On Thursday, June 9th at 4:00 pm Eastern, the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) will host a webinar detailing how Tribal communities can expand high-speed internet service. NTIA recently released Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for three programs – the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure (Middle Mile) […]
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is inviting everyone to its 25th Annual Powwow Celebration this weekend. The weekend full of drum and dance competitions, as well as Native American arts, crafts, and food, begins Friday, June 10, 2022, and continues through Saturday. Admission is $5 per day. Children age 6 and under get in free. […]
Every second Friday of the month: USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern (join) Join by phone only at […]
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) in partnership with the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) will host two virtual convenings to gather input for a report that will inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on food and nutrition disparities in Indian Country. The Biden-Harris Administration is hosting listening sessions in different […]
At NCAI’s 2022 Mid Year Conference & Marketplace, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, NCAI is holding an in-person conference, which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, with the theme“Thinking Beyond Self-Determination.” Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, […]
Registration is now open for FDA’s upcoming listening sessions on FDA’s Proposed Product Standards Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Characterizing Flavors in Cigars. The listening sessions will take place on June 13 and June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. The sessions are an opportunity for the public to verbally provide open public […]
USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support The one-hour virtual clinics allow for primary care clinicians to collaborate with a team of specialists to learn best practices for treating and curing hepatitis C (HCV). These clinics include case presentations, recommendations from expert faculty, and a didactic session. Who should […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
The new webinar series is designed to build Native agritourism capacity for Native producers, communities and tribes and will run from June through August. Agritourism is a vibrant industry, with revenue tripling nationwide from 2012-2017. Indian Country is in a unique position to blend cultural values, relationships with the land, and food production through building agritourism […]
June 14, 2022 | 2-3:30 PM ET | Followed by a 30 minute Q&A Register EPA Region 6 (South Central), in collaboration with the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council’s Office of Environmental Technical Assistance and the EPA’s Center for Integrated Pest Management (IPM), is hosting a 4-part webinar series on reducing pesticides in water in Indian Country through IPM. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
TOPIC: NEGOTIATING WITH NON-TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS Tribal governments are constantly working with other jurisdictions on matters related to land management, including rights-of-way, leasing and land acquisition. Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) will host a live webinar on "Negotiating with Non-Tribal Jurisdictions" on Wednesday, June 15 at noon Central time. This session will cover a variety of topics […]
What: Webinar on Understanding Community Mask Usage When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time Who should attend? Native families, nurses, school administrators, emergency responders, health educators, and other Tribal public health professionals interested in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Register The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Association of […]
Did you know that over 90% of Native students attend public schools? The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, Office of Indian Education, Department of Education, the National Urban Indian Coalition (NUIFC), and the Resurgence Practitioner Network (RPN) will facilitate the […]
Primary purpose for meeting on 6/16/22 at 10:00 am (CST) is to allow NTIA to provide presentations regarding Broadband funding opportunities. Also, an opportunity for BIA-ERO to provide some regional updates at that time. Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-640-1187,,992761389# United […]
Date: Thursday, Jun 16, 2022 01:00 PM in Eastern Time Register This webinar’s discussion will highlight regional hydrogen hubs and supporting tribal self determination to replace tribal industries impacted by climate change. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) is accelerating breakthrough technologies that support abundant, affordable, and reliable clean energy solutions to address the climate crisis […]
USET Tribal Epidemiology Center hosts Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) is planning to host a virtual RPMS training over the span of June and July. The training will consist of six lunch and learn sessions that each have a defined focus on […]
Upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meetings: ACIP virtual meetings will be held on Friday, June 17th, from 10:00 AM–3:30 PM ET and Saturday, June 18th, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET. For more information, click here.
President Biden has directed his Administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country. For tools and resources to help families find formula, go to www.hhs.gov/formula. You can also watch this video from President Biden describing the steps the Administration […]
June 17 at 3:30PM ET Register The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) will be holding a virtual listen session on "Cannabis in Indian Country" on June 17 at 3:30PM ET. / 9:30 AM HT. As discussions around national cannabis reform legislation take shape, SCIA staff is seeking comments from Tribal leaders, their […]