The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are hosting six engagement sessions throughout August and September on the Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative for Indian Country (READI). Through these engagement sessions, the BIA intends to better understand and gather input on 1) what Tribal Nations need to proactively […]
August 28 at 4:00 pm Eastern Register FEMA invites you, your teams, and all Tribal Nations to register for the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Extreme Heat Summit taking place on Monday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. ET. During the Summit you will hear from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne […]
The Department of the Interior’s Self-Governance Advisory Committee and the Indian Health Service’s Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee will meet in August 2023. DOI SGAC Meeting: Aug 29 (all day) Aug 30 (AM) IHS TSGAC Meeting: Aug 30 (PM) Aug 31 (all day) Please submit agenda requests by July 28 for the August DOI SGAC and […]
August 29-20, 2023 at 1:00pm - 4:30 pm Eastern each day Register The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and conduct the following business: FY24: Calendar, Annual Report to Congress, and Activity Planning; Collaborative NACIE-Related Organization Chart Discussion, Federal Stakeholder Updates, Bylaws Update, Open Public Comment; and discussion with other federal stakeholders, e.g., […]
September 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join URL Zoom Join URL: Meeting ID: 161 989 8808 Meeting Password: xFkhgX2db Dial-in information: +1 669- 25-4 5252 US | +1 646- 82-8 7666 US The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks your and your staff's input on revising […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU), along with the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, will host a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses […]
August 29 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration is required. You must register to obtain the call-in number, access code, and/or web access link or request special accommodations for those with disabilities. The SAMHSA TTAC meeting is open to the public. An agenda with call-in information will be posted on the SAMHSA website […]
Save the Date: August 30-31 In-Person Location TBD Dear Tribal Leader Letter
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, […]
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 […]
EQ will conduct four virtual public meetings for the proposed rule on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT; Monday, September 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; and Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 […]
August 31 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites all experts and community members in urban Indian health to discuss what materials and strategies are needed to achieve permanent, equitable vaccination of adult American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples, including COVID-19 and other vaccines. Objectives: Identify […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) seeks your guidance and recommendations through Tribal and Native Hawaiian Community consultation on a draft Best Practices Guide for Federal Agencies Regarding Tribal and Native Hawaiian Sacred Sites. The consultation will […]
September 5 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Please 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 […]
September 6-7 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Location: The Courtyard/Resident Inn Phoenix Downtown A special rate of $134/night plus local tax has been blocked for this event. Use the link below to access more information about this hotel accommodation.) This training assists Tribal Nations and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in completing […]
On behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR), you are invited to the 26th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting, September 6-7, 2023 (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AKT • 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. […]
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 8, 2023 Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader: I am writing to invite you to participate in Agency-sponsored Listening Sessions to share information and solicit your input on advance appropriations implementation. We will host two identical Listening Sessions on August 17, 2023, and September 6, 2023. Congress enacted the first ever advance […]
Dear Tribal Leaders, Tribal Counsel, and Tribal Organizations, Please find attached a Dear Tribal Leader letter from the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). As you may have heard, the ULC is currently evaluating whether to move forward with the process of drafting a uniform State ICWA law. As part of its discussion, the ULC believes that […]
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 […]
September 7 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Control, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will use this virtual training to educate frontline healthcare workers on key concepts, actions, and tools related to IPC in the […]
The Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice was created following the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. The Civil Rights Division works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all persons in the United States, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. One area the Civil Rights […]
National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training Announcement Title: DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Efforts Concerning Native Americans Date: September 7, 2023, from 2 to 3:30 pm EDT Register The Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice was created following the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. The Civil Rights Division works to uphold […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the […]
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 […]
EQ will conduct four virtual public meetings for the proposed rule on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT; Monday, September 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; and Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 […]
September 11-12, 2023 Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, LA The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Southern University Law Center invite you to learn more about how rural communities and businesses can benefit from building relationships and creating strategic partnerships with local, state, and national leaders, federal agencies, corporate America and Tribal Nations. Topics will include […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts September 12-14, 2023 Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation Event website
Have you ever wondered if there are other ways to calculate house payments? This three-day course explores various methods to determine house payments that contribute to sound management practice. This course will teach you how to determine house payments and subsidy requirements, examining affordability, income-based calculations, breaking even, and lease with options to purchase payments.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents 2023 Tribal Utility Summit The Host Tribal Nation is the Shinnecock Indian Nation United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Utility Summit is dedicated to provide technical assistance and training to USET member Tribal Nation’s water/wastewater utilities to assist with the quality of services to their communities, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 12 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The White House Council on Environmental Quality will be holding consultations on proposed revised NEPA regulations. The proposed rule includes tribal provisions, including ones related to the incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge into environmental reviews, consideration of reserved rights in environmental reviews, […]
