Events

Native American Code Talkers: A Lasting Legacy Free Virtual Smithsonian American Indian Museum

During World War I and World War II, American Indians made a unique contribution to the U.S. Armed Forces by using their tribal languages in secret battle communications. Join ss author and anthropologist/historian William C. Meadows of Missouri State University reveals how these Native American code talkers played a key role in important battles and […]

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Virtual Public Scoping Meeting

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Revolution Wind, LLC (Revolution Wind). If approved by BOEM, Revolution Wind would be allowed to construct and operate an 880-megawatt (MW) wind energy facility offshore […]

2nd Annual National Summit on Equality of Opportunity

All Americans should have the opportunity to earn their success, rise on their merit, and live their own American Dream. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Equality of Opportunity Initiative unites the business community around private and public sector solutions to some of the underlying challenges driving inequality of opportunity for Black Americans and other people […]

Treasury Briefing on ARP and SSBCI

Virtual Event

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has scheduled a meeting on the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARP)Who: Tribal Leadership, Treasury Staff, BIA-Eastern Region What: Treasury briefing on ARP and SSBCI When: Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 10:00 am (CST) / 11:00 am (EST) How: Via Microsoft Teams.

AIANTA Webinar – Voices Along the Lewis and Clark

Webinar: Voices Along the Lewis and Clark Trail Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12 am Eastern Register More than 200 years ago, Captain Merriweather Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark set out on a three-year journey to map the western portion of the United States and to expand trade with Indian tribes along the route. In […]

HHS Tribal Consultation – Head Start Tri-Regional Meeting for 6, 7 and 8

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 […]

BIE Listening Sessions on the Johnson-O’Malley Program – Session 1

The Bureau of lndian Education (BIE) will hold two listening sessions on the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM) during the month of May. These sessions are designed to provide information and hear in put from tribal leaders, tribal education staff, public school officials and other interested parties on issues related to the JOM program. 1:00 pm - […]

For Students: Answering Your Full Circle Scholarship Questoins

Virtual Event

The American Indian College Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. Join the College Fund on Wednesday, May 26 at 2pm MDT for the Answering Your Full Circle Questions Webinar! Bring your questions for answers from the College Fund […]

The Harvard Project – Information Session on the American Rescue Plan

The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development is Hosting an Information Session on ARP. The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development has announced an information session on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). This session will focus on ARPA funding for Tribal Nations to address COVID-19 impacts on our communities and […]

HHS Tribal Consultation – Region 6

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 […]

BIE Listening Sessions on the Johnson-O’Malley Program – Session 2

The Bureau of lndian Education (BIE) will hold two listening sessions on the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM) during the month of May. These sessions are designed to provide information and hear in put from tribal leaders, tribal education staff, public school officials and other interested parties on issues related to the JOM program. 1:00 pm - […]

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: INHABITANTS an Indigenous Perspective

Film Screening and Panel Discussion INHABITANTS - AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribal Nations across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices. As the climate crises escalates these time-tested practices of North American's original inhabitants are becoming increasingly essential in a rapidly changing the world. Live […]

Briefing for Tribal Leaders on President’s FY 2022 Budget Request for Indian Affairs

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Newland to Host Briefing for Tribal Leaders on President’s FY 2022 Budget Request for Indian Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland will host a briefing for Tribal leaders on the President’s FY 2022 budget request for Indian Affairs.  The briefing will take place via conference call on […]

UNITY – Healing our Communities: Town Hall Findings

Virtual Event

Join UNITY on Thursday, June, 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST UNITY Peer Guides will share the results of the Regional Town Halls and discuss how youth can hold their own Town Halls to identify community priorities. Youth Councils will explore ways to host community conversations around difficult topics to create community […]

Native American Studies Center Contemporary Artist-in-Residence program, featuring Catawba artist Alex Osborn

Virtual Event

Join the new Contemporary Artist-in-Residence program, featuring Catawba artist Alex Osborn! Through August, Osborn will demonstrate his work with photography, digital collage, and drawing, creating an evolving art installation in the Center’s Five Points Gallery. By the end of summer, Osborn plans to have five digitally-created pieces of artwork that show Catawba heritage and culture […]

Date With History” featuring “The First Code Talkers: Native American Communicators in World War I” with author Dr. William C. Meadows.

Virtual Event

First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton, is hosting its next virtual "Date With History" featuring "The First Code Talkers: Native American Communicators in World War I" with author Dr. William C. Meadows. The program will be 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, June 3, on Zoom. It is free, but registration […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Information Session about the Community Navigator Program

Virtual Event

The Community Navigator Pilot Program is designed to provide high quality support and assistance with pandemic relief programs and recovery services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Recovery services can include financial assistance, access to capital supports, contracting and procurement assistance, marketing, operations, and business development, export and importing, and industry specific training, among other areas […]

National Conference of State Legislatures Increasing Access to Rural Behavioral Health Webinar

Friday, June 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM ET In this National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) webinar, speakers will highlight state policy options to increase access to rural behavioral health services including opportunities to improve crisis hotlines, increase access to opioid use disorder treatment and overdose prevention, leverage emerging health professionals to address workforce gaps, […]

The Native American Studies Center Contemporary Artist-in-Residence program, featuring Catawba artist Alex Osborn

Virtual Event

Join the new Contemporary Artist-in-Residence program, featuring Catawba artist Alex Osborn! Through August, Osborn will demonstrate his work with photography, digital collage, and drawing, creating an evolving art installation in the Center’s Five Points Gallery. By the end of summer, Osborn plans to have five digitally-created pieces of artwork that show Catawba heritage and culture […]

Native American Studies Center Contemporary Artist-in-Residence program, featuring Catawba artist Alex Osborn

Virtual Event

Join the new Contemporary Artist-in-Residence program, featuring Catawba artist Alex Osborn! Through August, Osborn will demonstrate his work with photography, digital collage, and drawing, creating an evolving art installation in the Center’s Five Points Gallery. By the end of summer, Osborn plans to have five digitally-created pieces of artwork that show Catawba heritage and culture […]