdoj.gov. You will be provided a link to all virtual participants in advance of the meeting.
Written comments are welcome at any time but encourage submission by November 25, 2022. Please submit them via email to OTJ@usdoj.gov.

Tribal Briefing for White House Tribal Nations Summit
2022-11-29 12:30 - 16:00 | Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Tuesday, November 29 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Capital Hilton, Presidential Ballroom, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Register for the Briefing
Agenda
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will hold a briefing for Tribal Leaders and their technical advisors on Tuesday, November 29, from 1:30 PM – 5 PM at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The purpose of this briefing is to prepare for the White House Tribal Nations Summit.
President Biden is hosting the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 30 – December 1, 2022 at the US Department of the Interior in Washington, DC. The Summit is an opportunity for the President and senior leaders from his Administration to meet with Tribal Leaders and engage in robust and meaningful Nation-to-Nation dialogue on key issues, policy initiatives, and goals for Indian Country. Tribal leaders may register using this link. Due to limited capacity, the White House has stated it can only accommodate one governmental representative per Tribal Nation. Questions for the White House can be directed to: TNS@who.eop.gov
The preparatory briefing hosted by the National Indian Health Board and National Congress of American Indians will focus on engagement with federal partners.
Please note this briefing is considered a Tribal caucus and is not open to federal officials or the media. This briefing is only in-person in Washington, DC, no virtual option.
For more information about the White House Tribal Nations Summit, please see the event page.

Department of Homeland Security Listening Session on the Handling of Sacred, Ceremonial, and Cultural Items
2022-11-29 14:00 - 16:00 | United States
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET – 5:00 p.m. EST
Location: The Department of Homeland Security – 301 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20407 (Entrance is on the D Street Side)
Registration for both in-person and virutal participation
You are also welcome to submit written comments to tribal.affairs@hq.dhs.gov by Friday, December 30, 2022.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) truly values our partnerships with Tribal Nations and are honored to be hosting a Tribal listening session related to the handling of sacred, ceremonial, or cultural items. DHS and its Components, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Transportation, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), may come into contact with such items in several ways, two examples of which are when Tribal Citizens cross the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico or travel through airports.
The purpose of this listening session is to solicit input from Tribal Nations and Alaska Native Corporations, and have a conversation on the following issues:

Please, if possible, describe a few anonymous scenarios where DHS or Components came into contact with sacred, ceremonial or cultural items and processed them respectfully.
Please, if possible, describe a few anonymous examples where DHS or Components came into contact with sacred, ceremonial or cultural items and could have done better handling them.
Please describe an ideal interaction at the U.S. border with Canada or Mexico between CBP staff and a Tribal Member who is crossing the border with sacred, ceremonial, or cultural items.
Please describe an ideal interaction between TSA staff and a Tribal Member who is traveling through an airport with sacred, ceremonial, or cultural items.
Please describe ways that CBP officers can handle sacred, ceremonial, or cultural items to expedite Tribal Citizens traveling across the Northern (Canada) or Southern border (Mexico).
What do you need from TSA regarding carrying sacred, ceremonial, or cultural items through TSA checkpoints, in carry-on luggage and/or on person?
What additional TSA services and/or assistance can we provide on these issues?
To ensure proper handling of sacred, ceremonial, and cultural items, are there educational opportunities about these items such as ceremonial dress, regalia, medicine bundles, rattles, fans, masks, and more?
What should DHS Component staff who handle sacred, ceremonial, and cultural items know about Tribal Nations cultures and belief systems? Examples may include: Spiritual law, matriarchal and patriarchal leadership in Tribal and Indigenous Nations, and Customs and Traditions.
What should DHS Component staff who handle sacred, ceremonial, and cultural items know about the significance of a Tribe’s Indigenous language as being key to the culture? A culturally sensitive and appropriate discussion may include world views, cultural ceremonies, religious ceremonies, and other important days, seasons, holidays, etc., insomuch as Tribes choose to share.
As opposed to sacred, ceremonial, and cultural items that accompany a Tribal Member, are there additional thoughts regarding objects or human remains that are slated for repatriation?
Sometimes cultural items slated for repatriation have been treated in the past with pesticides in the museum environment to ensure their preservation. How should this information be communicated to ensure ease of transportation and safety?
What information from TSA would be helpful to you regarding repatriation?

You and members of your staff and your Tribal elders are invited to attend this Tribal listening session.

