Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) Summer 2023 Meeting July 31-August 3, 2023 Hosted by Seneca Indian Nation The Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino 310 4th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 1-877-8-SENECA Agenda
USET THPS 2023 Best Practices Conference August 1-3, 2023 We invite you to join us in person for our fifth annual Best Practices Conference, hosted by the USET Tribal Health Program Support (THPS), where USET member Tribal Nations and stakeholders from across Indian Country will connect to share their innovative work in public health, healthcare, […]
Formal invitation to guest Registration and travel forms FBI CJIS Information Sharing Event: Connecting Indian Country Miami, FL – August 1-2, 2023 NOTE: this invitation is for Tribal Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Agencies For more information contact: cjistribaloutreach@fbi.gov
Please join the Office of Indian Economic Development at their first annual grantee meeting held on August 1-3, 2023 in Cherokee, North Carolina. Attendance will be limited to 300 participants, so please hurry for your FREE registration and reserve your reduced rate hotel room by July 10, 2023! Any Tribal Nations or Tribal organizations are […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization. These are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your […]
August 2 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 810 3267 8122 Password: rezcar You are invited to join a new Roundtable call for Tribal Nations, Federal Officials and others interesting in advancing clean transportation deployment on Tribal lands. The goal of this new Tribal Clean Transportation Roundtable is to create […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 2 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern virtual - Register The Department of the Interior seeks Tribal and Indian artist input on draft revisions to the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The draft revisions seek to modernize the Indian Arts and Crafts Act's regulations, which are implemented by the […]
August 3 at 12:00 pm Eastern Register Learn how Tribal governments and Indigenous organizations can take full advantage of funds in the Inflation Reduction Act to deliver the maximum benefits to their communities. You'll hear from: Wahleah Johns, Director, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Matt Dannenberg, Senior Tribal Liaison, […]
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
August 7-8, 2023 Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course Register and learn more As previously communicated, the Seneca Nation has been selected to host the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference, now rescheduled to July 23-25, 2024, taking place on their sovereign homelands. This conference will be an important convening of interests from across Indian Country to […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register August 11 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Alaska Hybrid HHS Region 10 Consultation Southcentral Foundation Nuka Learning Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska Register The Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and […]
August 8-10, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The consultation testimony sessions are open to federally-recognized, tribally elected and appointed leaders or their authorized designee to provide oral testimony. Tribal Leaders may also submit written testimony. The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a grant-making agency in the U.S. Department of […]
August 8-9, 2023 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Join this free, virtual gathering as they share culturally-centered practices, strength-based approaches, and equitable solutions that are making a positive impact on the health and well-being of Tribal communities. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount to building a successful economy, educational and public […]
August 8 at 12:00 pm Central Register Join an insightful webinar on "Optimizing EMR Implementation: Best Practices for Tribal and Urban Indian Health Centers." Designed specifically for professionals working in Tribal and Urban Indian Health Centers, this webinar aims to provide valuable guidance and expertise on effectively implementing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. During this […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
August 9 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain via Microsoft Teams Webinar The National HEARTH Act team will be presenting a Tribal Outreach webinar for Tribes who wish to know more about the process of HEARTH Act review and approval. There is no cost to attend this training session. The HEARTH Act overview training is presented […]
This training program has been designed to provide support for the development of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects that cater to tribal homelessness on reservations. The staff of tribal housing authorities, as well as any other tribal department staff and/or tribal council members, will gain a comprehensive understanding of permanent supportive housing. They will be […]
August 9 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register The IHS Director’s Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation (Consultation Workgroup) met in June to review feedback from prior Tribal consultations on this topic and discuss pending items. The Consultation Workgroup achieved consensus on the decision to align the IHS TCP with both the Executive Order (EO) 13175, Presidential Memorandum on […]
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recently announced that it is hosting a webinar to provide further information on the NOFO round two funding availability for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). Details regarding this upcoming informational webinar are as follows— Date/Time: Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ET Click Here […]
August 10 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Economic Development Administration is accepting applications for the Recompete Pilot Program. This $200 million grant program will support economic revitalization in distressed communities across the country. The program targets areas where prime-age employment significantly trails the national average, with the goal to close […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register August 11 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Alaska Hybrid HHS Region 10 Consultation Southcentral Foundation Nuka Learning Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska Register The Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and […]
The Narragansett Indian Tribe will be celebrating their 347th Recorded Annual August Meeting/Pow Wow on Saturday, August 13-14, 2o23. Grand entry will being at 2:00 pm both days. All activities are held on the Narragansett Indian Reservation off Route 2 and Old Mill Road in Charlestown, RI. Gates open at 10:00 am both days. Admission […]
