NIHB National Tribal Health Conference May 1-5, 2023 Anchorage, AK Programming will include: Tribal listening and consultation sessions Hands-on training opportunities Plenary sessions and workshops that will cover a variety of timely topics, such as funding for Indian Health, the business of medicine, health equity, Tribal public health, behavioral health, environmental health, and climate change. […]
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to host a series of regional summits on the topic of environmental health in Indian Country. Each summit will feature Tribal leaders, environmental health practitioners, subject matter experts, and federal partners engaging on topics relevant to each region. […]
The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action (May 1 - May 7, 2023) to call the nation and the world to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Take action by participating in virtual events, exploring the list […]
Dear Tribal Leader, Please find below the invitation, draft agenda, and proxy letter template for the upcoming Tribal Leader consultations on Equity and Barriers. USDA will report out on progress previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. It will be divided into five different topics on different days, each day […]
Monday, May 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pacific at the Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon in Conference Room 1A and 1B Monday, May 2 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern via Virtual. Register in advance for this meeting Thursday, May 4 at 1:00 pm - […]
Tribal Transportation Program Coordinating Committee (TTPCC) Meeting Date: May 2 - 4, 2023 Location: Inn of the Mountain Gods I 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. I Mescalero, NM 88340 Hotel Reservations: For 24/7 assistance, call 800-545-9011 and reference "Tribal Transportation Program" group name/room block, or call the main line to the hotel 575-464-7059 (this number is not covered 24/7). The […]
May 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Federal Register Register for Listening Session On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a virtual listening session for Tribal Nations on HUD's Proposed Rule to amend their existing floodplain regulations. The proposed rule would require a greater […]
May 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register Have you wanted to start a business but don’t know where to start? You see others starting your business and said I wish I would have thought of that? Let’s help you get some of your own business ideas. In this webinar, we will help you […]
Monday, May 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pacific at the Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon in Conference Room 1A and 1B Monday, May 2 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern via Virtual. Register in advance for this meeting Thursday, May 4 at 1:00 pm - […]
Federal Register :: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Native American Employment and Training Council When: May 3 at 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern - May 4 at 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern The period from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm on May 4 is reserved for participation and comment by members of the […]
Wednesday, May 3 at 12:00 pm Eastern Register The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU), along with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor, have been hosting a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses multiple […]
You are invited to a White House Climate and Environmental Justice Briefing on Wednesday, May 3rd at 2:00 PM ET to hear from senior Biden-Harris Administration officials about recent announcements that will strengthen environmental justice, expand the clean energy economy, and foster conservation and forest resilience to climate change. Speakers include: Ali Zaidi, White House […]
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability […]
The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation's community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses, creating […]
May 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Dear Tribal Leader Letter Tribal Declarations Guidance Register FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation with Tribal Nations to discuss the 2017 Tribal Declarations Guidance. The purpose of this consultation is to gather Tribal Nations' feedback on how to best improve the Presidential disaster declaration […]
Monday, May 1 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pacific at the Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon in Conference Room 1A and 1B Monday, May 2 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern via Virtual. Register in advance for this meeting Thursday, May 4 at 1:00 pm - […]
The National Hydropower Association’s annual Waterpower Week in Washington conference is taking place May 8-10 at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Registration is open and they are offering complimentary registration to Tribal and First Nations by using code “2COMP3” when you register here. By attending Waterpower Week, you will learn and hear about […]
AMERIND and NAIHC are pleased to bring its Annual Convention and Tradeshow to Native Hawaiian homelands this year. This year’s theme is, Riding the Waves of Culture and Collaboration, and AMERIND and NAIHC over 700 tribal leaders and housing professionals are expected to attend. This year’s convention will feature remarks from keynote speakers and panel discussions […]
On April 11th, 2023, APHIS announced making over $12 million available for Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, state agencies, research institutes, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including a separate $500,000 funding opportunity […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization. These are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your […]
The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation's community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses, creating […]
Thursday, May 11 at 12:00 pm Central Register Has your Tribal Nation considered the opportunities created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? The direct pay provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act can not only help you make your communities more energy resilient by investments in electric vehicles, solar, wind, geothermal, and battery storage—but also represent […]
Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Join the virtual meeting If prompted, the meeting ID is 161 989 5760. There is no passcode for the meeting. Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of Transportation is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) regarding the Build America Bureau Rural […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merging the COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. This ECHO will also include COVID-19 and influenza updates for the USET Region. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to […]
May 15-18, 2023 Washington, DC Register - Early Bird Registration Pricing Ends March 15 The conference will be held May 15-18, 2023, with the option of attending in person in Washington, D.C., or virtually. This year’s theme is Honoring Our Ancestors & Preparing for the Next Seven Generations: NCUIH Celebrates 25 Years of Health Leadership. […]
May 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1606171178?pwd=OWdLdm9XNXcwbFpBdVFTMzZ1emNpQT09 The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. ONTL has been hosting many tribal webinars on APHIS programs to keep you abreast […]
USET is excited to present the hybrid USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum (TUFF) on the sacred homelands of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, LA. Agenda When: May 16-17, 2023, at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central/9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern each day Where: Paragon Casino Resort, […]
Date: May 16 - 17, 2023 Location: Northern Quest Resort and Casino I Airway Heights, WA Register I Hotel Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-871-6772. The room block is under "2023 NWRO Transportation Symposium". The cut off date is April 13, 2023
Join us for the first-ever National Violent Death Reporting System Conference, held in Milwaukee from May 16-18, 2023. This meeting will bring together researchers, practitioners and a host of others that are engaged in violence prevention work at the local, state and national levels. Session topics will include health equity research, youth suicide, data […]
