United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) will hold its Midyear Leadership Conference, February 24-27, 2022, at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak. As in the past, the 2022 events will engage Native youth from across the country through workshops, breakout sessions, music, and cultural sharing. Popular UNITY trainers and presenters will return, and attendees […]
With the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in mid-November, President Biden marked a new era of building a better America together. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is historic in its size – the largest ever investments in broadband, rail and transit, clean energy, and water, just to name a few – as well as the […]
United South and Eastern Tribes Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Indigenous Farming Symposium (virtual) Day One Recording Day Two Recording Day Three Recording This virtual event features three facets of food sovereignty: Tribal Nation farms, Tribal nurseries, and USDA partnerships. Each day we’ll spotlight one of these facets and demonstrate their positive impact […]
EPA Potential Revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside Allocation Formula The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Indian tribes to inform potential revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside (DWIG-TSA) allocation formula. The allocation formula is used to determine how DWIG-TSA funds are […]
UPDATE: The event has been canceled. Please stay tuned for the new date and time of the Listening Session NIHB is hosting a Listening Session for Understanding and Addressing Changing Mask Guidance What: Webinar on Understanding and Addressing Changing Mask Guidance When: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time Who […]
United South and Eastern Tribes Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Indigenous Farming Symposium (virtual) Day One Recording Day Two Recording Day Three Recording This virtual event features three facets of food sovereignty: Tribal Nation farms, Tribal nurseries, and USDA partnerships. Each day we’ll spotlight one of these facets and demonstrate their positive impact […]
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) Face-to-Face Virtual Meeting CMS established the TTAG in 2004 to provide advice and input to CMS on policy and program issues impacting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) served by CMS programs. Although not a substitute for formal consultation with Tribal leaders, TTAG […]
United South and Eastern Tribes Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Indigenous Farming Symposium (virtual) Day One Recording Day Two Recording Day Three Recording This virtual event features three facets of food sovereignty: Tribal Nation farms, Tribal nurseries, and USDA partnerships. Each day we’ll spotlight one of these facets and demonstrate their positive impact […]
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) Face-to-Face Virtual Meeting CMS established the TTAG in 2004 to provide advice and input to CMS on policy and program issues impacting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) served by CMS programs. Although not a substitute for formal consultation with Tribal leaders, TTAG […]
March All Tribal and Urban Indian Organizations Call The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join them on Thursday, March 3, 2022, for their 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, […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting a webinar series on the ezFedGrant. There will be a one-hour and thirty-minute webinar each Monday in March, beginning with March 07, 2022, starting at 11 am MST/ 1 pm EST. Several APHIS’ programs will be presenting this webinar series; […]
Pre-Application Webinars for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP) The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting two pre-application webinars for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar. Register through the links […]
Webinar: Leveraging Native American and Alaska Native Voices in Education Research March 7, 2022 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET The Institute of Education Sciences and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities are excited to co-host this Listen and Learn […]
Teaching and Learning Indigenous History in the Face of Resistance Part of Massachusetts Civic Learning Week Online, March 8, 10:00 - 11:30am ET The Commonwealth's new Genocide Education Act, signed into law on December 2, 2021, will require middle and high schools to teach about the history of genocide. Some schools might teach about the […]
Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Virtual Meeting The Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) is a Tribal leader advisory group to the IHS Director. The committee meets quarterly to discuss chronic disease issues and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant program. This TLDC meeting is virtual and will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 […]
USDA Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs (EIA) Monthly Stakeholders Call EIA Monthly Stakeholders Call Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Time: 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT/12:00pm MT/11:00am PT RSVP: Click Here to Register Please join the USDA Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs for the EIA Monthly Stakeholders Call. EIA will hold a 30-minute stakeholder call each […]
IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board Meeting Virtual meeting to discuss current topics. Date: March 9, 2022 Time: 10am – 5pm ET To join meeting click here Meeting ID: 160 922 1319 Passcode: 113535
Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board to Host Meeting on Special Education Program The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Advisory Board for Exceptional Children is holding a two-day virtual meeting to address the needs for Indian children with disabilities. Date: March 9 -10 Time: 10-6pm ET (Both Days) Click here to register
Tribal Webinar: “Overview of APHIS’ Biotechnology Regulatory Services” Wednesday March 09, 2022, at 1:00 pm Eastern To protect plant health, Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) implements U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulations for organisms developed using genetic engineering that may pose a risk to plant health. APHIS coordinates these responsibilities […]
Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board to Host Meeting on Special Education Program The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Advisory Board for Exceptional Children is holding a two-day virtual meeting to address the needs for Indian children with disabilities. Date: March 9 -10 Time: 10-6pm ET (Both Days) Click here to register
