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SUMMARY:NCAI 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:At NCAI’s 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace\, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. This will be an in-person convention\, which will take place in Cherokee\, NC at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Tribal leaders\, NCAI members\, Native youth\, and partners from across Indian Country will gather to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement\, which will include: proactive strategy development\, advocacy\, and much more. \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ncai-2024-mid-year-convention-marketplace/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Resort and Casino\, 777 Casino Drive\, Cherokee\, NC\, 28719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240506T125836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141143Z
UID:10003127-1717416000-1717426800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Tribal Consultation on increased and expanded Tribal self-determination policies
DESCRIPTION:USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA\n(Hybrid: In-person and virtual)\nTaking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee\, North Carolina \nDear Tribal Leader Letter \n\nForestry Consultation\nJune 3 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister\nMeat Inspections Consultation\nJune 3 at 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern\nRegister\nFood and Nutrition Programs Consultation\nJune 5 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister\n\nAll attendees\, including those attending in-person\, must register/RSVP above. The Zoom link will allow you to choose “Virtual” or “In-Person.” \nThis will be a formal Tribal Consultation. Tribal leaders and proxies will have the floor in a nation-to-nation consultation. Tribal leaders may formally designate proxies to attend and speak on their behalf\, and/or may call on subject matter experts to speak on their behalf during the consultation. Proxies may submit their proxy forms\, which are enclosed with this letter to tribal.relations@usda.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-tribal-consultation-on-increased-and-expanded-tribal-self-determination-policies/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240521T195523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T195523Z
UID:10001702-1717419600-1717419600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the NSF Engines Funding Opportunity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines Program (NSF Engines) has a new funding opportunity\, 24-565. Each NSF Engine award will provide a team up to $160 million over 10 years to support growing and sustaining a place-based regional innovation ecosystem built on a future-oriented R&D technology topic\, translation of innovations to practice\, and inclusive workforce development. The project must be led by a full-time CEO and a coalition of partners and stakeholders. \nPriority in the NSF Engines program will be given to projects located in regions of the United States that have not yet fully participated in the technology boom of the past several decades. Local/state governments and Tribal Nations are eligible to apply as lead organizations\, along with non-profit organizations\, higher education institutions\, and for-profit organizations. Tribal Nations organizations can lead or participate as a partner. \nTo learn more\, join NSF and the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a virtual presentation and Q&A session with members of the NSF Engines team! There will be two events\, Thursday\, May 23 at 2-3:30pm ET\, and Monday\, June 3 at 2-3:30pm ET. At each event\, the NSF Engines team will present an overview of the solicitation and answer questions about opportunities for participation of Tribal Nations organizations during a live Q&A. The solicitation webinar and slide deck are also available online for additional information about the program. \nTo attend\, please register at these links: \nMay 23 (2pm ET): https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItceGprj4rHjoBvvs04XjzSPGUQEkRLAM \nJune 3 (2pm ET): https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcOisqzktHzFHYLQ01Ot8YaRAICtXJEk \nQuestions about the program or the solicitation can be directed to: engines@nsf.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/introduction-to-the-nsf-engines-funding-opportunity-webinar/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240524T151115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T210127Z
UID:10001712-1717423200-1717428600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FCC Tribal Consultation on Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Event Code NPRM
DESCRIPTION:Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission. \nWe are pleased to announce that on Monday\, June 3rd\, Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) staff will hold a Tribal consultation session from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EDT to coincide with the National Congress of American Indians Mid Year 24 Convention and Marketplace in Cherokee\, North Carolina.  This session will be an informational presentation and opportunity for Tribal consultation on the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing that a new “Missing and Endangered Person” (MEP) event code be added to the nation’s Emergency Alert System.  Further information about the FCC’s MEP event code proceeding can be found online at www.fcc.gov/MEP. \nONAP is coordinating Tribal consultation on the NPRM to facilitate substantive engagement with federally recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations.  As part of the consultation process\, Tribal leaders are invited to present statements and comments which\, at the option of the Tribal leader\, ONAP will enter into the formal record for the proceeding with the goal of ensuring that the FCC considers Tribal input on this important issue. \nONAP’s consultation session is available to anyone attending NCAI’s conference on June 3rd and we encourage you to attend and participate.  We also invite Tribal leaders to send their statements regarding the FCC’s proposal in advance\, if possible\, or after the consultation.  Please send statements to Native@fcc.gov which is an email inbox monitored by ONAP staff. \nThese consultations will be facilitated by ONAP\, and in addition to Tribal leaders\, may be of special interest to communications and broadcasting personnel; social services\, public safety and emergency management personnel; Tribal law enforcement; and other interested representatives from your Nation. \nFiling Public Comments \nWe also encourage you to submit written comments directly to the docket for this proceeding via the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System\, using the following docket numbers:  PS 15-91 and PS 15-94.  The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 18\, 2024\, announcing that public comments were due May 20\, 2024\, and reply comments are due June 17\, 2024. \nIf you have questions or seek further information please write to Native@fcc.gov\, or visit www.fcc.gov/office-native-affairs-and-policy. \nBambi Kraus\nChief\, Office of Native Affairs and Policy
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-tribal-consultation-on-missing-and-endangered-persons-mep-event-code-nprm/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Resort and Casino\, 777 Casino Drive\, Cherokee\, NC\, 28719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T183000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240506T125836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141130Z
UID:10003128-1717428600-1717439400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Tribal Consultation on increased and expanded Tribal self-determination policies
DESCRIPTION:USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA\n(Hybrid: In-person and virtual)\nTaking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee\, North Carolina \nDear Tribal Leader Letter \n\nForestry Consultation\nJune 3 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister\nMeat Inspections Consultation\nJune 3 at 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern\nRegister\nFood and Nutrition Programs Consultation\nJune 5 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister\n\nAll attendees\, including those attending in-person\, must register/RSVP above. The Zoom link will allow you to choose “Virtual” or “In-Person.” \nThis will be a formal Tribal Consultation. Tribal leaders and proxies will have the floor in a nation-to-nation consultation. Tribal leaders may formally designate proxies to attend and speak on their behalf\, and/or may call on subject matter experts to speak on their behalf during the consultation. Proxies may submit their proxy forms\, which are enclosed with this letter to tribal.relations@usda.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-tribal-consultation-on-increased-and-expanded-tribal-self-determination-policies-2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240416T181348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T181348Z
