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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach […]
June 21-23 The American Indian College Fund Student Success Services and Native Pathways Program is excited to host this Summer of Success virtual conference experience for high school and college students, staff, faculty and families. This interactive conference, centered on Native culture, features: - meaningful knowledge and holistic skills to navigate college & career success […]
The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is pleased to present the IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting. The NTAC acts as an advisory body to the DBH and to the Director of the IHS, with the aim of providing guidance and recommendations on programmatic issues that affect the delivery of behavioral health care […]
CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call There will be no call on Monday, June 20th, due to the observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. This bi-weekly national call series is hosted by CDC to provide state, tribal, local, and territorial partners with the latest information on COVID-19 and U.S. preparedness efforts. […]
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultation sessions will be held virtually and in-person, with written testimony provided to HHS by e-mail. These sessions are designed for Tribal leaders to have the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Indian Health Services/Tribal Health Programs (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program Office will provide training for the IHS and Tribal staff on the VA IHS/THP Reimbursement Agreement and claims submission process. The same information will be covered in all sessions, so you only need to attend one (1) session. Training sessions […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and […]
FEMA will host a virtual consultation with tribal nations on Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grant programs on June 22, 1:30-3 p.m., Eastern Time. Consultation Overview FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on DHS and FEMA preparedness grant programs, including the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and the […]
Wednesday, June 22 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program provides over 400+ opportunities to teach or conduct research abroad. Fulbright welcomes applications from scholars and professionals of all backgrounds and many of the program’s 130 countries are particularly interested in hosting scholars and professionals who identify as Native […]
What: Webinar on Strategies to Address Staff Shortages When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Eastern Time Who should attend? Frontline Native physicians, nurses, pharmacists, other clinicians, health educators, and public health professionals working in clinical, long-term care, and hospital settings. Register The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will be convening a […]