November 7-8 at 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern November 9 at 1:00 pm - 3:0 pm Eastern - Examination Date Register Registration Deadline: October 27, 2023 OLE Notification Deadline: November 3, 2023 The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS) issues Special Law Enforcement Commissions (SLECs) to tribal, federal, state, and […]
November 7-8, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Mountain Denver HUD ONAP Office Register The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) requires that existing housing units be maintained and maintenance policies be adopted. Tribal housing maintenance programs must balance operating within their current budgets while providing for the long-term maintenance and viability […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management and the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative presents USET Tribal Nation opportunities with the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) legal experts have crafted a Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code to assist Tribal Nations with establishing governance around food and agriculture, […]
November 7 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter On Tuesday, November 7, multiple federal agencies will hold a virtual (and in-person) government-to-government consultation on strengthening the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The consultation session will seek input on additional support for tribal leaders, federal government assistance to state courts and child welfare […]
Nov 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register In Panel Series #1, “Preserving Our Roots: The Urgency of Native Languages,” the focus is on raising awareness and creating a sense of urgency regarding the state of Native languages. Panelists will discuss how they recognized the imperative for language revitalization and immersion, elaborating on their motivations […]
November 8 at 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mountain The National HEARTH Act team will be presenting a Tribal Outreach webinar for Tribes. They will be covering the 52 IAM 13 policy and the BIA Tribal Checklist for HEARTH Act regulations. There is no cost to attend this training session. This will be the last one […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization. These are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your […]
November 8 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join link
You are cordially invited to attend virtually a Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) event hosted by USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and USDOT Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs Arlando Teller. The NAHM event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. EST. To access the link to the NAHM […]
November 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern Zoom Registration SAMHSA will accept written Tribal testimony until 5 p.m., November 23rd, 2023. Federal Register Announcement
November 9 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register FEMA is hosting a webinar for Tribal Nations on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This presentation gives an overview of HMGP and HMGP Post Fire. Tribal Nations can access both programs to reduce their risks from natural hazards. This webinar will address how to […]
November 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT The Association on American Indian Affairs Hybrid 101st Annual Membership Meeting and Event Featuring #1 New York Times bestselling author, Angeline Boulley, enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed today in honor of Veteran's & Indigenous Warrior's Day.
UPDATE: Due to the Veteran's & Indigenous Warrior's Day, this session has been canceled. The next ECHO session will be on December 8th and will focus on Flu and COVID-19. 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 […]
Save the Date November 11-17, 2023 New Orleans, LA
November 11 - DC | Honoring Native Veterans 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Monday, November 13 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Osage Casino Hotel - Tulsa Walnut Room 951 West 36th St. N, Tulsa, OK 74127 Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central via Zoom Register Friday, November 17 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Holiday Inn Bismarck […]
November 13 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join Link
November 13 at 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Eastern Location: Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130 All information can be found here. Tribal Nations can submit their written comments and any questions via email with the subject line “Tribal Declarations Guidance – Written Comments” to fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov. Contact information […]
NIHB Fourth Quarter Board Meeting and Native American Heritage Month Event November 14-16 Washington, DC More information coming soon.
This intensive, three day training course is designed to provide tribal housing professionals with an overview of the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, and how the program can complement other tribal housing initiatives. The course provides both a general explanation of the program and describes detailed procedures and requirements for continuing operational compliance […]
November 14 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Central Register The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) promotes the economic development of federally recognized American Indians and Alaska Natives (Indians) through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market, including to international markets.
