At NCAI’s 2022 Mid Year Conference & Marketplace, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, NCAI is holding an in-person conference, which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, with the theme“Thinking Beyond Self-Determination.” Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, […]
Registration is now open for FDA’s upcoming listening sessions on FDA’s Proposed Product Standards Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Characterizing Flavors in Cigars. The listening sessions will take place on June 13 and June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. The sessions are an opportunity for the public to verbally provide open public […]
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 […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
The new webinar series is designed to build Native agritourism capacity for Native producers, communities and tribes and will run from June through August. Agritourism is a vibrant industry, with revenue tripling nationwide from 2012-2017. Indian Country is in a unique position to blend cultural values, relationships with the land, and food production through building agritourism […]
June 14, 2022 | 2-3:30 PM ET | Followed by a 30 minute Q&A Register EPA Region 6 (South Central), in collaboration with the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council’s Office of Environmental Technical Assistance and the EPA’s Center for Integrated Pest Management (IPM), is hosting a 4-part webinar series on reducing pesticides in water in Indian Country through IPM. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
TOPIC: NEGOTIATING WITH NON-TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS Tribal governments are constantly working with other jurisdictions on matters related to land management, including rights-of-way, leasing and land acquisition. Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) will host a live webinar on "Negotiating with Non-Tribal Jurisdictions" on Wednesday, June 15 at noon Central time. This session will cover a variety of topics […]
What: Webinar on Understanding Community Mask Usage When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time Who should attend? Native families, nurses, school administrators, emergency responders, health educators, and other Tribal public health professionals interested in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Register The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Association of […]
Did you know that over 90% of Native students attend public schools? The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, Office of Indian Education, Department of Education, the National Urban Indian Coalition (NUIFC), and the Resurgence Practitioner Network (RPN) will facilitate the […]
Primary purpose for meeting on 6/16/22 at 10:00 am (CST) is to allow NTIA to provide presentations regarding Broadband funding opportunities. Also, an opportunity for BIA-ERO to provide some regional updates at that time. Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-640-1187,,992761389# United […]
Date: Thursday, Jun 16, 2022 01:00 PM in Eastern Time Register This webinar’s discussion will highlight regional hydrogen hubs and supporting tribal self determination to replace tribal industries impacted by climate change. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) is accelerating breakthrough technologies that support abundant, affordable, and reliable clean energy solutions to address the climate crisis […]
USET Tribal Epidemiology Center hosts Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) is planning to host a virtual RPMS training over the span of June and July. The training will consist of six lunch and learn sessions that each have a defined focus on […]
Upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meetings: ACIP virtual meetings will be held on Friday, June 17th, from 10:00 AM–3:30 PM ET and Saturday, June 18th, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET. For more information, click here.
President Biden has directed his Administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country. For tools and resources to help families find formula, go to www.hhs.gov/formula. You can also watch this video from President Biden describing the steps the Administration […]
June 17 at 3:30PM ET Register The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) will be holding a virtual listen session on "Cannabis in Indian Country" on June 17 at 3:30PM ET. / 9:30 AM HT. As discussions around national cannabis reform legislation take shape, SCIA staff is seeking comments from Tribal leaders, their […]
Moskehtu Consulting Presents “Long Island Indigenous Perspective Paddle Tour. at Conscience Point hosted by the Southampton History Museum. Join us on a paddle tour guided by Chenae Bullock who will cover oral Indigenous history, Indigenous plant identification, indigenous life-ways, and Indigenous songs. Indigenous History is so interconnected and rich throughout our waterways, today more than before people are very interested […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach […]
The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is pleased to present the IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting. The NTAC acts as an advisory body to the DBH and to the Director of the IHS, with the aim of providing guidance and recommendations on programmatic issues that affect the delivery of behavioral health care […]
CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call There will be no call on Monday, June 20th, due to the observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. 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. […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Indian Health Services/Tribal Health Programs (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program Office will provide training for the IHS and Tribal staff on the VA IHS/THP Reimbursement Agreement and claims submission process. The same information will be covered in all sessions, so you only need to attend one (1) session. Training sessions […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and […]
FEMA will host a virtual consultation with tribal nations on Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grant programs on June 22, 1:30-3 p.m., Eastern Time. Consultation Overview FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on DHS and FEMA preparedness grant programs, including the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and the […]
Wednesday, June 22 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program provides over 400+ opportunities to teach or conduct research abroad. Fulbright welcomes applications from scholars and professionals of all backgrounds and many of the program’s 130 countries are particularly interested in hosting scholars and professionals who identify as Native […]
What: Webinar on Strategies to Address Staff Shortages When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Eastern Time Who should attend? Frontline Native physicians, nurses, pharmacists, other clinicians, health educators, and public health professionals working in clinical, long-term care, and hospital settings. Register The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will be convening a […]