USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting a pre-application webinar for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar. Register through the link below: March 18, 2022 | 1:00 pm Central Register […]
Sponsor Go International April 19-20, 2022 Albuquerque, New Mexico Go International is AIANTA's premier travel trade education forum. As a sponsor of the Sixth Annual Go International, you will have the opportunity to promote your organization throughout the the event and on AIANTA.org and all AIANTA social media platforms leading up to and throughout the […]
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host the Summit for Strengthening the Nation’s Early Warning System for Health Threats – in support of the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics. The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) is a new center established as a national resource at the Centers for […]
Tribal Enterprises Virtual Workshop: The Engine of Growth for Native Communities presented by USET Office of Economic Development What: Tribal Enterprises are the engine of growth for many native communities. With the understanding that Native American businesses face a unique set of challenges and can own a different set of advantages, participants will be introduced […]
The Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant (TAT) webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:00 CST. The webinar is for anyone interested in learning more about the program. Please share this information with potential applicants in your state. Below is the link to the webinar for participants to register. Should you have any questions, please […]
Thousands of mountains, valleys and rivers located on public lands have racist and problematic names. These names perpetuate a history of colonial oppression in the United States and have resulted in public lands that are not welcoming and inclusive places. It’s time to change that. Join us for a conversation that delves into the scope […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a tribal webinar on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT on the newly established COVID-19 Request for Public Assistance deadlines. During the webinar, Tribal Nations can request additional guidance and information from FEMA. Tribal Nations’ requests for assistance must be submitted by July […]
In advance of the Tribal application deadline (in April 2022, the deadline was extended to September 1, 2022), Treasury is hosting the below State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal outreach sessions. Additionally, please reach out to your SSBCI outreach manager or ssbci_information@treasury.gov with any questions or to schedule a meeting with the SSBCI team. […]
Kids Week at the Pequot Museum! Families and friends are invited to join the Pequot Museum for a week of native crafts, fun and edu-tainment. EVERYONE WELCOME! Each day they will have crafts and special highlights in the museum Gathering Space and various tours and workshops. Workshops, Tours and Bingo are on a first come […]
Being Aware: PFAS, the Emerging Contaminant presented by the USET Office of Environmental Resource Management Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, have been classified as emerging contaminants in drinking and surface waters by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An “emerging contaminant” is a chemical or material that is characterized by a […]
Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support With so much misinformation circulating in the media, it can be hard for people to feel confident that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the right choice for them. Many of us know firsthand the difficulty of discussing this […]
On behalf of Secretary Becerra, please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter initiating Tribal Consultation related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14053— Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People. Section 5 of the E.O. calls on the Secretary of […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
WHITE HOUSE ROUNDTABLE – “KNOWLEDGE IN NATURE: HOW NATURE CAN HELP GROW A BETTER FUTURE” Thursday, April 21, 2022 Dear Colleagues, We are writing to inform you that the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host a virtual roundtable spotlighting “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives […]
Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support Alongside masking, vaccination, physical distancing, and sanitation, improving indoor air quality through ventilation and filtration is an important step in any COVID-19 prevention strategy. Improving ventilation and filtration in buildings can be a great strategy to prevent other respiratory illnesses in […]
From colonial times to the Revolution and beyond, Native peoples have been forcibly removed, experienced broken treaties, and genocide while protecting their homeland. Today’s Tribal land protectors are working hard to remedy centuries of legal fights. Join us as we discuss the meaning of land, whose land is Tribal and non-Tribal, and what Native communities […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
The Skowhegan History House Museum and Research Center plans to present the first of the Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series with James Francis, Penobscot tribal historian, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Tewksbury Hall on Weston Avenue. Francis will talk about sense of place, the relationship between natural resources, place names and Wabanaki world view, […]
Dear Partner: On behalf of the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we invite you to attend the We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET. The virtual Summit will feature conversations among leading doctors, medical professionals, parents, and […]
The Rosendale (New York) Library and the Century House Historical Society will hold a series of programs on the Snyder Estate and at the Library exploring Rosendale’s history and natural environment. The first program, “Native American Bird Stories” with author Evan Pritchard (assisted by Sally Bermanzohn), will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 1 […]
The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (Branch, TCR) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Awards Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The Branch will release approximately $46 million in funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2022 annual appropriations. An informational webinar will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental […]