To mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday, May 5th, join Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a live virtual event from 2:30-3:30 PM ET at //www.doi.gov/live where she will make an important announcement. The event will feature remarks by: Fawn Sharp, President of the National Congress of American Indians Lucy Rain Simpson, Executive […]
Dear Tribal Leader, As the Department of the Treasury’s Point of Contact for Tribal Consultation, I invite you to attend a Tribal consultation on State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) technical assistance (TA) funding. The consultation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. By way of background, the American Rescue […]
Indigenous women, girls, trans, and two-spirit individuals experience violence, sexual assault, go missing, and are murdered at the highest rates of any ethnic group. This epidemic of injustice has become known as the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits+ (MMIWG2S+) crisis. In response, the Center for Native American Youth developed the Remembering Our […]
The IHS Monthly All Tribal And Urban Indian Organization Leaders call is being held this Thursday May 5, from 3 - 4pm ET. Date: May 5, 2022 from 3-4pm ET. Click here for link
On behalf of the Permitting Council, the Office of the Executive Director is holding three Government-to-Government Tribal consultation sessions on the Draft Recommended Best Practices on Enhancing Early Tribal Engagement on April 28, May 2, and May 5, 2022. The times, dates, and registration link for each of the three Tribal consultation sessions are provided […]
In some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. In responding to this national crisis, we recognize systemic barriers that exacerbate efforts to locate missing victims for families, communities, and tribal nations. Over the last decade, awareness of MMIW as a national issue has increased, but more […]
For Our People is a new series dedicated to sharing stories that demonstrate Tribal Nations’ success and innovation administering governmental programs and taking actions that improve the health and wellbeing of their citizens, culture, and communities. In Episode 1, teamwork is on full display at the Lakota Nation Invitational. The Oglala Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux, […]
Hearing the Light | An Evening of Traditional Mi’kmaq Storytelling with David Lonebear Location: 10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US May 5 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Eastern Event Website David Lonebear Sanipass is an Elder, Artist, and Storyteller from the Mi’kmaq Nation. He weaves traditional Mi’kmaq stories with his personal experiences while […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) regarding the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program established by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The SS4A program will provide $5-6 billion in grant funding over the next 5 years. The funding will support Tribal, regional, […]
Friday, May 6 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) will host a Webinar on May 6th, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET). The Webinar will focus on: Opportunities for Tribes under Medicaid Managed Care implementation Tribal Representatives from Oregon will provide an overview of collaborating with their state […]
NIHB National Tribal Public Health Summit 2022 The annual National Tribal Public Health Summit (TPHS 2022) will be held virtually May 9 - 12, 2022. The Summit is the premier American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) specific public health annual gathering elevating public health policy and its impact on Tribes. It serves as a forum for practitioners, […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of the Interior and the Department of State, in coordination with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will hold two virtual Tribal listening sessions to help shape […]
CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call This bi-weekly national call series is hosted by CDC to provide state, tribal, local, and territorial partners with the latest information on COVID-19 and U.S. preparedness efforts. To register for this call series, click here.
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not […]
SAVE THE DATE! We are back, virtually, in Washington, DC and excited to lock in the date for the 2022 Rural LISC Annual Seminar: #RuralTalks on the Hill! Our bi-annual trip to the nation’s capital will offer a 3-part, multi-day event focused on the latest content and relevant information for rural advocates and partner organizations. […]
Growing Your International Tourism Business May 10 at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern Register Visit Idaho’s recent Tribal Artists in Idaho is an exemplary testament to how tribes and Native businesses can work together to promote Native tourism in the international market. Visit Idaho’s beautiful series shows how respectful and intentional collaboration is important for capacity building. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of the Interior and the Department of State, in coordination with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will hold two virtual Tribal listening sessions to help shape […]
On Wednesday, May 11, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will host a press conference to discuss progress on the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative and the release of Volume 1 of an investigative report led by Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland. Between 1819 through the 1960s, the United States implemented policies establishing […]
Attend the next APHIS Tribal Webinar, where you be provided an update on the “Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721), funding opportunity and how to write a PPA Suggestion”. May 11 at 2:00 pm ET. Zoom link Meeting Password: L_rJuSkmE Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 US () +1 646-828-7666 US () Meeting ID: 161 120 1681 Under […]
Interagency Webinar to Explain the NPR Scheduled for Wednesday, May 11 at 3:00 pm Eastern The Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host an interagency webinar next Wednesday, May 11 at 3:00 pm Eastern to provide an overview of the CRA Notice of Proposed […]
POSTPONED: New dates will be announced soon. United South and Eastern Tribes Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Awareness Webinar Rescheduled for May 12 Every water system, no matter the location, has the possibility of cross connections. Cross connections are where untreated contaminants can enter your water system. […]
Best Practices in Electronic Medical Records for Tribal Nations May 12, 2022 01:00 pm Eastern Register This webinar will help Tribal Nation IT decision makers and executives with leading practices for the development of innovative, practical, and actionable strategies to transform their organizations through the selection, operational integration, and optimization of Electronic Medical and Health […]
House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples Hearing: SCIP Hybrid Legislative Hearing On Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) will host a hybrid legislative hearing on the following tribal-related legislation: H.R. 5444 (Rep. Sharice Davids, D-KS), To establish the Truth and Healing Commission […]