Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper FEMA Tribal Consultation Policy FEMA invites Tribal Nations to participate in a series of tribal listening sessions and consultations to provide feedback on the current Tribal Consultation Policy. FEMA is committed to ensuring all participants have equal access regardless of disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation due to […]
Please join ADM Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Dr. Loretta Christensen, Chief Medical Officer at the Indian Health Service (IHS), and Dr. Laura Bachman, Acting Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a briefing on […]
Virtual participation options are still available for CMS's upcoming Health Equity Conference on May 29-30 in Bethesda, Maryland. The theme is "Sustaining Health Equity Through Action." Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from CMS leadership on recent program developments; explore the latest health equity research; discuss promising practices and creative solutions; and collaborate on […]
The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) values the partnerships between APHIS and Tribal Nations. They feel providing opportunities for Tribal Nations to learn about their national programs that safeguard natural resources will aid in developing partnerships and strengthening already existing ones. ONTL and Wildlife Services will host […]
A one-pager on the open funding opportunity to support Tribal participation in emerging climate markets A compendium of all Landowner Assistance funding opportunities that could support work on Tribal lands The Forest Service and First Nations Development Institute will co-host a series of virtual office hours for federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native corporations and villages. […]
Dear Tribal Leader: I write to invite you to the 2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations that will be held across the country. The Regional Consultations provide regional forums for Tribes to share their views, concerns, and recommendations with HHS officials on health and human services priorities. We hope […]
At NCAI's 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. This will be an in-person convention, which will take place in Cherokee, NC at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather to […]
USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA (Hybrid: In-person and virtual) Taking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee, North Carolina Dear Tribal Leader Letter Forestry Consultation June 3 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Meat Inspections Consultation June 3 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern Register Food […]
The National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines Program (NSF Engines) has a new funding opportunity, 24-565. Each NSF Engine award will provide a team up to $160 million over 10 years to support growing and sustaining a place-based regional innovation ecosystem built on a future-oriented R&D technology topic, translation of innovations to practice, and inclusive workforce development. The […]
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission. We are pleased to announce that on Monday, June 3rd, Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) staff will hold a Tribal consultation session from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. EDT to coincide with the National Congress of American Indians Mid Year 24 Convention and Marketplace in Cherokee, North Carolina. […]
USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA (Hybrid: In-person and virtual) Taking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee, North Carolina Dear Tribal Leader Letter Forestry Consultation June 3 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Meat Inspections Consultation June 3 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern Register Food […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter April 30 - May 1 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central June 4 - 5 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific June 10 - 11 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration link The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Services, Division of Self Determination, is pleased […]
June 4 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register During the 42nd Annual NAFOA Conference, the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) Director Jigar Shah shared with attendees an overview of the recent conditional commitment for a loan guarantee to the Viejas Microgrid and/or microgrid projects for high-load centers like gaming, hospitality, and […]
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. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter April 30 - May 1 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central June 4 - 5 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific June 10 - 11 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Registration link The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Services, Division of Self Determination, is pleased […]
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) discretionary grant program with $100 million appropriated annually for fiscal years (FY) 2022-2026. The SMART program was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter June 5 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern During the NCAI Mid-Year 2024 Annual Conference Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719 July 11 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Virtual Register Submit your written comments either by email to OTJ@usdoj.gov or by mail to Office […]
USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA (Hybrid: In-person and virtual) Taking Place during the NCAI Mid-Year at Cherokee, North Carolina Dear Tribal Leader Letter Forestry Consultation June 3 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Meat Inspections Consultation June 3 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern Register Food […]
What is the Tribal Homelessness Network (THN): A network of Tribes/TDHEs coming together online for group learning, peer-to-peer collaborative approaches to prevent and end homelessness, and to access technical assistance and support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Discussions will be Tribally-led based on topics brought forth from the network around […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the 2024 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp United South and Eastern Tribes (USET), in partnership with the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC), will convene a Tribal Climate Resilience Camp this year and will support teams representing USET Member Tribal Nations to attend the […]
June 10 at 11:00 am Central Register AIANTA and the U.S. Forest Service will host an informational webinar regarding the Request for Proposals for NATIVE Act Tribal Projects and Initiatives on or Adjacent to U.S. Forest Service Managed Lands for FY 2024. The webinar will include a panel of past grantees and a question and […]
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on June 11-12, 2024, from 1-4:30 p.m. ET daily. The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and conduct the following business: (1) discuss and approve the 2023-2024 Annual Report to Congress; (2) discuss fiscal year 2024 planning activities; (3) […]
DOJ BJA Tribal Solicitation: Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, & Substance Abuse Site-Based Program Informational Webinar – June 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm Central Webinar Registration - Zoom
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on June 11-12, 2024, from 1-4:30 p.m. ET daily. The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE and conduct the following business: (1) discuss and approve the 2023-2024 Annual Report to Congress; (2) discuss fiscal year 2024 planning activities; (3) […]
UPDATE: June's Infectious Disease ECHO has been canceled. We look forward to speaking with you in July. We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On June 13, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act and Tribal data sovereignty. This consultation advances the Department’s commitment to uphold the federal trust responsibility as described in Executive Order 13175 - […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper June 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern June 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern If you are interested in attending one or both virtual consultations, please respond to OTJ@usdoj.gov by June 11, 2024, and include the name(s) and email addresses of your representatives. If you do not have reliable access to […]