NAFOA Webinar: Carving the Path: Conversations for Native Young Professionals
2022-11-29 17:30 | Virtual Event
Navigating your career can be a confusing experience. But you don’t have to do it alone! Hear from young professionals like you about their journeys to gain insights on how you can carve your own path to a successful and fulfilling career.
On Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm Eastern Time, join NAFOA and our featured speaker, Emery Real Bird, for a webinar and candid discussion, “Carving the Path: Conversations for Native Young Professionals.” Questions are highly encouraged.
Suggested level: Students and Young Professionals
Register

Indian Land Tenure Foundation: Online Town Hall - Valuations: What's the difference between an appraisal and a valuation?
2022-11-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) will host a one-hour Online Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. (Central Daylight Time) where participants will learn more about valutions. The Town Hall will last for approximately one hour. It is free but participants will need to register in advance.
Nearly every land transaction in Indian Country requires an appraisal of the land and/or its resources. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) uses those appraised values in processing applications for sale, leases, rights-of-way, land exchanges, trespass, probate and other types of transactions. With a backlog of work that can cause an appraisal to take more than a year to complete, what alternatives do landowners have to reach their transaction goals? This primer will discuss the difference between valuations and appraisals, look at what a valuation means for the federal government and how it may benefit landowners moving forward.
As part of its online landowner resources series, ILTF has put together information for landowners on valuations and appraisals. Click here to access these resources.
PRESENTERS
Tim Hanson — Director of Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO) which provides valuation services for various government entities, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
Gregory Powell — Regional Supervisory Appraiser with the Department of the Interior (DOI).

2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit
2022-11-30 - 2022-12-01 | Department of Interior, Washington, DC, United States
Announcements and Press Releases

Day 1 video: 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit – Day 1 – YouTube
Day 2 video: 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit: Day 2 – YouTube
Progress Report: 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit Progress Report
Fact Sheet: FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Indian Country and Native Communities Ahead of the Administration’s Second Tribal Nations Summit | The White House

Thursday, December 1 (Livestream)

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Bureau of Investigation sign agreement to improve law enforcement in Indian Country – Department of the Interior
White House Releases First-of-a-Kind Indigenous Knowledge Guidance for Federal Agencies | The White House
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Bureau of Investigation sign agreement to improve law enforcement in Indian Country | Bureau of Indian Affairs
Interior Department Strengthens Tribal Consultation Policies and Procedures |Department of Interior

Wednesday, November 30 (Livestream)

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Indian Country and Native Communities Ahead of the Administration’s Second Tribal Nations Summit | The White House
Remarks by President Biden at the White House Tribal Nations Summit | YouTube
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the White House Tribal Nations Summit | The White House
Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Initiatives to Modernize Electromagnetic Spectrum Access and Technological Resources on Tribal Lands | Department of Interior
Interior Department Announces New Partnerships and Offices to Leverage New Resources for Indian Country | Department of Interior
Biden-Harris Administration Announces News Steps to Strengthen Tribal Co-Stewardship of Public Lands and Waters | Department of Interior
Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation | The White House
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $135 Million Commitment to Support Relocation of Tribal Communities Affected by Climate Change | Department of Interior
Treasury Report Highlights Impact of American Rescue Plan Funding on Tribal Government | Department of Treasury
At the White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Announces Continued Commitment to Indian Country |d Department of Agriculture

Announcements made during the Tribal Nations Summit include:

Presidential Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation.
New Tribal Consultation Policies.
New Best-Practices Report for Tribal Treaty and Reserved Rights. Best Practices Guide | Regional and Field Guide
Implementing Tribal Co-Management and Co-Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters. Co-Stewardship Final Report
New Indigenous Knowledge Guidance for Federal Agencies. IK Guidance Implementation Memo
Access to Capital in Indian Country. Access to Capital Initiative
Implementation of the Indian Energy Purchase Preference at Federal Facilities Tribal Preference Fact Sheet
Electric Vehicle (EV) Initiative for Tribal Nations EV Initiative for Tribal Nations
Implementation of the Buy Indian Act.
10-Year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization. Framework for 10yr National Plan
Strengthening and Standardizing Tribal Consultation: New Tribal Advisory Committees and Positions.
Tribal Homelands: New Regulations and Process for Fee to Trust Land Acquisitions.
Climate Change: Tribal Climate Resilience and Community-Driven Relocation.
Native American Veteran Homelessness Iniative. Cover Sheet for Native Vets Homelessness

USET/USET SPF TRIBAL LEADERS AT THE SUMMIT

USET/USET SPF Tribal leaders are attending this week’s 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, D.C., where we are engaging in dialogue with top Biden Administration officials on behalf of our Tribal Nations, our region, and all of Indian Country.

