The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach […]
June 28, 2022 at 1:30-3:30 PM EDT Zoom Registration Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Purpose. The Biden-Harris Administration has launched an effort to end hunger by 2030 and to increase healthy eating and physical activity so that fewer Americans get chronic diseases — like heart disease and diabetes. This effort will include a White […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
VAWA Roundtable Discussion Via Zoom Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 11am EST to 5:30 pm EST. Lesson Learned (Part 1 of 3) Featuring Q&A with Choctaw Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe For more information check the Facebook of BIA Office of Justice Services
Please join Department of Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo and NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad for a virtual announcement of new funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and a conversation about ways you can be involved. Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 29, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (EDT) *Virtual link for registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/634499996822704655 *Please […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invites you to meet with WHCNAA leadership on June 29, 2022, 3:30pm – 5:00pm EST. As WHCNAA co-chair, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will convene the hour and a half-hour engagement session between the WHCNAA Education Committee leadership and […]
June 30, 2022 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time Register On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) will conduct Tribal Consultation on the development of priorities for ED’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The purpose of the consultation will be to receive meaningful input and ensure that Tribal leader views inform […]
What: NIH Tribal Consultation on the Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence Date: Thursday, June 30, 2022 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET Join: https://nih.zoomgov.com/j/1606240175 Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Letter Led by the NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) – in partnership with NIH’s Office of Research […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
July 6 and July 7 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain via Microsoft Teams Live Event Agenda for each day Carla H. Clark, Acting Division Chief, Real Estate Services, Central Office • Welcome and opening remarks Sharon Kidman, Realty Specialist (HEARTH Act Coordinator), Office of Trust Services, Division of Real Estate Services, Central Office […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and […]
July 2022 – All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call Date: Thursday, July 7, 2022 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1610587792 | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792 Telephone: (833) 568-8864 Toll-free | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792 Find your local number: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/u/ad9MXwtYax The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to […]
Improving Air Quality in Schools Webinar: On Friday, July 8th, at 2:00 PM ET, the U.S. Department of Education will host a webinar on the health and academic benefits of improving air quality and using the summer to assess school needs and make improvements. The speakers will include Secretary Miguel Cardona, Dr. Ashish Jha, and […]
FEMA Region 6 2022 Virtual Mitigation Workshop July 12-14, 2022 / 10am-3pm CT / 9am-2pm MT / Virtual The FEMA Region 6 Mitigation Division is beginning the planning effort for their 2022 Virtual Mitigation Workshop. The planning team is currently determining speakers and session topics. They are reviewing input from the 2021 Workshop and welcome any additional […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and […]
You are invited to join the White House Summit on the American Rescue Plan and the Workforce headlined by Vice President Kamala Harris and hosted by the White House American Rescue Plan Implementation Team and the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. This event will feature state and local leaders across the country and highlight model […]
Wednesday, July 13 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series will focus on how tribes can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. The realities of […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jul 14, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Thu, until Jul 28, 2022, 3 occurrence(s) Jul 14, 2022 01:00 PM Jul 21, 2022 01:00 PM Jul 28, 2022 01:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Thursday, July 14 at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Zoom link Meeting ID is 160 0320 3731 Registration is not required If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Milo Booth, Director of Tribal Affairs at (202) 309-9786 or milo.booth@dot.gov or tribalaffairs@dot.gov.
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
EVENT: White House Tribal Briefing on Infant Formula DATE: Friday, July 15th TIME: 3:00 PM ET REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
As a reminder, The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invites you to meet with WHCNAA leadership on July 18, 2022, 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST to discuss WHCNAA Tribal Homelands Initiatives. Date: Monday, July 18th Time: 2:00 PM EST RSVP Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_-FIW8GoERTCHTJWPsqxSCQ View the Dear Tribal Leader Letter HERE As WHCNAA co-chair, U.S. Department […]
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November […]
The CDC COVID-19 All-STLT Update Call will now occur on the third Monday of each month from 2:00–2:30 PM ET. If you have any questions, please contact eocevent382@cdc.gov. To register for this call series, click here.
