World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference July 22-25, 2024 Hosted by the Seneca Indian Nation It is a great honor for the Seneca Nation to host the fourth World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference. We anticipate a high demand for this event and encourage you to register today! Register As our Native Nations continue to struggle with […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of the Interior released its DTLL announcing its proposed rule amending regulations governing implementation of subchapter IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) and the Department’s Tribal Self-Governance Program. The PROGRESS Act called for these updates. The Department has submitted the Proposed Rule to the Federal […]
DOT is hosting a two-part webinar series to help communities use data to effectively tell their stories in planning, development, and applying for DOT grants. Part 1 of the webinar series will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. The webinar will focus on how to identify and describe a project […]
UN Consultation on Enhancing the Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Relevant United Nations Meetings on Issues Affecting Them The President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, H. E. Dennis Francis, has appointed Co-facilitators and Advisers to conduct consultations on possible further measures necessary to enhance the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ representatives […]
July 23 (full day) – July 24 (AM) – IHS TSGAC July 24 (PM) – July 25 (full day) – DOI SGAC All meetings will convene in Washington, D.C., at the Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center (900 10th St NW). Room block information will be shared in advance of each meeting.
July 23 at 2:00 pm Eastern Webex link Password: Census#1 (if needed) The webinar will include information on how to access the data. A live Q&A session with Census Bureau subject-matter experts will immediately follow the briefing. The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a prerelease webinar July 23 to discuss information about the 2020 Census […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm […]
Between July and August, NAFOA will host a series of three webinars covering the new Tribal Tax Parity legislation, H.R. 8318, introduced in May by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in partnership with Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ). This legislation is a critical step forward for tribal economies and business development and requires the support of Indian […]
July 23 at 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern Register On July 23, 2024, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct Tribal Consultation on developing FY 2025 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, the Office of English Language Acquisition, the Office of Postsecondary Education, and […]
July 23 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern July 24 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The NPS is looking forward to receiving feedback from Tribal representatives as to proposed edits/recommendations on how the NPS Tribal Consultation policy will best serve the needs of Indian Country. The draft policy includes the requirements […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 23 at 4:00 pm Eastern Register July 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register If you have any written input you would like to provide, please send to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 30, 2024, to ensure timely consideration. You are invited to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal […]
July 24-25, 2024 Billings, Montana FCC Tribal Workshop at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Billings, Billings, MT | Federal Communications Commission
July 24-25 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register This comprehensive course is designed to help Housing Authorities complete the proper steps to convey units as they are paid off. Our instructor will guide you through the entire process, ensuring that you understand your roles and responsibilities in transferring the unit. By the end […]
July 24 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 160 643 8737 Passcode: 672231 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1606438737#,,,,*672231# US (San Jose) +16469641167,,1606438737#,,,,*672231# US (US Spanish Line) July 24 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 161 497 9563 Passcode: 765187 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1614979563#,,,,*765187# US […]
July 24 at 1:00 pm Eastern Learn more and register Throughout Indian Country, the realities of capitalism are evident in our communities and within the philanthropic sector. The achievements of Indigenous peoples, businesses, and Native Nations reflect the resilience and innovation carried forward by our ancestors. Engaging in business development and effectively implementing it is […]
July 22-23 at 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Exam date: July 24 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register by July 12, 2024 OLE Notification Deadline: July 19, 2024 The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS) issues Special Law Enforcement Commissions (SLECs) to Tribal, federal, state, and local full-time […]
July 24 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 160 643 8737 Passcode: 672231 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1606438737#,,,,*672231# US (San Jose) +16469641167,,1606438737#,,,,*672231# US (US Spanish Line) July 24 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 161 497 9563 Passcode: 765187 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1614979563#,,,,*765187# US […]
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link
July 23 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern July 24 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The NPS is looking forward to receiving feedback from Tribal representatives as to proposed edits/recommendations on how the NPS Tribal Consultation policy will best serve the needs of Indian Country. The draft policy includes the requirements […]
USET Utility Management: Workforce Development The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management will partner with Cindy Goodburn Consulting to provide insight and discussion on Utilities Workforce Development. Utility management faces numerous challenges. They must ensure clean and safe drinking water for their community by monitoring and maintaining their equipment systems, workforce, and infrastructure. One of […]
July 25 at 12:00 pm Register he prosecution of stalking (stalking - a crime now covered under VAWA 2022 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction) will be discussed by Natalie Ivey from the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), an Aequitas initiative and Jonathan H. Kurland, an Attorney Advisor with AEquitas. Stalking is pervasive. Every day, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 23 at 4:00 pm Eastern Register July 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register If you have any written input you would like to provide, please send to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 30, 2024, to ensure timely consideration. You are invited to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal […]
July 25 at 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm Eastern Register by July 23, 2024 The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Federal agencies such as the Departments of Interior (DOI), Justice (DOJ), and Health and Human […]
July 29 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern The USDA is conducting a tribal consultation and listening session to collect data for a research study about WIC operated by territories and tribal organizations to examine how operations are uniquely different from other WIC state agencies, and to determine how this impacts the program experience. […]
2024 Indigenous Foodways Summit Hosted by United South and Eastern Tribes and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation A celebration of Indigenous Foodways - cultivated and wild - with a focus on hands-on learning and cultural knowledge exchange. The event will also demonstrate how to strengthen our foodways through intertribal collaboration and the utilization of USDA […]
July 30-31 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Housing Policy covers policy components, the purpose of policies, writing policies, and components of an Admissions and Occupancy (A&O) policy. Participants should refer to copies of their Admissions and Occupancy policies to practice applying them to the activities presented during this course. The course will also […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Registration: The first consultation will be held on July 30 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. The second consultation will be held on August 1 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. Registrants will […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 31 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register in advance In addition to or instead of joining the Tribal Consultation above, you may provide written input by August 14, 2024. Please send your written submissions to Tricia Light, Ocean Policy Fellow at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, […]
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link
USET Utility Management: Workforce Development The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management will partner with Cindy Goodburn Consulting to provide insight and discussion on Utilities Workforce Development. Utility management faces numerous challenges. They must ensure clean and safe drinking water for their community by monitoring and maintaining their equipment systems, workforce, and infrastructure. One of […]
August 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, which creates new reporting requirements on beneficial ownership information (BOI). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, released new FAQs related to Tribally-owned entities and individual Tribal-member owned businesses chartered under Tribal law. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Registration: The first consultation will be held on July 30 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. The second consultation will be held on August 1 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. Registrants will […]
August 5 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register This training program has been designed to provide support for the development of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects that cater to Tribal homelessness on reservations. The staff of Tribal housing authorities, as well as any other Tribal department staff and/or Tribal council members, will gain […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 5 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Prior registration required The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will hold a Tribal consultation on August 5 to discuss the syphilis and congenital syphilis outbreak impacting Indian country. OASH is soliciting feedback and recommendations […]
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle. […]
August 6 at 12:00 pm Central Registration Join this webinar to learn more about the PROGRESS Act draft regulations. Among other things, the webinar will highlight areas of concern raised by the Tribal officials that participated on the negotiated rulemaking committee that drafted the regulations with federal officials. The draft regulations are out for Consultation […]
Between July and August, NAFOA will host a series of three webinars covering the new Tribal Tax Parity legislation, H.R. 8318, introduced in May by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in partnership with Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ). This legislation is a critical step forward for tribal economies and business development and requires the support of Indian […]
August 6 at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Central Register The Department of Interior is hosting a webinar to share tips, tricks, and resources that will help you navigate available funding and access federal grants to benefit Tribal Nations and local communities. This will be the first webinar in a series from the DoI Environmental […]