Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department ofthe Interior (Department) seeks Tribal and stakeholder input regarding the implementation ofthe Indian Boarding School Initiative (Initiative) that Secretary ofthe Interior Deb Haaland announced in June 2021.1 The Initiative's purpose is an initial collection and review of Department documents and records, and compilation of its existing data. These […]
November 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET on zoom, the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Library of Congress will host a virtual event to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans are the Indigenous Peoples of the Unites States and continue to be integral to the story of America. To celebrate their vast and […]
Indian Health Services (IHS) Virtual Symposium is here. Register now to reserve your seat! When: November 30 – December 2, 2021 Where: Online Interact with Medicare representatives Participate in virtual, interactive presentations and demos Learn about upcoming changes and important reminders regarding Medicare Ask questions and receive real-time answers Earn CEUs Whether you are a […]
November 30, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs: Hearings to examine CARES Act oversight of Treasury and the Federal Reserve, focusing on building a resilient economy.
November 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month! OELA is hosting a panel discussion and audience Q&A with award-winning authors whose work highlights the diversity of heroes and heroines within the Native American community.
Tribal Consultation on Treasury’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Modernization Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to publish new strategic plans one year after each presidential inauguration. Treasury’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 – 2026 will […]
USET Office of Environmental Resource Managements Presents Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Training Seminars Learn how to implement Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and obtain convenient help guides to achieve compliance excellence. The various seminars will discuss items, such as: How lead testing in schools and daycare centers is being offered through USET […]
December 1, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern House Financial Services: Oversight of the Treasury Department's and Federal Reserve's Pandemic Response
UPDATE: This meeting has been postponed until further notice. Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting The U.S. Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) will convene a public meeting from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The meeting […]
Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): Aquaculture Health Plan Webinar December 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern Meeting ID:160 904 2976 Join thru the web Join thru Zoom Meeting Password: p*H2LOtMQ Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US To keep you abreast of some major APHIS activities, they are hosting a series of […]
Tribal Consultation on Proposed Buy Indian Act Rule The Department of the Interior (DOI) has proposed revisions to the regulations implementing the Buy Indian Act. The Buy Indian Act provides DOI with the authority to set aside procurement contracts for Indian-owned and controlled businesses. The revisions would eliminate the restriction on Indian Economic Enterprises from […]
December 2, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Various Bills to be examined dealing with Federal lands. S.1269: A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to complete an interagency report on the effects of special recreation permits on environmental justice communities, and for other […]
December 2, 2021 at 10:30am Eastern House Energy and Commerce: “The Overdose Crisis: Interagency Proposal to Combat Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances”
Join the NCUIH internal Project Firstline, the CDC's National training collaborative, project team for the inside scoop of the application process for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) who are interested in becoming UIO IPC System Champions in year two of the training initiative. The team will provide context and an in-depth overview of the application process. […]
SSBCI Application Portal & Capital Program Policy Guidelines Webinar for Tribal Governments; Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. ET; https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/j/1610657328; no registration required Please submit questions and information requests via ssbci_information@treasury.gov Please note the following upcoming virtual office hours for Tribal Governments: Tribal governments – November 30, 2021 at 4 p.m. ET; https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/j/1603853549; no […]
“Connecting Communities: Investing in Rural Prosperity: A Framework for Advancing Shared Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities across the United States,” is a webinar on December 2, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. Join Connecting Communities, sponsored by the Federal Reserve System, for this webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on organizations serving low to moderate income communities. […]
Thirty years ago, a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals came together in Wabanaki territory to explore some of the questions at the heart of Truth and Healing efforts in the U.S. and Canada. “The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relations” tells the story of these meetings in the words of those participants. Shirley N. Hager and Wayne A. Newell will discuss the […]
Monday, December 6, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Register Space is limited. Register early. Registration closes December 3. The CDC Foundation, in collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials, and the Big Cities Health Coalition invites you to register for the first […]
SDSU/AIANTA Information Session on Certificate in Cultural Tourism & Tribal Enterprises Date: Monday, December 6, 2021 Time: 10 a.m. (MST/New Mexico) Register In partnership with San Diego State University (SDSU) the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and The Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming, AIANTA is offering the online Certificate in Cultural Tourism and Tribal Enterprises […]
Webinar for New Applicants: Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Technical Assistance December 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm Eastern The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) program notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will address how to apply, an […]
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) values its developing partnership with the Tribal Nations. We strive to keep Tribes informed of actions that could have an impact on Tribal members and resources. This letter informs you and other Tribal leaders of the pending action concerning building the Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) of the […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has extended the deadline for Tribal governments to initiate their SSBCI capital applications to February 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET, the same deadline for the submission of a complete SSBCI capital application. SSBCI will allocate at least $500 million to Tribal governments, to participate in SSBCI, all Tribal […]