Save the Date! Preparations are underway for the NCUIH annual conference on April 29 - May 2, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The NCUIH annual conference provides a platform for Urban Indian Organizations, health care professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to come together and discuss critical issues related to urban Indian health. Please save the […]
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 […]
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation seeks Tribal input and recommendations on the 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan. The plan is part of HHS's efforts to implement the President's Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, reaffirming the Administration's commitment […]
Announcement April 29 at 3:00 pm Central Register Solar for All will expand existing low-income solar programs and launch new ones. The 60 selected applicants will serve households in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and territories, as well as increase access to solar for Tribes. EPA has selected 49 state-level awards […]
The BIA Office of Trust Services, Division of Real Estate Services in coordination with the Office of the Solicitor will provide virtual training on the AS-IA's initiative regarding the recently updated National Policy Memorandum (NPM), NPM-TRUS-44 A2: Streamlining the Rights-of-Way and Business Lease Application Processes for Federally Funded Tribal Broadband Infrastructure Projects – Amendment 2. […]
April 30 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on developing budget priorities for the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget for the Department. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and […]
Coalitions and Collaborative, Inc. (COCO) will hold a Community Catalyst Fund virtual Q&A session on April 30, 2024 at 2pm MT. Register here. Email cnpinfo@co-co.org with any questions. Application Deadline: Applications for the Community Catalyst Fund are due on June 6, 2024, by midnight Mountain Time. How to Apply: Visit the Request for Applications document […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the […]
SESSION 1: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 3 - 4 PM ET Navigating Native Partnerships: How to Build Trust and Advance Health Equity REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nLkaCreXT_G54vx5scZxsA (-> keepitsacred.us11.list-manage.com) SESSION 2: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 3 - 4 PM ET Ensuring your Message Lands: Reaching Tribal Communities with Multimodal Media Campaigns REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EH0-TxioStOtGyJn_Pv4jA (-> keepitsacred.us11.list-manage.com) SESSION 3: WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 3 […]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) both have transportation-related grant programs and resources to support the vitality and well-being of rural and tribal communities. This webinar will raise awareness about the shared goals of these FTA and USDA programs and take steps toward breaking down barriers, coordinating, and leveraging […]
The Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference brings together tribal emergency managers and program personnel, federal emergency management personnel, volunteer organization active in disasters personnel, state, local and non-government organizations involved in emergency management professionals to share the latest program information and best practices for all hazard emergencies and disasters. Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort, located […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Registration for Webinar May 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern Web Join URL Zoom Join URL Meeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 U.S. () +1 646-828-7666 U.S. () Meeting ID: 160 845 5864 May 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern Web Join URL Zoom Join URL Meeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH Dial-in information: +1 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Homeland Security’s Tribal Government Affairs office will be hosting several virtual consultation sessions on proposed legislative changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), specifically section 289. Monday, May 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., ET Register Friday, May 10, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper FEMA Tribal Consultation Policy FEMA invites Tribal Nations to participate in a series of tribal listening sessions and consultations to provide feedback on the current Tribal Consultation Policy. FEMA is committed to ensuring all participants have equal access regardless of disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation due to […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program on the Interim Final Rule (the Obligation IFR). On November 29, 2023 Treasury held a Tribal consultation on the SLFRF program to further clarify the “obligation” requirement. After carefully considering Tribal leader feedback and written comments and pursuant to […]
We 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 […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar USET’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 […]
Monday, April 22 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Thursday, May 9 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register for the May 9 session The U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and the Office of Indian Energy (IE) are co-hosting office hours to answer questions about Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) […]
IHS is hosting quarterly Tribal consultations on Health IT (or HIT) Modernization effort. The next session will be held on May 9 from 1:30 – 3:00pm ET on the topic of "Deployment and Cohort Planning." Registration information and details on the calendar year consultation dates is included in this Dear Tribal Leader Letter.
