The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is assessing the impacts of moving of the BLM Headquarters (HQ), including various functions and staff, to Grand Junction, Colorado, as well as moving most positions that were stationed in Washington, DC to various offices in the West. These moves were directed in July 2019 by the Trump Administration, […]
This year the Eiteljorg Museum’s 29th annual Indian Market and Festival will be a virtual experience running June 14-28 where guests can shop online for jewelry, pottery, paintings and other artworks created by 100 Native American and First Nations artists from the U.S. and Canada. The Virtual Indian Market features music, dance performances and cultural […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs […]
The National American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC is hosting a virtual talking circle that will be facilitated by a Native guest, focusing on concerns about yourself, your family, your work, and/or your Tribal community that you may be experiencing during these uncertain times. There is no fee or expectation to participate in this event. […]
There is a lack of diversity within the economic development profession, which is reflected in our community marketing materials, businesses we seek to attract, and talent pipelines. So, how do you create diversity within your economic development organization? This webinar will tackle that question and explore best practices in creating a diversified talent pipeline within […]
Native Languages Task Force Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. EDT Developments in Native languages have taken place at the tribal, state, and federal policy levels. Tribal Nations are taking innovative approaches to revitalizing their languages, and states are adopting Native languages as official state languages. This is an open session of the Native […]
The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on June 9, 2021 and continue weekly until […]
The Buy Indian Act provides Indian Affairs with the authority to set aside procurement contracts for qualified Indian-owned businesses, known as "Indian Economic Enterprises." Regulations implementing the Act have been in place for more than five years. In that time, several revisions have been identified that would better allow Indian Affairs to realize the full […]
Tribal Leader Diabetes Committee Meeting 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern June 15
FEMA is seeking public comments on how the agency can further advance equity in underserved communities and strengthen resilience from the impacts of climate change. On April 22, FEMA posted a Request for Information to help identify areas where the agency’s programs can be modified to better align with President Biden’s Executive Orders 13985, 13990, […]
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm Eastern While education can be a vehicle for uplift, opportunity, and social mobility, it can also be leveraged as a mechanism for exclusion and as a tool of forced assimilation. The destructive legacy of figures like Richard Pratt and boarding schools for indigenous children still loom large, with […]
Brackeen v. Haaland: Legal Implications Date: Tuesday, June 15 Time: 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. PT Webinar Description: Presenters will discuss the background of the Brackeen case and the Fifth Circuit’s en banc decision. The webinar will address the legal implications of the en banc decision with regard to the constitutionality of ICWA and […]