Fridays through Aug. 27, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET. 30 mins

https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/student-programs/virtual-field-trips/

Games are an integral part of Native community life, connecting communities and teaching cultural values, history and skills. Many games are designed to build strength in both body and spirit through exercise, group cooperation and practicing important skills such as hand-eye coordination. In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, children will learn about the many games played in different areas of the Americas and gain a deeper understanding of the games’ origins and significance. Movement is part of this program. Recommended for ages 5-10 years old.

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Native Games of the Americas

Thursdays through Aug. 26, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET. 30 mins

Native Americans created and used many shapes, designs, colors and materials as an expression of their cultures and identities. Native art designs became a way to communicate tribal and family traditions and individual artistic skill and expression. These art forms have adapted over time and ensure that future generations continue traditions and reinforce tribal identity.

In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, children will explore art forms based on region or tribal nation. By examining and looking closer at one art form, students will better understand how diverse Native cultures are.

How do animals appear in art traditions throughout American Indian cultures? Native nations along the North Pacific Coast have long used animals in their living stories and to represent their clans. One way these nations, such as the Tsimshian, incorporate animals into their art is with totem poles. Totem poles are tall, wooden sculptures carved with images of animals and symbols. They serve to record history and tell stories. Movement is part of this program.

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Native Expression - The Art of Totem Poles

LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST GRANTS REGULATIONS AT THIS VIRTUAL FEDERAL GRANTS COMPLIANCE TRAINING!

Although tribal organizations are among the many entities receiving federal grants, they face a specific set of challenges when managing awards under federal requirements, as well as their own tribal self-determination statutes. Many tribes also are reliant on federal funds as they struggle with economic disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, what programs are specifically available for you as a tribal entity to help meet your needs, and how should you develop policies to ensure compliance with multiple sets of regulations and laws?

Tribal organizations differ from other recipients of federal financial assistance as the uniform guidance exempts their audits from being made publicly available by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. In addition, while revisions to the uniform guidance issued in August 2020 authorized that a nonfederal entity’s federally negotiated indirect rate, distribution base, and rate type be posted on a publicly available federal website or tribal organization are exempted from having their rates posted.

There are numerous other changes under the uniform guidance revisions that you as a tribal government and organization must understand so that you can adjust you priorities and resources. These changes, coupled with the rapid disbursement of funds through several COVID-relieve packages, emphasize the importance that you protect your federal funding now more than ever before in these uncertain times.

Join Thompson Grants virtually for the Federal Grants Forum for Tribal Nations, on August 11th and 12th and learn about COVID-related grant programs affecting tribal governments and organizations, the 2020 Compliance Supplement and its subsequent addendum, and how new grants will be affected by the uniform guidance revisions that generally went into effect on November 12, 2020. This is the compliance information you need to confidently manage your grants and protect your funding.

Our two-day agenda includes powerhouse sessions that cover everything you need to know – start to finish – about how to tackle the toughest grants management challenges while addressing how COVID-19 has changed the game. You’ll be able to ask your specific questions directly to our trainer in our virtual learning environment as you watch the presentations.

For further information, please contact: 

Federal Grant Forum for Tribal Nations

, EDA is allocating $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding specifically for Indigenous communities, which were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

This program is designed to support the needs of Tribal Governments and Indigenous communities. EDA will support these important partners to develop and execute economic development projects that they need to recover from the pandemic and build economies for the future.

A wide range of technical, planning, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and public works and infrastructure projects are eligible for funding under this program.

Indigenous communities are also eligible and encouraged to apply under all of EDA’s other programs.

Here is a link to the specific Indigenous Communities webpage: 

Indigenous Communities Webinar

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a series of meetings to bring together practitioners and subject matter experts in various homeland security interests. The Department will share available resources and efforts across the homeland security enterprise. The daily themes for the gathering are as follows:

Monday, August 9 - Training and learning opportunities, Nation-to-Nation

Tuesday, August 10 - Emergency services and disaster management and resilience

Wednesday, August 11 - Cybersecurity and communications

Thursday, August 12 - Anti-human trafficking, borders, waters, and air travel and security

Registration Link: You can register for the Tribal-DHS Summit, here.

Tribal-DHS 2021 Summit

https://www.cdc.gov/tribal/consultation-support/tac/meetings.html

22nd Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting

2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104Albuquerque NM

The All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) calls upon the State of New

Mexico to end systemic racism for Native students in the state’s public schools. In a resounding

voice, the Pueblo Governors say Native children are the key to maintaining our Indigenous

cultures, languages, and traditional ways of life both now and into the future. Tribal leaders

believe that systemic racism in public schools today is tied to the history of boarding schools

established across the country to intentionally kill the cultural identity of Native children. They

contend that public education policies of forced assimilation have been used historically to that

end and still affects tribal communities and their children today.

