Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) as a derogatory […]
Jamestown Settlement Panel Discussion on March 22 Examines 400-Year Anniversary of 1622 Turning Point in Powhatan-English Relations Free Community Program Registration Available for In-Person and Virtual Audiences WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 17, 2022 – Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century Virginia history and culture, will present “Strategy & Strength: Commemorating the 1622 Powhatan Offensive” with […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) as a derogatory […]
Department of Veterans Affairs Consultation on Tribal Representation Expansion Project March 23, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EDT The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting a virtual tribal consultation on March 23, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT to seek comments and recommendations on The Tribal Representation Project. The Project aims to ensure that […]
Census Bureau to Hold Tribal Consultation March 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EDT The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a virtual tribal consultation on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT on the next set of data products from the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau is now working to release […]
USDA to Host Tribal Consultations on Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations March 29-30 at 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a two-day hybrid consultation on the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) with the FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group. The consultations will take […]
AIANTA Webinar: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: Business Strategy and Financials in Uncertain Times March 29, 2022; 10 a.m. (Mountain) Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and AIANTA invite you to assess the financial health of your business. In this interactive webinar, learn how to: Assess the financial health of your business Evaluate the impact of […]
DOE's Tribal Consultation on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) you or your designated representative are invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation session focused on the Department of Energy’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). DOE’s consultation will include Secretary Granholm and senior leaders from across the […]
The White House invites you to join a Tribal briefing on Tuesday, March 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM ET to receive updates from the Administration. Please be sure to register at this link.
Submit Written Comments to the Department of Veterans Affairs Consultation on Tribal Representation Expansion Project by March 30, 2022 Written comments for The Tribal Representation Project hosted by The Department of Veterans Affairs are due on March 30, 2022 and can be submitted to tribalgovernmentconsultaton@va.gov.
UPDATE: March 30-31, 2022 USET/USET SPF Impact Week Meeting has been CANCELED. The Board of Directors will next be weighing in on how they wish to proceed now that this March in-person meeting has been canceled. As we have more information and updates to share, we will follow up. United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) […]
Coffee Hour with SAMHSA's Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy (OTAP) and the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Tribal Behavioral Health Directors and Tribal Health Administrators are invited to join the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and the Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy (OTAP) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
National Native Network Webinar: Smoke-Free Tribal Housing Policies Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities are invited to join this webinar hosted by the National Native Network. Participants will learn how to identify the risks of smoking in multi-unit Tribal housing, as well as the […]
2022 OAH Conference on American History Boston & Online, March 31-April 3 The OAH Conference on American History is the leading conference for American historians and the study of American history that occurs in Spring of every year. All those interested in American history are invited to join. Those who are not able to attend […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
NIH Tribal Consultation on Helping to End Addiction Long-term® (HEAL) Initiative The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is initiating a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer on the Helping to End Addiction Long-term® (HEAL) Initiative, a federal trans-agency effort to speed scientific solutions to stem the national opioid public health crisis. The initiative aims to reduce […]
Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainability and the Arts with JoAnn Chase Presented by the BU Arts Initiative, BU Sustainability, and the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, part of the Indigenous Voices in the Americas series. Presenter: JoAnn Chase, (COM ’85) Director, American Indian Environmental Office, Office of International and Tribal Affairs Date: Thursday, Mar. 31st […]
NAFOA 2022 Leadership Summit Launched in 2017, the NAFOA Leadership Summit has provided Native American youth and young professionals the opportunity to learn about the current issues and policies impacting tribal economic development. Summit attendees learn directly from tribal leaders and business professionals during a full day of programming that provides panel discussions regarding graduate […]
Registration is officially open for NAFOA's 40th Annual Conference to be held April 4-5, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle in Seattle, WA. Their conference brings together Tribal, state, federal and industry partners in one educational forum to discuss important economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of great networking and the informative educational […]
BIA Eastern Region invites you to attend a virtual information session highlighting the Indian Affairs Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD). This webinar will include a presentation on DEMD Programs and technical support offered to Tribal Nations, as well as information on grant funding opportunities currently available. Who: Tribal/ BIA Program Staff When: Tues, […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
Tribal Consultation on Guidance for Federal Agencies ITEK The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) invites Tribal leaders to a Tribal consultation to discuss the development of Guidance for Federal Agencies on Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK). The consultations will take place at the […]