UID:10003110-1717498800-1717527600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Contract Support Cost Training
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nApril 30 – May 1 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Central \nJune 4 – 5 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pacific \nJune 10 – 11 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern \nRegistration link \nThe Bureau of Indian Affairs\, Office of Indian Services\, Division of Self Determination\, is\npleased to announce the Contract Support Cost (CSC) training schedule for FY 2024. The\ntraining sessions are specifically designed for elected Tribal officials\, Tribal employees\nresponsible for the calculation of CSC\, Tribal organizations\, and others interested in the\ncalculation of CSC. Each training session is hosted virtually and will be instructor-led. \nThe training sessions will include a brief overview of P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and\nEducation Assistance Act\, as Amended\, the regulations\, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs CSC\npolicy. A considerable portion of the agenda is dedicated to including detailed and concentrated\nexamples of CSC worksheets and calculations. \nInterested participants are invited to enroll using the training link provided. A confirmation\nemail and a meeting invitation will be provided prior to the start of each training session.\nParticipation is accepted up to the maximum capacity of the hosting platform. \nQuestions regarding the CSC training schedule may be directed to Ms. Sunshine Jordan\, Chief\,\nDivision of Self-Determination\, by email at: Sunshine.Jordan@bia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/contract-support-cost-training/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240522T161132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T161132Z
UID:10001707-1717502400-1717506000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFOA Webinar with the Department of Energy on Tribal Energy Financing Program
DESCRIPTION:June 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nDuring the 42nd Annual NAFOA Conference\, the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) Director Jigar Shah shared with attendees an overview of the recent conditional commitment for a loan guarantee to the Viejas Microgrid and/or microgrid projects for high-load centers like gaming\, hospitality\, and retail facilities — can be great candidates for the Tribal Energy Financing Program. \nTo follow up on the announcement\, NAFOA will host a webinar with the Department of Energy on Tuesday\, June 4\, from 1-2 p.m. EDT.  Members of the Tribal Energy Finance Program team will share more about how solar-plus-storage and microgrid projects can address the needs of Tribal Nations’ high-load facilities\, how LPO would work with Tribal Nations on such projects\, and answer questions about the topics.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafoa-webinar-with-the-department-of-energy-on-tribal-energy-financing-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Energy (DOE),Economic Development,Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240516T210041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T205911Z
UID:10001688-1717502400-1717507800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation\, prevention\, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates. \nDate:  June 4\, 2024 12:00 pm  – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern (occurring on the first Tuesday of every month)\n \nWho Should Attend?   \n\n Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members\n Health Directors\, Physicians\, Medical Staff\, Behavioral Health Professionals\, Public Health Nurses\n Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel\, Homeland Security Personnel\n Emergency Services Personnel\, First Responders\, Public Safety Personnel\n Epidemiologists\, Data Specialists\n Risk Management Personnel\, Community Planners\n Environmental Health Staff\, Public Works Personnel\n Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience\n\nRegistration: Register today for the zoom meeting. \nQuestions: For questions\, please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche\, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.   \n  \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-i/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240416T181348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T181348Z
UID:10003111-1717585200-1717614000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Contract Support Cost Training
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nApril 30 – May 1 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Central \nJune 4 – 5 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pacific \nJune 10 – 11 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern \nRegistration link \nThe Bureau of Indian Affairs\, Office of Indian Services\, Division of Self Determination\, is\npleased to announce the Contract Support Cost (CSC) training schedule for FY 2024. The\ntraining sessions are specifically designed for elected Tribal officials\, Tribal employees\nresponsible for the calculation of CSC\, Tribal organizations\, and others interested in the\ncalculation of CSC. Each training session is hosted virtually and will be instructor-led. \nThe training sessions will include a brief overview of P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and\nEducation Assistance Act\, as Amended\, the regulations\, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs CSC\npolicy. A considerable portion of the agenda is dedicated to including detailed and concentrated\nexamples of CSC worksheets and calculations. \nInterested participants are invited to enroll using the training link provided. A confirmation\nemail and a meeting invitation will be provided prior to the start of each training session.\nParticipation is accepted up to the maximum capacity of the hosting platform. \nQuestions regarding the CSC training schedule may be directed to Ms. Sunshine Jordan\, Chief\,\nDivision of Self-Determination\, by email at: Sunshine.Jordan@bia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/contract-support-cost-training/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240523T143715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T143715Z
UID:10001709-1717588800-1717592400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:SMART Grant FY24 Stage 1 NOFO: How to Apply
DESCRIPTION:The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) discretionary grant program with $100 million appropriated annually for fiscal years (FY) 2022-2026. \nThe SMART program was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency and safety. \nSMART is a two-stage program. Stage 1(up to $2\,000\,000 dollars and 18 months) grants are open for any eligible entity to apply. Recipients of Stage 1 grants will be eligible to expand their projects through Stage 2 grants (up to $15\,000\,000 and 36 months). Applicants must have received a Stage 1 grant to apply to Stage 2. \nThe next Stage 1 NOFO is now open.\nThe application window for the FY24 Stage 1 NOFO is now open. Applications are due July 12th at 5 PM ET. Late applications will not be accepted. \nTo view the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)\, click here. The NOFO is also posted on Grants.gov. USDOT anticipates this will be the final Stage 1 NOFO of the SMART Grants Program. \nFor more information on applying\, see the resources under How to Apply. A webinar on How to Apply for the FY24 Stage 1 SMART Grant NOFO will be held on May 28th\, 2024\, at 1pm ET.  \nRegister for the webinar. A recording will be made available after the webinar.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/smart-grant-fy24-stage-1-nofo-how-to-apply/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Transportation (DOT),Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240508T205616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162109Z
