Events

Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges in Supporting and Growing the Tribal Early Childhood Workforce

Virtual Event

Office of Indian Education Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges in Supporting and Growing the Tribal Early Childhood Workforce March 14, 2022 | 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET   Please join this Administration for Children and Families (ACF) webinar to learn about approaches to supporting, growing, and strengthening the early childhood workforce in tribal communities. A strong, qualified, well-compensated workforce […]

National Indian Education Association Hill Week

Holiday Inn, Capitol 550 C Street SW, Washington

National Indian Education Association Hill Week NIEA will be hosting its Annual Hill Week Events, March 15-17, 2022 at the Holiday Inn, Capitol in Washington, DC. Hill Week participants will receive two days of training and updates from our public and private sector partners to educate them about Native Education needs and garner support for […]

IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting

Virtual Event

IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health Virtual Meeting The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is presenting 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 […]

NAFOA Webinar: Energy Projects for Tribes of All Sizes

Virtual Event

NAFOA Webinar: Energy Projects for Tribes of All Sizes NAFOA is excited to host the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) and Office of Indian Energy Policy & Programs in a webinar designed to introduce tribal officials, members, and staffers to energy project possibilities of all different types and sizes. Wednesday, March 16th, […]

NCAI Tribal Leader Town Hall on the Violence Against Women Act

Virtual Event

NCAI Tribal Leader Town Hall on the Violence Against Women Act Date: March 16, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Eastern NCAI will host a virtual Town Hall on March 16, 2022 on the VAWA reauthorization to discuss this historic moment for Indian Country, review the tribal provisions in the law, and highlight the […]

DOJ Consultation: Meeting the Public Safety Needs of Tribal Communities

Virtual Event

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

Virtual Event

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

DOJ Consultation: Meeting the Public Safety Needs of Tribal Communities

Virtual Event

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)

Virtual Event

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 […]

Tribal Consultation on the broadband monies allocated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Virtual Event

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 […]

OIE virtual Listening Session: Identifying Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs: Realities and Needs

Virtual Event

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 […]

DOI Tribal Consultations on the Removal of Derogatory and Offensive Names from Federal Usage

Virtual Event

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___) […]