Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session 2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85226 October 5 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting three virtual consultation and engagement sessions on advancing co-stewardship as outlined in Joint Secretarial Order 3403. The purpose of JSO 3403 is to ensure federal lands and waters are managed in a manner that protects the treaty, religious, subsistence, and cultural interests of federally recognized Indian […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session 2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85226 October 5 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The purpose of government-to-government tribal consultations is to gather Tribal Nations’ feedback on how to improve the tribal mitigation planning process across Indian Country. More details and updates will be posted on the FEMA Tribal Consultation web page. Tribal Nations can send their comments […]
The IHS holds monthly update calls for all Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) leaders. This month’s call will be held on October 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern. Interested participants can find more information on the IHS event page.
HHS OCR is consulting with Tribes on a proposed rulemaking revising the regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities that are Federally funded or Federally operated. The attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter highlights key aims of the proposed rulemaking in clarifying requirements, ensuring civil […]
October 11 at 1:30 pm Eastern Register On October 11, the Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar to help Tribal Nations understand the Investment Tax Credit (§48E)—which can assist with the costs of solar and wind projects. The webinar will include panelists from the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs and […]
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 […]
Build a solid foundation in grants management best practices by attending Treasury’s three-part webinar series. The sessions are intended to assist Tribal governments in understanding the OMB Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. Register for the sessions below. October 12, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Introduction to Tribal Grants Management Registration October 26, 2023, 3:00 […]
October 13 at 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Mountain Zoom Registration link October 18 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain National Indian Education Association Convention 401 2nd Street, NW Room Ruidoso - Convention Center Albuquerque, NM 87102 October 25 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Central Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Mall of America 7800 […]
September 29 and October 13 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Join the USDA Forest Service for two virtual office hours opportunities on September 29 and October 13, 2023 for prospective applicants to ask questions about the Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support Funding Opportunity. JOIN OFFICE HOURS: Join […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting three virtual consultation and engagement sessions on advancing co-stewardship as outlined in Joint Secretarial Order 3403. The purpose of JSO 3403 is to ensure federal lands and waters are managed in a manner that protects the treaty, religious, subsistence, and cultural interests of federally recognized Indian […]
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen - critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon […]
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen - critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon […]
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen - critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon […]
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host its second Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Prevention Virtual Symposium on October 17-18, 2023. The symposium coincides with Bullying Prevention Month and will focus on how to prevent extremist hate groups from radicalizing youth and provide bullying prevention strategies for youth. It will […]
Participate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs upcoming 2023 quarterly DHS Tribal meetings. Meeting participants will include DHS personnel and Tribal partners (including leaders, program personnel and advocates). Please register for the meetings using the following registration links: January 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for this meeitng. […]
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Native American Programs issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing a webinar on, “Documenting Compliance with HUD’s Nose Abatement and Control Standard.” HUD’s regulations at 24 CFR 51B require projects involving noise-sensitive land uses to consider how nearby noise generators can impact a project. This […]
October 17 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register October 19 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Digital Equity Act (DEA), which was enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, appropriated $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs to promote digital equity and inclusion. These three programs are: […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Proposed NPA October 18, 2023 – 11:00am-12:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 299 180 049 697 Passcode: qXTM6G Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093; 875755420# October 18, 2023 – 4:00-5:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Proposed NPA October 18, 2023 – 11:00am-12:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 299 180 049 697 Passcode: qXTM6G Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093; 875755420# October 18, 2023 – 4:00-5:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: […]
October 13 at 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Mountain Zoom Registration link October 18 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain National Indian Education Association Convention 401 2nd Street, NW Room Ruidoso - Convention Center Albuquerque, NM 87102 October 25 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Central Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Mall of America 7800 […]
October 17 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register October 19 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Digital Equity Act (DEA), which was enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, appropriated $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs to promote digital equity and inclusion. These three programs are: […]
Tribal Mitigation Process Tribal Declarations Guidance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be holding two tribal consultation sessions in Anchorage, Alaska, this week. The first session will take place on October 19, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, focusing on FEMA’s Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide and will seek feedback on how to improve the tribal […]
Tribal Mitigation Process Tribal Declarations Guidance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be holding two tribal consultation sessions in Anchorage, Alaska, this week. The first session will take place on October 19, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, focusing on FEMA’s Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide and will seek feedback on how to improve the tribal […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper October 24 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register Overview: Indigenous peoples maintain place-based knowledge that represents thousands of years of managing relationships with natural resource. This diversity embodies multiple ways of understanding resilient interactions between humans and the ecosystem. Traditional cultural and ecological knowledge is sound science […]
The FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is hosting an All Tribes call to share information about the agency's nutrition initiatives to enhance access to healthier foods. FDA welcomes Tribal feedback on their experiences with food labels, healthy food access, and use of nutrition information. The call will take place on October 24 […]
October 13 at 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Mountain Zoom Registration link October 18 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain National Indian Education Association Convention 401 2nd Street, NW Room Ruidoso - Convention Center Albuquerque, NM 87102 October 25 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Central Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Mall of America 7800 […]
Registration link Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) provides funding to collaborators to support high-value projects aimed at preventing and preparing for high-consequence animal disease outbreaks. Eligible applicants include Native American Tribes/ Governments, Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Universities and Colleges. APHIS will provide […]
OMH is hosting a listening session with Tribal leaders to discuss the development of a Notice of Funding Opportunity entitled, "Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicators Initiative." The Initiative is intended to identify innovative adaptations of evidence-informed practices that improve health outcomes among racial, ethnic, Tribal, and other communities. The listening session will take place […]
October 26 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Webinar ID: 161 057 8610 Passcode: 189293 Telephone: US: +1 669 254 5252 or 1 646 828 7666 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms but can also affect the lungs. While most children recover from an RSV […]
Build a solid foundation in grants management best practices by attending Treasury’s three-part webinar series. The sessions are intended to assist Tribal governments in understanding the OMB Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. Register for the sessions below. October 12, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Introduction to Tribal Grants Management Registration October 26, 2023, 3:00 […]
CDC, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the HHS Office of Environmental Justice are hosting an Environmental Justice Index listening session on October 27 at 3:00pm ET. The Index provides place-based scores representing the impacts of environmental injustice on local communities across the country to help identify high-risk areas for health […]
Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern Register to attend Zoom Meeting ID: 160 636 9508; Passcode: 077976 Join by phone: (669) 254-5252 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), invites all Tribal Cybersecurity Grant […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session 2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85226 October 5 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs […]
Rescheduled from October 12-13, 2023 We are pleased to announce that the FCC Tribal Workshop to be hosted by Penobscot Nation in Maine will be held on November 2-3, 2023 (originally scheduled for October 12-13, 2023). The workshop will be conducted at the Nic Sapiel Building, 27 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468. The event […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter In-person consultation will be held in conjunction with the National Transportation in Indian Country Conference in Anchorage, Alaska on Monday, September 25, 2023, from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Additionally, a virtual consultation will be held on November 2, 2023. Comments to the notice should be submitted by the following method, […]
November 2 at 11:00 am Central Register Join representatives from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Policing Initiative to discuss tangible, evidence-based tips police departments can implement to enhance the recruiting, selection, and hiring of qualified police officers. Members of the SIOP Policing Initiative are experts in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology with experience on […]