USET/USET SPF 2022 Semi-Annual Meeting & USET-IHS-BIA Partnership Meeting July 19-21, 2022 Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel Nashville, TN This is a hybrid event. In-person attendees are required to confirm that they have received a COVID-19 vaccine. REGISTER Meeting Agenda The following Committees are meeting: Health Committee is meeting on Monday, July 18 at 9:00 am - […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and […]
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and […]
Please join IHS for this virtual meeting that will be part of the ongoing Tribal consultation for Demonstration Authority. The IHS will seek input and present several questions that were also included in a Dear Tribal Leader Letter posted June 17 to https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/triballeaderletters/2022-letters/. Topic: Demonstration Authority Virtual Tribal Consultation Meeting Date: July 22, 2022 Time: […]
USDA and APHIS Tribal Webinar Training SARS-Cov-2 Deer and Mule Deer Surveillance Dear Tribal Leader Letter 7/25/2022 at 1:00 pm Eastern Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1619445801?pwd=akFaNVVQQlVQU1llU3Noekp4ejJEZz09 Zoom Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/j/1619445801?pwd=akFaNVVQQlVQU1llU3Noekp4ejJEZz09 Meeting ID: 161 944 5801 Meeting Password: vZE3LqiWa Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call –July 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET Join Link: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1612791046?pwd=dlQ4UDkxdEcvUm9HN3ZyL0xTNDc0UT09
National Conference on AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) are hosting the 2nd National Conference on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Injury and Violence Prevention. The virtual conference will highlight sessions on important topics for Tribal injury and violence prevention, including but […]
This COCA Call will provide updates on the epidemiology of the monkeypox outbreak, commercial testing capability, how to obtain and use TPOXX (tecovirimat) to treat monkeypox, and vaccine strategy. If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after […]
May 16, 2022 SUBJECT: Training Webinars on the Environmental Review Process Dear Tribal Leader: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created a series of training webinars on the environmental review process designed specifically for Tribes. These training webinars were created based on feedback provided during Tribal consultation on developing a coordinated […]
July 26 at 2:00 pm Eastern To register to participate remotely, interested parties should send an e-mail with name, contact information, and Tribal affiliation, if any, to BDCwebinar@fcc.gov. The FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force (BDTF) and Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will hold a virtual webinar on its new Broadband Data Collection (BDC) […]
The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA) created a new VAWA reimbursement program that allows the Attorney General to reimburse Tribal Nations or their authorized designee for expenses and costs incurred, related to, or associated with exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is tasked with administering the new […]
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and […]
The Department of Transportation is preparing to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs. The DBE and ACDBE programs seek to prevent discrimination, and to remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination against small businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged […]
NAFOA will host a webinar with the Department of Energy on Thursday, July 28, at 1:00pm Eastern Time to discuss updates to the Loan Guarantee Program. Interest and relevance of domestic investment in energy increase each week notwithstanding uncertainties. There is no debate that energy development can boost Tribal economies. Moreover, the impact of the pandemic has […]
This virtual listening session, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, will explore challenges and potential solutions related to energy access and reliability on tribal lands. The goal is to gather important insight directly from Native Nations regarding the current status of unelectrified homes and electricity reliability issues facing tribal […]
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November […]
The Department of Transportation is conducting outreach sessions to present proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program announced on July 21, 2022. We encourage you to register and attend to learn more about the proposed rulemaking and how each of you can provide comments on the changes being made […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity will host a webinar to provide accurate, timely, and trusted information about how to protect all children from COVID-19. Everyone ages 6 months and older can now get vaccinated against COVID-19, and everyone ages 5 years and older can get […]
The White House invites you to attend a virtual event, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 12:30-2:30pm (ET), on the need to build on the American Rescue Plan’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to ensure long-term eviction reform, including highlighting model innovations across the country. Click to register: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_R7Zojmj6QEODQ9hPVwdXiw The American Rescue Plan’s Emergency Rental Assistance […]
As part of their ongoing Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer concerning Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization, IHS invites you to join a virtual Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer session on Thursday, March 10, 2022. During this event the IHS will provide a status update on the acquisition process for solutions to […]
July 25, 2022 Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior has launched an interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations, and permitting policies in the United States. The group will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals. At each […]
24th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting August 3, 2022, 9:00–5:00 pm (CT) August 4, 2022, 9:00–5:00 pm (CT) The meeting will be hosted by Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with the option to attend either in person or virtually. Seating at the in-person event is limited, so be sure to register early if […]
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November […]
The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join us on Thursday, August 4, 2022, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials. Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 […]
The Departments of the Interior, State, Justice, and Homeland Security, in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will be hosting a webinar to provide Tribes an update on the draft interagency charter that outlines roles and responsibilities for each department regarding international repatriation of Native American cultural heritage. Dear Tribal Leader […]