November 14 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register to receive a zoom link Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will host a call to provide an overview of the new resources and highlight the positive impact of RRW policies. Speakers will include Dona Dmitrovic, Senior Advisor for […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Monday, November 13 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Osage Casino Hotel - Tulsa Walnut Room 951 West 36th St. N, Tulsa, OK 74127 Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central via Zoom Register Friday, November 17 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Holiday Inn Bismarck […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) – Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) would like to invite you to our Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium. Virtual Native American Heritage Month Symposium This symposium will honor Native American Veterans by remembering their legacy and service to our country, and will educate, […]
Sign up for NTIA’s content for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). First, there is a bi-monthly technical assistance office hours scheduled for Tuesday, October 31st at 3:00-4:00 PM ET. To register for this session, sign up here: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdO2oqzorGtIUBLTC_86B6Sp0gLdLgFQ. After registering, you will receive meeting logistics and an […]
Dear Tribal Leader, Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a new interim final rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This interim final rule (Obligation IFR) provides additional flexibility and clarity for recipients regarding the definition of “obligation” and associated guidance. The Obligation IFR clarifies the application of the […]
November 16 at 11:30 am Central Register The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) are hosting members from GLIFWC’s Climate Change Program to discuss Aanji bimaadiziimagak o’ow aki, the second version of the GLIFWC Vulnerability Assessment, which was published in January 2023. The vulnerability assessment […]
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Native Affairs and Policy will host a virtual webinar on November 16, 2023 to provide an overview of their Public Notice on Tribal Access to Wireless Spectrum and Related Data: Public Notice, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Native Affairs […]
November 16 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Join via Microsoft Teams If you experience problems with the audio, dial in using the following: Conference Number: +1 (509) 385-0685 Participant Code: 941 859 083# This presentation discusses the ways that Indigenous Knowledge can inform best practices for the stewardship of cultural resources, especially as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a new interim final rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This interim final rule (Obligation IFR) provides additional flexibility and clarity for recipients regarding the definition of “obligation” and associated guidance. The Obligation IFR clarifies the application of the […]
November 17, 2023 The University of Southern Mississippi Thad Cochran Center To RSVP or request more information, please contact Lanena Grace John at lanena.john@usm.edu or (601) 266-4384
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Monday, November 13 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Osage Casino Hotel - Tulsa Walnut Room 951 West 36th St. N, Tulsa, OK 74127 Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central via Zoom Register Friday, November 17 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Holiday Inn Bismarck […]
The Catawba Nation will host its yearly ‘Day of the Catawba Festival,‘ or Yap Ye Iswa Festival, on Saturday, November 18. The Catawba Nation says the event is a way to celebrate Catawba heritage and culture. The event is free and open to the public. The fun will get underway at 10:00 am at the Catawba […]
HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is hosting a virtual Technical Assistance Webinar on Monday, November 20, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm E.T, dedicated exclusively to tribal leader audiences, to share information about the upcoming FY 2024 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (Network Planning Program) Funding Opportunity and how tribes and tribal organizations can […]
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides 900 million dollars annually in federal funding for conservation efforts including land acquisition. Yet, Tribes have been woefully underrepresented when it comes to receiving Land and Water Conservation funds. Why is that and how can we work together to address barriers for Tribes’ access to federal conservation […]
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ 51st annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow will be held Nov. 23-24, 2023 on the Pow Wow Grounds in Poarch. The Pow Wow is held to celebrate the cultural heritage and rick tradition of the PBCI. The event is two days filled with dance and drumming competitions, unique crafts from local […]
HHS STAC Meeting The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) will hold their next meeting on November 28, 2023 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET, and on November 29th from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET.
November 28 at 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Central Register On November 28, join the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund, the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), and partners for a webinar conversation on what the modernized Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) means for Indian Country. Federal regulators recently announced a final rule to strengthen and modernize […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a new interim final rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This interim final rule (Obligation IFR) provides additional flexibility and clarity for recipients regarding the definition of “obligation” and associated guidance. The Obligation IFR clarifies the application of the […]
NTIA will be hosting webinars in November to discuss budget narratives. These meetings are scheduled for November 2nd with a rerun webinar on November 29th, with both meetings beginning at 3:00 PM ET. You can find registration information for these webinars below. November 2 – Infrastructure Deployment Budget Narratives: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_NAGPmQ4xSoW6Yo6gL4P4AA November 29 – Use and […]
White House Fellows Webinar Wednesday, November 29 | 5pm Eastern Time Register here: https://whff-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n6w9pe_BS-OqYL7SAJUCmw#/registration On Wednesday, November 29, the White House Initiative on Advancing Education Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities and the White House Fellows Foundation and Association will co-host a special webinar about the […]
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 […]
IHS NTAC Quarterly Meeting The Indian Health Service (IHS) National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health serves as an advisory body to the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), and to the Director of the IHS. The next IHS NTAC Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on November 30, 2023 […]
The Department of the Interior is excited to announce that it will be hosting three public listening sessions to inform the Department’s development of its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. See related press release, Federal Register Notice, and more information below. The Department is hosting three public listening sessions focused and designed to gather input to inform the development of the […]
The Department of the Interior is excited to announce that it will be hosting three public listening sessions to inform the Department’s development of its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. See related press release, Federal Register Notice, and more information below. The Department is hosting three public listening sessions focused and designed to gather input to inform the development of the […]
The Department of the Interior requests your input on the development of: Vision, Goals, Objectives, Implementation Strategies, Priority Actions, and Performance Measures for the Department’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. November 30 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern November 30 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Eastern December 1 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm […]
The Department of the Interior requests your input on the development of: Vision, Goals, Objectives, Implementation Strategies, Priority Actions, and Performance Measures for the Department’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. November 30 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern November 30 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Eastern December 1 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm […]