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NIHB Works with ASPPH to Accelerate Public Health Data Sharing
The National Indian Health Board is working with The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) to accelerate public health data sharing from U.S. states to federally recognized Tribes. This spring and summer, ASPPH’s Tribal Legal Experts will offer legal assistance to interested Tribes to explore, develop, and/or execute data sharing agreements with U.S. states. Click here if you'd like to learn more.
Applications Open for the 2025 Tribal Leadership Academy
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Tribal Leadership Academy (TLA) on the Dartmouth College campus. The TLA will operate from July 28 – Aug. 1, 2025. This program is particularly suited for newly elected or appointed Tribal government leaders, including those individuals who direct a major tribal office or division (e.g. Tribal Department of Education; Department of Economic Development; and the like). The application deadline is May 16, 2025. To apply, please see the TLA website for further details. You will also find links to the 2024 TLA program at this website. https://sites.dartmouth.edu/tribal-leadership-academy/
Present at the 2025 National Tribal Health Conference: Call for Workshop Proposals Now Open!
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) invites Tribal leaders, health and public health professionals, policy specialists, advocates, and allies to submit workshop proposals for the 2025 National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) on September 7-12, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona. The NTHC showcases the interconnectedness of Indian health care, public health, and health policy. We welcome workshop proposals that (1) advance American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health through effective programs, policies, or systems; (2) infuse Tribal or Indigenous perspectives and approaches; and (3) are action-oriented. Additionally, our workshop proposal selection process prioritizes proposals that elevate underrepresented perspectives. This year’s Conference theme is “Culture Is Medicine; Community Is Healing” and will focus on the five following Content Areas: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Behavioral Health; Public Health Policy, Infrastructure, and Systems; Advocacy; and Strengthening Health Care Delivery in Indian Country. For more details on what to include in your proposal, see the full Call for Proposals. Proposals submissions are due by Friday, May 16, 2025. Submit your Workshop Proposal Here!
The Coalition Group
The National Indian Health Board is proud to stand alongside 14 other Tribal organizations as part The Coalition Group, a united coalition dedicated to ensuring that the actions of the current Administration do not harm American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes or the vital programs that serve our people. The Coalition serves as a centralized hub for resources related to the Administration's early actions, including executive orders, memos, and coalition products. We emphasize the importance of educating officials on the Nation-to-Nation relationship, deepening Congressional and Administrative ties, and coordinating efforts to protect Indian Country's interests during this unique historical moment. To see the most recent communications and other template materials, visit thecoalitiongroup.net.
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Both chambers are in session this week before Easter Recess starts on Friday. On Saturday, the Senate voted 51-48 to pass a budget resolution that now heads to the House for consideration. The House and the Senate must pass identical budget resolutions to unlock the reconciliations process. Some House members, including the House Budget Committee Chairman and House Freedom Caucus members, have been critical of the Senate's compromise amendment attempt. To address these concerns, House leaders sent a letter to the rank and file stating, “[I]n order to secure House passage – the final reconciliation bill must include historic spending reductions while protecting essential programs.”
Last Thursday, Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by a vote of 53-45. During his confirmation hearing, Dr. Oz emphasized his intention to promote healthier lifestyles, support telehealth expansion, and reevaluate rural health care delivery. He was noncommittal about questions about Medicaid reform.
Last week, the House Committee on Natural Resources – Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee held a field hearing in Oklahoma, where Tribal leaders and committee members made their concerns clear of the possible impacts of funding cuts to Medicaid on Indian Country. The Senate Committee of Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable this week during the Tribal Self-Governance Conference in Chandler, AZ on the success of self-governance.
