Please join Native CDFI Network (NCN), Oweesta, Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations, and Clearinghouse CDFI as we partner to co-host two webinars for Tribal Nations and Native CDFIs on accessing the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. NCN has received many requests from tribal governments and Native CDFIs about how to use the SSBCI Program to support existing …

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI): Ways Tribal Governments and Native CDFIs Can Participate–A Two-Part Webinar Series presented by Pilar Thomas, Quarles & Brady, LLPs. Read More »

President Biden and Vice President Harris Speak to the American People about the Urgent Need to Pass Legislation to Protect the Constitutional Right to Vote and the Integrity of Our Elections

Ask Your Burning Questions: COVID-19 Variants and Vaccines The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), is hosting the second event in the COVID-19 Ask Me Anything (AMA) Series. Once again we find ourselves confronting another COVID-19 variant and much is still unknown. Native youth and parents, young people, Tribal leaders, and Tribal community members are invited …

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The Department of Treasury published the final rule implementing the Coronavirus Tribal, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program under the American Rescue Plan. The final rule is the result of extensive governmental engagement, including with Tribal governments, and will enhance the capacity of recipients to meet immediate pandemic response needs and promote longer-term …

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Final Rule Implementing the Coronavirus Tribal, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program under the American Rescue Plan. Read More »

The Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting a Tribal consultation on the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).  This is a virtual consultation session scheduled for January 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. The Tribal consultation is closed to the press.

The Department of the Interior will hold a series of Tribal consultations on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Interior Department received a $466 million investment for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for infrastructure projects and climate resiliency initiatives, as well as a historic investment of $2.5 billion to help the Department fulfill pre-existing settlements of Indian …

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The Department of the Interior will hold a series of Tribal consultations on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Interior Department received a $466 million investment for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for infrastructure projects and climate resiliency initiatives, as well as a historic investment of $2.5 billion to help the Department fulfill pre-existing settlements of Indian …

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On Thursday, January 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Self Governance (OSG) is hosting a consultation session on its draft Federal Register Notice for the list of non-Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) programs eligible for inclusion in Self-Governance funding agreements and Fiscal Year 2022 programmatic targets.Two …

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The webinar will provide a background briefing on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, (NCRC), its departments, and its grassroots member organizations have applied organizing, data and research to build wealth and bring about change. The webinar will stress the importance of building relationships with local bank officials, include a …

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On January 27, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is holding a tribal consultation and listening session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing. This session will build on the Biden-Harris Administration’s action plan for a fairer, more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. …

USDA Consultation and Listening Session on Creating a Tribal Action Plan for Fairer Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processing Read More »

The Department of the Interior will hold a series of Tribal consultations on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Interior Department received a $466 million investment for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for infrastructure projects and climate resiliency initiatives, as well as a historic investment of $2.5 billion to help the Department fulfill pre-existing settlements of Indian …

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The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) will host a session with tribal leaders on January 31, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT. The first half of the session will focus on the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the second half of the session will focus on the implementation of the Executive Order on …

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