The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 21st Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation will be held on September 9–11, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort in Tulalip, Washington. The DOJ will be joined by other federal stakeholders, including colleagues from the United States Departments of Health and Human Services and the Interior.

This annual Tribal consultation is held pursuant to Public Law 109-162, Title IX, Section 903. This law requires the U.S. Attorney General to conduct an annual consultation with Tribal governments to address the federal administration of all Tribal funds and programs established under the Violence Against Women Acts (VAWA) of 1994, 2000, and 2005.

21st Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation    

NCAI will also host an in-person pre-consultation caucus on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort in Tulalip, Washington, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. PT to further discuss talking points and strategy for the OVW consultation.

NCAI VAW Task Force In-Person Pre-Consultation Caucus

The 2025 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series, co-hosted by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, was so popular that the regional Tribal Community Resilience Liaisons have partnered to offer another series in 2026. This year’s series will explore how Tribal Nations, Native Villages, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across the U.S.

Join for presentations and Q&A focusing on how Tribal Nations, Native Villages, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across regions throughout the U.S.

Explore these topics on the following dates:

For any questions, contact Anissa McKenna at 

AIHEC 2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series

Join the Co-Chairs of the Tribal Border Task Force on September 2, 2026, for a virtual meeting to prepare for the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace.

The purpose of the NCAI Tribal Border Task Force is to ensure that original peoples of this land can continue to cross, trade, visit, enhance language reclamation, practice traditions, conduct cultural ceremonies, and protect their homelands as our ancestors have done since time immemorial.

Prepare for NCAI’s 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace

For any questions or comments, please email NCAI Policy Contractor Kayla Gebeck at 

Tribal Border Task Force Meeting

Tribal staff and natural resource professionals are invited to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service for a one-hour informational webinar highlighting two interconnected and vital topics: 

Mapping Areas of Tribal Importance on the National Forest System

. This session directly supports Tribal sovereignty by giving Tribal Nations the tools needed to co-manage traditional homelands and protect sensitive data effectively.

USDA Forest Service Informational Webinar-- Tribal Shared Stewardship and Mapping Areas of Tribal Importance

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Violence Against Women Task Force will host a virtual pre-consultation caucus on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET for Tribal leaders and Tribal organizations to focus on the priorities for discussion at the Department of Justice’s annual government-to-government consultation with Tribal Nations, led by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).

The caucus is a closed event intended only for Tribal leaders, Tribal proxies, and Tribal organizations. We ask that federal partners, press, and other third parties refrain from attending.



Registration is required for the Pre-Consultation Caucus.



NCAI will also host an in-person pre-consultation caucus on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort in Tulalip, Washington, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. PT to further discuss talking points and strategy for the OVW consultation. 

NCAI VAW Task Force OVW Consultation Virtual Caucus

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct two Tribal Consultations on the Interagency Implementation of ED’s Fiscal Year 2027 Grantmaking Priorities and Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Priorities in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). 

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET,

On Friday, August 28, 2026, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET,

ED’s FY 2028 Budget Request to the President.

Learn More: Bureau of Indian Education Notice

Written public comments for the Consultation on FY27 Grantmaking Priorities will be collected through the 

The comment period is now open and will close at 

. Please include “FY27 Grantmaking Priorities” in the subject line of your submission.

 Please include “FY28 Budget Priorities” in the subject line of your submission.

To support Tribal leaders and advocates in providing verbal and written comments, NCAI has drafted materials that provide additional context on these consultations and offer key talking points.

Tribal Consultations on Interagency Implementation of ED 2027 Grantmaking Priorities and 2028 Budget Priorities

For American Community Survey (ACS) Awareness Month, the Census Bureau, the Population Reference Bureau, and the Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights and Technology are hosting a two-part webinar series focused on understanding, accessing, and applying ACS data to better support community needs and decision-making.

 Understanding and Accessing ACS Data: A Practical Overview of America’s Most Powerful Survey

ACS Data for Nonprofits — Leveraging AI and ACS Data for Community Impact

American Community Survey Awareness Month Webinar Series

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). CTAS was created in response to Tribal leaders' requests to improve and simplify the DOJ grantmaking process, and since FY 2010 has combined DOJ's Tribal government-specific competitive funding opportunities into a single notice requiring only one application from each Tribe or Tribal consortium.