UID:10003132-1717588800-1717596000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:U.S. DOJ Tribal EJ Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nJune 5 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nDuring the NCAI Mid-Year 2024 Annual Conference\nHarrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort\n777 Casino Drive\nCherokee\, NC 28719 \nJuly 11 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nVirtual\nRegister \nSubmit your written comments  either by email to OTJ@usdoj.gov or by mail to Office of Tribal Justice\, U.S. Department of Justice\, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20530-0001 by August 16\, 2024.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/u-s-doj-tribal-ej-consultation/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Justice (DOJ),Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240506T125836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141117Z
UID:10003129-1717588800-1717599600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Tribal Consultation on increased and expanded Tribal self-determination policies
DESCRIPTION:USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA\n(Hybrid: In-person and virtual)\nTaking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee\, North Carolina \nDear Tribal Leader Letter \n\nForestry Consultation\nJune 3 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister\nMeat Inspections Consultation\nJune 3 at 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern\nRegister\nFood and Nutrition Programs Consultation\nJune 5 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister\n\nAll attendees\, including those attending in-person\, must register/RSVP above. The Zoom link will allow you to choose “Virtual” or “In-Person.” \nThis will be a formal Tribal Consultation. Tribal leaders and proxies will have the floor in a nation-to-nation consultation. Tribal leaders may formally designate proxies to attend and speak on their behalf\, and/or may call on subject matter experts to speak on their behalf during the consultation. Proxies may submit their proxy forms\, which are enclosed with this letter to tribal.relations@usda.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-tribal-consultation-on-increased-and-expanded-tribal-self-determination-policies-2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240426T150125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T150125Z
UID:10001669-1717678800-1717684200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Homelessness Network
DESCRIPTION:What is the Tribal Homelessness Network (THN): A network of Tribes/TDHEs coming together online for group learning\, peer-to-peer collaborative approaches to prevent and end homelessness\, and to access technical assistance and support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Discussions will be Tribally-led based on topics brought forth from the network around issues and challenges they see in their communities. \nWhen will sessions be held? The first two sessions have been scheduled for April 29\, 2024 & June 6\, 2024. Additional sessions will be scheduled on topics identified by the THN. \nHow do I register? Register Today: Tribal Homelessness Network Series – HUD Exchange \nWhere can I get more information? Dear Tribal Leader Letter
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-homelessness-network/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Housing,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240213T210956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T140631Z
UID:10003037-1717977600-1718409599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2024 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the\n2024 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp \n  \n  \nUnited South and Eastern Tribes (USET)\, in partnership with the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC)\, will convene a Tribal Climate Resilience Camp this year and will support teams representing USET Member Tribal Nations to attend the camp. Participating teams can be comprised of Tribal Leaders\, climate change coordinators\, planners\, program managers\, and/or community members with a goal to gather information\, build skills\, and develop Tribal policies and plans to address climate change impacts. This year’s participants are encouraged to bring specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects to focus and work on\, and to make headway on resiliency plans. Such projects may include community outreach plans\, adaptation plans\, vulnerability assessments\, funding strategies\, or other related initiatives.  USET’s Climate Camp staff\, facilitators\, and guest speakers will support participants to further develop specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects. Accordingly\, interested USET Member Tribal Nations and their teams should apply early to allow USET to prepare and ensure resources and facilitators are available to fit each project. \n  \n\nWhen: June 10-14\, 2023 \n\nJune 10 | 5:00 pm Eastern (Suggested travel day and kick-off dinner)\nJune 11 – 13 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each day\nJune 14 | 8:00 am Eastern (Breakfast and departure)\n\n  \n\nWhere: The Avila Center\, 711 Mason Rd.\, Durham\, NC 27712\nReservations will be made for attendees when they register for the camp. \n  \n\nWho should attend: This year we are encouraging Tribal Nations to bring with them\, to the camp\, specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects to focus on\, work on\, and make headway on during the week. So\, ideal candidates to comprise a Tribal Nation’s team for this year’s camp would be any individual connected to those objectives or projects. USET’s Climate Camp staff\, facilitators\, and guest speakers will all be on hand to support you\, whether you’re working alone or as a team\, to begin making progress on those specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects. \nWe recognize that some Tribal Nations may only be able to send one participant to the Camp. These “Teams” of one are still encouraged to register and attend and will be grouped with other individual participants to benefit from peer learning and discussion opportunities. \nProspective attendees are encouraged to view a brief video (below) on the camp held in the traditional homelands of the Wabanaki at the Schoodic Institute. This camp was hosted by the Penobscot Nation. \n \n\nCamp Objectives: \n\nLearn examples of Tribal climate adaptation planning.\nIdentify climate adaptation resources from climate adaptation science centers.\nBuild camaraderie with your Tribal Nation team.\nDiscuss how climate adaptation can align with the values and priorities of your Tribal Nation/community.\nCreate a strategy to engage your Tribal Nation/community in climate adaptation planning.\nBring with you a climate adaptation objective or a climate adaptation/resilience project to focus on\, work on\, and make headway on with a team of dedicated camp facilitators to help and support you all week!\n\n\nAgenda (as of 5/28/24) \nAgenda at-a-glance \n \n  \n\nRegister \nRegistration is open. There is no fee for registration. Space is limited (~30 Tribal participants)\, and limited spots will be appointed on a first come first serve basis. Registration closes on May 10. \n\nTravel Information \nMeals and lodging for Tribal Nation teams at the Avila Retreat Center will be covered by the program. Tribal Nation teams\, however\, are responsible for covering all travel costs getting to and from the event (including but not limited to airfare\, airport parking\, mileage\, per diem\, car rental or other expenses on travel days).  Teams or individuals from federally recognized Tribal Nations may request stipends for travel reimbursement. The Raleigh Durham International Airport is about 24 miles from the Avila Center. Travel options to and from the airport and Avila center could include taxis\, rideshare\, or vehicle rental. If limited by travel funding\, please contact the USET camp coordinators. We will have a limited number of travel stipends on a first come first serve basis. \n\nCOVID Protocols  \nThe USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic\, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety\, health\, and wellness for our members\, staff\, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved\, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic. \nCurrently (as of 04/17/2023\, subject to change)\, USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion. \n\nContact: \nFor questions\, please contact the USET OERM Climate Program: Casey Thornbrough\, Climate Program Manager\, at cthornbrugh@usetinc.org; Steph Courtney\, Assistant Tribal Climate Science Liaison\, scourtney@usetinc.org; Tyler Everett\, Tribal Forest Adaptation Technical Assistant\, teverett@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2024-uset-tribal-climate-resilience-camp/
LOCATION:Avila Center\, 711 Mason Road\, Durham\, NC\, 27712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240531T145143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141843Z
