Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) Summer 2023 Meeting July 31-August 3, 2023 Hosted by Seneca Indian Nation The Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino 310 4th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 1-877-8-SENECA Agenda
Formal invitation to guest Registration and travel forms FBI CJIS Information Sharing Event: Connecting Indian Country Miami, FL – August 1-2, 2023 NOTE: this invitation is for Tribal Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Agencies For more information contact: cjistribaloutreach@fbi.gov
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization. These are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 2 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern virtual - Register The Department of the Interior seeks Tribal and Indian artist input on draft revisions to the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The draft revisions seek to modernize the Indian Arts and Crafts Act's regulations, which are implemented by the […]
August 2 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Dear Tribal Leader Letter FEMA Advisory CDRZ FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on the implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act enacted on December 20, 2022. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. GPD provides grants to prepare […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register August 11 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Alaska Hybrid HHS Region 10 Consultation Southcentral Foundation Nuka Learning Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska Register The Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and […]
August 8-10, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The consultation testimony sessions are open to federally-recognized, tribally elected and appointed leaders or their authorized designee to provide oral testimony. Tribal Leaders may also submit written testimony. The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a grant-making agency in the U.S. Department of […]
August 8-9, 2023 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Join this free, virtual gathering as they share culturally-centered practices, strength-based approaches, and equitable solutions that are making a positive impact on the health and well-being of Tribal communities. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
August 9 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain via Microsoft Teams Webinar The National HEARTH Act team will be presenting a Tribal Outreach webinar for Tribes who wish to know more about the process of HEARTH Act review and approval. There is no cost to attend this training session. The HEARTH Act overview training is presented […]
This training program has been designed to provide support for the development of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects that cater to tribal homelessness on reservations. The staff of tribal housing authorities, as well as any other tribal department staff and/or tribal council members, will gain a comprehensive understanding of permanent supportive housing. They will be […]
August 9 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register The IHS Director’s Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation (Consultation Workgroup) met in June to review feedback from prior Tribal consultations on this topic and discuss pending items. The Consultation Workgroup achieved consensus on the decision to align the IHS TCP with both the Executive Order (EO) 13175, Presidential Memorandum on […]
August 10 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Economic Development Administration is accepting applications for the Recompete Pilot Program. This $200 million grant program will support economic revitalization in distressed communities across the country. The program targets areas where prime-age employment significantly trails the national average, with the goal to close […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register August 11 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Alaska Hybrid HHS Region 10 Consultation Southcentral Foundation Nuka Learning Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska Register The Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and […]
August 14 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register The webinar is open to any Tribal Nation or Tribal organization that would like information about the testing procedure. During this listening session, the USDA would like to take the time to update Tribal Nations on the proposed guidance for bison quarantine and encourage feedback on the plan […]
SAMHSA's OTAP and Office of Recovery OR will convene a Tribal Recovery Summit on August 15 - 16, 2023, at the Radiance Plaza located at 1301 Young Street in Dallas, TX. The purpose of the summit is to share best practices and experiences related to expanding recovery-related programs and opportunities within AI/AN communities. More information […]
The primary objectives of the annual Budget Formulation Evaluation meeting are: 1) To have an open discussion of what worked and what didn’t work in the entire budget formulation process for FY 2025 and, 2) To (a) recommend improvements, (b) set due dates for deliverables, (c) review/revise the technical instruction and accompanying templates, (d) set funding […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Housing and Urban Development will be hosting a series of webinars to provide information on how the Tribal Directory Assessment Tool (TDAT) has been updated, including how comments were addressed, and how many Tribes may provide information. August 16 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 13 at 3:00 […]
August 8, 2023 Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader: I am writing to invite you to participate in Agency-sponsored Listening Sessions to share information and solicit your input on advance appropriations implementation. We will host two identical Listening Sessions on August 17, 2023, and September 6, 2023. Congress enacted the first ever advance […]
August 17 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Join link Phone: +1 404-397-1596 USA Toll-Free Number Access code: 276 229 85719 For more than 200 years, Native American and Tribal Service members have played a vital role in the U.S. Armed Forces. VA recognizes that after serving, many of these Veterans cannot easily access […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
August 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET - Treasury is hosting a Native CDFI listening session to learn directly from practitioners providing financial services in Indian Country. Treasury has a growing relationship with Native CDFIs to support Tribal and Native economic development. Treasury wants to hear from Native CDFIs about issues and concerns impacting your work […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
August 22-24, 2023 Hilton Atlanta Downtown Atlanta, GA Register This year’s conference will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Downtown Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will offer sessions that focus on best practices for Health Information Management (HIM), Information Technology (IT), Health IT, Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) and the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund, Revenue Generation, […]
Save the Date: August 22-24 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Last year, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made important changes in infrastructure and energy development, creating a new credit delivery mechanism that tribes can take advantage of known as Elective (or more commonly Direct) Pay. This past June, the Department of the Treasury and IRS released proposed guidance for the IRA's Direct Pay provisions. On […]
The two-day virtual IHP/APR course will equip participants with a comprehensive overview of the statutory and regulatory requirements involved in developing and submitting Indian Housing Plans and Annual Performance Reports. The course will provide an in-depth analysis of the eligible activities permitted under NAHASDA, as well as how a TDHE should plan for and gather […]
Join the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the August 23rd Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Renewals webinar on engaging faith and community organizations. Topics discussed during this month’s webinar will include: Review of materials faith and community organizations can use to […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 24 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) seeks your guidance and recommendations through Tribal consultation on further efforts the Federal government could take to protect Tribal treaty rights, reserved rights, and similar rights.
The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
August 28 at 4:00 pm Eastern Register FEMA invites you, your teams, and all Tribal Nations to register for the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Extreme Heat Summit taking place on Monday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. ET. During the Summit you will hear from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne […]
The Department of the Interior’s Self-Governance Advisory Committee and the Indian Health Service’s Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee will meet in August 2023. DOI SGAC Meeting: Aug 29 (all day) Aug 30 (AM) IHS TSGAC Meeting: Aug 30 (PM) Aug 31 (all day) Please submit agenda requests by July 28 for the August DOI SGAC and […]
September 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join URL Zoom Join URL: Meeting ID: 161 989 8808 Meeting Password: xFkhgX2db Dial-in information: +1 669- 25-4 5252 US | +1 646- 82-8 7666 US The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks your and your staff's input on revising […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU), along with the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, will host a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration is required. You must register to obtain the call-in number, access code, and/or web access link or request special accommodations for those with disabilities. The SAMHSA TTAC meeting is open to the public. An agenda with call-in information will be posted on the SAMHSA website […]
Admissions & Occupancy Management is an interactive course designed to enhance the job performance of admissions & occupancy specialists and other tribal housing professionals working on admissions & occupancy issues. This course will cover the application and selection process, eligibility, calculating annual income, determining monthly rental or homeownership payments, occupancy standards, collections practice and compliance, […]
Save the Date: August 30-31 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Indian Health Service has announced an additional Tribal consultation to discuss their updated draft Tribal Consultation Policy. The additional session will be held on August 30, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET. More information on the consultation can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. IHS also provided a summary of previous […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 30 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Specifically, they hope to receive your feedback on these topics: Processes involving evaluating, noticing, and conducting a Tribal consultation. Processes involving Tribal official requests to initiate consultation, consultation records; and training. Processes involving listening sessions and Tribal engagement. Preferences on whether […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) seeks your guidance and recommendations through Tribal and Native Hawaiian Community consultation on a draft Best Practices Guide for Federal Agencies Regarding Tribal and Native Hawaiian Sacred Sites. The consultation will […]