As part of their ongoing Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer concerning Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization, IHS invites you to join a virtual Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer session on Thursday, March 10, 2022. During this event the IHS will provide a status update on the acquisition process for solutions to […]
The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis […]
Every second Friday of the month: USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern (join) Join by phone only at […]
The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis […]
The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invite you to the first Tribal Aviation Symposium on March 14-15, 2022 from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ET. While the idea for this symposium has been years in the making, it began to take shape during the Tribal consultation sessions last March. These conversations […]
USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support The one-hour virtual clinics allow for primary care clinicians to collaborate with a team of specialists to learn best practices for treating and curing hepatitis C (HCV). These clinics include case presentations, recommendations from expert faculty, and a didactic session. Who should […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting a webinar series on the ezFedGrant. There will be a one-hour and thirty-minute webinar each Monday in March, beginning with March 07, 2022, starting at 11 am MST/ 1 pm EST. Several APHIS’ programs will be presenting this webinar series; […]
Office of Indian Education Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges in Supporting and Growing the Tribal Early Childhood Workforce March 14, 2022 | 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET Please join this Administration for Children and Families (ACF) webinar to learn about approaches to supporting, growing, and strengthening the early childhood workforce in tribal communities. A strong, qualified, well-compensated workforce […]
National Indian Education Association Hill Week NIEA will be hosting its Annual Hill Week Events, March 15-17, 2022 at the Holiday Inn, Capitol in Washington, DC. Hill Week participants will receive two days of training and updates from our public and private sector partners to educate them about Native Education needs and garner support for […]
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Tribal-DHS collaboration calls. This is an opportunity to share information and check-in on activities. If you have any specific needs or interests, do not hesitate to reach out. Where: Zoom https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1611865719?pwd=M2VRcUV0U2VlSm1HaXR2OXdxMEYydz09 Meeting ID: 161 186 5719 Passcode: 361774 Phone only, not required for Zoom participation: 551-285-1373 Who: […]
With the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in mid-November, President Biden marked a new era of building a better America together. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is historic in its size – the largest ever investments in broadband, rail and transit, clean energy, and water, just to name a few – as well as the […]
IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is presenting the IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting. The NTAC acts as an advisory body to the DBH and to the Director of the IHS, with the aim of […]
NCAI Tribal Leader Town Hall on the Violence Against Women Act Date: March 16, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Eastern NCAI will host a virtual Town Hall on March 16, 2022 on the VAWA reauthorization to discuss this historic moment for Indian Country, review the tribal provisions in the law, and highlight the […]
NAFOA Webinar: Energy Projects for Tribes of All Sizes NAFOA is excited to host the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) and Office of Indian Energy Policy & Programs in a webinar designed to introduce tribal officials, members, and staffers to energy project possibilities of all different types and sizes. Wednesday, March 16th, […]
Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to government-to-government consultations with the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will discuss DOJ’s efforts to address the unacceptably high rate of violent crime in Native communities, including the rates of missing or murdered indigenous persons. Deputy Attorney General Monaco recently issued a memorandum establishing the Department’s […]
IHS DSTAC Monthly March Call The Direct Service Tribes (DST) Advisory Committee (DSTAC) hold monthly virtual call to provide leadership, advocacy, and policy guidance. Advocating for Indian Health policies that advance DST objectives and priorities. Date: March 17, 2022 Time: 3-4 pm (EST) Contact: Verly Fairbanks, verly.fairbanks@ihs.gov
With the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in mid-November, President Biden marked a new era of building a better America together. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is historic in its size – the largest ever investments in broadband, rail and transit, clean energy, and water, just to name a few – as well as the […]
Pre-Application Webinars for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP) The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting two pre-application webinars for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar. Register through the links […]
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Department of Commerce, announces another Tribal Consultation on the broadband monies allocated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58 (IIJA). In addition to the additional $2 billion for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), this funding includes: $42.45 billion for the Broadband Equity, Access, and […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting a webinar series on the ezFedGrant. There will be a one-hour and thirty-minute webinar each Monday in March, beginning with March 07, 2022, starting at 11 am MST/ 1 pm EST. Several APHIS’ programs will be presenting this webinar series; […]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting virtual listening sessions to listen and learn about the realities that impact Title VI (Part A) Indian Education within your community. This is your opportunity to be heard and help the OIE identify ways we can enhance our delivery of meaningful services. Identifying […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) […]
National Low Income Housing Coalition’s virtual Housing Policy Forum 2022: Achieving Housing Justice, will take place March 22-23, 2022, 12:30-5:30 PM EDT. Click here to register.