June 13 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Phoenix, Arizona at the Heard Museum (2301 North Central Avenue) This Tribal consultation will be on the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing that a new “Missing and Endangered Person” (MEP) event code be added to the nation's Emergency Alert System. Further information […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Registration link June 17 & 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern Join link July 8 at 1:00 pm Eastern Join link The APHIS Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program provides funding to help safeguard against, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. APHIS worked with other governmental […]
June 17 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The FCC is pleased to announce that on Monday, June 17, 2024, the FCC’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will hold a virtual Tribal Consultation and Listening Session from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. To register for this event, please visit the ONAP […]
June 17 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice has scheduled a meeting of the 904 Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women (hereinafter “the Task Force”). The virtual meeting will take place on June 17, 2024 […]
June 17 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register The webinar is intended to help bring awareness to a number of emerging energy technologies. The Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) and the USDA Rural Development Innovation Center are convening technology innovators and end-users to highlight select ARPA-E projects and programs for […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter DOD EJ Strategy Draft Goals and Approach The Department of Defense has scheduled three regional virtual listening sessions to discuss DoD’s draft environmental justice (EJ) goals and overall implementation approach, as required under Executive Order (E.O.) 14096, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. E.O. 14096 requires Federal agencies […]
June 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register ABFE and Native Americans in Philanthropy welcome you to engage in a gathering of non-profits, philanthropy, and emerging leaders for discussions and collaborative action-building philanthropy rooted in Native traditions and values as we explore the advocacy for responsive and transformative investment in Black and Indigenous communities. NAP’s curated […]
June 19-20, 2024 in Portland Oregon Register The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is excited to announce they will be hosting an in-person training on the Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA) in Portland, OR. The training will be held on June 19-20, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm both days. The meeting […]
Dear Tribal Leader: I write to invite you to the 2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations that will be held across the country. The Regional Consultations provide regional forums for Tribes to share their views, concerns, and recommendations with HHS officials on health and human services priorities. We hope […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter DOD EJ Strategy Draft Goals and Approach The Department of Defense has scheduled three regional virtual listening sessions to discuss DoD’s draft environmental justice (EJ) goals and overall implementation approach, as required under Executive Order (E.O.) 14096, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. E.O. 14096 requires Federal agencies […]
June 20 at 1:30 pm Eastern Register Please join the National Indian Health Board for an All Tribes Call to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe (23-250). They will be joined by key attorneys and policy experts on June 20, 2024, at 1:30pm Eastern Time to discuss the […]
June 20 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register You are invited to join Rural LISC for the latest "Raising the Roof" webinar on June 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST where we will focus on federal rural affordable housing and community development policy. This informative session will cover the status of key bills and funding levels […]
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process. Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter DOD EJ Strategy Draft Goals and Approach The Department of Defense has scheduled three regional virtual listening sessions to discuss DoD’s draft environmental justice (EJ) goals and overall implementation approach, as required under Executive Order (E.O.) 14096, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. E.O. 14096 requires Federal agencies […]
The EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) is announcing a teleconference for Tribal environmental professionals and other interested parties to receive information and provide suggestions for the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for the American Indian Air Quality Training Program. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2024, at 3:30 pm ET. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Registration link June 17 & 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern Join link July 8 at 1:00 pm Eastern Join link The APHIS Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program provides funding to help safeguard against, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. APHIS worked with other governmental […]
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is excited to host the 2024 Annual Convention and Tradeshow at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida from June 24-27, 2024. The convention includes training sessions that will provide attendees with resources and services directly related to Native housing program administration. This is your […]
June 24 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register On May 22, 2024, FDA issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter inviting all federally recognized Tribes to an All Tribes Call on June 24, 2024, at 3:00pm EST. This call will be to discuss the recently released Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the 2024 Tribal Utility Summit The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is pleased to announce our 14th Tribal Utility Summit (TUS) at the Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency in Bar Harbor, Maine. We look forward to seeing you there! The Tribal Utility Summit is an […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter June 25 at 11:00 am Central Join Zoom link Meeting ID: 161 603 7373 Passcode: 970990 July 1 at 3:00 pm Central Join Zoom link Meeting ID: 161 558 5067 Passcode: 839880 The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is revising its procedural regulations located in Title 43 of the Code […]
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 […]
June 26 at 1:00 pm Eastern Join link Dial-in information: +1 669- 25-4 5252 US +1 646- 82-8 7666 US Meeting ID: 161 274 2018 Meeting Password: Wnbgc8Civ Those who want to earn AgLearn credit here is the registration link: Forthcoming Back Up - Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 232 545 702 […]
June 26 at 12:00 am - 2:30 pm Central Register Join the Office of Indian Energy for the latest updates on the Low-Income Bonus Credit Program, which is now accepting applications for investment tax credits for solar and wind energy facilities on Indian land. Additionally, learn how the Independent Power Producer (IPP) framework is being […]
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
June 26 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central Register July 17 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central Register The US Forest Service in collaboration with First Nations Development Institute and the National Indian Carbon Coalition, will co-host live Office Hours for Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/Villages, and Tribal Organizations. This time can […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper June 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern June 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern If you are interested in attending one or both virtual consultations, please respond to OTJ@usdoj.gov by June 11, 2024, and include the name(s) and email addresses of your representatives. If you do not have reliable access to […]