Events

HUD/IHS Housing-related Infrastructure for Tribal Communities Tribal Consultation

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Leader: By letter dated September 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) initiated a joint Tribal Consultation seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address housing-related water and sewer infrastructure […]

HUD and IHS Joint Virtual Consultation on Sanitation Facilities

Virtual Event

December 16 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) are seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address the housing-related water and […]

Treasury Tribal Consultation: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Federal Tax Status of Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments

Virtual Event

December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]

US Forest Service Webinar about the Tribal Landscape Scale Restoration Funding Opportunities

Virtual Event

October 29 at 2:00 pm Central Register As part of the Fortifying Our Forests, Landscape Scale Restoration project, First Nations is hosting a webinar for Tribal representatives to learn about Tribally led landscape restoration projects and the support available through the U.S. Forest Service’s Landscape Scale Restoration Program (LSRP). The LSRP offers a competitive grant […]

Treasury Tribal Consultation: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Federal Tax Status of Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments

Virtual Event

December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]

FEMA Tribal Consultation and Public Webinars on Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance

Virtual Event

Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Tribal Consultation December 19 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Register Public Webinars December  13 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register   The Interim Guidance will go […]

Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program Office Hours

Virtual Event

The Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Tribal Technical Assistance (TA) team is excited to hold these sessions specifically for Tribal Nations. DOE’s Rebates team will provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations and Tribal representatives working on Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates funding applications. Funded by IRA - IRA authorized DOE […]

USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: Animal Disease Traceability

Virtual Event

December 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Zoom join link The US Department of Agriculturals’ (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) believes in building strong partnerships with Tribes. Providing opportunities for Tribes to learn about what APHIS is doing to prevent disease outbreaks in natural resources is one […]

Treasury Tribal Consultation: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Federal Tax Status of Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments

Virtual Event

December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]

CMS All Tribes Webinar: Medicaid Home and Community Based Services 101

Virtual Event

December 8 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMCS Division of Long Term Services and Supports, Medicaid Benefits Health Program Group, is holding an All Tribes Webinar Wednesday, December 18, from 2–3 p.m. ET. During the hour-long […]

NAFOA Listening Session on 2025 Tribal Tax Legislation

Virtual Event

December 19 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register With a new Administration and major changes in the 119th Congress, 2025 is expected to bring significant legislative challenges and opportunities for Indian Country. To ensure Tribal priorities are heard and addressed, NAFOA is hosting a listening session on Thursday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. […]

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls

Virtual Event

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 […]

FEMA Tribal Consultation and Public Webinars on Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance

Virtual Event

Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Tribal Consultation December 19 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Register Public Webinars December  13 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register   The Interim Guidance will go […]

USDA Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program Webinar

Virtual Event

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is hosting a webinar for potential applicants to the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). The webinar will give an overview of TPEP, the newest resource guide for the timber and wood industries, and will have program experts from RD and the USDA Forest Service on hand […]

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours

Virtual Event

The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]

USDA Discussion on Disaster Response and Recovery Activities

Virtual Event

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invites you to attend and engage in a conversation focused on disaster response and recovery activities. They want to hear from you, what types of activities can help our rural communities recover from disasters. Details for this upcoming webinar are as follows— Date: January 9, 2025 from 1:00pm […]

North County Climate Change Alliance State of the Earth’s Environment 2025 Presentation

Virtual Event

January 9 at 7:30 pm Central Register Please join them for a presentation about the state of the earth’s environment by NCCCA president Joe Houde.  This will be the first of a three-part series. In this first discussion we will explore recent global, nature-based, and alien “Planetary Boundaries” (PBs), with the focus on the relationship […]

Veterans Virtual Workshop: Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Virtual Event

January 13 at 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Reserve a spot The Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, in partnership with the USDA, invite veterans, service members, and military spouses to Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. This full day virtual workshop, will aid those interested in exploring agriculture-based […]

Northwest Indian Housing Association Winter Conference

Northwest Tribal Nation housing professionals convene for discussion, informative presentations and trainings from Northwest Tribal housing staff, advocates, and other organizations. Dates: January 14 to 16, 2025 Location: Centralia, WA Register Here

USDA Forest Service Listening Session on Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP)

Virtual Event

January 14, 21 and 28  at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.  

DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Grant Program Webinar

Virtual Event

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Build America Bureau is hosting a webinar for potential applicants to the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). The webinar will cover the application process and what activities can be funded through the program. Details regarding the upcoming webinar are as follows— Date: January 14, 2025 at 3:00pm ET […]

IRS offers office hours for help with the pre-filing registration process for elective payment and transfer of clean energy and CHIPS credits

Virtual Event

The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the 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 […]

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours

Virtual Event

The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]

U.S. Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultations on American Community Survey

Virtual Event

U.S. Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultations on American Community Survey The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) will conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on the proposed race/ethnicity code list for the 2030 American Community Survey: https://www2.census.gov/​programs-surveys/​demo/​2030-race-and-or-ethnicity-code-list/​.  The Census Bureau is seeking feedback from Tribal governments on the following questions: Are there any groups missing from the […]

Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities Webinars

Virtual Event

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting webinars for potential applicants to the Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities opportunity that is now open under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Details regarding the upcoming webinars are as follows— General Applicant Webinars: January 16, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:00pm ET […]

Southwest Indian Agricultural Association (SWIAA) Annual Conference

SWIAA Annual Conference includes educational presentations and qualified speakers on a wide range of topics relevant to Tribal agricultural producers throughout the Southwest. The Conference will give an opportunity for Tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners to gather and learn the latest developments in range management, agriculture production, and more. It is also an […]

USDA Forest Service Listening Session on Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP)

Virtual Event

January 14, 21 and 28  at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.  