Aligning Indian Parent Committee Needs To Efficient and Effective Supports: Learning from Vetted Practices to Resolve Barriers March 22, 2022 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by: Dr. Crystal Moore, Formula Supervisory Group Leader Register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_cAaTLeiSQ06X05YH0dJaJQ Description: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education Formula Team is seeking stakeholder input to […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) […]
National Low Income Housing Coalition’s virtual Housing Policy Forum 2022: Achieving Housing Justice, will take place March 22-23, 2022, 12:30-5:30 PM EDT. Click here to register.
Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) as a derogatory […]
Census Bureau to Hold Tribal Consultation March 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EDT The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a virtual tribal consultation on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT on the next set of data products from the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau is now working to release […]
With the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in mid-November, President Biden marked a new era of building a better America together. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is historic in its size – the largest ever investments in broadband, rail and transit, clean energy, and water, just to name a few – as well as the […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting a webinar series on the ezFedGrant. There will be a one-hour and thirty-minute webinar each Monday in March, beginning with March 07, 2022, starting at 11 am MST/ 1 pm EST. Several APHIS’ programs will be presenting this webinar series; […]
USDA to Host Tribal Consultations on Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations March 29-30 at 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a two-day hybrid consultation on the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) with the FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group. The consultations will take […]
AIANTA Webinar: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: Business Strategy and Financials in Uncertain Times March 29, 2022; 10 a.m. (Mountain) Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and AIANTA invite you to assess the financial health of your business. In this interactive webinar, learn how to: Assess the financial health of your business Evaluate the impact of […]
DOE's Tribal Consultation on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) you or your designated representative are invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation session focused on the Department of Energy’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). DOE’s consultation will include Secretary Granholm and senior leaders from across the […]
The White House invites you to join a Tribal briefing on Tuesday, March 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM ET to receive updates from the Administration. Please be sure to register at this link.
UPDATE: March 30-31, 2022 USET/USET SPF Impact Week Meeting has been CANCELED. The Board of Directors will next be weighing in on how they wish to proceed now that this March in-person meeting has been canceled. As we have more information and updates to share, we will follow up. United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) […]
Submit Written Comments to the Department of Veterans Affairs Consultation on Tribal Representation Expansion Project by March 30, 2022 Written comments for The Tribal Representation Project hosted by The Department of Veterans Affairs are due on March 30, 2022 and can be submitted to tribalgovernmentconsultaton@va.gov.
Coffee Hour with SAMHSA's Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy (OTAP) and the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Tribal Behavioral Health Directors and Tribal Health Administrators are invited to join the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and the Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy (OTAP) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
National Native Network Webinar: Smoke-Free Tribal Housing Policies Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities are invited to join this webinar hosted by the National Native Network. Participants will learn how to identify the risks of smoking in multi-unit Tribal housing, as well as the […]
2022 OAH Conference on American History Boston & Online, March 31-April 3 The OAH Conference on American History is the leading conference for American historians and the study of American history that occurs in Spring of every year. All those interested in American history are invited to join. Those who are not able to attend […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
NIH Tribal Consultation on Helping to End Addiction Long-term® (HEAL) Initiative The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is initiating a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer on the Helping to End Addiction Long-term® (HEAL) Initiative, a federal trans-agency effort to speed scientific solutions to stem the national opioid public health crisis. The initiative aims to reduce […]
Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainability and the Arts with JoAnn Chase Presented by the BU Arts Initiative, BU Sustainability, and the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, part of the Indigenous Voices in the Americas series. Presenter: JoAnn Chase, (COM ’85) Director, American Indian Environmental Office, Office of International and Tribal Affairs Date: Thursday, Mar. 31st […]