To assist those interested in applying for a CTAS grant, a comprehensive webinar series has been scheduled. All webinars are available to any interested CTAS applicant. The webinars are free of charge. Below is a list of the offerings that will be presented in the 2026 series:

 Thursday, August 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET

FY 2026 Updates: JustGrants and Submitting an Application,

 Monday, August 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET

Budget Development and Budget Worksheet Completion,

 Thursday, September 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET

Purpose Areas 2, 3, 4, & 5 Comprehensive Tribal Justice Systems Strategic Planning; Tribal Justice Systems; Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program; and Adult Tribal Treatment Courts (Bureau of Justice Assistance),

 Wednesday, September 16 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET

Purpose Area 6 Children’s Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities (Office for Victims of Crime),

 Monday, September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET

Purpose Area 1 Public Safety and Community Policing (Office of Community Oriented Policing Services),

 Wednesday, September 23 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET

Purpose Area 8 & 9 Youth Healing to Wellness Courts and Tribal Youth Justice Program (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention),

 Monday, September 28 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET

 Wednesday, September 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET

FY 2026 CTAS JustGrants Final Upload Q&A,

 Monday, October 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET

If you have any questions regarding this training, contact Lamesha Bowman at 

FY 2026 DOJ CTAS Webinar Series--National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training Series Announcement

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Tribal Affairs team will host a DHS Tribal Drop-In Meeting on Wednesday, August 26, at 2:30 p.m. ET. The session will bring together colleagues from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (HSI/ICE), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Protective Service (FPS), and other federal partners.

The meeting is an opportunity to receive program updates, share feedback, and ask questions directly of DHS component staff. Insights and experiences aim to help DHS improve its programs, expand access to Department resources and services, and strengthen the government-to-government partnership with Tribal Nations. 

If you have questions before the meeting, contact 

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Tribal Drop-In Meeting

On August 26–28, 2026, the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) and Casey Family Programs will host a training on child welfare. The training is specifically geared to Tribal court judges. Set to take place in Denver, Colorado, it is designed to be interactive and is offered at no cost. A limited number of scholarships are available to cover the hotel stay. 

NAICJA will notify participants when they are selected to attend. Please contact Johanna Farmer at 

2026 Application for Child Welfare Training for Tribal Court Judges

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will hold its Annual Tribal Consultation on August 25–26, 2026, in a hybrid format, with opportunities for Tribal leaders to participate virtually or in person at the 

Mary E. Switzer Building, 330 C Street SW, Washington, D.C.

Reducing Administrative Burden and Deregulatory Opportunities

A Home for Every Child: ACF’s initiative to improve foster care outcomes, strengthen foster capacity, and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Make America Healthy Again priorities; Consultation will focus on challenges facing Native children, kinship, families, and Tribal child welfare systems.

Public Law 102-477 Modernization: Reduce administrative burden, improve services, and strengthen Tribal self-determination

Tribal leaders should submit written testimony 

 with the subject line “ACF Tribal Consultation Testimony.”

Administration for Children and Families Annual Tribal Consultation

NATHPO Conference demonstrates the importance of fostering meaningful connections among Tribal Nations, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and the diverse sectors and stakeholders that operate in the field of heritage preservation. It highlights the benefits of collaboration grounded in Tribal sovereignty and how that collaboration can lead to achieving shared goals, enhancing mutual understanding, and creating positive impacts for both present and future generations of Tribal citizens and the broader public.

By emphasizing the purpose behind preservation, the conference invites participants to reflect on the values, stories, and identities of Tribal Nations as living, sovereign communities that shape our shared cultural heritage. It also explores how these values can be communicated effectively from a Tribal perspective in service of living cultures, living landscapes, and the continued exercise of inherent Tribal rights. Through thought-provoking presentations, interactive workshops, and site visits, the conference offers a dynamic program designed to inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change centered on Tribal expertise, lived experience, and leadership in cultural heritage stewardship.

26th Annual NATHPO Conference and Sacred Places Summit 

This is a regular meeting of the NCAI Budget Task Force. The Task Force will be discussing the Department of the Interior Tribal-Interior Budget Council (TIBC) meeting on August 5 and 6, 2026, including important updates on budget prioritization and formulation and next steps for Tribes.

Budget Task Force Meeting

 from NCAI, the Association on American Indian Affairs, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund

Proposed changes to the Section 106 regulations could significantly alter federal trust responsibilities, government-to-government consultation standards, and protections for Tribal cultural resources.

