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Yá'át'ééh,
This week, the Wááshindoon Weekly reflects on our visit to the 75th Annual Navajo Nation Fair. We highlight some key takeaways from our staff members with photos taken at the Fair.
The Navajo Nation Washington Office staff were able to reconnect with our community in Window Rock, AZ. They witnessed all aspects of the Fair, including the Miss Navajo Nation competition that highlighted the importance of cultural preservation. Overall, the visit allowed us to recenter our advocacy for the Navajo Nation in Washington, DC, and we extend our deepest gratitude to those who made the 75th Annual Navajo Nation Fair a success–most importantly our Navajo people.
Ahéhee’
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The Navajo Nation Washington Office Returns Home for the 75th Annual Navajo Nation Fair
The Navajo Nation Washington Office staff were able to reconnect with people from across the Navajo Nation and hear firsthand the challenges that our Diné are facing. Staff were able to talk with Navajo Nation Division and Department leaders and community members to collect concerns, issues, and feedback that will guide us in our work and strengthen our advocacy in Washington, DC.
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Additional News and Updates | |
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Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Navajo Nation
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Navajo Nation (FEMA–4703–DR), dated 04/11/2023.
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Nature and People First Arizona PHS, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications
On May 2, 2023, Nature and People First Arizona PHS, LLC, filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the Chuska Mountain North Pumped Storage Project to be located in Apache County, Arizona, near the San Juan River, approximately 1.6 miles north of the town of Lukachukai on Navajo Nation Lands. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission.
Comment Deadline: September 17, 2023
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National Transportation in Indian Country
September 24-28, 2023
The National Transportation in Indian Country Conference (NTICC) is the one-stop-shop transportation conference for tribes, by tribes. NTICC offers access to relevant training and an opportunity for Tribal transportation professionals to engage with federal officials and their Tribal transportation peers regarding Tribal transportation issues and challenges.
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80th Annual Convention & Marketplace
November 12-17, 2023
This November, NCAI will be hosting the 80th Annual Convention and Marketplace to provide an opportunity to work collaboratively on protecting and advancing tribal sovereignty. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather in-person to discuss critical issues, develop strategy, and to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement.
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Health Information Technology Modernization Summit
August 25, 2023
The Indian Health Services is hosting a Health Information Technology Modernization Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.
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HUD-ONAP National Tribal Housing Summit
October 31 - November 2, 2023
The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) and the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is hosting the HUD-ONAP National Tribal Housing Summit at the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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The Indian Health Service
Requesting comments on proposed regulations governing the administration of the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF). Comment deadline: September 18, 2023.
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The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Requesting additional input from interested parties on how to enhance NOAA's delivery of climate data, information, science, and tools (“climate services”) and ensure that this delivery is equitable and accounting for the needs and priorities of a diverse set of user communities as they engage in climate preparedness, adaptation, and resilience planning.
Comment deadline: September 21, 2023.
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Advisory Board of Exceptional Children
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is announcing that the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children will hold a two-day meeting, in-person and online. The purpose of the meeting is to meet the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) for Indian children with disabilities. The meetings will be on September 21 and 22, 2023.
Comment deadline: September 22, 2023.
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Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements
Tribal consultation regarding proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of Treasury that cover certain prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements under section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to several clean energy tax incentives under the Internal Revenue Code as amended or added by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Comment Deadline: September 25, 2023
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President's FY 2025 Budget
The purpose of this Tribal consultation is for Tribal Nations to share views with OMB Leadership on the funding needs for services, programs and activities serving and benefitting Tribal governments, organizations and communities as part of the President’s FY 2025 Budget process. The Tribal Consultation will be on September 27, 2023.
Comment Deadline: September 29, 2023
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The Indian Health Service
Requesting views and comments on the combined Fiscal Years (FYs) 2016 and 2017 Report to Congress on the Administration of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self-Governance Program.
Comment deadline: September 29, 2023.
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The Internal Revenue Service
Proposed amendments to regulations applicable to affiliated groups of corporations that file consolidated Federal income tax returns.
Comment deadline: November 6, 2023.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Held a listening session and tribal consultation on July 27, 2023 to begin the process to update FEMA’s tribal mitigation planning policy.
Comment deadline: November 30, 2023.
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IHS Health Information Technology Modernization
Announcing an opportunity for interested Tribal and Urban Indian Organization sites to become directly involved in the collaborative planning for the new IHS enterprise electronic health record (EHR) solution.
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Language Revitalization Tribal Consultation
Collecting input from tribal leaders and their proxies on actions the federal government can take to support Native Language Revitalization and guidance on the draft 10-Year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization (National Plan). The consultations will take place on September 18, 20, 26. and 28, 2023.
Comment deadline: September 29, 2023.
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The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA)
Requesting Tribal input to further efforts the Federal government could take to protect Tribal treaty rights, reserved rights, and similar rights. The consultation will take place on August 24, 2023.
Comment deadline: September 21, 2023.
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Department of Labor
Inviting interested parties to provide information relating to the disclosure of confidential wage records under the Department's regulations governing the confidentiality and disclosure of State Unemployment Compensation (UC) information. The Tribal Consultation is August 28, 2023.
Comment deadline: September 25, 2023.
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Tribal Land Acquisition Funded through the Land and Water Consultation Fund (LWCF)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites Tribal Governments to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded through the Land and Water Consultation Fund (LWCF). Tribal consultation will be on September 26th, 27th, and 28th 2023.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Hosting a virtual Tribal listening session on Behavioral Health on August 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM.
Comment deadline: September 28, 2023 by 5pm (ET).
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The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA)
Hosting a Tribal consultation to receive input and feedback on its draft, “Best Practices Guide for Federal Agencies Regarding Tribal and Native Hawaiian Sacred Sites” (Sacred Sites Best Practices Guide).
Comment deadline: September 29, 2023.
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Tribal Land Acquisition Funded through the Land and Water Consultation Fund (LWCF)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites Tribal Governments to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded through the Land and Water Consultation Fund (LWCF).
Comment Deadline: October 5, 2023
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Indian Health Service (IHS)
Hosting a series of consultations on the Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program. virtual consultations will take place on November 8, 2023 and will cover different aspects of the Modernization effort.
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Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care
Requesting public comment on the rules and regulations of the Tribally administered Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program as part of the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) commitment to creating partnerships with Tribal Nations to identify and implement solutions that transcend traditional program boundaries.
Comment deadline: January 2, 2024.
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