On behalf of the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) Director Crosby Kemper, you are cordially invited to join a virtual Tribal Listening Session taking place on September 12, 2023. Please save the date and register using the link below. Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm ET Location: Virtual via […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The federal inter-agency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization (National Plan)—and your input is needed. In September, the Education Committee will host a number of events to gather input from Tribal leaders and other Tribal […]
National Indian Country Training Initiative Training Announcement Course: First Responders to Violent Crime Training When: September 19 – 21, 2023 Where: Columbia, SC Register The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, together with the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security, is pleased to announce that they are co-sponsoring […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount to building a successful economy, educational and public […]
September 19 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register On September 19, the Native Farm Bill Coalition will be hosting a webinar titled, “An Update on the Farm Bill from the Native Farm Bill Coalition.” In this session, the Coalition's Executive Committee will provide updates on the Farm Bill's progress, discuss marker bills, and analyze the current […]
September 19 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Join link Webinar ID: 160 602 0154 Passcode: 493303 Phone: 669-254-5252 or 646-828-7666 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing for co-circulating influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall and winter. Vaccines can provide life-saving protection against all three viral respiratory […]
September 20-22, 2023 New Orleans, LA Conference website
Dear Tribal Leader: The federal inter-agency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization (National Plan)—and your input is needed. In September, the Education Committee will host a number of events to gather input from Tribal leaders and other Tribal […]
President Biden has proclaimed September 2023 as National Recovery Month. On Wednesday, September 20th, the White House will host a Summit to celebrate the resilience of the millions of Americans in recovery from a substance use disorder and to advance the President’s Unity Agenda to save lives. The event will focus on the strength of the recovery community and […]
September 20 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Learn More The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs is hosting a webinar titled “Using Tiered Environmental Reviews for HUD Projects” on September 20 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Tiered reviews can be used to streamline environmental reviews for a program when the […]
EQ will conduct four virtual public meetings for the proposed rule on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT; Monday, September 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT; and Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 […]
September 21 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register September 26 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering two virtual trainings for Tribal Nations to cover the federal procurement standards and the […]
Join hundreds of Tribal transportation program professionals, federal agency representatives and industry leading vendors to help shape the future of Tribal transportation. September 24-28, 2023, at the Dena'Ina Center in Anchorage, Alaska Conference Website The National Transportation in Indian Country Conference is the one-stop-shop transportation conference FOR TRIBES, BY TRIBES. NTICC offers access to relevant […]
September 25-28, 2023 SouthPoint Hotel Casino & Spa Las Vegas, NV Event Website
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, […]
National Indian Health Board will host the Tribal Health Equity Data Symposium on September 26 – 27, 2023. The conference is open to anyone interested in the topics of the conference, but especially recommended for Tribal public health professionals, CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) members from the Health Equity and/or Data Subcommittees, Tribal leaders, […]
September 26-27, 2023 Department of Interior, Regional Solicitor’s Office, Twin Cities, MN The Department of Justice invites to send representatives to the Twin Cities Regional Office of the Department of Interior’s Office of the Solicitor on September 26-27 for a regional meeting, including the Office of Tribal Justice and Environment and Natural Resources Division, and […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
September 26 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Register Join the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service for our upcoming virtual workshop "Extreme Disturbances and Climate Change: Threats to the Southeast". This virtual workshop is open to natural and cultural resource managers, especially […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Proposed Criteria September 26 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 27 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 28 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Register The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites you to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded […]
September 27, 2023 8:00 am - September 29, 2023 1:00 pm Event Website The National Conference on Cultural Property Protection (NCCPP) is excited to announce this year’s in-person conference! The 2023 theme is Focusing on Fundamentals: A Culture of Service and will include two full days of presentations and panel discussions, as well as a half day […]
Hosted by Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Tribal Nations in collaboration with the five Tribal Nations of Maine, funded by Tribal Justice Support. September 27-29, 2023 Format: In-person and Virtual attendance options Physical location: Bar Harbor, Maine Register The White House Council on Native American Affairs, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of […]
September 27-28, 2023 Register This is a two-day course offered to aid Tribal Council members understand the background and history of “NAHASDA” The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act. This course will further develop their knowledge of the Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Proposed Criteria September 26 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 27 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 28 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Register The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites you to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper September 27 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register You are invited to a government-to-government Tribal consultations and accompanying listening sessions with the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) on OJJDP priorities, proposed regulations, and how OJJDP funding can best support Tribes to […]
September 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register The FY2024 Landscape Sale Restoration Request for Proposals for Federally Recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations/Villages is now available in grants.gov: View Opportunity | GRANTS.GOV. For more information on this program, please see the Landscape Scale Restoration | US Forest Service (usda.gov) webpage. The application period is now […]
September 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) will host a Webinar on Thursday, September 28th, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET). The purpose of the Webinar is to provide a Tribally-driven discussion on CHAP as it exists in Tribal communities in the Alaska and Portland […]
Announcement September 28 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Written Tribal testimony is due by October 28, 2023. The consultation will include an update on our approach to Tribal engagement, discussion about integrating data from self-identified AI/AN participants in the program's data platform, the All of Us Research Hub at https://www.researchallofus.org, and program […]
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 […]