Join NCAI and leading experts for a timely 60-minute briefing examining what these proposed revisions could mean for Indian Country. The discussion will address potential changes to consultation standards, the new “Section 106 Report,” and steps Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs) and Tribal leaders can take to prepare for the upcoming public comment period.

Section 106 Update: Navigating the Proposed Rules in Indian Country

Join the National Congress of American Indians for an informative webinar on the 

Tribal Emergency Response Resources (TERRA) Act

, proposed federal legislation designed to help Tribal Nations better prepare for and respond to environmental hazards, climate change impacts, and natural disasters.

The session will provide an overview of the TERRA Act’s purpose, how its proposed approach to streamlining access to federal funding across multiple agencies, and how it supports Tribal self-determination through the development of community-driven resilience, adaptation, and relocation plans. 

Participants will learn about the potential benefits for Tribal governments, current status in Congress, and opportunities for implementation and advocacy. The webinar will include a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Chairman Quintin Swanson, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe

Olga Symeonoglou, Attorney, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP

Vivian Korthuis, CEO, Association of Village Council Presidents

Webinar | The TERRA Act: A New Framework for Tribal Natural Disaster Resilience

Informative webinar on the Tribal Emergency Response Resources (TERRA) Act, proposed federal legislation designed to help Tribal Nations better prepare for and respond to environmental hazards, climate change impacts, and natural disasters.

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health — behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening and consultation sessions, hands-on training opportunities, plenary sessions, and workshops that cover timely topics such as funding for Indian Health, the business of medicine, health equity, Indigenous determinants of health, Tribal public health, behavioral health, culture, environmental health, and climate change. The conference also includes focus areas on Native youth, Tribal veterans, and elders, a fitness event, exhibit hall and marketplace, culture night, poster sessions, and gala celebration.

NIHB National Tribal Health Conference 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is hosting a Tribal forum to provide information about its preparation to revise the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR Part 212). These regulations govern the designation of roads, trails, and areas for public motor vehicle use on National Forest System lands.

The rulemaking is being initiated in response to 

, Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands, signed on May 29, 2026, which directs USDA to revise the Travel Management Rule. To support Tribal consultation and engagement, the Forest Service has prepared a National Policy Summary Analysis that outlines the proposed revisions and describes how their implementation may affect Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and the Tribal citizens they serve.

Please contact the Regional Forester/Forest Supervisor in your area, or the Office of Tribal Relations in Washington, D.C., at 

 to request consultation on this issue or to ask any questions.

USDA Forest Service Webinar on Proposed Revisions to the Travel Management Rule

On July 13, 2026, Clay W. Fulton, Chief of Staff for IHS, sent a letter calling for Tribal consultation and recommendations on the use of $70 million of SDPI funding. The total includes the $50 million increase in 2026 SDPI funding and $20 million one-time unobligated SDPI funding.

 to provide feedback. Submit comments to 

 use SDPI Funding in the title of the comment letter.

Tribal Consultation on $70 Million Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Funding

Forensic interviewing is an interviewing process used with children for the purpose of providing evidence to the police, prosecutors, and the court in the investigation and prosecution of suspected abuse. The goal of a forensic interview is to obtain a statement from a child in a developmentally sensitive, unbiased, and truth-seeking manner. This training is specifically designed for investigators, prosecutors, and social workers who have responsibility for conducting forensic interviews of child and adolescent victims and witnesses. Priority will be given to those individuals working cases in Indian Country. The attendee will receive instruction on the latest research-based information on interviewing techniques and will be provided opportunities to develop and refine interviewing skills during child interviewing exercises. CLE will not be provided.

This training is offered by the Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative and will be held at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) 

in Columbia, South Carolina, from August 10–13, 2026.

 Travel expenses, including airfare and lodging, for approved attendees, will be covered by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). 

Anyone interested in attending the meeting must register no later than June 10, 2026.

 If multiple representatives from the same Tribe or organization are interested in attending the meeting, please submit a separate registration form for each individual and rank them in order of priority for acceptance. Registration for this event is limited.

Applicants will receive notification of their application status by June 15, 2026.

Please do not book travel and lodging until instructions are provided by DOJ.

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to Deborah Thomas as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the seminar. No nominee will be excluded from a course based on a disability-related accommodations request. This training is authorized under the Government Employees Training Act.

If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Lamesha Bowman at 

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