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 […]
October 16-19, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA with hybrid elements. Summit website
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 […]
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host its second Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Prevention Virtual Symposium on October 17-18, 2023. The symposium coincides with Bullying Prevention Month and will focus on how to prevent extremist hate groups from radicalizing youth and provide bullying prevention strategies for youth. It will […]
Tuesday, October 17 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm River Spirit Conference Center 8330 Riverside Parkway Tulsa, OK Register For more information contact Rachel Riddle at (918) 732-7739 or rriddle@muscogeenation.com.
Participate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs upcoming 2023 quarterly DHS Tribal meetings. Meeting participants will include DHS personnel and Tribal partners (including leaders, program personnel and advocates). Please register for the meetings using the following registration links: January 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for this meeitng. […]
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Native American Programs issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing a webinar on, “Documenting Compliance with HUD’s Nose Abatement and Control Standard.” HUD’s regulations at 24 CFR 51B require projects involving noise-sensitive land uses to consider how nearby noise generators can impact a project. This […]
October 17 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register October 19 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Digital Equity Act (DEA), which was enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, appropriated $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs to promote digital equity and inclusion. These three programs are: […]
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 […]
UPDATE: This Consultation was postponed from October 4th to October 17th. 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 […]
54th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show Albuquerque, NM October 18-21, 2023 Register now to attend the 54th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show. Play your role in this ongoing effort to reclaim Education Sovereignty. The NIEA Convention and Trade Show will be held in Albuquerque, NM, October 18-21, 2023. Our theme this year is Education […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Proposed NPA October 18, 2023 – 11:00am-12:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 299 180 049 697 Passcode: qXTM6G Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093; 875755420# October 18, 2023 – 4:00-5:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Proposed NPA October 18, 2023 – 11:00am-12:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 299 180 049 697 Passcode: qXTM6G Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093; 875755420# October 18, 2023 – 4:00-5:30pm, Eastern Time Microsoft Teams - Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: […]
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 […]
The AISES National Conference has been held annually since 1978 and is an unparalleled opportunity to connect companies with over 2,500 Indigenous high school juniors and seniors, college and graduate students, educators, workforce professionals and our corporate, government, private foundation, nonprofit, and tribal partners for professional development, networking opportunities, research presentations, workshops, awards, and traditional […]
How do you detect cultural bias in sources? What kinds of sources can students use in researching their topic? Join CT History Day for a special experience with sessions led by staff from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Department of Education & Recreation on bias in historical sources, cultural sensitivity, […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program […]
October 17 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register October 19 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Digital Equity Act (DEA), which was enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, appropriated $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs to promote digital equity and inclusion. These three programs are: […]
Tribal Mitigation Process Tribal Declarations Guidance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be holding two tribal consultation sessions in Anchorage, Alaska, this week. The first session will take place on October 19, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, focusing on FEMA’s Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide and will seek feedback on how to improve the tribal […]
October 20 at 2:00 - 4:00 pm Central/3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register in advance This panel will examine the state of knowledge about prevention, intervention and response to child and youth sexual abuse in Native communities and institutions. The panel will provide context and historical experience in treatment, examples of successful treatment models […]
Tribal Mitigation Process Tribal Declarations Guidance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be holding two tribal consultation sessions in Anchorage, Alaska, this week. The first session will take place on October 19, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, focusing on FEMA’s Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide and will seek feedback on how to improve the tribal […]