Mashantucket Pequot Chairman Rodney Butler highlights the Biden Administration’s efforts to restore Tribal homelands and urges action on state dual taxation during a panel on Access to Capital during the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit.

Wampanoag of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais urges Education Secretary Cardona to ensure states are consulting with Tribal Nations on curricula during a panel on Native Languages at the White House Tribal Nations Summit.

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Chief Cyrus Ben opens Day 2 of the WHTNS with a prayer in his Native language.

“Indian Country deserves better and we demand better.” USET/USET SPF President Kirk Francis advocates for advance appropriations and mandatory funding for the Indian Health Service during the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Tuesday, November 29
Tribal Briefing for the Summit
For more information, please visit the event page.
Department of Commerce Tribal Nations Open House
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Tribal leaders are encouraged to attend and meet with Department of Commerce leadership and liaison staff. Information on the Department’s priorities and plans for Indian Country will be highlighted.
Please register.
U.S. Department of the Interior Welcome Reception
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern
Location: Stewart Lee Udall Building; Secretary Haaland’s suite at 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.
Please RSVP.
To meet with any of the Department’s Bureaus or Offices during your time in Washington, DC, please complete the online form. Only meetings scheduled in advance, using the linked form above, will be considered. The Department will do its best to prioritize these meeting requests, but please be advised that they are unable to guarantee that each request will be granted.
Wednesday, November 30
Indian Gaming Association Native American Heritage Month Tribal Leaders Buffet Dinner
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern
Location: IGA Headquarter Building, 224 2nd Street, SE, Washington, DC, 20003
A full buffet and drinks will be provided. All Tribal Leaders and representatives are invited. No need to RSVP.

2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit
November 30 – December 1, 2022
Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Announcing the Next White House Tribal Nations Summit
White House Press Release
Dear Tribal Leader Letter – White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Agenda – President Biden, Vice President Harris, and members of the cabinet will provide remarks and discuss new announcements and efforts to implement key policy initiatives supporting Tribal communities.  Secretary Deb Haaland will deliver opening and closing remarks and participate in a series of panels.
Building on the 2021 Summit and the progress made to strengthen the Nation-to-Nation relationships and invest record levels of resources in Tribal communities, the White House looks forward to hosting a robust and meaningful engagement with Tribal Leaders on important issues facing Tribal communities. The Summit will feature new Administration announcements and efforts to implement key policy initiatives supporting Tribal communities.
The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply committed to honoring its trust and treaty responsibilities to federally recognized Tribal Nations, and this Summit provides an opportunity for Tribal Leaders to engage directly with officials in the highest levels of the Administration. Additional details are forthcoming. If you have any questions, please reach out to TNS@who.eop.gov.
What: 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit
When: November 30 – December 1, 2022
Where: Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Register: Due to limited capacity, only one governmental representative per Tribal Nation can be accommodated. Tribal Leaders need to register by Monday, November 14, 2022. For anyone else who is interested in viewing the Summit, including federal employees, it will be live broadcast on YouTube. The links are below.
November 30, Day 1 YouTube Livestream
December 1, Day 2 YouTube Livestream
Tribal leaders wishing to submit questions to the Administration can email them to: whcnaa@bia.gov
Travel Stipends: All available funds have been dispersed on a first-come first-served basis. Nor further funds are available at this time.

Articles

“You should be listening to us” – Indigenous Wire (December 1, 2022)
Before tribal leaders even sit down with federal officials for the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit, here are the key areas of the Biden administration’s focus. – Indigenous Wire (November 30, 2022)
Will Biden support boarding school reparations at the WH Tribal Nations Summit? Answers from senior administration officials on that and other pressing questions. – Indigenous Wire (November 30, 2022)
Biden’s full remarks at White House Tribal Nations Summit 2022 – Indigenous Wire (November 30, 2022)
‘You should be listening to us’ Despite rose-colored federal consultation glasses, the White House Tribal Nations Summit 2022 unleashes tribal frustrations. – Indigenous Wire (December 1, 2022)

SBA Massachusetts Webinar - Native American Heritage Month
2022-11-30 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
Celebrate Native American Heritage month with the SBA!
Wed, November 30, 2022, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Register
The Massachusetts District Office of the SBA is pleased to support Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian small businesses. Join us in celebration as we hear from our guests:

Jackson S. Brossy, Assistant Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs, SBA
Michael Vlacich, Regional Administrator, Region One, SBA
Robert H. Nelson, District Director, Massachusetts District Office
David Greendeer, Wampanoag Tribal Administrator
Crystal Pierce, Procurement Specialiast, The National Center American Indian PTAC
Steven Peters, Creative Director, Smokesygnals 8(a) Native American
Stephania Malia Hutch, President & CEO, Makai LLC, 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization

2022 Center for Indian Country Development Research Summit
2022-12-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
As part of its mission to support tribal economic prosperity, the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis conducts and supports policy-relevant research on key questions that matter for Indian Country. We invite you to join us December 1–2 for an open discussion of new insights and opportunities at CICD’s annual research summit. The theme of this year’s summit is Unlocking Our Full Economic Potential.
The summit is intended for anyone who cares about better research that can help tribes achieve their economic and social objectives. Join tribal leaders, social science researchers, policymakers, and others as we learn about and discuss the latest research that can help tribal economies flourish. Even if you can’t attend the entire event, we welcome your participation.
Researchers will briefly present their findings in an accessible way, with tribal leaders and practitioners giving their reactions, followed by panel discussions. In addition, researchers will identify what policymakers can learn from the research evidence, and tribal leaders will explain what they’d like to know from future research. If you’re interested in submitting a research paper for the summit, learn more in our call for papers.
Learn more and register at https://web.cvent.com/event/059599c6-8e96-413e-8918-5d7f1ca05472/summary. A detailed agenda and list of speakers will be shared here in the coming weeks. We hope you’ll join us and contribute your perspectives to this important conversation.

2022 Center for Indian Country Development Research Summit
2022-12-01 10:00 - 2022-12-02 15:00 | Virtual Event
2022 Center for Indian Country Development Research Summit: Unlocking Our Full Economic Potential
This year’s event will feature panels of tribal leaders and federal policymakers discussing tribal sovereignty in research and data collection as well as opportunities to inform policy and fiscal decisions.
The summit will cover a variety of topics related to economic prosperity in Indian Country, from tribal government bonding to census differential privacy to pandemic recovery.
Learn more about our exciting roster of speakers and register below to join this important conversation. Even if you can’t attend the entire event, we welcome your participation in individual sessions.
Register

Grant Writing Training: Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
2022-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Date: December 1, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Description: Tribal employees who applied in 2022 or are considering applying for the FY23 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund can gain insight to the review process during this webinar. Funding categories and selection criterion and application requirements will be reviewed in detail. In addition, feedback will be provided on common issues from past applications. This training will include time for questions and discussion.
Presenter: Adam Larsen, TTP Safety Program Manager, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
Click Here to Join Zoom Meeting
To Join via Phone:
+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)
+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
+1 551 285 1373 US
Meeting ID: 160 049 8809
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For additional information, visit https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/webinars.

Tribal Museums Day
2022-12-03
Check out a Tribal Museum or Cultural Center near you and you may enjoy: ​

FREE Admission
Special Exhibits
Gift Shop Discounts (consider holiday gift giving!)
Art Markets
Live Cultural Demonstrations

Find a Museum
Visiting Tips

You do not need to be a Native American to visit. ALL are welcome.
Engage with the experts. Ask questions!
Research hours, parking and more by visiting the museum’s website or calling in advance.
If you can, donate to the museum or purchase items from Indigenous creators in the gift shop.

NAIHC Annual Legal Symposium
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-07
NAIHC Hosts Annual Legal Symposium in Las Vegas – December 5-7, 2022
The National American Indian Housing Council’s (NAIHC) 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. This year, NAIHC offers over 35 breakout sessions, several networking opportunities, and CLE credits for attorneys. Visit the event website for the agenda, hotel information, and to register.

Tribal/Interior Budget Council (TIBC) Meeting
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-09
Save the Date
TIBC Meeting
When: December 5-9, 2022
Where: Washington, DC

2022 Intertribal Transportation Association Annual Meeting
2022-12-06 - 2022-12-08 | Flamingo Resort, Las Vegas, NV
Dates: December 6 – 8, 2022
Room Block: Reserve your room by November 19, 2022 to take advantage of the ITA Group Rate at https://book.passkey.com/go/SFITM2, or call the Flamingo directly at 888-373-9855, CODE: SFITM2
Location: Flamingo Resort, Las Vegas, NV
ITA Website: tribaltransportation.weebly.com
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intertribal-transportation-association-annual-meeting-2022-tickets-429468581087
Meeting Agenda: Download the draft meeting agenda HERE

FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group consultation
2022-12-06 10:00
FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group consultation
For those attending in-person, the consultation will be held at the 2022 Intertribal Agriculture Council Conference
Address: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169
December 6th @11am ET
Click here for virtual link
