Announcement September 28 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Written Tribal testimony is due by October 28, 2023. The consultation will include an update on our approach to Tribal engagement, discussion about integrating data from self-identified AI/AN participants in the program's data platform, the All of Us Research Hub at https://www.researchallofus.org, and program […]
September 28 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Discover the path to grant success with Shane Lopez-Johnston! Join us for an enlightening session with Shane Lopez-Johnston (Tolowa), the prevention and special projects director at the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest. In this captivating virtual event, you’ll gain valuable insights into grant […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The federal inter-agency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization (National Plan)—and your input is needed. In September, the Education Committee will host a number of events to gather input from Tribal leaders and other Tribal […]
The federal interagency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization and seeking input. The National Plan will establish a long-term, all-of-government strategy that works with Tribal Nations and, as appropriate, nonprofit organizations, subject matter experts, and other entities for […]
September 28 at 2:30 pm Eastern Register via Zoom Join for a briefing hosted by Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Public Engagement Steve Benjamin, with special guest Senior Advisor to the President Anita Dunn, on how a government shutdown could impact your community.
September 7 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 28 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The second round of funding for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) will make approximately $980 million available on Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of Internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Join the […]
ACL Listening Brief: September 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84649807692 (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com) Meeting ID: 846 4980 7692 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,84649807692# US (Washington DC) +16465588656,,84649807692# US (New York) ACL Tribal Consultation: October 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86316781916 (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com) Meeting ID: 863 1678 1916 Or One […]
September 28 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Ask Me Anything is a question-and-answer session between the Indian Health Service (IHS), all levels of public health, and American Indian and Alaska Native community members. Experts from IHS will provide an update on the latest vaccine ordering processes and resources available to help facilitate […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Proposed Criteria September 26 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 27 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 28 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Register The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites you to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded […]
September 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register via Zoom On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Energy, and the Internal Revenue Service announced that applications for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under Section 48(e) of the Internal Revenue Code will open at 9 am ET on October 19, 2023. The […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Registration link September 29 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Registration link Please register with USTR by Friday, September 22, 2023, using either or both of the above links. We also welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email […]
September 29 at 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Medgar Evers College Academic Complex Building AB1 Edison O. Jackson Auditorium 1638 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 On Friday, September 29, 2023, the FCC’s Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination will host a listening session in New York City to gain additional information and understanding from affected […]
September 29 and October 13 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Join the USDA Forest Service for two virtual office hours opportunities on September 29 and October 13, 2023 for prospective applicants to ask questions about the Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support Funding Opportunity. JOIN OFFICE HOURS: Join […]
You are invited to join Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez for a briefing on a potential government shutdown. Please see below for details. Date: Friday 9/29/23 Time: 3:30 PM ET Registration Link
Please join Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland and Indian Affairs bureau directors for a short Tribal leader call regarding this planning. Indian Affairs leadership will discuss the implications of the potential lapse in appropriations for Indian Affairs programs and services. MEETING INFORMATION: DATE: September 29, 2023, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time FORMAT: Register […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session 2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85226 October 5 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs […]
October 2-5, 2023 Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant hosted by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant 4216 S. Hwy 69/75 Durant, OK 74701 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma The Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC), now in celebrating its 25th anniversary, is the only national conference dedicated to growing tourism in America’s Native American […]
Registration is officially open for NAFOA's 2023 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to be held October 2-3, 2023 at The Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ. The conference brings Tribal, state, federal, and industry partners together in one educational forum to discuss important economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of […]
111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair October 3 - 7 This year’s theme, “They Made The Way,” honors the profound contributions of Cherokee individuals, both historical and contemporary, who have played pivotal roles in shaping the vibrant culture of the community. The fair will be held at the historic Cherokee Expo Center, the old Cherokee High […]
2023 In-Person BNC Financial Skills for Families Training October 3-5, 2023 Hilton Garden Inn Bangor, Maine Register Oweesta Corporation is excited to host an upcoming 5th Edition Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families Train-the-Trainer, in collaboration with the Wells Fargo Foundation, from October 3-5, 2023, in Bangor, Maine. This three-day, in-person instructor training and […]
October 3-5, 2023 Register NCUIH is excited to announce their upcoming virtual web series, “NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2024.” This engaging event will offer a unique platform for collaborative dialogue between NCUIH staff and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Together, we will delve into the heart of urban Native health initiatives, discussing […]
