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 […]
August 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The second round of funding for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) will make approximately $980 million available on Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of Internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal […]
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 24 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Central Register Learn the prevention, preparation methods and techniques to prevent luring of child sex-trafficking victims, internet exploitation, and child abduction incidents in Indian Country.
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management and the University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center is proud to present the Managing Your Water and/or Wastewater System into the Future Webinar Series The Office of Environmental Resource Management is collaborating with University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center (UNC EFC) to offer two webinar sessions on […]
August 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register Join Native Americans Philanthropy (NAP) moderator, Stephine Poston (Pueblo of Sandia) and Indigenous changemakers, Carly Bad Heart Bull (Dakota/Muscogee), Mahrinah Shije (Tewa/T’siyameh), and Kimball Sekaquaptewa (Hopi) as they discuss how philanthropy can work differently to not only better support the exercising of Indigenous Data Sovereignty […]
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.
Save the Date Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 25th Anniversary Gala August 11, 2023
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 […]
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 […]