July 23 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern July 24 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The NPS is looking forward to receiving feedback from Tribal representatives as to proposed edits/recommendations on how the NPS Tribal Consultation policy will best serve the needs of Indian Country. The draft policy includes the requirements […]
USET Utility Management: Workforce Development The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management will partner with Cindy Goodburn Consulting to provide insight and discussion on Utilities Workforce Development. Utility management faces numerous challenges. They must ensure clean and safe drinking water for their community by monitoring and maintaining their equipment systems, workforce, and infrastructure. One of […]
July 25 at 12:00 pm Register he prosecution of stalking (stalking - a crime now covered under VAWA 2022 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction) will be discussed by Natalie Ivey from the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), an Aequitas initiative and Jonathan H. Kurland, an Attorney Advisor with AEquitas. Stalking is pervasive. Every day, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 23 at 4:00 pm Eastern Register July 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register If you have any written input you would like to provide, please send to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 30, 2024, to ensure timely consideration. You are invited to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal […]
July 25 at 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm Eastern Register by July 23, 2024 The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Federal agencies such as the Departments of Interior (DOI), Justice (DOJ), and Health and Human […]
July 29 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern The USDA is conducting a tribal consultation and listening session to collect data for a research study about WIC operated by territories and tribal organizations to examine how operations are uniquely different from other WIC state agencies, and to determine how this impacts the program experience. […]
2024 Indigenous Foodways Summit Hosted by United South and Eastern Tribes and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation A celebration of Indigenous Foodways - cultivated and wild - with a focus on hands-on learning and cultural knowledge exchange. The event will also demonstrate how to strengthen our foodways through intertribal collaboration and the utilization of USDA […]
July 30-31 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register The Housing Policy covers policy components, the purpose of policies, writing policies, and components of an Admissions and Occupancy (A&O) policy. Participants should refer to copies of their Admissions and Occupancy policies to practice applying them to the activities presented during this course. The course will also […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Registration: The first consultation will be held on July 30 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. The second consultation will be held on August 1 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. Registrants will […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 31 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register in advance In addition to or instead of joining the Tribal Consultation above, you may provide written input by August 14, 2024. Please send your written submissions to Tricia Light, Ocean Policy Fellow at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, […]
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
USET Utility Management: Workforce Development The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management will partner with Cindy Goodburn Consulting to provide insight and discussion on Utilities Workforce Development. Utility management faces numerous challenges. They must ensure clean and safe drinking water for their community by monitoring and maintaining their equipment systems, workforce, and infrastructure. One of […]
August 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, which creates new reporting requirements on beneficial ownership information (BOI). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, released new FAQs related to Tribally-owned entities and individual Tribal-member owned businesses chartered under Tribal law. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Registration: The first consultation will be held on July 30 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. The second consultation will be held on August 1 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link. Registrants will […]
August 4-10, 2024 Dartmouth College Travel & Attendance Scholarships are Available Dartmouth College is launching a Tribal Leadership Academy (TLA) August 4-10, 2024. The TLA will provide a place for newly elected or appointed Tribal governmental leaders to engage with each other and with experienced faculty presenters on governance matters of vital importance to Tribal Nations. […]
August 5 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register This training program has been designed to provide support for the development of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects that cater to Tribal homelessness on reservations. The staff of Tribal housing authorities, as well as any other Tribal department staff and/or Tribal council members, will gain […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 5 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Prior registration required The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will hold a Tribal consultation on August 5 to discuss the syphilis and congenital syphilis outbreak impacting Indian country. OASH is soliciting feedback and recommendations […]
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. […]
August 6 at 12:00 pm Central Registration Join this webinar to learn more about the PROGRESS Act draft regulations. Among other things, the webinar will highlight areas of concern raised by the Tribal officials that participated on the negotiated rulemaking committee that drafted the regulations with federal officials. The draft regulations are out for Consultation […]
Between July and August, NAFOA will host a series of three webinars covering the new Tribal Tax Parity legislation, H.R. 8318, introduced in May by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in partnership with Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ). This legislation is a critical step forward for tribal economies and business development and requires the support of Indian […]
August 6 at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Central Register The Department of Interior is hosting a webinar to share tips, tricks, and resources that will help you navigate available funding and access federal grants to benefit Tribal Nations and local communities. This will be the first webinar in a series from the DoI Environmental […]
Dear Colleague: On behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR), I invite you to the 28th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting, which will be held on August 7-8, 2024 (7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AKT • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Event Webpage August 7 at 10:50 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Registration
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 7 at 1:00 pm Eastern Zoom link You may provide written comments to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 Eastern on August 14, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this consultation, please contact Kevin Martin, Office of Justice Services, at kevin.martin@bia.gov of (202) 657-3620.
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
August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register August 8 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting Tribal Nations to attend virtual consultations on FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Update. The agency is soliciting feedback on proposed updates to Version 5 of the […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is partnering with West Yost Associates to provide Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development and a Tabletop Exercise to member USET Tribal Nations. This series will consist of six virtual training workshops informed cyber-incident first responders of the available resources, strategies and best practices in mitigating or minimizing the impact […]
August 8 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register This webinar, held in honor of World Indigenous Peoples Day, will delve into the definition of Indigenous tourism from the perspectives and values of Indigenous communities, distinguishing between Indigenous-led tourism and tourism that features Indigenous peoples without their direct involvement.