October 3-5, 2023 Register We are excited to announce our upcoming virtual web series, “NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2024.” This engaging event will offer a unique platform for collaborative dialogue between NCUIH staff and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Together, we will delve into the heart of urban Native health initiatives, discussing […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting three virtual consultation and engagement sessions on advancing co-stewardship as outlined in Joint Secretarial Order 3403. The purpose of JSO 3403 is to ensure federal lands and waters are managed in a manner that protects the treaty, religious, subsistence, and cultural interests of federally recognized Indian […]
The FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation webinars have facilitated the sharing of information with the transportation departments of Tribal Governments. As it becomes available, information on the webinars will be posted on the FHWA OTT Webinar web page, https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/webinars (-> lnks.gd). Registration is not necessary. Connection information can be found along with additional information and […]
NAIHC’s Legal Symposium is the premier learning event for tribal housing and legal professionals working across the country to address the availability and access to affordable housing for Native American families. Each year, the Legal Symposium brings together over 500 tribal housing professionals, tribal leaders, law firms serving Indian country, tribal administrative and compliance staff, […]
The virtual Gathering Circle will be an opportunity to expand our stakeholders' understanding of ongoing USET Tribal Health Programs Support's (THPS) programing strengths and challenges. The Gathering Circle will be a quarterly webinar. Each session will highlight various THPS programs. Who should attend? USET member Tribal Leaders USET member Health Directors and Clinicians Federal Partners […]
In recognition of the bold and visionary leadership of our founding member Tribal Nations and leaders who set forth the mission of USET back in 1969, we celebrate “USET Founders Day” on October 5 every year. USET/USET SPF offices are closed. Learn more about USET Founders Day.
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session 2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85226 October 5 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter October 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The purpose of government-to-government tribal consultations is to gather Tribal Nations’ feedback on how to improve the tribal mitigation planning process across Indian Country. More details and updates will be posted on the FEMA Tribal Consultation web page. Tribal Nations can send their comments […]
The IHS holds monthly update calls for all Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) leaders. This month’s call will be held on October 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern. Interested participants can find more information on the IHS event page.
HHS OCR is consulting with Tribes on a proposed rulemaking revising the regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities that are Federally funded or Federally operated. The attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter highlights key aims of the proposed rulemaking in clarifying requirements, ensuring civil […]
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Native American Day! Learn more about this special day and see the multiple events honoring this day. USET/USET SPF offices are closed today.
October 11 at 1:30 pm Eastern Register On October 11, the Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar to help Tribal Nations understand the Investment Tax Credit (§48E)—which can assist with the costs of solar and wind projects. The webinar will include panelists from the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs and […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Housing and Urban Development will be hosting a series of webinars to provide information on how the Tribal Directory Assessment Tool (TDAT) has been updated, including how comments were addressed, and how many Tribes may provide information. August 16 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register September 13 at 3:00 […]
ACL Listening Brief: September 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84649807692 (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com) Meeting ID: 846 4980 7692 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,84649807692# US (Washington DC) +16465588656,,84649807692# US (New York) ACL Tribal Consultation: October 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86316781916 (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com) Meeting ID: 863 1678 1916 Or One […]
Build a solid foundation in grants management best practices by attending Treasury’s three-part webinar series. The sessions are intended to assist Tribal governments in understanding the OMB Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and subrecipient monitoring. Register for the sessions below. October 12, 2023, 3:00 pm ET: Introduction to Tribal Grants Management Registration October 26, 2023, 3:00 […]
October 13 at 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Mountain Zoom Registration link October 18 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain National Indian Education Association Convention 401 2nd Street, NW Room Ruidoso - Convention Center Albuquerque, NM 87102 October 25 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Central Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Mall of America 7800 […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the […]
September 29 and October 13 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Join the USDA Forest Service for two virtual office hours opportunities on September 29 and October 13, 2023 for prospective applicants to ask questions about the Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support Funding Opportunity. JOIN OFFICE HOURS: Join […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting three virtual consultation and engagement sessions on advancing co-stewardship as outlined in Joint Secretarial Order 3403. The purpose of JSO 3403 is to ensure federal lands and waters are managed in a manner that protects the treaty, religious, subsistence, and cultural interests of federally recognized Indian […]
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen - critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon […]
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen - critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon […]
October 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central Virtual video event Register Internet access connects communities to economic opportunity and vital services. Research from the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) has found that tribal areas have inadequate access to high-speed Internet, known as broadband. Today, new funding and partnership possibilities are opening […]
OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen - critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon […]