Tribal Self-Governance Conference
June 26-29, 2023 Tulsa, Oklahoma Learn more at the conference website. When: June 26-29, 2023 Where: River Spirit Resort Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma Register
June 26-29, 2023 Tulsa, Oklahoma Learn more at the conference website. When: June 26-29, 2023 Where: River Spirit Resort Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma Register
Nashville Area Virtual Training June 20 - June 30, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am - 11:30 am Central 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. […]
June 26 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter Department of Treasury Tribal consultation on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-110412-23) “Additional Guidance on Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program” under Section 48(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Please send questions or comments to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
Greetings Tribal Leader, You are invited to participate in a virtual roundtable discussion with Kevin Sligh, the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to discuss our Tribal Engagement Program. Over the past year, BSEE has been working diligently to expand its National Tribal Engagement Program (NTEP). Expansion of the Program includes […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leaders: This year's HHS Region 1 Tribal Consultation will be held virtually on June 27, 2023 from 10:00am to 4pm EDT. Our session is designed to provide Tribal Leaders with the opportunity to address HHS on how the Department can improve Tribal outreach and coordination and to discuss programmatic and policy issues and […]
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Consultation Work Group will convene on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. EDT at the Tribal Self-Governance Conference taking place at the River Spirit Resort Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The session is the latest meeting in ongoing consultation about the FDPIR program. The Tribal Leader […]
The IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board (FAAB) will hold a two-day meeting on June 28 and 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am ET each day. Interested participants may join the meeting using this link.
Nashville Area Virtual Training June 20 - June 30, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am - 11:30 am Central 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. […]
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Pacific Time Description: Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) invites you to join a free 80-minute web conference, Cultural Competency and Historical Trauma. Cultural competency is the ability to interact with people across cultures in an effective and respectful manner. It includes knowing and reflecting on […]
The FCC will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, on the Affordable Connectivity (ACP) Outreach Grant Program, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Round 2. The ACP Outreach Grant Program seeks to enlist trusted community messengers to develop innovative outreach strategies to reach qualifying, low-income households living on Tribal lands, to increase awareness […]
The upcoming Not Invisible Act Commission hearing to open to anyone interested in either attending or providing written recommendations to help shape the Commission’s report recommendations on how to resolve the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) and human trafficking crisis to improve intergovernmental coordination, bolster resources, and establish best practices for State/Tribal/Federal law enforcement […]
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on June 29–30, 2023 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET daily. The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE to conduct the following business: Review bylaws and charter, taking action to establish subcommittees Discussion of advice to be provided to the Secretary […]
Nashville Area Virtual Training June 20 - June 30, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am - 11:30 am Central 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. […]
Register for a webinar, "New Resources to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Management" on Thurs., June 29 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern. The webinar is hosted in partnership with the National Cancer Institute and will showcase two new resources to advance equitable cervical cancer prevention, screening, and management in safety-net settings: a Toolkit […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on elective payments (better known as "Direct Pay") and "transfers of certain credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)." Treasurer of the United States, Chief Marilynn Malerba, announced that the White House and Department of the Treasury will hold two stakeholder briefings on this new guidance: Thursday, June […]
Join on Friday, June 30th at 9:30am ET for a briefing with Steve Benjamin, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE), Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor, and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action decision. Please see more event details below and be sure to register. WHAT: […]
Nashville Area Virtual Training June 20 - June 30, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am - 11:30 am Central 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. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) is honored to invite you to participate in a Nation-to-Nation consultation on Tribal Equity, including how DHS can more equitably deliver outcomes for Tribal Nations through its policies, programs, and activities. This […]
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it will host two informational public webinars on the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete Pilot Program). This Program will invest $200 million in distressed communities to create and connect people to jobs through renewed economic opportunities. The Program […]
FOLLOW-UP: Recording and Additional Resources from USET, COLT, and GPTCA Informational Webinar on BIA Tribal Electrification Program Held on 7/10 Thank you to those who were able to join our co-hosted webinar on the BIA Tribal Electrification Program held on July 10, 2023. If you were unable to join us, we have provided links to the recording, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Draft Tribal ERIF Application Consultation Framing Paper Summary Report from the February 2023 Consultation July 10 at 2:00 pm - 4:30 PM Eastern Register Background This consultation is a follow up to the consultations the Permitting Council OED hosted in February 2023 on the $5 million the agency is making available […]
July 11-12 at 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Eastern Event details and registration This course will enable participants to explore the use of NAHASDA funding to design programming and support partnerships to promote residents’ efforts to become self-sufficient. Participants will be able to describe what self-sufficiency means, and visualize what self-sufficiency could mean for their residents and […]
POSTPONED! The camp has been postponed to Spring 2024. More information will be made available soon. The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the 2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Climate Resilience Camp will support individuals or teams of Tribal Climate Change coordinators, Tribal leaders, Tribal […]
Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo July 11-12, 2023 New Orleans, LA Forum website Register Hosted by the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DOE's 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo is designed specifically to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, power marketing administrations, laboratory and technology […]