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Hearings
Topic: The Power of Work: Expanding Opportunity through SNAP
Committee: House Agriculture Committee
Date: Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00 AM
Hearing Website Link
Topic: State of the VA
Committee: House Appropriations Committee
Date: Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 AM
Hearing Website Link
Topic: Executive Session – S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 and other bills
Committee: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Date: Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 AM
Hearing Website Link
Topic: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education – Public Witness Day
Committee: House Appropriations – Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies
Date: Wednesday, April 9 at 10:30 AM
Hearing Website Link
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IHS March 6 Letter: The Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders to share updates on enhancements to the process for requesting a Tribal Delegation Meeting (TDM) with the IHS Director. The IHS is also inviting Tribal Leaders to contribute to a display honoring Tribal Nations that will be installed at IHS Headquarters.
SSA January 17 Letter: The SSA Acting Commissioner writes to Tribal Leaders to share updates to the SSA benefits program and office activities.
IHS January 17 Letter: The IHS Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to express deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the Indian Health Service Director.
See IHS Dear Tribal Leader Letters from 2024.
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27th Annual HHS Tribal Budget Consultation
The Director of the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, sent out a DTLL, inviting Tribal Leaders to the 27th U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC), which will take place on April 22-23, 2025, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building at 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Official comments are due April 12, 2025, at 5:00pm ET to consultation@hhs.gov.
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Register to attend the ATBC in-person on April 22-23, 2025, here.
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Request a 30-minute one-on-one meeting with HHS Divisions, during the ATBC, before April 11, 2025, here.
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3rd Quarter DSTAC Meeting
Date: April 24, 2025
Meeting Website
HHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC)
Date: April 24, 2025
Location: Washington, DC
DSTAC Monthly Meeting
Date: May 15, 2025
Meeting Website
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2025 Tribal Self-Governance Annual Conference
Date: April 7-10, 2025
Meeting Website
NCUIH 2025 Annual Conference
Date: April 22 – 25, 2025
Event Webpage
Indigenous Trauma and Resilience Research Center COBRE Symposium at the University of North Dakota
Date: April 24-25, 2025
Event Registration
Social Security Administration Webinar Wednesday – How to Navigate as a Social Security Representative for your Tribal Community Members
Date: May 14th at 11:00 AM EST or May 21st at 2:30 PM EST
May 14th, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
May 21st, 2025 at 2:30 PM Eastern
Health Information Technology Modernization Four Directions Warehouse
Date: May 15, 2025
Event Website
National Tribal Health Conference 2025 in Chandler, Arizona
Date: September 7-12, 2025
Early bird registration is open until April 12, 2025
Abstract proposals are due by May 16, 2025
Event Website
Submit an abstract here
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Long-term Care Joint Venture Construction Program | Click Here to Learn More
Application Deadline: Phase I Application due on close of business, April 10, 2025
Description: Under the LTC JVCP, federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes construct a Tribal-owned Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long-term Home facility using non-IHS funds that meets IHS design criteria and approval. In exchange, IHS will enter into a 20-year nominal lease for the facility and request annual appropriations for the operation and maintenance of the facility during the lease period. Additional priority is to be given to Tribes who agree to fund the initial equipment portion of the project.
Tribal Management Grant Program | Click Here to Learn More
Application Deadline: April 28, 2025
Description: The Indian Health Service is now accepting applications for grants under the Tribal Management Grant Program, a competitive grant for federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations that is administered by the Office of Tribal and Urban Affairs.
The Tribal Management Grant Program is designed to enhance and develop health management infrastructure and assist tribes and tribal organizations in assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, functions, services, and activities through agreements under the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act. It also assists tribes and tribal organizations with existing agreements to further develop and improve their management capabilities.
The Tribal Management Grant Program consists of four project types, with funding amounts and project periods indicated below:
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Feasibility Study: Maximum funding: $70,000. Project period: 12 months
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Planning: Maximum funding: $50,000. Project period: 12 months
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Evaluation Study: Maximum funding: $50,000. Project period: 12 months
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Health Management Structure: Average funding: $100,000. Project period: 12 months. Maximum funding: $300,000. Project period: 36 months.
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