The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action (April 29-May 5, 2022) to call the nation and the world to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Helpful Resources: Learn more about the crisis of MMIW with […]
The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division previously announced that it is reviewing the regulations that implement the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime exemptions for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees. The Department is now holding a series of listening sessions to hear diverse views of participants on possible revisions […]
Nā leo mana: Paepae ʻia Nā Wahine Maoli Nā mea ola o ka ʻino weliweli kūloko ʻohana pau pū me nā luapoʻi nalowale a i ʻole make This webinar will give a voice to survivors, fallen victims and their ohana as Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women remains a form of violence and oppression that […]
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 […]
Bureau of Reclamation Consultation on Public Conduct on Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) will be hosting multiple tribal consultations to revise the regulations of 43 CFR part 423 Public Conduct On Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies. Proposed changes will clarify the regulations that are intended to maintain law […]
As part of their ongoing Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer concerning Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization, IHS invites you to join a virtual Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer session on Thursday, March 10, 2022. During this event the IHS will provide a status update on the acquisition process for solutions to […]
A focused panel discussion led by Michelle Demmert on work being done to combat the current crisis of trafficking and MMIWG in Alaska. The panel will highlight AKNWRC’s partnerships with organizations and the collective work they do together utilizing each other’s strengths.We will look at AKNWRC’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: An Action Plan for […]
The MMIW crisis in America is not just the result of the failures of our criminal justice system, it is a result of systemic violations of indigenous women’s human rights. The presentation will review the international legal framework applicable to MMIW and other forms of violence committed against indigenous women. We will look closely at […]
Wed, May 4, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT Register Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series will focus on how tribes can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. Where does your […]
Tribal Consultation - Special Diabetes Program for FY2023 The Acting IHS Director issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter on April 15, 2022 initiating Tribal Consultation on the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) for FY2023. The letter includes information on past SDPI funding, the beginning of a new 5-year grant cycle in FY2023, and specific […]
Webinar: Accessing capital for housing and economic development efforts May 5, 2022 at 1-2 p.m. CDT Zoom This webinar will provide an in-depth look at a financing tool — unfamiliar to most — that can provide funding for tribal housing and infrastructure development up to five times the Need portion of the formula allocation through […]
Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call on Evaluating and Supporting Patients Presenting with Cognitive Symptoms Following COVID May 5 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Webinar link Passcode: 828356 Dial In: US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590 During this COCA […]
To mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday, May 5th, join Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a live virtual event from 2:30-3:30 PM ET at //www.doi.gov/live where she will make an important announcement. The event will feature remarks by: Fawn Sharp, President of the National Congress of American Indians Lucy Rain Simpson, Executive […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) regarding the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program established by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The SS4A program will provide $5-6 billion in grant funding over the next 5 years. The funding will support Tribal, regional, […]
Friday, May 6 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) will host a Webinar on May 6th, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET). The Webinar will focus on: Opportunities for Tribes under Medicaid Managed Care implementation Tribal Representatives from Oregon will provide an overview of collaborating with their state […]
NIHB National Tribal Public Health Summit 2022 The annual National Tribal Public Health Summit (TPHS 2022) will be held virtually May 9 - 12, 2022. The Summit is the premier American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) specific public health annual gathering elevating public health policy and its impact on Tribes. It serves as a forum for practitioners, […]
Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities is a collaboration among Harvard Business School (HBS), NAFOA, National Congress of the America Indian (NCAI) and AFOA Canada. Its mission is to inspire and support Native finance professionals and leaders, as well as equip them with the tools to lead high-performing, innovative communities or organizations. Dates: […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not […]
USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support The one-hour virtual clinics allow for primary care clinicians to collaborate with a team of specialists to learn best practices for treating and curing hepatitis C (HCV). These clinics include case presentations, recommendations from expert faculty, and a didactic session. Who should […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of the Interior and the Department of State, in coordination with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will hold two virtual Tribal listening sessions to help shape […]
INTRODUCTORY TRIBAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 10-13, 2022 Stillwater, OK This four-day in-person cohort program provides the opportunity to connect with other tribal peers while gaining knowledge and experience to help become a more effective tribal finance/accounting professional and leader on your own time. You will also have the opportunity to interact with […]
SAVE THE DATE! We are back, virtually, in Washington, DC and excited to lock in the date for the 2022 Rural LISC Annual Seminar: #RuralTalks on the Hill! Our bi-annual trip to the nation’s capital will offer a 3-part, multi-day event focused on the latest content and relevant information for rural advocates and partner organizations. […]
Growing Your International Tourism Business May 10 at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern Register Visit Idaho’s recent Tribal Artists in Idaho is an exemplary testament to how tribes and Native businesses can work together to promote Native tourism in the international market. Visit Idaho’s beautiful series shows how respectful and intentional collaboration is important for capacity building. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of the Interior and the Department of State, in coordination with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and in conjunction with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, will hold two virtual Tribal listening sessions to help shape […]
On Wednesday, May 11, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will host a press conference to discuss progress on the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative and the release of Volume 1 of an investigative report led by Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland. Between 1819 through the 1960s, the United States implemented policies establishing […]
Attend the next APHIS Tribal Webinar, where you be provided an update on the “Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721), funding opportunity and how to write a PPA Suggestion”. May 11 at 2:00 pm ET. Zoom link Meeting Password: L_rJuSkmE Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 US () +1 646-828-7666 US () Meeting ID: 161 120 1681 Under […]
Interagency Webinar to Explain the NPR Scheduled for Wednesday, May 11 at 3:00 pm Eastern The Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host an interagency webinar next Wednesday, May 11 at 3:00 pm Eastern to provide an overview of the CRA Notice of Proposed […]
POSTPONED: New dates will be announced soon. United South and Eastern Tribes Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Awareness Webinar Rescheduled for May 12 Every water system, no matter the location, has the possibility of cross connections. Cross connections are where untreated contaminants can enter your water system. […]
House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples Hearing: SCIP Hybrid Legislative Hearing On Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) will host a hybrid legislative hearing on the following tribal-related legislation: H.R. 5444 (Rep. Sharice Davids, D-KS), To establish the Truth and Healing Commission […]
Best Practices in Electronic Medical Records for Tribal Nations May 12, 2022 01:00 pm Eastern Register This webinar will help Tribal Nation IT decision makers and executives with leading practices for the development of innovative, practical, and actionable strategies to transform their organizations through the selection, operational integration, and optimization of Electronic Medical and Health […]
Seneca Nation of Indians Treaty Commemoration Ceremony at Burchfield Nature & Art Center • 2001 Union Rd, West Seneca 14224 Fri, May 13 at 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Admission is free
Every second Friday of the month: USET COVID-19 ECHO This month's session will focus on mental health and is titled, "COVID ECHO: Holistic Approach to Mental Health & Resiliency." The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not […]
On May 14, 2022 at 3 pm Eastern, the 400 Years Project co-founders Sheena Brings Plenty and Sarah Stacke will present The 400 Years Project: A Conversation on Photography in Indigenous Communities in the TJC Holland Education Room at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Brings Plenty and Stacke will share images from Native American […]
Native Organizers Alliance is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2022 National Native Community Organizing Training. Our annual national training is rooted in Indigenous values and traditional knowledge, framed in a way that will help to sharpen the skills needed in create effective grassroots movements today. Apply today and join Native […]
