Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to government-to-government consultations with the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will discuss DOJ’s efforts to address the unacceptably high rate of violent crime in Native communities, including the rates of missing or murdered indigenous persons. Deputy Attorney General Monaco recently issued a memorandum establishing the Department’s […]
IHS DSTAC Monthly March Call The Direct Service Tribes (DST) Advisory Committee (DSTAC) hold monthly virtual call to provide leadership, advocacy, and policy guidance. Advocating for Indian Health policies that advance DST objectives and priorities. Date: March 17, 2022 Time: 3-4 pm (EST) Contact: Verly Fairbanks, verly.fairbanks@ihs.gov
Dear Tribal Leader: We are pleased to invite you to government-to-government consultations with the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will discuss DOJ’s efforts to address the unacceptably high rate of violent crime in Native communities, including the rates of missing or murdered indigenous persons. Deputy Attorney General Monaco recently issued a memorandum establishing the Department’s […]
Pre-Application Webinars for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP) The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting two pre-application webinars for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar. Register through the links […]
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Department of Commerce, announces another Tribal Consultation on the broadband monies allocated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58 (IIJA). In addition to the additional $2 billion for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), this funding includes: $42.45 billion for the Broadband Equity, Access, and […]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting virtual listening sessions to listen and learn about the realities that impact Title VI (Part A) Indian Education within your community. This is your opportunity to be heard and help the OIE identify ways we can enhance our delivery of meaningful services. Identifying […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) is responsible for the stewardship and management of public lands. However, there are many geographic features throughout the Nation that bear names which are considered derogatory. On November 19, 2021, Secretary of the Interior Haaland signed Secretary’s Order (S.O.) 3404, declaring “squaw” (henceforth written as sq___) as a derogatory […]
National Low Income Housing Coalition’s virtual Housing Policy Forum 2022: Achieving Housing Justice, will take place March 22-23, 2022, 12:30-5:30 PM EDT. Click here to register.
Aligning Indian Parent Committee Needs To Efficient and Effective Supports: Learning from Vetted Practices to Resolve Barriers March 22, 2022 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET Facilitated by: Dr. Crystal Moore, Formula Supervisory Group Leader Register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_cAaTLeiSQ06X05YH0dJaJQ Description: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education Formula Team is seeking stakeholder input to […]
National Agriculture Day Celebration Date: Tuesday, March 22 Time: 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT/12:00pm MT/11:00am PT RSVP: Please register ahead of time here. In celebration of National Agriculture Day, we will host a fireside chat with farmers, ranchers and foresters from across the country to lift up and thank those who care for our forests, put food […]
NCAI to Host Tribal Leader Town Hall on the Violence Against Women Act March 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EDT NCAI is hosting a virtual Tribal Leader Town Hall on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act on March 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. During the Town Hall, guests and presenters will discuss […]