In response to President Biden's Executive Order 13985, DOI is holding the following virtual listening session focused on Procurement and Contracting Opportunities, on October 26, 2021, 1:00-3:00 pm Eastern. This session is being held to obtain stakeholder input on barriers that underserved communities and individuals may face in taking advantage of DOI procurement and contracting …

Department of the Interior (DOI) Listening Session on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through Procurement and Contracting Opportunities Read More »

Tribal SSBCI Program Overview Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Financial Officers Association (NAFOA) and as they co-host the United States Department of Treasury (Treasury) for a series of webinars discussing the Tribal State Small Business Credit Initiative (Tribal SSBCI). Each of the four sessions will address different topics …

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In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 13985, DOI is holding the following virtual listening session focused on Recreation Access to DOI-managed Public Lands and Waters (e.g, National Park Unit, National Conservation Area, National Wildlife Refuge, etc.), on October 26, 2021, 8:00 - 10:00 pm Eastern. This session is being held to obtain stakeholder input …

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In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 13985, DOI is holding the following virtual listening session focused on Recreation Access to DOI-managed Public Lands and Waters (e.g, National Park Unit, National Conservation Area, National Wildlife Refuge, etc.), on October 27, 2021, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern. This session is being held to obtain stakeholder input …

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The Department invites representatives of federally recognized Tribes to participate in three upcoming virtual listening sessions focused on climate change and Tribal Nations and two upcoming virtual listening sessions focused on Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) discretionary grants for Tribes. The Department also invites Tribal youth to the first scheduled climate listening session, which is …

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The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is holding consultation sessions on the America the Beautiful initiative, focusing on supporting tribally-led conservation and restoration principles. CEQ’s sessions will take place on Tuesday, October 26, and Thursday, October 28

The Department invites representatives of federally recognized Tribes to participate in three upcoming virtual listening sessions focused on climate change and Tribal Nations and two upcoming virtual listening sessions focused on Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) discretionary grants for Tribes. The Department also invites Tribal youth to the first scheduled climate listening session, which is …

Tribal Listening Sessions on Climate Change and Discretionary Grants—Session 2: Part I—Tribal Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Read More »

On Thursday, October 28, the Department of the Interior (DOI) is hosting two listening sessions focused on climate change impacts for Tribal Nations. The first session will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT and will focus on adaptation and mitigation priorities. The second session will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT …

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Indirect Credit Support: Loan Guarantee, Collateral Support, and Capital Access Programs Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Financial Officers Association (NAFOA) and as they co-host the United States Department of Treasury (Treasury) for a series of webinars discussing the Tribal State Small Business Credit Initiative (Tribal SSBCI). Each of …

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The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites you to join us for a two-day virtual Nation-to-Nation dialogue to share your input, recommendations, and perspectives on how federal resources and assistance can best support Tribes’ response to Public Health Emergencies and improve health systems …

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On Thursday, October 28, the Department of the Interior (DOI) is hosting two listening sessions focused on climate change impacts for Tribal Nations. The first session will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT and will focus on adaptation and mitigation priorities. The second session will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT …

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On Thursday, October 28, and Friday, October 29, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will be holding consultation sessions on best practices for tribal risk management and in the context of economic development.