We are excited to come together in Burlingame, CA on August 1 – August 4 for the 2022 Tribal Self-Governance Conference. Join us at the conference to learn about and share leading practices in Tribal governance, hear critical updates from the Administration and Congress, discuss challenges Tribal governments face and collaboratively identify solutions, discuss hot […]
USET's Offices of Environmental Resource Management and Economic Development present the USET 2022 Tribal Utility Finance Forum August 2-3, 2022 Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino USET hosted the first Tribal Utility Finance Forum (TUFF) in 2017 to begin the conversation of how to strategically align Tribal utility systems with economic and community development opportunities in […]
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group (TLCWG) The Office of Tribal Relations serves as the single point of contact for consultation with American Indian and Alaskan Native Governments and continues to refine the consultation process to ensure strong partnerships that will preserve Tribal sovereignty and result in high quality […]
The White House invites you to attend a virtual event, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 12:30-2:30pm (ET), on the need to build on the American Rescue Plan’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to ensure long-term eviction reform, including highlighting model innovations across the country. Click to register: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_R7Zojmj6QEODQ9hPVwdXiw The American Rescue Plan’s Emergency Rental Assistance […]
USET Tribal Epidemiology Center hosts Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) is planning to host a virtual RPMS training over the span of June and July. The training will consist of six lunch and learn sessions that each have a defined focus on […]
24th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting August 3, 2022, 9:00–5:00 pm (CT) August 4, 2022, 9:00–5:00 pm (CT) The meeting will be hosted by Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with the option to attend either in person or virtually. Seating at the in-person event is limited, so be sure to register early if […]
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November […]
24th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting August 3, 2022, 9:00–5:00 pm (CT) August 4, 2022, 9:00–5:00 pm (CT) The meeting will be hosted by Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with the option to attend either in person or virtually. Seating at the in-person event is limited, so be sure to register early if […]
The Department of Transportation is conducting outreach sessions to present proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program announced on July 21, 2022. We encourage you to register and attend to learn more about the proposed rulemaking and how each of you can provide comments on the changes being made […]
The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join us on Thursday, August 4, 2022, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials. Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 […]
The Departments of the Interior, State, Justice, and Homeland Security, in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will be hosting a webinar to provide Tribes an update on the draft interagency charter that outlines roles and responsibilities for each department regarding international repatriation of Native American cultural heritage. Dear Tribal Leader […]
Moskehtu Consulting Presents “Long Island Indigenous Perspective Paddle Tour at Conscience Point hosted by the Southampton History Museum. Join us on a paddle tour guided by Chenae Bullock who will cover oral Indigenous history, Indigenous plant identification, indigenous life-ways, and Indigenous songs. Indigenous History is so interconnected and rich throughout our waterways, today more than before people are very interested […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 8 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are committed to partnering to ensure the wellbeing of Tribal children. In response to requests by Tribal Leaders for updates on theirr collective efforts, a virtual briefing […]
DAWNLAND FILMS Monday, August 8 7:30 PM at the Aquinnah Circle Preceded by music performed by Wampanoag tribe member and flutist Carole Vandal Upstander Project co-founder and learning director Mishy Lesser will introduce the films and lead a discussion after the screening This is a free, non-ticketed event presented in partnership with the Upstander Project; […]
The FCC Tribal Workshop will be held at the Cherokee Nation in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 9-10, 2022. The workshop will be conducted at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa (777 W. Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK 74015). This event is designed to provide information that will help Tribal Nations identify and evaluate opportunities to […]
SAVE THE DATE! 2022 USET Best Practices Conference presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support August 9–11, 2022 REGISTER TODAY! We invite you to join us in person or virtually for our fourth annual Best Practices Conference. This year’s theme, Healing through Connection, will bring together USET Tribal Nations and stakeholders from across […]
August 9, 2022 at 10:00 am Mountain/11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern Register This webinar series is designed to build Native agritourism capacity for Native producers, communities and tribes. Agritourism is a vibrant industry, with revenue tripling nationwide from 2012-2017. Indian Country is in a unique position to blend cultural values, relationships with the land, and […]
On March 26, 2020, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) published its Standards, Assessments, and Accountability System in its Agency Plan to govern how the Secretary of the Interior implements requirements for standards, assessments, and accountability systems for BIE-funded schools consistent with Section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by […]
SAVE THE DATE! 2022 USET Best Practices Conference presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support August 9–11, 2022 REGISTER TODAY! We invite you to join us in person or virtually for our fourth annual Best Practices Conference. This year’s theme, Healing through Connection, will bring together USET Tribal Nations and stakeholders from across […]
July 25, 2022 Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior has launched an interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations, and permitting policies in the United States. The group will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals. At each […]
SAVE THE DATE! 2022 USET Best Practices Conference presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support August 9–11, 2022 REGISTER TODAY! We invite you to join us in person or virtually for our fourth annual Best Practices Conference. This year’s theme, Healing through Connection, will bring together USET Tribal Nations and stakeholders from across […]
The Department of Transportation is conducting outreach sessions to present proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program announced on July 21, 2022. We encourage you to register and attend to learn more about the proposed rulemaking and how each of you can provide comments on the changes being made […]
On March 26, 2020, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) published its Standards, Assessments, and Accountability System in its Agency Plan to govern how the Secretary of the Interior implements requirements for standards, assessments, and accountability systems for BIE-funded schools consistent with Section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by […]