UID:10003164-1718017200-1718017200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:AIANTA/USFS NATIVE Act Request for Proposals for FY 2024 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:June 10 at 11:00 am Central\nRegister \nAIANTA and the U.S. Forest Service will host an informational webinar regarding the Request for Proposals for NATIVE Act Tribal Projects and Initiatives on or Adjacent to U.S. Forest Service Managed Lands for FY 2024. The webinar will include a panel of past grantees and a question and answer session specific to types of projects\, timelines\, the application process and implementation.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/aianta-usfs-native-act-request-for-proposals-for-fy-2024-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240528T164225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T164225Z
UID:10001715-1718107200-1718119800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Open Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on June 11-12\, 2024\, from 1-4:30 p.m. ET daily. \nThe purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and conduct the following business: (1) discuss and approve the 2023-2024 Annual Report to Congress; (2) discuss fiscal year 2024 planning activities; (3) discuss and coordinate with the White House Initiative to fulfill Executive Order 14049; and (4) discuss subcommittee activities. On June 12\, 2024\, NACIE will conduct the following business: (5) discuss and hear updates from federal representatives regarding technical assistance\, best practices\, and development of regulatory or non-regulatory actions; and (6) hear comments from members of the public. \nAbout NACIE \nNACIE is authorized by section 6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)\, as amended (20 U.S.C. 7471). The work of NACIE was expanded by Executive Order 14049. In accordance with section 6141 of the ESEA\, NACIE shall advise the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Interior on the funding and administration (including the development of regulations and administrative policies and practices) of any program\, including any program established under title VI\, part A of the ESEA\, with respect to which the Secretary of Education has jurisdiction and (1) that includes Indian children or adults as participants or (2) that may benefit Indian children or adults. \nInstructions for Accessing the Meeting \nMembers of the public may access the NACIE meeting via virtual teleconference. Up to 350 lines will be available on a first come\, first serve basis for those who wish to join via teleconference. \nJoin by Phone\nThe dial-in listen-only phone number for the meeting is 1–669–254–5252\, Meeting ID: 160 613 4472\, passcode: 119519. \nJoin by Web\nThe web link to register to access the meeting via Zoom.gov is https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJItceirqj8tGMEWbkcF5jjkEMhIW7qsBYo (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net) \nPublic Comment \nMembers of the public interested in submitting written comments may do so via email to Julian Guerrero at Julian.Guerrero@ed.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern time (ET) on June 12\, 2024. Requests to make oral comment will be accepted on a first requested\, first served basis. Each commenter will have a maximum of three minutes to state his or her comment and/or question. Please note that written comments and oral comments made during the open meeting should pertain to the work of NACIE. \nReasonable Accommodations \nThe virtual meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or service for the meeting (e.g.\, interpreting service\, assistive listening device\, or materials in an alternate format)\, notify the contact person listed in this notice no later than May 28\, 2024. Although we will attempt to meet a request received after that date\, we may not be able to make available the requested auxiliary aid or service because of insufficient time to arrange it. \nAccess Meeting Records \nThe Department will post the official minutes of this meeting on the OESE website\, https://oese.ed.gov/​offices/​office-of-indian-education/​national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-oie/ (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net)​\, 21 days after the meeting. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(b)\, the public may also inspect NACIE records at the Office of Indian Education\, United States Department of Education\, 400 Maryland Avenue SW\, Washington\, DC 20202\, Monday–Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). Please email Julian Guerrero at Julian.Guerrero@ed.gov to schedule an appointment.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-nacie-open-virtual-meeting-2/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240610T204358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T204358Z
UID:10003179-1718110800-1718110800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DOJ BJA Tribal Solicitation: Comprehensive Opioid\, Stimulant\, & Substance Abuse Site-Based Program
DESCRIPTION:DOJ BJA Tribal Solicitation: Comprehensive Opioid\, Stimulant\, & Substance Abuse Site-Based Program \nInformational Webinar – June 11\, 2024 at 1:00 pm Central \nWebinar Registration – Zoom
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/doj-bja-tribal-solicitation-comprehensive-opioid-stimulant-substance-abuse-site-based-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Federal Partners,Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240528T164225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T164225Z
UID:10001716-1718193600-1718206200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Open Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on June 11-12\, 2024\, from 1-4:30 p.m. ET daily. \nThe purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and conduct the following business: (1) discuss and approve the 2023-2024 Annual Report to Congress; (2) discuss fiscal year 2024 planning activities; (3) discuss and coordinate with the White House Initiative to fulfill Executive Order 14049; and (4) discuss subcommittee activities. On June 12\, 2024\, NACIE will conduct the following business: (5) discuss and hear updates from federal representatives regarding technical assistance\, best practices\, and development of regulatory or non-regulatory actions; and (6) hear comments from members of the public. \nAbout NACIE \nNACIE is authorized by section 6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)\, as amended (20 U.S.C. 7471). The work of NACIE was expanded by Executive Order 14049. In accordance with section 6141 of the ESEA\, NACIE shall advise the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Interior on the funding and administration (including the development of regulations and administrative policies and practices) of any program\, including any program established under title VI\, part A of the ESEA\, with respect to which the Secretary of Education has jurisdiction and (1) that includes Indian children or adults as participants or (2) that may benefit Indian children or adults. \nInstructions for Accessing the Meeting \nMembers of the public may access the NACIE meeting via virtual teleconference. Up to 350 lines will be available on a first come\, first serve basis for those who wish to join via teleconference. \nJoin by Phone\nThe dial-in listen-only phone number for the meeting is 1–669–254–5252\, Meeting ID: 160 613 4472\, passcode: 119519. \nJoin by Web\nThe web link to register to access the meeting via Zoom.gov is https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJItceirqj8tGMEWbkcF5jjkEMhIW7qsBYo (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net) \nPublic Comment \nMembers of the public interested in submitting written comments may do so via email to Julian Guerrero at Julian.Guerrero@ed.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern time (ET) on June 12\, 2024. Requests to make oral comment will be accepted on a first requested\, first served basis. Each commenter will have a maximum of three minutes to state his or her comment and/or question. Please note that written comments and oral comments made during the open meeting should pertain to the work of NACIE. \nReasonable Accommodations \nThe virtual meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or service for the meeting (e.g.\, interpreting service\, assistive listening device\, or materials in an alternate format)\, notify the contact person listed in this notice no later than May 28\, 2024. Although we will attempt to meet a request received after that date\, we may not be able to make available the requested auxiliary aid or service because of insufficient time to arrange it. \nAccess Meeting Records \nThe Department will post the official minutes of this meeting on the OESE website\, https://oese.ed.gov/​offices/​office-of-indian-education/​national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-oie/ (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net)​\, 21 days after the meeting. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(b)\, the public may also inspect NACIE records at the Office of Indian Education\, United States Department of Education\, 400 Maryland Avenue SW\, Washington\, DC 20202\, Monday–Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). Please email Julian Guerrero at Julian.Guerrero@ed.gov to schedule an appointment.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-advisory-council-on-indian-education-nacie-open-virtual-meeting-2/2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240214T153943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T151117Z
