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. […]
Kids Week at the Pequot Museum! Families and friends are invited to join the Pequot Museum for a week of native crafts, fun and edu-tainment. EVERYONE WELCOME! Each day they will have crafts and special highlights in the museum Gathering Space and various tours and workshops. Workshops, Tours and Bingo are on a first come […]
Being Aware: PFAS, the Emerging Contaminant presented by the USET Office of Environmental Resource Management Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, have been classified as emerging contaminants in drinking and surface waters by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An “emerging contaminant” is a chemical or material that is characterized by a […]
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 […]
On behalf of Secretary Becerra, please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter initiating Tribal Consultation related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14053— Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People. Section 5 of the E.O. calls on the Secretary of […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
WHITE HOUSE ROUNDTABLE – “KNOWLEDGE IN NATURE: HOW NATURE CAN HELP GROW A BETTER FUTURE” Thursday, April 21, 2022 Dear Colleagues, We are writing to inform you that the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host a virtual roundtable spotlighting “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives […]
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 […]
From colonial times to the Revolution and beyond, Native peoples have been forcibly removed, experienced broken treaties, and genocide while protecting their homeland. Today’s Tribal land protectors are working hard to remedy centuries of legal fights. Join us as we discuss the meaning of land, whose land is Tribal and non-Tribal, and what Native communities […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
The Skowhegan History House Museum and Research Center plans to present the first of the Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series with James Francis, Penobscot tribal historian, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Tewksbury Hall on Weston Avenue. Francis will talk about sense of place, the relationship between natural resources, place names and Wabanaki world view, […]
Dear Partner: On behalf of the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we invite you to attend the We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET. The virtual Summit will feature conversations among leading doctors, medical professionals, parents, and […]
The Rosendale (New York) Library and the Century House Historical Society will hold a series of programs on the Snyder Estate and at the Library exploring Rosendale’s history and natural environment. The first program, “Native American Bird Stories” with author Evan Pritchard (assisted by Sally Bermanzohn), will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 1 […]
22nd Annual Travois Indian Country Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference Monday, April 25-Wednesday, April 27, 2022 The US Grant | San Diego, CA Visit travois.com/news-events/annual-conference-information for details and registration. This one-of-a-kind educational conference provides help for Tribal entities interested in securing funds for affordable housing and economic developments in Native communities. Experts will provide in-depth instruction the […]
The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (Branch, TCR) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Awards Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The Branch will release approximately $46 million in funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2022 annual appropriations. An informational webinar will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental […]
Bureau of Reclamation Consultation on Public Conduct on Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) will be hosting multiple tribal consultations to revise the regulations of 43 CFR part 423 Public Conduct On Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies. Proposed changes will clarify the regulations that are intended to maintain law […]
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on April 26, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET and April 27, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE to conduct the following business: Participate in a dialogue with Biden-Harris Administration Officials Convene a roundtable […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
When it comes to their futures, most of the youth dream big, whether the dream is to attend college, move out on their own or to buy a car or house. This webinar will teach students about personal finances, setting financial goals and what steps they can take to reach those goals. By the end […]
Join Dr. David R. Wilson, Director of the Tribal Health Research Office, for a free educational webinar discussing “NIH Tribal Health Research Office: A Holistic Approach to Improving American Indian / Alaska Native Health.” This webinar is taking place on Tuesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. EST. Dr. Wilson works to build a unified National […]
This COVID Success Stories Community of Learning is an effort to respond to emerging issues Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) continue to encounter during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We hope to spotlight efforts to adapt and thrive despite many challenges faced by UIOs. These sessions will be informative, active, and designed to arm participants with vital resources […]
April 27 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Central/1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time Recording from listening session Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is excited to announce the third of six regional listening sessions for Tribal Nations and Indigenous leaders in the USET region. Are you looking for more resources to support projects in your community? Join […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The U.S. Department of Transportation (herein “the Department” or USDOT) is pleased to announce that the Department will be hosting a virtual consultation with Tribes regarding a proposed update to the Department’s Tribal consultation policy and consultation plan. In consideration of your comments and recommendations submitted in March 2021 Tribal consultation sessions, […]
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 […]
April 27, 2022, 1 p.m. (MST/New Mexico) Register AIANTA Town Hall Series: Technical Assistance & Training Opportunities From Tourism 101 to the intricacies of international outreach, AIANTA’s experienced team helps tribes and native-owned businesses create tourism experiences that honor culture, tradition and history. During this Town Hall, you’ll meet an advisory group guiding AIANTA’s Leave […]
Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future White House Native Women Symposium Series Session 1: Implementation of the Violence Against Women Act April 27th from 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST Registration Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_4L4LPpJlSiuDlpWSdpDDoA Please join the White House Council on Native American Affairs as we kick off the first session of our 2022 White House Native […]