Mashpee Wampanoag and the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah observe Metacoment Day every August 12th As an official holiday, tribal operations will be closed to observe the historic day. Metacomet, also known as King Philip, was the son of the Great Sachem Muhsasôyut 8sâmeeqan who welcomed English in 1620. Philip, or Metacom, became the last chief […]
Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future White House Native Women Symposium Series Session 2: Health August 12th from 2:30 to 4:00 PM EST Registration Link Please join the 2022 White House Native Women Symposium Series session on health this Friday, August 12th from 2:30- 4:00 PM ET. This session will bring together federal officials, health experts, Tribal leaders, and youth voices to discuss the mental health crises in Indian Country and the social determinants of health impacting Native […]
The Narragansett Indian Tribe will be celebrating our 347th Recorded Annual August Meeting/ POW WOW on Saturday, August 13, 2022 and Sunday, August 14, 2022. Chief Sachem Anthony Dean Stanton urges all of Rhode Island to join the Tribe in celebration and share in the traditional food, singing and dancing. Grand Entry will begin at […]
July 25, 2022 Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior has launched an interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations, and permitting policies in the United States. The group will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals. At each […]
The Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) will be convening for official business today, August 15th through Friday, August 19th. These meetings will start each day at 12:30pm ET. To register, please click here. To view the agenda for these TIBC meetings, please click here. TIBC was established in 1999 to facilitate Tribal government participation in […]
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.
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach […]
The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Region 6 Tribal Consultation session will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. This session is designed for Tribal Leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination, and […]
Save the Date NIHB Tribal Health Equity Summit (virtual) August 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Registration information coming soon!
The Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) will be convening for official business today, August 15th through Friday, August 19th. These meetings will start each day at 12:30pm ET. To register, please click here. To view the agenda for these TIBC meetings, please click here. TIBC was established in 1999 to facilitate Tribal government participation in […]
The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Region 6 Tribal Consultation session will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. This session is designed for Tribal Leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination, and […]
The Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) will be convening for official business today, August 15th through Friday, August 19th. These meetings will start each day at 12:30pm ET. To register, please click here. To view the agenda for these TIBC meetings, please click here. TIBC was established in 1999 to facilitate Tribal government participation in […]
On August 17, 2022, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. EDT the Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will host a virtual tribal consultation on the tribal funding set aside under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, which passed in the Infrastructure […]
The Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) will be convening for official business today, August 15th through Friday, August 19th. These meetings will start each day at 12:30pm ET. To register, please click here. To view the agenda for these TIBC meetings, please click here. TIBC was established in 1999 to facilitate Tribal government participation in […]
USET COVID-19 ECHO Agenda 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 any of the following numbers […]
The Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) will be convening for official business today, August 15th through Friday, August 19th. These meetings will start each day at 12:30pm ET. To register, please click here. To view the agenda for these TIBC meetings, please click here. TIBC was established in 1999 to facilitate Tribal government participation in […]
The Department of Transportation is conducting outreach sessions to present proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program announced on July 21, 2022. We encourage you to register and attend to learn more about the proposed rulemaking and how each of you can provide comments on the changes being made […]
Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow Sat Aug 20 2022 at 10:00 am to Sun Aug 21 2022 at 05:00 pm Nansemond Indian Nation | Suffolk, VA
2022 National Transportation in Indian Country Conference Registration is open for the 2022 National Transportation in Indian Country Conference. The 2022 NTICC is an in-person event scheduled for August 22 - 26, 2022 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Join us for 60+ Tribal transportation specific training opportunities and workshops, participate in the one […]
NAFOA, the Departments of Interior, Energy, the Treasury, and Commerce, along with experts in the energy and finance sector is hosting a series of webinars designed to show how tribes can take advantage of a broad array of funding sources. Experts will discuss what tribes need to know about combining various programs and grants, financing pitfalls […]
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management presents USET Forest and Wetland Webinar Training Series The USET Environmental Program is pleased to announce the upcoming USET Forest and Wetland Webinar Training Series, taking place in summer and fall of 2022. This multi-week webinar series will cover the climate change impacts to USET region forest and […]
Don't miss the upcoming virtual conversation around small businesses as drivers of economic resilience in small cities and rural regions on Tues., Aug. 23, 2022! Join Maurice Jones, Chief Executive Officer of One Ten and former CEO of LISC, and a panel of rurally-based economic development practitioners for this critical conversation. In addition, Robin A. […]
Venue: ZoomGov Date: August 23, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER On August 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) will conduct Tribal Consultation on two different topics. The first topic will examine questions and solicit responses on how to offer renewed support for the Department’s Alaska Native Education program (ANE). The purpose […]
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 […]
In a post-Roe world, concerns about the erosion of healthcare privacy are on the rise. Native nations and Native healthcare practitioners have long advocated for strengthening data sovereignty as a way to increase Indigenous health outcomes and protect sensitive health information. Join virtually to hear from Indigenous leaders in the healthcare and analytics fields about […]
NAFOA, the Departments of Interior, Energy, the Treasury, and Commerce, along with experts in the energy and finance sector is hosting a series of webinars designed to show how tribes can take advantage of a broad array of funding sources. Experts will discuss what tribes need to know about combining various programs and grants, financing pitfalls […]
Bi-weekly White House Health Community Call Date: Wednesday, August 24 Time: 2:30 PM ET RSVP here Please invite colleagues and members of your community – all are welcome.