UID:10003042-1718197200-1718200800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED FOR JUNE: USET Infectious Disease ECHO
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: June’s Infectious Disease ECHO has been canceled. We look forward to speaking with you in July. \n\n \nWe invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally\, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field.  Beginning in March 2024\, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. \nEach session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to: \n\nLearn about emerging infectious diseases\nGain skills on treating different infectious diseases\nContinue to stay up to date on COVID-19\n\nWho should attend? Tribal Nation health directors\, clinic staff\, physicians\, nurses\, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff\, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join. \nRegistration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register\, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information. \nContinuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.\n \n  \nFor questions\, please contact Gabbie Niski\, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix\, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst\, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-infectious-disease-echo-2-2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240301T173721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T143742Z
UID:10001608-1718283600-1718287200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents\nthe Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar \nUSET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead\, taking corrective action if problems are identified\, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents\, staff\, students\, and the community at large. \n\nWhen: \n\nApril 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nMay 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nJune 13 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders\, Health Directors\, Education Directors\, Education Faculty/Staff\, Tribal Administrators\, Clinic Staff\, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations \n\nWhat: This webinar will cover the following: \n\nPhysical properties of lead\nAdverse health effects of lead poisoning\nGuidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities\n\n\nRegistration: \nRegister today. \n\nLead Program Summary: \nLead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed\, especially for children. The adverse health effects range\, from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants\, to lowered IQ levels\, impaired hearing\, reduced attention span\, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy\, successful educational and public health systems\, and most importantly\, a healthy and productive environment for children. \nThe USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program\, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. \nOur Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training\, testing of drinking water for lead\, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants\, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities\, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation. \nWe survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community. \nFor USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program\, please complete the Lead Testing program application. \nFor more information\, please contact USET’s Lead Program team: \nJakira Saunders\, Program Manager\nBen Peyton\, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-oerm-webinar-learning-about-lead-exposure-in-tribal-children-3-2024-05-09-2024-06-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240513T173456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T143803Z
UID:10003139-1718283600-1718294400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultation on the Build America\, Buy America Act and Tribal Data Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nOn June 13\, 2024\, from 2-5 p.m. ET\, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on the implementation of the Build America\, Buy America Act and Tribal data sovereignty. This consultation advances the Department’s commitment to uphold the federal trust responsibility as described in Executive Order 13175 – Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments and Executive Order 14112 – Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination. \nThe Tribal consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education and facilitated by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity\, Excellence\, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities. \nRegister for the Tribal Consultation. \nPlease follow the registration link above to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security\, each attendee must register individually\, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration\, an individualized access link for the session will be sent to you with additional information. \nWritten Comment Period\nWritten public comments for both topics will only be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open\, and all comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 15\, 2024. The Department of Education remains steadfast in its commitment to honor the nation-to-nation relationship and advance Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. \nA Tribal government may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws\, including the Freedom of Information Act\, may require disclosure of information designated sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This consultation is a closed press event. \nBackground\nBuild America\, Buy America Act (BABAA) \n\nOn November 15\, 2021\, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58 (IIJA) into law. A component of the IIJA is the Build America\, Buy America Act (Division G\, Title IX of the IIJA) (BABAA).\nBABAA establishes for all covered Federal agencies (including the U.S. Department of Education (ED))\, the following domestic content procurement preference requirement: “none of the funds made available for a Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure…may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States.”\nAt ED\, infrastructure and the corresponding BABAA domestic sourcing requirements are generally limited to construction and broadband infrastructure.\nAfter review and a public comment period\, ED may waive BABAA requirements when (1) applying the preference would be inconsistent with the public interest; (2) types of iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality; or (3) the inclusion of iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent.\nFor ED\, BABAA requirements went into effect as of October 1\, 2022.\nED consulted with Tribes on August 23\, 2022\, regarding BABAA implementation before that implementation date. ED also heard consultation with Tribal Nations through a September 21\, 2022\, consultation hosted by the White House Council on Native American Affairs and other agencies.\nSince that time\, OMB has established regulations regarding BABAA implementation\, which are available at 2 CFR part 184\, and supporting guidance in M-24-02 – Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure.\n\nED has 4 agency-level waivers currently in effect: \n\nPublic Interest Tribal Consultation Waiver for Financial Assistance Agreements with Tribes: Applicable 2/7/2024 – 2/6/2025. This waiver applies to federally recognized Tribes\, including their governmental arms and instrumentalities\, or Tribal organizations (Federal financial assistance recipients who are Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) are included in the scope). The waiver allows the use of non-domestic iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, and construction materials in infrastructure projects and activities. The waiver applies to grants obligated on or after 2/7/2024\, and\, in the case of grants obligated before 2/7/2024\, but after 10/01/2022\, the waiver applies to all expenditures for non-domestic iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, and construction materials incurred after 2/7/2024.