November 17 at 10:00 am Eastern Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing on Various Nominations. Martha Williams of Montana nominated to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. Professor Sara Bronin nominated to become chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).
American Indian Institute virtual MicroConference - The Indigenous Way: Planting Seeds of Wellness for Future Generations November 17 at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Central About the virtual series Register for Early Bird Rates until October 19: $145 for MicroConference Attendees $300 for Virtual Exhibitors After October 19: $175 for MicroConference Attendees $500 for […]
FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights invites you to their upcoming Civil Rights Summit – 2.0 Equity. This event is designed to foster dialogue and partnerships through direct engagement with FEMA. Presentations and discussion will cover FEMA programs and services, with special emphasis on improving equity in emergency management. FEMA’s Civil Rights Summit Wednesday, Nov. 17, […]
November 17 at 10:15 am Eastern House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education: Examining the Implementation of COVID-19 Education Funds.
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management and the US Forest Service present Tribal Forestry Webinar - Harvesting in Federal Forests When? November 17 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Who should attend? Forestry and Natural Resources Tribal Staff Participants will obtain: Policies on accessing federal forests for gathering plants Success stories from […]
In partnership with the White House and Nike N7, the Center for Native American Youth is proud to invite Native and tribal youth to participate in a forum with the Biden Harris Administration! This forum will take place November 17, 2021 at 1:00 pm Eastern. This forum will feature an exciting program with high-level administration […]
The U.S. Department of Interior will be holding three upcoming virtual tribal consultations in November regarding the Federal Boarding School Initiative to hear from leaders of Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to help lay the groundwork for the issues to be included in the Department’s initial report due to the Secretary […]
November 17 at 2:30 pm Eastern Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 1364, H.R. 1975, H.R. 2088 & H.R. 4881 S. 1364 - Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Recognition Act H.R. 1975 - Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021 H.R. 2088 - Eastern Band of Cherokee […]
November 18 at 9:30 am Eastern House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: “Tribal Voices, Tribal Wisdom: Strategies for the Climate Crisis” USET Climate Science Liaison, Dr. Casey Thornburgh, will testify.
November 18 at 9:30 am Eastern Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on, "Inclusive Disaster Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Recovery”
UPDATE 10/28: Due to scheduling challenges because of the numerous meetings and events scheduled in November, DOI SGAC leadership decided to postpone the scheduled November SGAC meeting until the week of January 31, 2022. Information about the January 2022 meeting and whether it will convene in person will be shared in early December. The Department […]
Join NAFOA and experts from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a webinar, “Keeping Older Adults' Money Safe: Perspectives on Community Collaboration and Financial Caregiving” on Thursday, November 18 at 1:30pm ET. In this webinar, representatives from the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans will highlight actions community stakeholders can take to help older adults […]
Join NAFOA and experts from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a webinar, “Keeping Older Adults Money Safe: Perspectives on Community Collaboration and Financial Caregiving.” In this webinar, representatives from the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans will highlight actions community stakeholders can take to help older adults protect their financial independence. The CFPB Office […]
2021 National Native American Languages Summit Native Communities Leading and Taking Control of their Native Languages VIRTUAL November 18, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST November 19, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST There is no registration fee for the NNALS. To register go to: https://2021nativeamericanlanguagesummit.eventbrite.com For more information, please contact ron.lessard@ed.gov
IHS November All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call November 18 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern. The Indian Health Service invites you to join us on Thursday, November 18, for our monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for […]
Tribal Consultation on Proposed Methodology for Reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds Thursday, November 18 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Department of the Treasury is seeking your input on the methodology for reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds to Tribal governments. Specifically, our questions are: What factors should be considered when […]
90 Degrees Benefits Presentation hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support When: Friday, November 19 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Central/10:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern Who should attend: Health Directors, Medical/Health Staff, Tribal Leaders What: This interactive presentation will provide information on how the STARx (Save with Tribal Access Rx Program) can […]
Treasury, Interior, and the White House are Hosting a Recovery Funding Update Friday, November 19 at 11:00 am Eastern Register Treasury has released an update confirming that Tribal governments will not be required to certify civil rights compliance for Treasury pandemic programs. Additionally, Tribal governments that received less than $30 million in SLFRF funding will […]
Washington Post Live Race in America History Matters Friday, November 19 at 11:00 am Eastern Native American Heritage Month in November is a time to mark the diverse cultures, histories and contributions of native people. On Friday, Nov. 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Kevin Gover, the Smithsonian’s under secretary for museums and culture, and Angeline […]
SSBCI Guidance Webinar for Tribal Governments Friday, November 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. EDT Zoom link (no registration required) Treasury has released its guidance for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. Tribal governments have a $500 million set aside. The guidance provides, in relevant part, that: Tribes may apply jointly for SSBCI. Tribal […]
You are Invited to Join USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a Briefing on Build Back Better Friday, November 19, 2021 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Register here: Zoom Link Please join this briefing where the Secretary will highlight how the Build Back Better Act, passed by today by the U.S. House of Representatives, will […]
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a presentation on Saturday, Nov. 20 by Darius Coombs, cultural outreach coordinator for the Mashpee Wampanoag. The event is called Wampanoag and Noepe as One, and it traces the history of the Wampanoag people on the Vineyard, which goes back thousands of years. Mr. […]
Saturday, November 20, 2021 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Old Indian Meeting House 410 Meetinghouse Road Mashpee, MA, 02649United States Tribal citizens, family, and community friends are invited to attend the 12th Annual Native American Thanks Giving on Saturday, November 20. The annual event, which the Old Indian Meeting House Committee coordinates, will open at 11:00 a.m. […]
Celebrate the rich Indigenous cultural history of Alabama. This free family-oriented festival features traditional Indigenous cuisine, storytelling, dance performances, various demonstrations from Indigenous makers across our state, gallery tours, art-making activities, animals presented by The Birmingham Zoo, and more family fun to immerse yourself into our region’s vibrant Native American culture! During your visit, check […]
What: REVOLUTIONARY HEALING—an organic space for people to revolutionize self healing in an innovative way of music, culture, health, mental wellness & community. There will be a number of presenters for each expression of healing. Where: Fairburn, GA When: Sunday Nov 21st What to bring: We encourage attendees to bring warm fall clothing. The celebration […]
What: Webinar on Tribal healing practices for violence prevention When: Monday, November 22, 2021 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Eastern Who should attend? Tribal public health/health professionals, Tribal leaders, community members, and partners working with AI/AN communities on violence prevention Register Join the National Indian Health Board and our esteemed experts to discuss the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department ofthe Interior (Department) seeks Tribal and stakeholder input regarding the implementation ofthe Indian Boarding School Initiative (Initiative) that Secretary ofthe Interior Deb Haaland announced in June 2021.1 The Initiative's purpose is an initial collection and review of Department documents and records, and compilation of its existing data. These […]
November 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET on zoom, the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Library of Congress will host a virtual event to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans are the Indigenous Peoples of the Unites States and continue to be integral to the story of America. To celebrate their vast and […]