The U.S. Department of Interior will be holding three upcoming virtual tribal consultations in November regarding the Federal Boarding School Initiative to hear from leaders of Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to help lay the groundwork for the issues to be included in the Department’s initial report due to the Secretary […]
November 17 at 2:30 pm Eastern Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 1364, H.R. 1975, H.R. 2088 & H.R. 4881 S. 1364 - Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Recognition Act H.R. 1975 - Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021 H.R. 2088 - Eastern Band of Cherokee […]
November 18 at 9:30 am Eastern House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: “Tribal Voices, Tribal Wisdom: Strategies for the Climate Crisis” USET Climate Science Liaison, Dr. Casey Thornburgh, will testify.
November 18 at 9:30 am Eastern Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on, "Inclusive Disaster Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Recovery”
UPDATE 10/28: Due to scheduling challenges because of the numerous meetings and events scheduled in November, DOI SGAC leadership decided to postpone the scheduled November SGAC meeting until the week of January 31, 2022. Information about the January 2022 meeting and whether it will convene in person will be shared in early December. The Department […]
Join NAFOA and experts from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a webinar, “Keeping Older Adults' Money Safe: Perspectives on Community Collaboration and Financial Caregiving” on Thursday, November 18 at 1:30pm ET. In this webinar, representatives from the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans will highlight actions community stakeholders can take to help older adults […]
Join NAFOA and experts from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a webinar, “Keeping Older Adults Money Safe: Perspectives on Community Collaboration and Financial Caregiving.” In this webinar, representatives from the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans will highlight actions community stakeholders can take to help older adults protect their financial independence. The CFPB Office […]
2021 National Native American Languages Summit Native Communities Leading and Taking Control of their Native Languages VIRTUAL November 18, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST November 19, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST There is no registration fee for the NNALS. To register go to: https://2021nativeamericanlanguagesummit.eventbrite.com For more information, please contact ron.lessard@ed.gov
IHS November All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call November 18 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern. The Indian Health Service invites you to join us on Thursday, November 18, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for […]
Tribal Consultation on Proposed Methodology for Reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds Thursday, November 18 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Department of the Treasury is seeking your input on the methodology for reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds to Tribal governments. Specifically, our questions are: What factors should be considered when […]
90 Degrees Benefits Presentation hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support When: Friday, November 19 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Central/10:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern Who should attend: Health Directors, Medical/Health Staff, Tribal Leaders What: This interactive presentation will provide information on how the STARx (Save with Tribal Access Rx Program) can […]
Treasury, Interior, and the White House are Hosting a Recovery Funding Update Friday, November 19 at 11:00 am Eastern Register Treasury has released an update confirming that Tribal governments will not be required to certify civil rights compliance for Treasury pandemic programs. Additionally, Tribal governments that received less than $30 million in SLFRF funding will […]
Washington Post Live Race in America History Matters Friday, November 19 at 11:00 am Eastern Native American Heritage Month in November is a time to mark the diverse cultures, histories and contributions of native people. On Friday, Nov. 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Kevin Gover, the Smithsonian’s under secretary for museums and culture, and Angeline […]
SSBCI Guidance Webinar for Tribal Governments Friday, November 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. EDT Zoom link (no registration required) Treasury has released its guidance for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. Tribal governments have a $500 million set aside. The guidance provides, in relevant part, that: Tribes may apply jointly for SSBCI. Tribal […]
You are Invited to Join USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a Briefing on Build Back Better Friday, November 19, 2021 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Register here: Zoom Link Please join this briefing where the Secretary will highlight how the Build Back Better Act, passed by today by the U.S. House of Representatives, will […]