IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board Meeting Virtual meeting to discuss current topics. Date: March 9, 2022 Time: 10am – 5pm ET To join meeting click here Meeting ID: 160 922 1319 Passcode: 113535
Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board to Host Meeting on Special Education Program The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Advisory Board for Exceptional Children is holding a two-day virtual meeting to address the needs for Indian children with disabilities. Date: March 9 -10 Time: 10-6pm ET (Both Days) Click here to register
Tribal Webinar: “Overview of APHIS’ Biotechnology Regulatory Services” Wednesday March 09, 2022, at 1:00 pm Eastern To protect plant health, Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) implements U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulations for organisms developed using genetic engineering that may pose a risk to plant health. APHIS coordinates these responsibilities […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The eight signatory Federal Agencies of the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Interagency Coordination and Collaboration for the Protection of Indigenous Sacred Sites (MOU) invite you to participate in a Listening Session on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 1:30PM-4:30PM ET. The purpose of this session is to solicit priorities, guidance, and recommendations from Tribal […]
The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis […]
As part of their ongoing Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer concerning Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization, IHS invites you to join a virtual Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer session on Thursday, March 10, 2022. During this event the IHS will provide a status update on the acquisition process for solutions to […]
Veterans Health Administration Office of Tribal Government Relations to Host Webinar on Health Asset and Infrastructure Review The Veterans Health Administration Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR) is hosting a webinar Thursday March 10, 2022 at 3pm ET on the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) process. The AIR process is a congressionally mandated study of […]
What: Webinar - Long COVID-19 Effects and Recovery: Information for Indian Country When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time Who should attend? Tribal public health/health professionals, Tribal leaders, community members, and Tribal Nations Register for the event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining […]
The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis […]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an upcoming virtual Tribal Consultation on Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records, 42 CFR part 2 (Part 2). This consultation will be held on March 10, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST. The Part […]
NCCCA Climate Change Series: Changing Risk of Compound Extremes in a Warming Climate Thursday, March 10th at 5:30 PM PT Please join this important talk, followed by Q&A, with Deepti Singh, Ph.D. (she/her/they/them). The western U.S. has experienced several climate-driven extreme events in recent years ranging from record-breaking heat, drought, and intense flood-inducing rainfall. Such […]
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 U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis […]
The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis […]
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 […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invite you to the first Tribal Aviation Symposium on March 14-15, 2022 from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ET. While the idea for this symposium has been years in the making, it began to take shape during the Tribal consultation sessions last March. These conversations […]
Office of Indian Education Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges in Supporting and Growing the Tribal Early Childhood Workforce March 14, 2022 | 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET Please join this Administration for Children and Families (ACF) webinar to learn about approaches to supporting, growing, and strengthening the early childhood workforce in tribal communities. A strong, qualified, well-compensated workforce […]
National Indian Education Association Hill Week NIEA will be hosting its Annual Hill Week Events, March 15-17, 2022 at the Holiday Inn, Capitol in Washington, DC. Hill Week participants will receive two days of training and updates from our public and private sector partners to educate them about Native Education needs and garner support for […]
IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is presenting the IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting. The NTAC acts as an advisory body to the DBH and to the Director of the IHS, with the aim of […]
NAFOA Webinar: Energy Projects for Tribes of All Sizes NAFOA is excited to host the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) and Office of Indian Energy Policy & Programs in a webinar designed to introduce tribal officials, members, and staffers to energy project possibilities of all different types and sizes. Wednesday, March 16th, […]
NCAI Tribal Leader Town Hall on the Violence Against Women Act Date: March 16, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Eastern NCAI will host a virtual Town Hall on March 16, 2022 on the VAWA reauthorization to discuss this historic moment for Indian Country, review the tribal provisions in the law, and highlight the […]
Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to government-to-government consultations with the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will discuss DOJ’s efforts to address the unacceptably high rate of violent crime in Native communities, including the rates of missing or murdered indigenous persons. Deputy Attorney General Monaco recently issued a memorandum establishing the Department’s […]
IHS DSTAC Monthly March Call The Direct Service Tribes (DST) Advisory Committee (DSTAC) hold monthly virtual call to provide leadership, advocacy, and policy guidance. Advocating for Indian Health policies that advance DST objectives and priorities. Date: March 17, 2022 Time: 3-4 pm (EST) Contact: Verly Fairbanks, verly.fairbanks@ihs.gov
Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to government-to-government consultations with the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will discuss DOJ’s efforts to address the unacceptably high rate of violent crime in Native communities, including the rates of missing or murdered indigenous persons. Deputy Attorney General Monaco recently issued a memorandum establishing the Department’s […]