National Tribal Tobacco Conference This conference, cohosted by the University of Minnesota and American Indian Cancer Foundation, will address the traditional uses of tobacco and commercial tobacco impact in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across the U.S. A disparate proportion of AI/AN communities use commercial tobacco compared to other racial/ethnic groups. High prevalences […]
NAIHC and AMERIND Annual Convention and Tradeshow May 16-19, 2022 in Seattle, WA The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Please join the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) and AMERIND in Seattle, Washington on May 16-19, 2022 for the Annual Convention & Tradeshow. NAIHC | AMERIND are expecting over 800 tribal leaders, housing professionals, […]
National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Introduction Webinar for Tribes May 16 at 1:00 pm Eastern Zoom link Meeting Password: oizytIFA2 Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US The USDA APHIS Veterinary Services’ NADPRP program was established in the 2018 Farm Bill to provide funding to States, Tribes, livestock industry organizations, universities, […]
March 17 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern March 19 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Wildfires in the U.S. have been growing in size, duration, and destruction over the past 20 years, reaching crisis proportions in the West. Nearly a quarter of the contiguous U.S. is faced with moderate to very high […]
Indian Business Incubators Grant Workshop Office of Indian Economic Development - Division of Economic Development Join on May 17th at 3:30 PM EDT for a Zoom workshop to discuss the Indian Business Incubators Program Notice of Funding Opportunity, which is now open and closes on June 17, 2022. Your interest and questions will be addressed […]
Session: Unmanned Aerial Systems - Tribal Implementation Description: Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sometimes referred to as drones, are multi-use aircraft controlled from a licensed operator on the ground. The benefits of UAS are wide ranging and impact nearly all aspects of highway transportation-replacing boots on the ground, increasing accuracy, speeding up data collection, and providing access […]
NAFOA will host the Department of Energy in a webinar designed to discuss debt and tax equity for energy projects in Indian Country, as well as new changes to the DOE's Loan Programs Office (LPO) on Wednesday, May 18th at 2:00pm Eastern Time. Financing energy projects using debt and tax-equity can significantly enhance economic returns and […]
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) Co-Hosts Webinar & Discussion Session on Native Community Family Resource Centers Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is excited to co-host a webinar and discussion session on Native Community Family Resource Centers alongside the National Family Support Network and Casey Family Programs. This webinar and discussion session takes place on Wednesday, […]
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 […]
DATE: Thursday, May 19, 2022 TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern AGENDA: A draft meeting agenda is available HERE. REGISTRATION: Registration is available HERE.
CDC will be holding a CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update call on Friday, May 20th, from 3:00 - 3:30 PM ET, to share details of the Thursday, 5/19 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting and provide a vaccine safety update. We will have a question and answer session on the call to field as […]
May 21 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Central Three Sisters Set in the Bayous of Avoyelles Parish, a staged reading of a play by Carolyn Dunn, directed by Sarah dAngelo, will be held at Paragon Casino Resort on Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21, 2022, at 7PM. This FREE event is sponsored by […]
May 23-26, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV RES 2022 is the Summit to attend for those looking for high caliber networking, winning teaming opportunities, business development sessions, one-on-one consulting, all centered around American Indian Enterprise. The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is embracing BE THE CHANGE for the 2022 Reservation Economic Summit. The event […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) seeks Tribal input on draft revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 151 (Land Acquisition) and 25 C.F.R. Part 293 (Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process). The Department has prepared these draft revisions to Part 151 and Part 293 for purposes of Tribal consultation only. The draft revisions do not […]
The Tribal consultation announcement can be found on the White House website here. This Tribal consultation on the President’s 2023 Budget will be held via teleconference on: Monday, May 23, 2022 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET) Registration Link: https://ems9.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=902664 Tribal leaders and their designees are invited to provide comments and feedback on the FY […]
Save the Date! May 24-25, 2022 The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will present its 2022 Annual Conference virtually May 24 and 25. This year’s theme will be No More Broken Promises: A Path to Health Equity in Indian Country. More information and details to follow. Visit ncuih.org for future updates!