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 […]
August 14 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register The webinar is open to any Tribal Nation or Tribal organization that would like information about the testing procedure. During this listening session, the USDA would like to take the time to update Tribal Nations on the proposed guidance for bison quarantine and encourage feedback on the plan […]
August 14 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register NIHB's FY 2024 Analysis Partner Letter on CSC and 105(l) Schedule with Congress in 4 Easy Steps What Happened: The House and Senate have each released their annual appropriations bills for the Indian Health Service (IHS) and other HHS accounts. The outlook on spending for FY 2024 […]
SAMHSA's OTAP and Office of Recovery OR will convene a Tribal Recovery Summit on August 15 - 16, 2023, at the Radiance Plaza located at 1301 Young Street in Dallas, TX. The purpose of the summit is to share best practices and experiences related to expanding recovery-related programs and opportunities within AI/AN communities. More information […]
August 15 at 12:00 pm Central Register Several Tribal Nations recently launched new court case management systems. Some had no system in place at all, while others had cumbersome and only partially used systems in place. The Tribal Nations sought an electronic case management system to increase efficiency, clearly define processes, and improve reporting. During […]
The primary objectives of the annual Budget Formulation Evaluation meeting are: 1) To have an open discussion of what worked and what didn’t work in the entire budget formulation process for FY 2025 and, 2) To (a) recommend improvements, (b) set due dates for deliverables, (c) review/revise the technical instruction and accompanying templates, (d) set funding […]
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 […]
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management and the University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center is proud to present the Managing Your Water and/or Wastewater System into the Future Webinar Series The Office of Environmental Resource Management is collaborating with University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center (UNC EFC) to offer two webinar sessions on […]
August 17 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Central Register Increase your cultural awareness and gain insights into the impact current service positions have on American Indian/Alaskan Native families. Gather recommendations for culturally sensitive engagement when responding to missing or abducted children in native communities.
August 8, 2023 Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader: I am writing to invite you to participate in Agency-sponsored Listening Sessions to share information and solicit your input on advance appropriations implementation. We will host two identical Listening Sessions on August 17, 2023, and September 6, 2023. Congress enacted the first ever advance […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
August 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET - Treasury is hosting a Native CDFI listening session to learn directly from practitioners providing financial services in Indian Country. Treasury has a growing relationship with Native CDFIs to support Tribal and Native economic development. Treasury wants to hear from Native CDFIs about issues and concerns impacting your work […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
Save the Date: August 22-24 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
National Tribal Opioid Summit August 22-24 Tulalip, WA Learn more. We are tired of fentanyl and opioid abuse being normalized in our communities. We are tired of burying our loved ones. It should not be normal for our youth to attend more funerals of loved ones than birthday parties. We are taking a stand to […]
August 22-24, 2023 Hilton Atlanta Downtown Atlanta, GA Register This year’s conference will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Downtown Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will offer sessions that focus on best practices for Health Information Management (HIM), Information Technology (IT), Health IT, Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) and the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund, Revenue Generation, […]
The Louisiana APEX Accelerators and The National Center American Indian APEX are Proud to Present THE 2nd Annual TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE Procurement Conference August 22nd & 23rd, 2023 at the Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, LA Register Join a FREE two day in-person event on August 22nd & 23rd, 2023 with 1 full day of renowned speakers […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. 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 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
Last year, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made important changes in infrastructure and energy development, creating a new credit delivery mechanism that tribes can take advantage of known as Elective (or more commonly Direct) Pay. This past June, the Department of the Treasury and IRS released proposed guidance for the IRA's Direct Pay provisions. On […]
The two-day virtual IHP/APR course will equip participants with a comprehensive overview of the statutory and regulatory requirements involved in developing and submitting Indian Housing Plans and Annual Performance Reports. The course will provide an in-depth analysis of the eligible activities permitted under NAHASDA, as well as how a TDHE should plan for and gather […]
Join the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the August 23rd Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Renewals webinar on engaging faith and community organizations. Topics discussed during this month’s webinar will include: Review of materials faith and community organizations can use to […]
August 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The second round of funding for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) will make approximately $980 million available on Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of Internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management and the University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center is proud to present the Managing Your Water and/or Wastewater System into the Future Webinar Series The Office of Environmental Resource Management is collaborating with University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center (UNC EFC) to offer two webinar sessions on […]
August 24 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Central Register Learn the prevention, preparation methods and techniques to prevent luring of child sex-trafficking victims, internet exploitation, and child abduction incidents in Indian Country.