The Annual Report for Tribal entities with obligations and expenditures through June 30, 2023 is due on July 31, 2023. For more information, please see the Capital Project Fund (CPF) Compliance and Reporting Guidance for Tribal Entities. July 11, 2023, 2:30 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a webinar to go over how to complete […]
Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations The second in a series of conversations on cultivating Native economies, hosted by the Minneapolis Fed’s Center for Indian Country Development July 11, 2023 2:30–3:45 p.m. Central Virtual video event Register Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are a vital source of credit and financial services […]
EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it will host two informational public webinars on the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete Pilot Program). This Program will invest $200 million in distressed communities to create and connect people to jobs through renewed economic opportunities. The Program […]
The FCC Tribal Workshop is hosted by the Lummi Nation in Ferndale, Washington and will be held on July 12-13, 2023 (originally scheduled for June 29, 2023). In addition to workshop training sessions, the event will include a listening session inviting Tribal comment on current FCC initiatives to promote equal access to broadband and eliminate […]
Register for a webinar, "Overview of the 2023 - 2025 HRSA Strategy to Address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)" on Wed., July 12 from 1-2pm ET. The webinar features speakers from OWH, HRSA’s Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the HIV/AIDS Bureau and will outline how HRSA bureaus and offices can prevent and respond to IPV. […]
The Recompete Pilot Program will make focused investments to spur long-term success in communities grappling with years of economic distress. As part of the Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s place-based economic development approach, the program intends to meet communities where they are by offering flexible grant opportunities to ensure sustainable and equitable economic growth in all […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announce an upcoming consultation that will convene leaders from tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR: CDC Rape Prevention and Education Program Tribal Consultation July 12, 2023 2:00–3:30 pm (EDT) The consultation will occur virtually via Zoom. To register, […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 2 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern via Zoom Register Zoom Meeting ID: 161 498 1301 Passcode: 794607 Join by phone: 1-669-254-5252 FEMA will host a virtual Tribal consultation on the implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act enacted on December 20, 2022. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant […]
Thursday, July 13 at 11:00 am Eastern Register Please join USDA Rural Development for an announcement regarding technical assistance for grant applicants to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, REAP has been provided over $2 billion for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement grants for agricultural […]
Including Indigenous Knowledge in Ocean and Coastal Evidence-Based Decision-Making Webinars To reach as many time zones as possible, they are hosting two webinars where they will discuss the RFP in detail. After a short presentation, attendees will be able to ask any questions they may still have about the process. These sessions will contain the same […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the […]
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted […]
July 17, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal consultation on the Elective Payment of Applicable Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, codified as Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 6417). Register here for the consultation. Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter for more information and framing […]
July 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund and $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator competitions are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a historic $27 billion investment made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Together, these grant competitions will help combat the climate crisis […]
Join the Indian Gaming Association at the annual Summer Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. July 18-19, 2023 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Conference Center 224 Second Street SE, Washington, DC Your Opportunity to meet with members of Congress and Administration representatives and discuss critical legislative issues impacting Indian Country. Discussions will include: Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 […]
Don’t miss this year’s Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit, set for July 18-25, 2023. Applications are open to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth ages 18-24, including recently graduated high school seniors, and must be completed by April 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. central. What is the Youth Summit? Held annually since 2015, the Youth Summit brings participants […]
July 18 - 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Event details and registration The 2-day virtual IHP/APR course will provide participants with a basic summary of the statutory and regulatory requirements of developing and submitting Indian Housing Plans and Annual Performance Reports.The course will include an in-depth review of the eligible activities allowed under […]
Participate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs upcoming 2023 quarterly DHS Tribal meetings. Meeting participants will include DHS personnel and Tribal partners (including leaders, program personnel and advocates). Please register for the meetings using the following registration links: January 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for this meeitng. […]
Save the Date: July 19 Virtual Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Wednesday, July 19 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern Register In preparation for next month's government-to-government consultation on Violence Against Women, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Violence Against Women Task Force and the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) will be hosting two preparatory events. The first event will take place virtually […]
Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) as they host a virtual roundtable discussion with Tribal Leaders to discuss and evaluate state Medicaid consultation policies. This roundtable will offer Tribal Leaders an opportunity to discuss needed improvements in state consultation plans and allow Tribal Leaders to help strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship by improving the use […]
July 19 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastern Register The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host a virtual training on Wednesday, July 19, from 6 – 7 p.m. ET for parents, caregivers, and families about children’s mental health. This training will focus […]
July 20 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Eastern Time) The public is invited to view the meeting through the Treasury webcast Agenda
July 20 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Register Learn about the mission of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2018 and the ongoing efforts of the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program (AATTAP) to support this Act.