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 […]
NAFOA, the Departments of Interior, Energy, the Treasury, and Commerce, along with experts in the energy and finance sector is hosting a series of webinars designed to show how tribes can take advantage of a broad array of funding sources. Experts will discuss what tribes need to know about combining various programs and grants, financing pitfalls […]
August 25 at 3:00 pm Eastern Registration is required Installing solar on residential buildings can help reduce energy costs, improve values and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While other energy costs increase, the cost of using solar to produce energy becomes more affordable every year. Adopting solar on affordable multifamily buildings is less expensive than other […]
July 25, 2022 Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior has launched an interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations, and permitting policies in the United States. The group will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals. At each […]
CMS, OASH-ORHO, and CDC Region 4 invites you to National Immunization Awareness Month Kickoff Meeting Friday, August 26, 2022, at 1:00 - 2:45 PM (EST) This kickoff meeting will celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month and the importance of vaccinations/immunizations that impact school age children. This meeting will support stakeholders in school districts and local/state health departments […]
NPRM Final Public Meeting Friday August 26, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern Registration Link You must register separately for each session. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique personalized link and instructions on how to join the event. Please do not share your link.
SCHEMITZUN: FEAST OF GREEN CORN AND DANCE August 27-28, 2022 All are welcome to join the annual family-friendly celebration as we usher in the 2022 harvest season and give thanks to the Creator for our rich heritage while honoring our ancestors, warriors, veterans, and Elders. Located at the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds in the heart […]
2022 Indian Health Service (IHS) Virtual Partnership Conference August 29 - September 1, 2022 This year's conference focuses on the following topics and more: Health Information Management (HIM) Information Technology (IT) Health IT Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund Revenue Generation Benefits Coordination Conference Highlights Virtual platform No travel required No registration fees Expert speakers […]
July 25, 2022 Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior has launched an interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations, and permitting policies in the United States. The group will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals. At each […]
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management presents USET Forest and Wetland Webinar Training Series The USET Environmental Program is pleased to announce the upcoming USET Forest and Wetland Webinar Training Series, taking place in summer and fall of 2022. This multi-week webinar series will cover the climate change impacts to USET region forest and […]
The White House announced that the Biden-Harris Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on September 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. As the President announced in May, this will be the first Conference of this kind in more than 50 years. You are invited to a special call today with White House Domestic […]
International Workshop on Agritourism (IWA) Conference August 30 - September 1, 2022 (In Person/Hybrid Event) The International Workshop on Agritourism will take place in person on August 30 - September 1, 2022 in Burlington, Vermont, USA. This Workshop is a hybrid event for farmers and ranchers, tourism experts, researchers, educators, agricultural service providers and others […]
July 25, 2022 Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior has launched an interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations, and permitting policies in the United States. The group will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals. At each […]
Maps are a critical tool to help people communicate by sharing data related to places in the world. Maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) also help people to better understand patterns and relationships, identify geographic context, and set priorities. Please join ILTF for a live Question & Answer session on mapping and GIS. This online […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on August 4, 2022. This proposed rule revises implementing regulations for Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1557) related to Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities, 42 U.S.C. § […]
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 […]
September 2022 – All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1610587792 | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792 Telephone: (833) 568-8864 Toll-free | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792 Find your local number: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/u/ad9MXwtYax The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join us on Thursday, September 1, […]
Proposed Policy Changes for Medicare Payments under the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare Part B Issues Thursday, September 1, 2022 2–3 p.m. Eastern Time Registration is now open Meeting ID: 161 479 2931 Passcode: 038494 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs (DTA) and the Centers for Medicare […]
EVENT: White House Tribal Update on the Monkeypox Response DATE: Friday, September 2nd TIME: 3:00 PM ET REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE