Please join the Eastern Regional BIA Office alongside the National Telecommunication Information Administration (NTIA) for an informational meeting regarding funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021). The Act included a $1 Billion program directed to Tribal Governments, among other eligible entities, to deploy broadband on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, […]
HHS would like to continue discussions regarding strengthening its Tribal Consultation Policy pursuant to the Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships. According to the DTLL, a special workgroup of the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) will convene to review written comments and develop a strengthened Tribal Consultation Policy. Once complete, the plan […]
Operation Lady Justice Federal Data Discussion and Listening Session The Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, also known as Operation Lady Justice (OLJ), is holding a Federal Data Discussion and Listening Session on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Webex. It is open to […]
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will present a SAMHSA sponsored webinar on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. EST called “Scaling Up 988: On the Road to the Ideal Crisis System.” This session will explore the implementation considerations of 988 for behavioral health providers within the framework outlined in the Roadmap to the […]
Powwows & Cultural Tourism Powwows are held across the country, honoring songs, dance, art and culture with many adding races and traditional games. More than ever, they are drawing tribal visitors and visitors from around the globe who are seeking authentic cultural experiences. This webinar will highlight both the famed Crow Fair and the Shoshone-Bannock […]
The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and continue weekly […]
House Financial Services Committee https://financialservices.house.gov/ Hearing Memo Hearing Notice
In this month’s Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education session, we are continuing our conversation surrounding active shooter events on Tribal Land. We have a panel of LSU-NCBRT instructors discussing their personal experience and knowledge involving these incidents across the country. These free open forum sessions are held monthly via Zoom and focus on an emergency management […]
Hosted by Native Organizers Alliance (NOA) and First Peoples Worldwide (FPW) “There is no time to waste to protect the most sacred places where Indigenous peoples pray, gather traditional foods and medicines, get drinking water, and visit to remind themselves of the ways their ancestors lived since time began.” – Red Road to DC Sacred […]
USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course Session participants will learn regulations, operator math and chemistry, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design, water mains, hydrants and valves, water system supply, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to […]
Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works https://epw.senate.gov/public/
2021 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Electric Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern July 28
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Webinar Series. The 2021 BRIC and FMA Programs’ Webinar Series will bring FEMA subject-matter experts and partners together to provide technical information, best practices, tools and resources regarding these grant programs. There will also be a review of the fiscal year 2021 Notices of […]
On March 7, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting, which also established a Native American Voting Rights Steering Group. The Steering Group is guided by the White House Domestic Policy Council and is charged with studying best practices for voter protection among Native Americans. The Steering Group will engage […]
National Low Income Housing Coalition’s “End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE) Webinar Series” will be offered July 28, August 4, and August 11, 2021, from 3:00-4:30 PM EDT. The webinar series will provide emergency rental assistance (ERA) program administrators, state and local partners, and community stakeholders with tools and best practices to ensure that ERA […]
House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis https://climatecrisis.house.gov/ Hearing Notice
The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on June 9, 2021 and continue weekly until […]
Greetings to you, our stakeholders! Based on your survey results, we have developed the virtual Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (Webinars) below to share Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program information with you. Application Development 7/29 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Central) This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications […]
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee https://transportation.house.gov/
Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), have a disproportionate impact on Indian Country, and can be treated at the primary care level. The 3 hour training provides an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions, present patient cases, receive treatment recommendations, obtain your MAT waiver and join a learning community to effectively integrate evidence-based […]
The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and continue weekly […]
Please join the National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB’s) Brain Health Learning Community to discuss strategies for addressing dementia in your community. The first meeting will focus on the first set of Road Map for Indian Country strategies: educating and empowering community members, individuals living with dementia, and caregivers. Register
Transforming Tribal Early Childhood: Kickoff Webinar Date: Thursday, July 29 Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern In partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will hold a webinar to kick off an exploration of new opportunities for transforming tribal early childhood programs and systems. The […]
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) invites you to participate in a Consultation on the disposition of unclaimed Tribal set-aside funds from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. The Consultation will be held on Thursday, July 29, 3:00−5:00 p.m., eastern time via WebEx, […]
USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course Session participants will learn regulations, operator math and chemistry, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design, water mains, hydrants and valves, water system supply, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to […]