Bounty reveals the hidden story of the Phips Proclamation, one of many scalp-bounty proclamations used to exterminate Native people in order to take their land in what is now New England. In the film, Penobscot parents and children resist erasure and commemorate survival by reading and reacting to the government-issued Phips Proclamation’s call for colonial […]
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) invites you to participate in a Tribal consultation on the beta – or draft – version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) that the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently launched. Option 1: Thursday, April 7, 2022 4:00 pm ET – 7:00 pm ET Please register […]
Hosted by DOE's Office of Indian Energy, this webinar will kick off the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series, and will focus on how Tribal Nations can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. As the Office of Indian Energy grows and evolves, this webinar will […]
This webinar will focus on COVID-19 prevention for those living with HIV as well as vaccination and boosters. Tribal communities and Tribal citizens living with HIV may have concerns and questions about COVID-19, including the risk of serious illness and vaccine safety. Information on HIV prevention and treatment during the pandemic and how HIV patients […]
Presenter: Pilar Thomas, Quarles & Brady LLP Pilar Thomas (Pascua Yaqui) is a partner in Quarles & Brady's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group. She focuses her practice on tribal renewable energy project development and finance, tribal economic development, federal Indian Law, and natural resource development. She serves as general counsel for several tribes, […]
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 […]
Climate change and global warming are already having a significant impact on public health and health care systems across the globe. Lack of infrastructure and preparedness result in systems that are ill-equipped to handle the challenges of increases in climate change-related deaths, acute and chronic illnesses, and resource strain. These issues disproportionately impact tribal communities […]
Join the White House for a virtual convening on equity this Thursday, April 14th as more than 90 federal agencies—including all Cabinet-level agencies—release their first-ever Equity Action Plans, as called for in President Biden’s historic Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. WHEN: Thursday April 14th, 10AM […]
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 […]
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 […]
Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists and craftspeople face unique challenges with the shift to online sales and continued limits on attendance at local arts and crafts fairs. Register now to join on April 14 at 3:00pm ET for this free webinar to learn how to develop and expand your e-commerce presence. During this program, […]
Program’s Reallocation Methodology Update On March 30, 2022, Treasury published technical updates to the ERA1 Reallocation Guidance, along with a redlined version showing the updates to the version published on October 4, 2021. This update includes Tribal recapture updates. As explained in the guidance, each Tribe will be allowed to keep funds from its initial ERA1 […]
Bioneers presents Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop with Mashpee Wampanoag and Ho-Chunk led discussions. The workshop, held April 15 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, focus on how rights of nature laws can protect indigenous lands. Speakers will include Danielle Greendeer, David Greendeer, Samantha Skenandore and Alex Bunten. The event will be held […]
Dear Tribal Leader: Please join me for a briefing on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET to discuss President Biden's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the Department of the Interior's (Department) Indian Affairs, which includes the Bureau of lndian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of lndian Education (BIE), and the Bureau of Trust […]
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 […]
CAMTalks: Indigenous Perspectives on Archaeology | April 16, 1 p.m. Eastern Downtown campus, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester A panel of experts will discuss what is known of Indigenous history in the area from the first known human activity some 11,000 years ago up to present day. This panel is presented as part of the Cape Ann […]
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity […]
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 […]
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. […]