August 7 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register August 8 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting Tribal Nations to attend virtual consultations on FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Update. The agency is soliciting feedback on proposed updates to Version 5 of the […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 8 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Comments due on November 8, 2024
August 8 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register
The Narragansett Indian Tribe will be celebrating our 349th Recorded Annual August Meeting/Pow Wow on Saturday, August 10, 2024, and Sunday, August 11, 2024. Chief Sachem Anthony Dean Stanton welcomes all of Rhode Island to join the Tribe in celebration and share in the traditional food, singing, and dancing. All activities are held on on […]
Mashpee Wampanoag and the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah observe Metacoment Day every August 12th As an official holiday, tribal operations will be closed to observe the historic day. Metacomet, also known as King Philip, was the son of the Great Sachem Muhsasôyut 8sâmeeqan who welcomed English in 1620. Philip, or Metacom, became the last chief […]
2024 USET Tribal Best Practices Conference The Braided Path: Weaving together Wisdom, Innovation, and Community August 13-15, 2024 Nashville, TN Our Why: USET member Tribal Nations have cared for their communities and environments since time immemorial. This wisdom and these invaluable best practices have been passed down through the generations fostering a unique relationship among […]
August 13-15 Event Website The IHS Partnership Conference and Direct Service Tribes National Meeting provides one forum for direct service tribal leaders and IHS, tribal and urban (I/T/U) programs staff to receive updates, training and guidance on important programs within the Indian health system. Topics of relevance for Direct Service Tribal leaders will be highlighted as […]
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 […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the […]
August 14 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Small businesses play a critical role in the recent resurgence in U.S. manufacturing. The federal government has supported this with “Made in America” policies that are reshoring critical industries, strengthening major supply chains and rebuilding America’s industrial base. Join Small Business Majority and the SBA to learn about […]
UPDATE: Due to the USET Tribal Best Practices Conferences occurring this month, the Infectious Disease ECHO is canceled for August. We look forward to speaking with you in September. 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 […]
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
Treasury Department Office Hours on the Homeowner Association Fund If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through the Homeowner Association Fund implementation, Treasury is hosting weekly office hours. The next Offices Hours will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00 […]
Thursday, August 15 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET To participate, join the conference from your computer at: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615624267?pwd=ZUphDfdJ5E43T7p0vOLBXwb4WVGt5N.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 161 562 4267 Passcode: 381331 Phone number for Audio Only +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)or +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) Those interested in submitting proposals should visit […]
Session 1: August 15 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Session 2: September 12 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The update consolidates information and eligibility requirements for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) projects addressing air quality, drought, extreme temperatures, wildfire and wind. It also reflects recent policy changes to simplify program […]
DOT is hosting a two-part webinar series to help communities use data to effectively tell their stories in planning, development, and applying for DOT grants. Part 1 of the webinar series will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. The webinar will focus on how to identify and describe a project […]
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 […]
August 16 Register This year’s Summit is a half-day, in-person event for Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to participate in face-to-face discussions with IHS leadership regarding the Health IT Modernization Program. The IHS will provide attendees with updates on the implementation planning process and the enterprise build process. We anticipate robust and meaningful […]
August 19-20 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register This training covers Executive Directors' essential roles and responsibilities for Tribally Designated Housing Entities and other Tribal housing departments. The training will focus on the day-to-day management of these entities and inform participants about overseeing the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) funded programs […]
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 […]
August 20-22, Tacoma, WA. Tribal Nation leaders are invited to attend the 2024 Green Transportation Summit and Expo at no cost – Tribal leaders may use the code GTSE-TA24 to waive registration fees, and travel stipends may also be available. The 13th Annual Green Transportation Summit & Expo is the leading event for sustainable transportation, […]
Please join the USDA Forest Service for an August 20, 2024, Tribal Forum on Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Policies. The USDA Forest Service is pursuing a range of climate change adaptation and mitigation policies to protect, conserve, and manage national forests and grasslands for climate resilience. This Tribal Forum will focus on the first series […]
Between July and August, NAFOA will host a series of three webinars covering the new Tribal Tax Parity legislation, H.R. 8318, introduced in May by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in partnership with Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ). This legislation is a critical step forward for tribal economies and business development and requires the support of Indian […]
Venue: ZoomGov Date: August 20, 2024 Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET Register On August 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on the implementation of Executive Order 14112 (EO). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to ensure that […]
This training is being offered to aid participants who serve as “Housing Board of Commissioners” understand the background & history of NAHASDA “The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act”, To help develop their knowledge of Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) cordially invite you to participate in the Third Annual Tribal Aviation Symposium on August 21-22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET each day. This virtual event provides an opportunity for Tribal Leadership to engage with FAA and DOT leadership, discuss matters concerning […]
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
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is partnering with West Yost Associates to provide Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development and a Tabletop Exercise to member USET Tribal Nations. This series will consist of six virtual training workshops informed cyber-incident first responders of the available resources, strategies and best practices in mitigating or minimizing the impact […]
August 22 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Please join this impressive group of practitioners and advocates on Thursday, August 22 at 1:00 PM ET for a holistic conversation on the needs and resources available to Native non-profits. Native Ways Federation’s Carly Bad Heart Bull (Dakota/Muscogee) and Native Voices Rising’s Shash Yázhí Moreno Charley (Diné) will […]
Join Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell for a virtual event on Aug. 23 from 1–2:30 p.m. ET. Each August, FEMA celebrates National Resilience Month to highlight all the critically important resilience work occurring across the country. In honor of this annual campaign and 2024 being named as […]