May 20-23, 2024 Rapid City, South Dakota Conference website The NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health - behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening […]
Register The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will host a Tribal Consultation during the National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB) 2024 National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) from 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM CT on Monday, May 20, 024, at The Monument in Rapid City, SD. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Registration for Webinar May 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern Web Join URL Zoom Join URL Meeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 U.S. () +1 646-828-7666 U.S. () Meeting ID: 160 845 5864 May 20 at 1:00 pm Eastern Web Join URL Zoom Join URL Meeting Password: 1RzIiTUgH Dial-in information: +1 […]
USET Hepatitis C/HIV/Substance Use Disorder Clinical Training presented by the USET Tribal Health Program Support Department During the pandemic, Tribal Nations saw a rise in injectable drug use. This resulted in an increased number of new Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV infections. People who inject drugs (PWID) are at high risk for HIV and HCV […]
May 21 at 10:00 Eastern Register May 22 at 1:30 pm Eastern Register The Social Security Administration (SSA) invites you to join the monthly FREE virtual training series focused on policy topics important to Tribal communities. This information will assist Tribal Benefit Coordinators, Navigators, Social Workers, and other stakeholders who provide support to tribal members. […]
Preserve the Past, Build for the Future is a webinar series designed to introduce college students to historic preservation and related fields. Register NOW for the 2024 series. Click the links of each webinar title to go to the registration page for that session. Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – 2 p.m. ET: So, You Want […]
On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final guidance on direct/elective pay of clean energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). At the same time, Treasury issued a proposed rule on certain joint ownership arrangements under elective pay, with a Tribal consultation held on […]
Presented by USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service, this webinar will provide information about the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) program and help prepare applicants ahead of the upcoming FY2024 funding window. This webinar will include: What applicants can do now to prepare for the next funding round System Registration and Applicant Identification Requirements A high-level […]
May 21 at 10:00 Eastern Register May 22 at 1:30 pm Eastern Register The Social Security Administration (SSA) invites you to join the monthly FREE virtual training series focused on policy topics important to Tribal communities. This information will assist Tribal Benefit Coordinators, Navigators, Social Workers, and other stakeholders who provide support to tribal members. […]
Tribal Leader Letter Summary Analysis of Carbon Stewardship Summary of Consultation Collaboration May 22 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper May 22 at 1:00 pm Central Register The National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, invites you to a virtual Tribal Consultation on an initiative for improving American Indian and Alaska […]
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the Native Language Summit Engagement Session on May 22, 2024, from 3-4:30 p.m. ET, to help shape the agenda for the upcoming Native Language Summit, “Beyond the Decade: Inspiring a Generation of Native Language Learners,” on October 8th in Palm Springs, CA. As valued tribal members of our […]
Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Capitol Campus, Room TBS Washington, DC 20002 Virtual Live streamed video - This hybrid event will be live streamed, register online to receive a link to the video recording. RSVP Join the U.S. Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) for a scholarly symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Homeland Security’s Tribal Government Affairs office will be hosting several virtual consultation sessions on proposed legislative changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), specifically section 289. Monday, May 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., ET Register Friday, May 10, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Healthcare professionals and other staff serving AI/AN populations are invited to participate in this 2.5-hour virtual training program. The session will feature multidisciplinary presentations on best practices for responding to the rise of syphilis and congenital syphilis in Tribal communities. The webinar will take place on May 28 at 12:00 – 2:30pm ET. Please access […]
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 […]
Additional Funding Opportunities for Clean Energy Projects U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is hosting our next federal funding fair on May 28, 2024! Rural Development (RD) recognizes that clean energy support for rural communities is in high demand and is hosting a series of virtual federal funding fairs for entities interested in building […]
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 […]