“The New Mexico legislature and public education policymakers need to know that a strong

cultural identity is important for our children’s academic progress. In addition to math, reading,

science and the arts, our children need to know about their history, traditions, Native languages,

and tribal laws,” said APCG Chairman Wilfred Herrera. “The Legislative Education Study

Committee has a responsibility to shift the paradigm and that begins by removing its

To improve the educational outcomes for Native children, the tribes insist the state must invest in

the Tribal Remedy Framework, a comprehensive set of recommendations and solutions

developed by tribal advocates and education experts in response to the historic Yazzie/Martinez

lawsuit. Democratic Representative Derrick Lente of Sandia Pueblo has led the way by

persistently introducing legislation the past three sessions using the Tribal Remedy Framework

“My constituents, who come from communities of color, are demanding nothing less than

excellence in education,” said Rep. Lente. “They are tired of seeing their children at the bottom

on state and national rankings. It’s time for a change because our children deserve it.”

Tribal leaders say they have an inherent obligation to protect their children and communities--

that Sacred Trust must be upheld. Acoma Pueblo Governor Brian Vallo said, “We have a chance

to bend history, to make it different, to create change, so that our future generations of Native

children have it better than we do. It will take acts of courage and a collective belief that the

history of Native People will be shaped by what we do today.”

The All Pueblo Council of Governors invites members of the media to a press conference

on Friday July 30th at 10 am at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on 12th St. in

Albuquerque, NM. This gathering is an unprecedented coming together of tribal leaders,

legislators, education advocates, leaders of major organizations, advocacy groups, and

community members who will be attending this event.

Jul 30, 2021 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

PRESS CONFERENCE - Protecting the Sacred Trust

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88078296726?pwd=QkREMDJhZWY5bERtWS9DZUNH

US: +12532158782,,88078296726#,,,,*505575# or

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715

8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcjs2FVzW

Protecting the Sacred Trust A Gathering of Tribal & Community Voices

The Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center

 STAR (small, tribal, and rural) justice series highlights criminal justice issues that impact STAR communities across the United States

Please join The Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center for a talk with lawyer, activist and playwright Mary Kathryn Nage. In the wake of the historic 

 decision. Ms. Nagel argues that tribal jurisdiction must include the right to prosecute violent crimes committed against Native women on Native land.

Restoring Native Safety, Self-Determination, and Tribal Sovereignty

Join us this year for the 7th Annual National Gathering of Veterans and Powwow. We invite all Veterans at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL from July 16-18!

Please visit Trickster's Website for more details: 

tricksterculturalcenter.org/national-gathering-2021

6:30 am - Veterans at the host hotel can eat at the breakfast buffet for a reduced price of $10; Korean and WWII veterans eat free;

8:30 am - Veteran roll call at Cantigny Park;

9:00 am - Start of the National Gathering;

9:30 am - Introduction of veterans in attendance in graditude for their service;

10:30 am - Pinning of the Vietnam veterans.

7th Annual National Gathering of American Indian Veterans and Pow wow

Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium Advisory Committee Meetings

PRESENTED IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL FORMATS FOR EVERYONE'S ACCESS

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE IN PLACE

Starting with Business Empowerment Sunday through our Monday Afternoon Tribal Leader and enterprise focused interactive discussions through Procurement Super Opportunities Tuesday, this event will leave you inspired, connected and armed with information to grow, start and scale your business for success.

There is no greater value in Indian Country conferences - we are here to help your tribe, tribal enterprise, ANC and/or American Indian/Alaska Native business grow! Don't let our accessible registration rates fool you, this event will benefit your skillset unlike any other.

As an added value to the EXPO you have access to our wonderful staff of tribal, tribal enterprise and American Indian/Alaska Native business business building experts from our American Indian Chamber Education Fund-Procurement Technical Assistance Center (AICEF-PTAC). Our PTAC staff will be available at scheduled times throughout the conference to personally consult with you.

Also, don't forget about our Jr. American Indian Chamber Youth EXPO - Tuesday, July 13 - the game is on for Disneyland passes to the winning crew! We host your tribal youth group to an amazing day of entrepreneurial development, fun competition, swag, snacks and a luncheon with access to Indian Entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, corporate giants and government agencies.

Events • Phone 213-448-2330 – events@aicccal.org

633 West Fifth St., 26th Floor • Los Angeles, CA 90071

Agua Caliente Resort • 32-250 Bob Hope Drive • Rancho Mirage CA 92270

Phone: Toll free group reservation line: 800-854-1279

American Indian Chamber EXPO 2021 or by the block code of 

American Indian Chamber Expo '21

On June 22nd & 29th, the Rural Assembly, The On Being Project, Interfaith Youth Corps, and Faith Matters Network will come together virtually to host a set of sessions for spiritual leaders in rural America. This 

series is intended for rural & Native spiritual leaders who’ve been on the front lines of social healing work over the last year, facing the challenges of the pandemic and responding to calls for social and racial justice, and grappling with how we build more just and inclusive communities.