August 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register Join Native Americans Philanthropy (NAP) moderator, Stephine Poston (Pueblo of Sandia) and Indigenous changemakers, Carly Bad Heart Bull (Dakota/Muscogee), Mahrinah Shije (Tewa/T’siyameh), and Kimball Sekaquaptewa (Hopi) as they discuss how philanthropy can work differently to not only better support the exercising of Indigenous Data Sovereignty […]
Save the Date Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 25th Anniversary Gala August 11, 2023
EQ will conduct four virtual public meetings for the proposed rule on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT; Monday, September 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; and Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
August 28 at 4:00 pm Eastern Register FEMA invites you, your teams, and all Tribal Nations to register for the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Extreme Heat Summit taking place on Monday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. ET. During the Summit you will hear from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne […]
The Department of the Interior’s Self-Governance Advisory Committee and the Indian Health Service’s Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee will meet in August 2023. DOI SGAC Meeting: Aug 29 (all day) Aug 30 (AM) IHS TSGAC Meeting: Aug 30 (PM) Aug 31 (all day) Please submit agenda requests by July 28 for the August DOI SGAC and […]
August 29-20, 2023 at 1:00pm - 4:30 pm Eastern each day Register The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and conduct the following business: FY24: Calendar, Annual Report to Congress, and Activity Planning; Collaborative NACIE-Related Organization Chart Discussion, Federal Stakeholder Updates, Bylaws Update, Open Public Comment; and discussion with other federal stakeholders, e.g., […]
September 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join URL Zoom Join URL: Meeting ID: 161 989 8808 Meeting Password: xFkhgX2db Dial-in information: +1 669- 25-4 5252 US | +1 646- 82-8 7666 US The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks your and your staff's input on revising […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU), along with the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, will host a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration is required. You must register to obtain the call-in number, access code, and/or web access link or request special accommodations for those with disabilities. The SAMHSA TTAC meeting is open to the public. An agenda with call-in information will be posted on the SAMHSA website […]
Admissions & Occupancy Management is an interactive course designed to enhance the job performance of admissions & occupancy specialists and other tribal housing professionals working on admissions & occupancy issues. This course will cover the application and selection process, eligibility, calculating annual income, determining monthly rental or homeownership payments, occupancy standards, collections practice and compliance, […]
Save the Date: August 30-31 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Indian Health Service has announced an additional Tribal consultation to discuss their updated draft Tribal Consultation Policy. The additional session will be held on August 30, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET. More information on the consultation can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. IHS also provided a summary of previous […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 30 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Specifically, they hope to receive your feedback on these topics: Processes involving evaluating, noticing, and conducting a Tribal consultation. Processes involving Tribal official requests to initiate consultation, consultation records; and training. Processes involving listening sessions and Tribal engagement. Preferences on whether […]
EQ will conduct four virtual public meetings for the proposed rule on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT; Monday, September 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; and Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 […]
August 31 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites all experts and community members in urban Indian health to discuss what materials and strategies are needed to achieve permanent, equitable vaccination of adult American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples, including COVID-19 and other vaccines. Objectives: Identify […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) seeks your guidance and recommendations through Tribal and Native Hawaiian Community consultation on a draft Best Practices Guide for Federal Agencies Regarding Tribal and Native Hawaiian Sacred Sites. The consultation will […]
The Shinnecock Indian Powwow is one of the largest Native American Gatherings on the East Coast. As we dance upon the earth we are reminded that our culture and love for one another is the resounding heartbeat that transcends all that we face; wherever we face it. We dance upon our drum. The sound of […]