2018 Tribal Consultation for Region 8
2018 Tribal Consultation for Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming) The consultation offers an opportunity to discuss topics such as prevention, behavioral health, and other…
Department of Energy Soliciting Comments on Implementing Tribal Indian Energy Loan Guarantee Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting comments on how to implement the tribal energy loan guarantee program that was authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. According to…
IHS Announces Consultations for SDPI Funding Distribution for FY 2019
On April 13, RADM Michael Weahkee, Acting Director of the Indian Health Service, sent a Dear Tribal Leaders Letter initiating a tribal consultation on the distribution of funding for the…
Tester Introduces Bill to Give Tribes Access to Emergency Resources
After Tribes Were Denied Federal Funds During Historic Winter Storms, Tester Pushes to Change FEMA Laws (U.S. Senate)—After a brutal winter that forced school closures and food shortages, U.S.…
Law Enforcement Hiring – Spread the Word!
The Department’s compelling mission draws candidates seeking to join a team that makes a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens. The threats and challenges facing the Department and…
Broadband Infrastructure Grants Available through USDA Community Connect
USDA Rural Development (RD) is accepting grant applications for the Community Connect program that funds broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities. Awards range from $100,000 to $3 million. Federally…
Legislative Alert from NIGA
SENATE TO SCHEDULE VOTE ON TRIBAL LABOR SOVEREIGNTY ACT! The Senate has scheduled a cloture vote on S. 140 which includes the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (TLSA) for Monday April 16,…
CALLING ALL TRIBAL LEADERS, HEALTH DIRECTORS, & DENTAL DIRECTORS!
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is asking for elected Tribal leaders, Tribal health program directors, and Tribal dental program directors to participate in the 2018 Tribal Oral Health Assessment! Tribes…
The FY 2018 Omnibus & its Impact on Indian Health
Includes Tribal Set Asides for Opioid Funding, $500 million increase for IHS Summary Last night, Congressional leaders unveiled a massive $1.3 trillion spending bill that will fund the federal government through…
Montana Legislature’s State-Tribal Relations Committee meets March 29 and 30 in Helena
The Montana Legislature’s State-Tribal Relations Committee takes on several weighty issues at its March 29-30 meeting in Helena, including substance abuse, missing persons, and improving Indian student achievement and outcomes for tribal…