You are invited to the “LNG Center of Excellence Webinar” on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 1 – 2 PM EST hosted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The Center is being established following a Congressional Report submitted as a requirement of Section 111 of the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and […]
On April 11th, 2023, APHIS announced making over $12 million available for Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, state agencies, research institutes, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including a separate $500,000 funding opportunity […]
May 17 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter On April 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Pub. L. 104–191, as […]
The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation's community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses, creating […]
Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Register On April 19th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) began accepting applications from entities interested in delivering or receiving broadband technical assistance, and supporting the development and expansion of broadband cooperatives. USDA is offering funding under […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Listening Session Polling Questions May 18, 2023, from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register Please join the upcoming Tribal Power Preference Listening Session hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs’ (Office of Indian Energy) and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) in partnership with […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold a Tribal consultation on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to make improvements to the E-Rate program for Tribal schools and libraries. Interested participants may email tribal.events@fcc.gov by Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to register. The consultation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2:00 […]
May 22-24, 2023 Anchorage, AK Indigenous communities are among the most underserved with internet access throughout North America. For seven years, a growing movement of connectivity champions has worked though the Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS) to change that. Register now to attend ICS 2023 in Anchorage and join workshops, lightning talks and panel discussions about the broadband […]
May 22-24 Ojibwe & Dakota Territory in St. Paul, Minnesota Event website The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and related legislation provide Native American tribes with access to billions of dollars for the development of clean energy infrastructure. However, without capacity building support and significant changes to current grid interconnection policies, the transformative potential and intent […]
On April 11th, 2023, APHIS announced making over $12 million available for Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, state agencies, research institutes, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including a separate $500,000 funding opportunity […]
Join speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative, and the Office of the Secretary for a webinar on May 22 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about how to identify and respond to Federal transportation grant opportunities. The webinar will showcase the USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard, a […]
Leadership Institute: NTCCP: NAHASDA & Low Income Housing Tax Credits Certification May 23-25, 2023 San Diego, CA This intensive, three-day training course is designed to provide tribal housing professionals with an overview of the federal Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and how the program can complement other tribal housing initiatives. The course provides both […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. 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 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. 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 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
As Native elders reflect on their early years, historical events of isolation and depression resurface the trauma they experienced at boarding schools. Join UNITE (Uniting Nursing Homes in Tribal Excellence) for a discussion of historical trauma and its relation to COVID. Objectives: Highlight the importance of giving elders a voice as they deal with feelings […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) invite you to the first Tribal Transit Symposium on May 24-25, 2023. The Symposium will be held from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time each day. This will be a hybrid event and participants may stream the Symposium live online, or participate […]
May 24 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, join THPS for a Gathering Circle focusing on the Mental Health initiatives with the Tribal Nations. Please bring your own lunch to the 2nd floor conference room if you are in the Nashville office. Remote staff can use the Zoom […]
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability […]
The National UNITY Council's (NUC) Executive Committee invites all youth within the network to sign up for one of the four upcoming virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these town hall meetings are to gather Native youth's views on UNITY's National Initiative to address wellness and restore tribal support systems. Youth are welcomed to share their solutions and challenges with […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) seeks your input regarding Section 80003, Tribal Electrification Program, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with respect to Tribal Electrification on Indian land. The Department will conduct the webinar listening sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) seeks your input regarding Section 80003, Tribal Electrification Program, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with respect to Tribal Electrification on Indian land. The Department will conduct the webinar listening sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The White House and White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invite you to a virtual engagement session with WHCNAA leadership on May 30, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:30pm EST, to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117 – 169) and its expansive scope of benefits to Tribal Nations and Native communities. The […]
The White House Council on Native American Affairs Climate Adaptation Subcommittee invites you to join a panel of senior Administration and Indian Country leaders for a discussion of Indigenous Led Community Relocation. The speakers will share lessons learned from their experiences in protecting and relocating their village from the changing climate. Speaker biographies are included […]
UPDATE: This webinar has been rescheduled to June 20, 2023. The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the USET Lead Program Webinar Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount to building […]
Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) strives to develop and strengthen partnerships with Tribal Nations; by keeping Tribal Nations, updated on information that would impact Tribal citizens and natural resources. Animal Plant Health Services (APHIS) is developing a Spotted Lanternfly strategic plan and would like your input. ONTL and Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Strategic Planning Working Group […]
May 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm Eastern Dear Tribal Leader Letter On April 1, 2021, Secretary Haaland announced the formation of the Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU), a component of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS). Secretary Haaland charged the MMU with the responsibility of providing leadership and direction for […]
May 31 at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register June 1 at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced approximately $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers implement affordable, reliable clean energy initiatives for their communities across […]
June 2 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Register OMB, in coordination with HHS, is consulting with Tribes on the President's proposal to transition IHS funding from discretionary to mandatory beginning in FY 2025. The change in funding approach would involve use of a mandatory funding formula, and the incremental growth of the IHS […]