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]
The IHS Division of Oral Health is pleased to announce that the 2023 IHS Dental Updates Conference will take place Monday, July 24, 2023 through Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. Our 17-member planning committee has been busy arranging quality speakers for this biennial conference to make this the best meeting […]
July 24-26 at Atsiakta Hosted by the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and SRMT Environment Division The focus of the gathering is to provide updates on the current status of Emerald Ash Borer and to discuss the future of black ash basketry. here will be presentations, demonstrations, field trips and more. For more information, […]
July 24 at 1:00 pm Eastern Registration link Web Join link 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. To keep you abreast of some major APHIS activities, they have hosted several Tribal webinars […]
July 25 - 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Event details and registration Admissions & Occupancy Management is an interactive course designed to enhance the job performance of admissions & occupancy specialists and other tribal housing professionals working on admissions & occupancy issues. This course will cover the application and selection process, eligibility, calculating annual […]
TTPCC Meeting Date: July 25 - 27, 2023 Location: Arizona Department of Transportation //1959 South Woodlands Village Blvd. Suite B Flagstaff, AZ Download draft agenda here. Virtual Meeting Instructions: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 293 690 791 347 Passcode: dvQAiq Download Teams | Join on […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter July 25-26, 2023 Billings Hotel and Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Lane Billings, MT 59101 Register here if you plan to attend the hearing in person. In October 2020, the Not Invisible Act of 2019 was signed into law—to increase coordination in identifying and combating violent crime within Indian lands and against […]
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 […]
July 25, 2023 12:00 pm Eastern Register As student loan borrowers prepare to return to repayment the White House Initiatives will host a briefing with Federal Student Aid to provide information as the payment pause comes to a close.
Date: July 25, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT Instructor: Steven Koprince (Govology) Cost: Free with the code (contact apex@ncaied.org to get the code) Steven Koprince will be presenting, and National Center APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist Stan Sams will be moderating this webinar, “An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2023 Update) ” This webinar will […]
July 26 at 1:00 pm Central Register This webinar will discuss the funding opportunities and process for tribes to build a nursing facility. The webinar will also describe the positive impacts on the community and the ways residents are able to preserve their culture. Objectives: The funding process Economic development Cultural preservation Have questions for […]
July 17 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern July 26 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register On Monday, July 17th, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Native American Programs will host the first in a two-part series focusing on violence against Indigenous women and other forms of gender-based […]
July 27 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Eastern Register Join a fireside chat between Native Americans in Philanthropy CEO, Erik Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nations – Nakoda), and Dr. Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq), Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Followed by a panel discussion with moderator, Brittany Schulman (Waccamaw Souian), when […]
July 27 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, holding that Native American tribes are not immune from certain bankruptcy court proceedings, including the automatic stay provision of the Bankruptcy Code. The case involved an […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of Interior will participate in Tribal consultations on the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-258. The STOP Act aims to prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological […]
July 28 at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern 1 1/2 hour session Registration Have you been seeing those "live" events on Facebook or YouTube and wonder how you can pull it off? Live streaming is a great way for business owners to enhance their online presence and engage with a wider audience. In the next […]
July 28, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET – The IRS Indian Tribal Governments Office will host a one-hour webinar on June 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. ET on sports wagering tax requirements. The presentation will cover the following requirements applicable to Tribes and Tribal entities accepting sports wagers: Wagering and Occupational Excise Taxes Income Tax Withholding […]
Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) Summer 2023 Meeting July 31-August 3, 2023 Hosted by Seneca Indian Nation The Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino 310 4th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 1-877-8-SENECA Agenda
USET THPS 2023 Best Practices Conference August 1-3, 2023 We invite you to join us in person for our fifth annual Best Practices Conference, hosted by the USET Tribal Health Program Support (THPS), where USET member Tribal Nations and stakeholders from across Indian Country will connect to share their innovative work in public health, healthcare, […]
Please join the Office of Indian Economic Development at their first annual grantee meeting held on August 1-3, 2023 in Cherokee, North Carolina. Attendance will be limited to 300 participants, so please hurry for your FREE registration and reserve your reduced rate hotel room by July 10, 2023! Any Tribal Nations or Tribal organizations are […]
Formal invitation to guest Registration and travel forms FBI CJIS Information Sharing Event: Connecting Indian Country Miami, FL – August 1-2, 2023 NOTE: this invitation is for Tribal Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Agencies For more information contact: cjistribaloutreach@fbi.gov
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 […]
August 2 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 810 3267 8122 Password: rezcar You are invited to join a new Roundtable call for Tribal Nations, Federal Officials and others interesting in advancing clean transportation deployment on Tribal lands. The goal of this new Tribal Clean Transportation Roundtable is to create […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter August 2 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern virtual - Register The Department of the Interior seeks Tribal and Indian artist input on draft revisions to the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The draft revisions seek to modernize the Indian Arts and Crafts Act's regulations, which are implemented by the […]
August 3 at 12:00 pm Eastern Register Learn how Tribal governments and Indigenous organizations can take full advantage of funds in the Inflation Reduction Act to deliver the maximum benefits to their communities. You'll hear from: Wahleah Johns, Director, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Matt Dannenberg, Senior Tribal Liaison, […]
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native […]