DOI Webinar Series: Scientific Approach to One Health – USGS’s Mission and Role

Virtual Event

January 21 at 3:00 pm Eastern Scientific Approach to One Health: USGS's Mission and Role Registration link Join an informative presentation that explores the vital scientific role and Mission of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Discover how our expertise and scientific investments in One Health activities benefit the Nation by helping to optimize the […]

NEW NTIA Digital Equity Native Entity Capacity Application Guidance Office Hours

Virtual Event

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is hosting Office Hours for Native entities applying for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. NTIA staff and subject matter experts will answer questions from prospective applicants, with the intent to prepare them to write high-quality applications. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows— January 21, 2025 at […]

DOI Webinar Series: DOI’s Role in Advancing One Health: Mission, Management, and Authorities

Virtual Event

January 22 at 1:00 pm Eastern DOI’s Role in Advancing One Health: Mission, Management, and Authorities Registration link Join us for a panel on the Department of the Interior's (DOI) role in advancing the One Health initiative. This session will cover the DOI’s mission, vision, and authorities, along with a brief introduction to its Bureaus […]

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours

Virtual Event

The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]

NCAI Two-Part Webinar Series: Understanding the EPA’s New Regulatory Revisions to Water Quality Standards

Virtual Event

Part One: January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Part Two: January 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), in partnership with the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC), National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER), invites Tribal Nations, state environmental agencies, and […]

DOI Webinar Series: Nature-based Solutions for One Health – Harnessing the Power of Nature for Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Health

Virtual Event

January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Nature-based Solutions for One Health: Harnessing the Power of Nature for Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Health Registration link Nature provides a wide range of health benefits, including but not limited to providing clean air and water for humans and animals and reducing health risks from disasters. Nature-based solutions (NBS) […]

DOI Webinar Series: Learning from our Ancestors, One Health examples from Indian Country

Virtual Event

January 24 at 3:00 pm Eastern Learning from our Ancestors, One Health examples from Indian Country Registration link The DOI's Bureau of Indian Affairs will provide an overview of its mission, purpose, and authorities, and discuss One Health considerations and examples from Indian Country with the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society.

Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy & Sustainability 7th Annual Conference

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood

January 27-29, 2025 Hollywood, Florida Conference website This conference will focus on the newly changing landscape for Tribal energy development and sustainability, including best practices, federal leadership, policy and regulatory changes, funding a project, and project planning/development trends.

BIA Division of Self Determination ISDEAA Training

Please register using the link provided here: FY25 ISDEAA Training for Tribes and Tribal Organizations Construction Contracting under Public Law 93-638 – Section 105, 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart J January 28-30, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time Albuquerque, NM Contract Support Cost February 19-20, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time […]

USDA Forest Service Listening Session on Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP)

Virtual Event

January 14, 21 and 28  at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.  

APHIS Tribal Webinar: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update

Virtual Event

January 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join Link Zoom Join Link APHIS’ WS National Wildlife Disease Program (NWDP) currently conducts targeted wild bird surveillance activities in all four flyways (Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific) and investigations of morbidity/mortality events in wild birds. WS collected around 30,000 samples in 49 states within those flyways […]

IRS offers office hours for help with the pre-filing registration process for elective payment and transfer of clean energy and CHIPS credits

Virtual Event

The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the 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 […]

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours

Virtual Event

The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]

NCAI Two-Part Webinar Series: Understanding the EPA’s New Regulatory Revisions to Water Quality Standards

Virtual Event

Part One: January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Part Two: January 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), in partnership with the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC), National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER), invites Tribal Nations, state environmental agencies, and […]

NEW NTIA Digital Equity Native Entity Capacity Application Guidance Office Hours

Virtual Event

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is hosting Office Hours for Native entities applying for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. NTIA staff and subject matter experts will answer questions from prospective applicants, with the intent to prepare them to write high-quality applications. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows— January 21, 2025 at […]

National American Indian Housing Council’s Legislative Conference

February 4-6, 2025 Washington, DC Conference Website The National American Indian Housing Council's Legislative Conference, held annually in Washington, DC, offers Tribal leaders, housing professionals, advocates, and attorneys a platform to hear directly from Members of Congress and federal agency representatives through plenary session updates.

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours

Virtual Event

The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]

POSTPONED: HHS Tribal Consultation: Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information

Virtual Event

UPDATE (02/03/2025): This consultation has been postponed by HHS. February 6 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leaders to a virtual Tribal consultation on Proposed Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to […]

2025 UNITY MID Year Conference

Sheraton Downtown Phoenix 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix

February 7-9, 2025 Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Register Book your rooms Take advantage of the opportunity to be among the first 700 attendees at this year's Midyear Conference to receive exclusive Digital Storytelling training. Their brand-new UNITY training empowers Native youth by amplifying their voices and showcasing their community impact. We highly recommend that Youth Councils […]

NCAI Executive Council Winter Session 2025

NCAI Executive Council Winter Session 2025 The 2025 Executive Council Winter Session is the annual meeting of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council. This meeting presents an opportunity for Tribal delegates to hear from members of Congress and the Administration and helps to further the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the […]

2025 National Small Business Conference

Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans

February 11-13, 2025 Hyatt Regency New Orleans Conference Website he National 8(a) Association’s National Small Business Conference is the premier supplier diversity event for small businesses. The conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking and resources for all small businesses including: minority, aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. […]

IRS offers office hours for help with the pre-filing registration process for elective payment and transfer of clean energy and CHIPS credits

Virtual Event

The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the 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 […]

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours

Virtual Event

The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]