Federal Highway Administration | Office of Tribal Transportation Project Bundling "How to" Virtual Peer Exchange Description: The purpose of this virtual peer exchange is to encourage tribes and local public agencies (LPAs) to take advantage of efficiencies created by project bundling. With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), project bundling becomes even more relevant […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
Advancing Equity Through the American Rescue Plan Tuesday, May 24 at 2:30 pm ET Please RSVP here. Please join for the release of the report, Advancing Equity Through the American Rescue Plan, to hear from Biden-Harris Administration officials and key partners on how the Administration is working to ensure one of the most equitable recoveries […]
USET Membership Reception at the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2022 When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pacific Where: Ceasars Palace in the Octavius Tower Premium Penthouse Contact information: Rebecca Naragon, 615-521-3606 | rnaragon@usetinc.org Susan Waukon, 715-299-6474 | swaukon@usetinc.org Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2022 USET is committed to the overall safety and […]
What: Webinar on Environmental Wastewater Surveillance for COVID-19 When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time Who should attend? The intended audience for this webinar is Tribal environmental health specialist, environmental technician, environmental engineers, health educators and CHRs, and Tribal public health professionals. Register The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) […]
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and Friends advocate in solidarity with Indigenous peoples. Yet, historically, Quakers played a role in colonization and the cultural genocide of Native people through the operation of more than 30 Indian boarding schools. With legislation now before Congress to investigate the legacy of Indian boarding schools, how are Friends […]
May 26 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Native Organizers Alliance invites you to join the 1-hour Zoom webinar on May 26th for a discussion on Indigenizing the National Parks. With the Yellowstone National Park turning 150 this year, they're using this anniversary as an opportunity to look at the true history of the park and […]
The 2021 Upper Mattaponi Pow Wow is now scheduled for May 28-29, 2022. For more information, please visit this page.
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) invite you to register for our 3-part training series on Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water in Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities. The 3-part series builds on each other and is designed to provide all the resources you will need […]
You are invited to join a Tribal briefing Tuesday, May 31 at 4:00 pm ET with senior Administration officials to learn about how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deploy record investments to expand access to high-speed internet, fix roads and bridges, ensure a safe supply of drinking water, reliable sewage systems, and solid waste […]
Weekly CPF Tribal office hours are being held every Thursday from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EDT, to attend please register here. The deadline to submit CPF applications is June 1, 2022. Learn more at Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund webpage.
The Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes, with support from the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, invite all Tribes and Indigenous people with ancestral connections to Yellowstone and America’s Public Lands, to attend our upcoming in-person gathering on the Wind River Reservation. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park. This important milestone is reason […]
You're invited to join Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for an event to announce USDA’s framework for shoring up the food supply chain and transforming the food system to be fairer, more competitive, and more resilient. USDA efforts to create more and better markets will benefit both producers and consumers, as well as address longstanding […]
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series will focus on how tribes can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. The changing climate brings new and more extreme weather-related events and increased risks to […]
On June 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. ET, Treasury is hosting an information session for Tribal governments, in partnership with the National American Indian Housing Council, regarding ERA1 reallocation guidance and the addendum. Treasury staff will discuss the recapture process, reallocation, best practices, and reporting. Register here for the information session or join the zoom […]
Join the Leveraging Philanthropy & Federal Funding to Advance Tribal Energy Sovereignty on Thursday, June 2nd at 1PM ET/10AM PT co-hosted by Indigenized Energy Initiative, Red Cloud Renewable, and Native Americans in Philanthropy with a special address by U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. For more details and to register, click here.
Financial Wellness is the balance between having a healthy state of well-being today, while preparing financially for tomorrow. This is not necessarily about being wealthy, but is a state of psychological well-being in which one feels they have control over their current finances and their financial future. In this course, they will be guiding you […]
Hosted by the Administration for Native Americans, this webinar will feature an overview of tribal economic development funding opportunities from four federal agencies, as well as strategic planning approaches for tribes pursuing economic development. Register now
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is hosting its 52nd Annual Powwow June 3 and 4. The oldest Indian reservation in Texas convenes at Reservation Ballpark in the heart of the Big Thicket after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The event features dancing and drum competitions with dozens of costumed dancers in full regalia. It draws hundreds of participants […]