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Homeland Security’s Tribal Government Affairs office will be hosting several virtual consultation sessions on proposed legislative changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), specifically section 289. Monday, May 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., ET Register Friday, May 10, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 […]
May 14-16 The Box Events Center Rapid City, South Dakota Register This inaugural event will bring together Tribal road maintenance practitioners and staff from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Transportation and BIA Regional Tribal Transportation Program. The event will provide essential support for Tribal transportation directors, supervisors, planners, office staff, equipment operators, project […]
May 14-16, 2024 Spokane, WA Register Learn everything you need to know about the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program in this session. The presenters will take you through the history and overview of the program. Additionally, you will discover how Tribal Nations and other entities can convert LIHTC rental units to Homeownership units […]
Host Tribe: Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Location: Indigo Sky Casino and Resort, 70220 East HWY 60, Wyandotte, OK 74370 Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2:00-4:00PM CDT (Tribal Consultation); Wednesday, May 15, 8:00AM to 5:00PM CDT (Workshop) Consultation and Workshop website ay 14 – (1) Optional Library Tour (10:00 am); and (2) Tribal Consultation 10:00AM Optional tour of […]
Small Business Industry Day | Wednesday, May 15 Register Virtual Matchmaking | Thursday, May 16 Register In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), the Department of the Interior (DOI) OSDBU and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Indian Health Service will co-host and […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by hosting the 2024 National AANHPI Business Summit on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Washington D.C. Agenda: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Registration and Networking 1:00 PM- 4:00PM Business Summit Sessions 4:15 PM- 6:15 PM Networking Reception […]
Wednesday, May 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Central Register The U.S. Department of Energy released a final rule that will significantly streamline Federal environmental reviews and permitting processes for qualifying onshore electric transmission facilities, while ensuring meaningful engagement with Tribes, local communities, and other stakeholders. The Grid Deployment Office will host a public […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the […]
As we observe Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Month (MMIP), the NIGC is organizing a special virtual conversation focused on the critical issue of protecting Indigenous populations, particularly through the lens of Tribal communities. This dialogue aims to shed light on the intersection of tribal sovereignty, public safety, and economic development within Native American Communities. […]
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process. Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 […]
May 17, 2024 Additional information regarding the consultation meetings will be posted on MBDA's website at https://www.mbda.gov/tribalconsult2024. The Tribal consultation meetings will be recorded and transcribed so that MBDA can retain valuable input and feedback. Federal Register :: Minority Business Development Agency's Request for Public Comment and Notice of Tribal Consultation Meetings Members of the […]
May 20-23, 2024 Rapid City, South Dakota Conference website The NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health - behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening […]
Register The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will host a Tribal Consultation during the National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB) 2024 National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) from 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM CT on Monday, May 20, 024, at The Monument in Rapid City, SD. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Registration for Webinar May 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern Web Join URL Zoom Join URL Meeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 U.S. () +1 646-828-7666 U.S. () Meeting ID: 160 845 5864 May 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern Web Join URL Zoom Join URL Meeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH Dial-in information: +1 […]
Preserve the Past, Build for the Future is a webinar series designed to introduce college students to historic preservation and related fields. Register NOW for the 2024 series. Click the links of each webinar title to go to the registration page for that session. Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – 2 p.m. ET: So, You Want […]
On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final guidance on direct/elective pay of clean energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). At the same time, Treasury issued a proposed rule on certain joint ownership arrangements under elective pay, with a Tribal consultation held on […]
Presented by USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service, this webinar will provide information about the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) program and help prepare applicants ahead of the upcoming FY2024 funding window. This webinar will include: What applicants can do now to prepare for the next funding round System Registration and Applicant Identification Requirements A high-level […]
Tribal Leader Letter Summary Analysis of Carbon Stewardship Summary of Consultation Collaboration May 22 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper May 22 at 1:00 pm Central Register The National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, invites you to a virtual Tribal Consultation on an initiative for improving American Indian and Alaska […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Homeland Security’s Tribal Government Affairs office will be hosting several virtual consultation sessions on proposed legislative changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), specifically section 289. Monday, May 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., ET Register Friday, May 10, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper FEMA Tribal Consultation Policy FEMA invites Tribal Nations to participate in a series of tribal listening sessions and consultations to provide feedback on the current Tribal Consultation Policy. FEMA is committed to ensuring all participants have equal access regardless of disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation due to […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the 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 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm […]
Healthcare professionals and other staff serving AI/AN populations are invited to participate in this 2.5-hour virtual training program. The session will feature multidisciplinary presentations on best practices for responding to the rise of syphilis and congenital syphilis in Tribal communities. The webinar will take place on May 28 at 12:00 – 2:30pm ET. Please access […]
Additional Funding Opportunities for Clean Energy Projects U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is hosting our next federal funding fair on May 28, 2024! Rural Development (RD) recognizes that clean energy support for rural communities is in high demand and is hosting a series of virtual federal funding fairs for entities interested in building […]
Virtual participation options are still available for CMS's upcoming Health Equity Conference on May 29-30 in Bethesda, Maryland. The theme is "Sustaining Health Equity Through Action." Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from CMS leadership on recent program developments; explore the latest health equity research; discuss promising practices and creative solutions; and collaborate on […]
The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) values the partnerships between APHIS and Tribal Nations. They feel providing opportunities for Tribal Nations to learn about their national programs that safeguard natural resources will aid in developing partnerships and strengthening already existing ones. ONTL and Wildlife Services will host […]
A one-pager on the open funding opportunity to support Tribal participation in emerging climate markets A compendium of all Landowner Assistance funding opportunities that could support work on Tribal lands The Forest Service and First Nations Development Institute will co-host a series of virtual office hours for federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native corporations and villages. […]