\nDe Minimis\, Small Grants\, and Minor Components Waiver: Applicable 7/31/2023 – 7/30/2028. The De Minimis element sets a De Minimis infrastructure project purchases threshold of 5% of total applicable project costs. Applicable project costs are defined as material costs subject to the Buy America domestic content procurement preference up to a maximum of $1\,000\,000. The Small Grants element applies to awards with total federal funding at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold\, which is currently set at $250\,000. The Minor Components element allows infrastructure grantees to use non-domestically produced miscellaneous minor iron and steel components comprising no more than 5% of the total material cost of an otherwise domestically produced iron and steel product. This waiver applies to infrastructure grants obligated on or after 7/31/2023\, and\, in the case of grants obligated before 7/31/2023\, but after 10/01/2022; the waiver will apply to all expenditures for non-domestic iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, and construction materials incurred after 7/31/2023.\nPublic Interest Waiver for the Pacific Island Territories of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands\, Guam\, and American Samoa: Applicable 1/2/2024 – 1/1/2025. This waiver permits the use of non-domestic iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, and construction materials in infrastructure projects located within the Pacific Island Territories (PITs) when the total Federal award exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold\, currently set at $250\,000. The waiver applies to PIT infrastructure grants obligated on or after 1/2/2024\, and\, in the case of grants obligated before 1/2/2024\, but after on or after 10/01/2022\, the waiver applies to all expenditures for non-domestic iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, and construction materials incurred after 1/2/2024.\nPublic Interest Waiver for Certain Previously Planned Infrastructure Projects: Applicable from 11/3/2023 – 11/2/2025. Waives BABAA requirements for ED awards obligated on or after 11/3/2023 that support (i) contracts that ED grantees entered into prior to 10/1/2022 and/or (ii) contracts entered into before 3/1/2023 resulting from solicitations published before 5/14/2022. For awards and amendments that otherwise meet these criteria but which were obligated before 11/3/2023\, the waiver applies to eligible expenditures on or after 11/3/2023.\n\nListed below are the Department-administered grant programs subject to the BABAA requirements that are more likely to award grants to Tribes or Tribal organizations: \n\nAlaska Native Education (Assistance Listing Number 84.356A)\nAmerican Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (Part F) (ALN 84.031D)\nAmerican Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (ALN 84.031T)\nIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B\nIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C\nFund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)- HBCU\, TCCU\, and MSI Research and Development Infrastructure Program (ALN 84.116H)\n\nData Sovereignty\nHigh-quality\, culturally relevant data collection is critical to meeting the educational needs of American Indian\, Alaska Native\, and Native Hawaiian (AI/AN and NH) students. In 2018\, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ Broken Promises report found that under 2007 guidelines (72 FR 59266)\, the Department collected data reports only from AI/AN students\, who did not indicate that they were ‘multiracial’. This guideline will be updated with the Office of Budget and Management’s (OMB) revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 Standards for Maintaining\, Collecting\, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity. Along with federal data\, Tribal Nations have a sovereign right to collect\, use\, manage\, and access their data. \nThe Department is seeking input from Tribal Leaders and Tribal Education Departments regarding the development\, collection\, protection\, and application of data sovereignty\, including as it relates to education\, student counts\, traditional knowledge\, and Native languages. \nThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\nFERPA (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)\, is a federal law that is administered by the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) in the U.S. Department of Education (Department) that provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. When a student reaches 18 years of age or attends an institution of postsecondary education at any age\, he or she becomes an “eligible student\,” and all rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student. FERPA applies to schools that receive funding under any program administered by the Department. Private and faith-based schools at the elementary and secondary levels generally do not receive such funding and are\, therefore\, generally not subject to FERPA. \nFERPA protects “education records\,” which are generally defined as records that are directly related to a student and maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or institution. An “educational agency or institution\,” generally means a school district\, a public elementary or secondary school\, or an institution of postsecondary education such as a college or university. \nUnder FERPA\, an educational agency or institution generally may not disclose personally identifiable information (PII)\, from a student’s education records to a third party unless the student’s parent has provided prior written consent. However\, there are a number of exceptions to FERPA’s general consent requirement that permit a school to disclose PII from education records without consent\, but they are not required to do so by FERPA. For more information regarding FERPA\, please visit our student privacy website at: https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/ (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net). In addition\, here are two specific resources that may be helpful: \n\nA Parent Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\nLetter to UTAH SEA Regarding Disclosures to Indian Tribes-April 2005\n\nThe Department supports data transparency consistent with relevant statutory requirements. For example. https://data.ed.gov/ (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net) provides access to the Department’s open data. \nConsultation Questions\nBuild America\, Buy America Act (BABAA) \n\nWhat questions do Tribes have about the BABAA requirements? How would you prefer those questions be addressed? Are there particular formats or contexts for responding to questions that would be most useful?\nIs your Tribe currently implementing any infrastructure projects using ED funds? If so\, have you faced any BABAA-related challenges?\nDoes your Tribe generally source iron\, steel\, manufactured products\, and/or construction materials from the United States?\nAre there particular types of materials that you find particularly challenging to source in the United States?\nHow can ED assist Tribes in implementing the BABAA requirements?\nHas your Tribe made use of an ED agency level BABAA waiver? If so\, which one? Do you have any feedback you would like to share in terms of the process? If not\, do you plan to use one in the future?\nWhat other recommendations do Tribes have for ED related to BABAA policy\, procedures\, waivers\, and guidance?\n\nData Sovereignty \n\nThe Department uses data to inform its budget\, grantmaking\, and other decisions. What sources of information or data on the performance and needs of Native American students\, teachers\, and schools do you believe should inform these processes the Department?\nWhat types of data do you use to gather information about education and/or AI/AN and NH students? Is this public information? If so\, please share sources with the Department.\nGiven existing statutory limitations\, what recommendations do you have for promoting educational data sovereignty?\nWhat recommendations do you have for specific federal reforms regarding the use of traditional knowledge in the U.S. educational system?\nHow can the federal government co-manage data with tribal governments\, tribal organizations\, and tribal colleges and universities including Native-serving institutions in postsecondary education?\n\nFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) \nHow does FERPA impact a Tribe’s and/or Tribal Education Department’s ability to receive student-level data from educational agencies or institutions?
