Dear Tribal Leader: The U.S. Department of Transportation (herein “the Department” or USDOT) is pleased to announce that the Department will be hosting a virtual consultation with Tribes regarding a proposed update to the Department’s Tribal consultation policy and consultation plan. In consideration of your comments and recommendations submitted in March 2021 Tribal consultation sessions, […]
Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support With so much misinformation circulating in the media, it can be hard for people to feel confident that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the right choice for them. Many of us know firsthand the difficulty of discussing this […]
April 27, 2022, 1 p.m. (MST/New Mexico) Register AIANTA Town Hall Series: Technical Assistance & Training Opportunities From Tourism 101 to the intricacies of international outreach, AIANTA’s experienced team helps tribes and native-owned businesses create tourism experiences that honor culture, tradition and history. During this Town Hall, you’ll meet an advisory group guiding AIANTA’s Leave […]
Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future White House Native Women Symposium Series Session 1: Implementation of the Violence Against Women Act April 27th from 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST Registration Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_4L4LPpJlSiuDlpWSdpDDoA Please join the White House Council on Native American Affairs as we kick off the first session of our 2022 White House Native […]
On behalf of the Permitting Council, the Office of the Executive Director is holding three Government-to-Government Tribal consultation sessions on the Draft Recommended Best Practices on Enhancing Early Tribal Engagement on April 28, May 2, and May 5, 2022. The times, dates, and registration link for each of the three Tribal consultation sessions are provided […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering pre-application informational webinars for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant opportunity. These webinars will be recorded and will serve as a resource for prospective SS4A applicants. Please register for a “Getting Ready for SS4A Grants” Webinar session using the link below. Space is limited, so we encourage one […]
Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support Alongside masking, vaccination, physical distancing, and sanitation, improving indoor air quality through ventilation and filtration is an important step in any COVID-19 prevention strategy. Improving ventilation and filtration in buildings can be a great strategy to prevent other respiratory illnesses in […]
All Tribes Consultation Webinar to Share an Overview of Requirements and Expectations for States to Restore Eligibility and Enrollment Operations for Medicaid Beneficiaries Registration Link: https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B2EMxIbETxSDOScJFMU1nw The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Division of Enrollment Policy & Operations, is holding this All Tribes Consultation […]
Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) 2002 request for application is open. Learn more and apply: nativeamericanagriculturefund.org/2022-rfa NAAF strongly encourages applicants and interested partners to read the Trust Agreement here which sets specific requirements for our operations and grants. The Trust agreement lines out our eligible entities: 501(c)(3) Educational Institutions Tribal Governments and Instrumentalities Community Development Financial Institutions […]
2022 Native American Agriculture Fund Request for Applications Informational Webinar Please join the Native American Agriculture Fund for an overview of our 2022 Request for Applications. The first hour (starting at 2 pm CT) will consist of a standard presentation outlining the application process and categories of funding. Join at the top of the second […]
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, an award-winning author, will speak Thursday at the Kingsport Public Library during a program hosted by the Friends of the Kingsport Public Library. Clapsaddle, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will be speaking about her writing as well as her award-winning novel, “Even As We Breathe.” She will speak […]
Native activist Barry Dana will discuss his connection to the earth, his work for Native sovereignty, and the relationship between the Wabanaki people and the state of Maine during a conversation April 28 at Prince Memorial Library. Barry Dana grew up on Indian Island in the Penobscot River, and currently lives in Solon. He served […]