On August 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an announcement amending the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for an additional vaccine dose to certain moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Services (CDC) recommends that certain immunocompromised individuals receive …

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Additional Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals Other fully vaccinated individuals do not need an additional vaccine dose right now Read More »

This is an opportunity for tribes to provide input on potential revisions to the federal WQS regulations to protect tribal reserved rights About this event EPA is examining how it could revise the federal water quality standards (WQS) regulations to explain how applicable tribal reserved rights are to be considered when states or EPA are …

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Tribal Reserved Rights WQS Read More »

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is planning to host another webinar with tribal timber harvesters and haulers interested in participating in the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Haulers & Harvesters (PATHH) program. All are welcome to join, please register below.

Topic / The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction (“Direction”) for 2018-2023. During the original Tribal consultation and listening sessions, the BIE stated it would provide a mid-cycle review to report implementation progress and receive input regarding the potential need to make substantive changes to …

BIE Strategic Direction Goals: Comprehensive Strategic Direction Overview Read More »

Topic / The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction (“Direction”) for 2018-2023. During the original Tribal consultation and listening sessions, the BIE stated it would provide a mid-cycle review to report implementation progress and receive input regarding the potential need to make substantive changes to …

BIE Strategic Direction Goals: 01 – High Quality Early Childhood Education Read More »

Topic / The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction (“Direction”) for 2018-2023. During the original Tribal consultation and listening sessions, the BIE stated it would provide a mid-cycle review to report implementation progress and receive input regarding the potential need to make substantive changes to …

BIE Strategic Direction Goals: 02 – Wellness, Behavioral Health, and Safety Read More »

Topic / The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction (“Direction”) for 2018-2023. During the original Tribal consultation and listening sessions, the BIE stated it would provide a mid-cycle review to report implementation progress and receive input regarding the potential need to make substantive changes to …

BIE Strategic Direction Goals: 03 – K-12 Instruction and High Academic Standards Read More »

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra released a Dear Tribal Leader Letter (DTLL) to initiate two consultation sessions with Tribal leaders on recommendations for mandatory funding approaches for the Indian Health Service (IHS). Along with questions and concerns, the Secretary is interested in hearing from Tribal leaders on the following three questions.   1. What is the appropriate …

US Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Consultation on Mandatory Funding Approaches for the Indian Health Service Read More »

I just wanted to share a reminder of our “Last Wednesday” collaboration call to share homeland security information and resources. This is an opportunity to share updates and hear updates from Tribal Nations, tribal associations, and DHS offices and components. Be ready to share updates, questions, and collaboration points. Department of Homeland Security organization Topic: …

Reminder: Tribal-DHS Collaboration Call Last Wednesday of Every Month Read More »

Topic / The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction (“Direction”) for 2018-2023. During the original Tribal consultation and listening sessions, the BIE stated it would provide a mid-cycle review to report implementation progress and receive input regarding the potential need to make substantive changes to …

BIE Strategic Direction Goals: 04 – Post Secondary and Career Readiness Read More »

Topic / The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction (“Direction”) for 2018-2023. During the original Tribal consultation and listening sessions, the BIE stated it would provide a mid-cycle review to report implementation progress and receive input regarding the potential need to make substantive changes to …

BIE Strategic Direction Goals: 05 – Self-Determination Read More »