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultation-on-the-build-america-buy-america-act-and-tribal-data-sovereignty/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240520T123054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T143945Z
UID:10003163-1718287200-1718287200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:a DOJ Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation on Telemedicine Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nFraming Paper \n\nJune 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern\nJune 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern\n\nIf you are interested in attending one or both virtual consultations\, please respond to OTJ@usdoj.gov by June 11\, 2024\, and include the name(s) and email addresses of your representatives. If you do not have reliable access to email you are welcome to join by phone; please call (202) 514-8835 if you will need to join by phone and be sure to leave a contact name and phone number in your message. Written comments will be welcome. \n\nIn response to the two March 2023 NPRMs\, DEA received at least six comments from Alaskan Native and American Indian (AN/AI) organizations expressing concerns about the proposed telemedicine regulations. Among their concerns was DEA’s assertion that there would be no direct impact on Tribal communities\, which they argued was inaccurate. They contended that despite the telemedicine exception for certain Indian Health Services and Tribal practitioners there would still be a substantial direct effect on Tribal communities given the limited practical and legal scope of the exception under 21 USC 802(54)(C). \nBased on the comments received regarding the two NPRMs and presentations at the September 2023 Telemedicine Listening Sessions\, DEA requests interested Tribal communities and persons to share concerns and feedback regarding the practice of Telemedicine and its impact on Tribal communities. \nDEA\, in coordination with the US Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ)\, will be hosting two virtual consultations.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/a-doj-government-to-government-tribal-consultation-on-telemedicine-regulations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Justice (DOJ),Federal Partners,Health,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240531T223532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T143950Z
UID:10003171-1718290800-1718298000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FCC ONAP Tribal Consultation on Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Event Code NPRM
DESCRIPTION:June 13 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm in Phoenix\, Arizona at the Heard Museum (2301 North Central Avenue) \nThis Tribal consultation will be on the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing that a new “Missing and Endangered Person” (MEP) event code be added to the nation’s Emergency Alert System.  Further information about the FCC’s MEP event code proceeding can be found online at www.fcc.gov/MEP. \n To register\, please visit ONAP’s event registration page and fill out the requested information: www.fcc.gov/onap-event-registration.  After you register\, ONAP staff will confirm your registration and provide logistical information by email from Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. \nONAP is coordinating Tribal consultation on the NPRM to facilitate substantive engagement with federally recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations.  In addition to Tribal leaders\, this consultation may be of special interest to communications and broadcasting personnel; social services\, public safety and emergency management personnel; Tribal law enforcement; and other interested representatives from your Nation. \nAs part of the consultation process\, Tribal leaders are invited to present statements and comments which\, at the option of the Tribal leader\, ONAP will enter into the formal record for the proceeding with the goal of ensuring that the FCC considers Tribal input on this important issue.  There will be time on the agenda for a discussion and listening session for other Tribal representatives after Tribal leaders have presented their statements and comments during the consultation. \nThey invite Tribal leaders to send their statements regarding the FCC’s proposal in advance\, if possible\, or after the consultation.  Please send statements to Native@fcc.gov which is an email inbox monitored by ONAP staff. \nFiling Public Comments \nThey also encourage you to submit written comments directly to the docket for this proceeding via the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System\, using the following docket numbers:  PS 15-91 and PS 15-94.  The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 18\, 2024\, announcing that public comments were due May 20\, 2024\, and reply comments are due June 17\, 2024. \nIf you have questions or seek further information please write to Native@fcc.gov\, or visit www.fcc.gov/office-native-affairs-and-policy.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-onap-tribal-consultation-on-missing-and-endangered-persons-mep-event-code-nprm/
LOCATION:123 Easy Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240514T132354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141536Z
UID:10003140-1718625600-1718625600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:APHIS Tribal Funding Opportunity Webinar | FY25 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nRegistration link \nJune 17 & 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern\nJoin link \nJuly 8 at 1:00 pm Eastern\nJoin link \nThe APHIS Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program provides funding to help safeguard against\, detect\, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. APHIS worked with other governmental and non-governmental stakeholders\, industry organizations\, the National Plant Board\, State departments of agriculture\, and Tribal organizations to develop the FY25 Implementation Plan. \nThe FY25 plan outlines six strategic goal areas for funding projects: \n\nEnhancing plant pest/disease analysis and survey;\nTargeting domestic inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum;\nEnhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology;\nSafeguarding nursery production;\nConducting targeted outreach and education; and\nEnhancing mitigation and rapid response capabilities.\n\nIf you have questions about the webinar\, please contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/aphis-tribal-funding-opportunity-webinar-fy25-plant-pest-and-disease-management-and-disaster-prevention-program/2024-06-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240610T203938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T122045Z
UID:10003178-1718625600-1718632800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FCC’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy Virtual Tribal Consultation and Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:June 17 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe FCC is pleased to announce that on Monday\, June 17\, 2024\, the FCC’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will hold a virtual Tribal Consultation and Listening Session from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. \n To register for this event\, please visit the ONAP event registration page and fill out the requested information.  After you register\, you will receive an email confirming your registration with instructions for joining the session. \nAbout this Event \nThis Tribal Consultation and Listening Session will focus on the Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing that a new “Missing and Endangered Persons” (MEP) event code be added to the nation’s Emergency Alert System.  Further information about the FCC’s MEP event code proceeding can be found online at www.fcc.gov/MEP. \nONAP was directed by the Commission to coordinate Tribal consultation on the NPRM to facilitate substantive engagement with federally recognized Tribal Nations and Alaska Native villages.  In addition to Tribal leaders\, this consultation may be of special interest to Tribal law enforcement personnel; social services; communications and broadcasting personnel; public safety and emergency management personnel; and other interested representatives from your Nation. \n  \nEntering Statements into the Formal Record \nAs part of the consultation process\, Tribal leaders will be invited to present statements and comments which\, at the option of the Tribal leader\, ONAP will enter into the formal record for the proceeding  with the goal of ensuring that the FCC considers Tribal input on this important issue. \nThey invite Tribal leaders to send written versions of their statements regarding the FCC’s proposal in advance of the June 17th virtual consultation\, if possible\, or after the consultation.  Please send statements to Native@fcc.gov which is an email inbox monitored by ONAP staff. \nThere will be time on the agenda for a discussion and listening session for other Tribal representatives after Tribal leaders have presented their statements and comments during the consultation.  ONAP staff will provide a summary of comments made by such participants for the official record\, in accordance with the Commission’s rules for ex parte presentations in “permit but disclose” proceedings. \nFiling Public Comments \nThey also encourage you to submit written comments directly to the docket for this proceeding via the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System\, using the following docket numbers:  PS 15-91 and PS 15-94.  The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 18\, 2024\, announcing that public comments were due May 20\, 2024\, and reply comments are due June 17\, 2024. \nIf you have questions or seek further information please write to Native@fcc.gov\, or visit www.fcc.gov/office-native-affairs-and-policy.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fccs-office-of-native-affairs-and-policy-virtual-tribal-consultation-and-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Partners,Listening Session,Policy and Legislative Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240610T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T203455Z