This gathering is an opportunity to find nourishment through storytelling and witness, to celebrate, accompany, and embolden the healing work we do in our communities. We’ll work across two, two-hour sessions to connect you to other rural & Native practitioners across the country; facilitate the exchange of stories about joys and trials from the last year; and share lessons across diverse traditions and geographies.

If you have any questions please contact, Tyler Owens at 

Rural America: Spiritual Leadership in Rural America

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino invite you to attend our first-ever Native American Virtual Career Expo & Netwroking Event! Join us to learn more about the Tribe and Casino, and why the enterprise has been voted “Best Place to Work in the Inland Empire!”Take advantage of networking opportunities, discover current job openings and learn how to develop your career all in one afternoon!

Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the San Manual Casino growth story! The most thrilling casino in Southern California is adding two brand-new floors of expanded gaming space, making it the casino with the largest number of slot machines on the west coast! Soon, guests will also be able to enjoy a peaceful night's rest within the casino's 17-floor hotel tower with views of the San Bernardino Valley.

The virtual event takes place on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

San Manuel Native American Virtual Career Expo & Networking Event

https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116188639750/WN_VcOVur0fRaS1_R53Oq1Zyg



How does identity influence activism? Many tribal nations have always recognized multiple genders and those who possess both male and female spirits. Native people who identify as more than one gender or possessing both spirits sometimes refer to themselves as Two Spirit. In celebration of Pride Month, hear from Indigenous youth working in the fields of education, health, cultural heritage, and the arts to amplify Two Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ voices and issues.



Youth in Action: Indigenizing Pride

Objects decorated with American flag designs were incorporated into Native art in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, objects adorned with the flag usually signify that a family member has served in the military.

Watch Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota), museum curator and historian, as he takes us through objects in the museum's collection that were created to honor the American flag.

Flag Day Program: Honoring the American Flag through Native Art

Tribal Consultation to Improve Indian Health Service Tribal Consultation Policy

Women Are Sacred Conference

This year, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), which administers the Lifeline program on behalf of the Federal Communications Commission, will host Lifeline quarterly interactive webinars for Tribal stakeholders (e.g., Tribal governments and government agencies and nonprofits serving Tribal communities). During these webinar sessions, our subject-matter experts will discuss relevant program changes and provide updates to ensure Tribal partners remain informed and have the tools and information they need to more effectively help eligible Tribal consumers apply for the Lifeline program. Attendees can participate in a live Q&A session built into each webinar.

Below, you can find the dates for each virtual, free event and a link to register. Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and Tribal networks. Although the host’s email address is listed on the registration page, please contact Kraynal Alfred, USAC’s Tribal Liaison, at 

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET

We hope that you are able to attend. We look forward to our continued partnership with Tribal communities in 2021 and beyond.

Lifeline offers a monthly benefit of up to $9.25 toward phone or Internet services for eligible consumers and up to $34.25 for those living on 

. Additionally, certain residents of Tribal lands can receive reimbursement for the full cost of starting service with certain phone or Internet companies at their primary residence, up to $100, through Lifeline’s Tribal Link Up program.

Review Lifeline’s Tribal Toolkit, Tribal Flyer, and a copy of the most recent Tribal Advocate Training on the 

Lifeline Quarterly Webinars for Tribal Partners in 2021

(USA, 2017, 70. min.) Director: George Colburn Follow the return of six Navajo Code Talkers to the five Pacific Island sites where their unbreakable secret code, based on the unwritten Navajo language, helped US forces overcome Japanese expansion in the Pacific theater during World War II. The code was never broken. The highly personal reflections of the Navajo Code Talkers dominate the film's storyline where they share personal accounts, memories and insights into their war experience. Interviews were conducted on Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Iwo Jima and Okinawa and USMC Camp Pendleton, north of San Diego, where they trained, learned and enhanced the original code."

At the Movies 2021: Navajo Code Talkers: A Journey of Remembrance

The 4th Annual Tribal Green Symposium is bringing the best of the industries to you! We want to help Tribes learn all they can about cannabis and hemp as they navigate their way into this exciting business sector. This year we will look closely at existing & operating Tribal programs, regulations, industry standards, cannabis and hemp segments, farming technologies and the never ending search for hemp processing to scale. Please join us at this year's ONE of a kind event, as we learn, network and strengthen the position Tribes have moving forward in green industries.

Boston Children's Chorus celebrates Indigenous culture at free virtual concert, This Land with guest artist, Joanne Shenandoah.

When the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth 400 years ago, they did not settle on vacant land—they settled on the land of the various Wampanoag peoples. The New World provided opportunities to many of those who came here, but those opportunities cost the lives of millions of people already inhabiting this land. Centuries later, the Wampanoag peoples are still fighting for the small piece of land they have left.
Time and time again, people have been conquered and land has been taken — in the name of exploration, war, and religious conquest. Today, America is known as a land of opportunity, the land of the free and the home of the brave. As we recognize the country and what it has become, Boston Children’s Chorus examines these claims and explores what it means to say, “this land was made for you and me."

Guest Artist: Joanne Shenandoah 

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