UID:10003177-1718625600-1718640000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Office on Violence Against Womne and DOJ | 904 Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:June 17 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)\, U.S. Department of Justice has scheduled a meeting of the 904 Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women (hereinafter “the Task Force”). The virtual meeting will take place on June 17\, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m (EST). \nAbout the Task Force:\nThe Task Force is a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations on the U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) program of research on violence against American Indian and Alaska Native Women. \nTitle IX of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005)\, as amended\, required the Attorney General to establish a task force to assist the NIJ in developing and implementing a program of research on violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women\, including domestic violence\, dating violence\, sexual assault\, stalking\, sex trafficking\, and murder. The program will evaluate the effectiveness of the federal\, state\, tribal\, and local response to violence against Indian women and propose recommendations to improve the government response. The Task Force was established on March 31\, 2008\, and the charter has been renewed every two years since then.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/office-on-violence-against-womne-and-doj-904-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Federal Partners,Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240603T182433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T182433Z
UID:10003174-1718629200-1718634600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:ARPA-E & USDA Rural Energy Innovation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:June 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe webinar is intended to help bring awareness to a number of emerging energy technologies.\nThe Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) and the USDA Rural Development Innovation Center are convening technology innovators and end-users to highlight select ARPA-E projects and programs for key USDA stakeholders. Both agencies believe that focused engagement with rural stakeholders–including\, but not limited to\, electric cooperatives and enterprises involved in the agricultural sector–will enhance their ability to deliver innovation that advances economic development and energy security in rural America. \nThe ARPA-E is a DOE agency that advances high-potential\, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment. ARPA-E awardees are unique because they are developing new ways to generate\, store\, and use energy. \nThe following projects will be featured in the June 17th Webinar: \n\n\n\nProject\nURL\nSummary\n\n\nEmrgy\nLink\nHydrokinetic energy system in canals and agriculture areas\n\n\nBladeRunner\nLink\nHydrokinetic energy system in tidal/river environments\n\n\nQuidnet\nLink\nGeochemical pumped storage\n\n\nAntora\nLink\nThermal energy storage
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/arpa-e-usda-rural-energy-innovation-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Dept of Energy (DOE),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240531T221808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T131111Z
UID:10003168-1718701200-1718706600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Department of Defense Listening Session to discuss environmental justice goas and overall implementation approach
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nDOD EJ Strategy Draft Goals and Approach \nThe Department of Defense has scheduled three regional virtual listening sessions to discuss DoD’s draft environmental justice (EJ) goals and overall implementation approach\, as required under Executive Order (E.O.) 14096\, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All.  E.O. 14096 requires Federal agencies to engage with the public while developing their EJ Strategic Plans.  These listening sessions are designed to gather feedback from federally recognized Tribal Nations on DoD’s draft goals and overall implementation approach. \nJune 18 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern (Region East/South/Midwest)\nRegister \nJune 20 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern (Region Rocky Mountain/Southwest/West)\nRegister \nJune 20 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern (Region Alask/Pacific Northwest)\nRegister
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/department-of-defense-listening-session-to-discuss-environmental-justice-goas-and-overall-implementation-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Defense (DOD),Federal Partners,Listening Session,Policy and Legislative Events,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240613T155647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T155647Z
UID:10001727-1718712000-1718712000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAP Member Education Sessions: Regarding Reparations
DESCRIPTION:June 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nABFE and Native Americans in Philanthropy welcome you to engage in a gathering of non-profits\, philanthropy\, and emerging leaders for discussions and collaborative action-building philanthropy rooted in Native traditions and values as we explore the advocacy for responsive and transformative investment in Black and Indigenous communities. \nNAP’s curated education sessions of virtual conversations\, panels\, and speakers represent the diversity of Indian Country\, the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in America\, and the allies that are working to support these communities. These sessions are designed for NAP members working in philanthropy and will focus on how philanthropy can operate differently to center Indigenous perspectives and values. Through these sessions\, NAP is passing the mic to individuals\, Tribes\, and Indigenous non-profits who are experts in their respective fields. In a celebration of solidarity and liberation\, June’s session shares this platform with our partners at ABFE. \nABFE is central to a movement of philanthropic entities\, donors\, and non-profits to improve outcomes for Black communities and the country. Their mission has prioritized Black communities through their professional development and technical assistance. They are an unwavering voice highlighting the urgency of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in philanthropy.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nap-member-education-sessions-regarding-reparations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTSTAMP:20260824T004409
CREATED:20240315T175629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T161933Z
UID:10003082-1718755200-1718927999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee In-Person Training on ACA/IHCIA
DESCRIPTION:June 19-20\, 2024 in Portland Oregon\nRegister \nThe Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is excited to announce they will be hosting an in-person training on the Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA) in Portland\, OR. The training will be held on June 19-20\, 2024\, from 9 am to 4 pm both days. The meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown 319 SW Pine Street\, Portland\, OR 97204. \nThe Training is targeted for Tribal leaders\, Health Directors and front-line health care staff who would like to learn more about opportunities available under the ACA/IHCIA. Specific topics to be addressed during the training include: \n\nACA/IHCIA 101 Refresher\nOpportunities to Increase Health Care Revenues\nHow to plan for and steps needed to initiate a Tribal Sponsorship program (Reimbursement of Marketplace Premiums and Medicare Parts B & D)\nThe latest information on CHAP implementation\nOpen Discussion\, including ways for Self-Governance Tribes to get involved\n\nHotel Lodging:  \n\nBooking Link: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites. Please use the following link to make reservations directly.\nPhone reservations: Attendees may also make reservations via phone by calling 800-643-7892 and referencing group code 917 or “TSGAC Training on ACA/IHCIA”.\n\nFor more information about the training\, please contact Cyndi Ferguson\, TSGACGAC ACA/IHCIA Project Lead at cyndif@senseinc.com
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-self-governance-advisory-committee-in-person-training-on-aca-ihcia/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downton\, 319 SW Pine Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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