March 31-April 1, 2020 – Tulalip Casino & Resort – Tulalip, WA Why I Should Attend? Tribal organizations incur administrative overhead costs as part of providing essential governmental services, including operating federal programs. Pub. L. 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination & Education Assistance Act, provides a unique mandate that requires agencies within the Department of Interior…
A Quick Message From KIVA This Thanksgiving, we at KIVA Institute are thankful to have you as our clients. Working with you has been a true pleasure, and we can only hope our relationship continues for many rewarding years. May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends.
Navajo and Hopi witnesses agreed the region needs to move away from its economic dependence on coal, but specific proposals on how to get there remained elusive after a House hearing. Read Article
; 9/14 – 9/16 Albuquerque, NM Why I Should Attend? Indian tribes and tribal organizations operate two basic types of federally funded programs: (1) Discretionary Grant Programs; and (2) Entitlement Programs. Discretionary grants are one-time competitive grants. Entitlement Programs, such as Public Law 93-638 contracts and compacts, are recurring programs. Federal rules that apply to…
Key Discussions Concerning the CARES ACT KIVA offers this free series of discussion concerning the CARES ACT, OMB Administrative Relief Related to COVID-19 and Deployment of Funds Related to COVID-19 to offer guidance and to help Indian Country and federal service providers better understand what relief is available. After viewing the videos, please do not…
KIVA INSTITUTE, LLC Guidance Memorandum 2020-02 Office of Management and Budget Administrative Relief Related to COVID-19 April 20, 2020 Indian Country is facing new and unique challenges in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic as the outbreak has stymied tribal programs, affected service delivery to tribal communities and tribal members; and resulted in the spending of limited…
KIVA welcomes Jamie Navenma to our team! KIVA is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Jamie Navenma to the KIVA Team to fill the tremendous need in Indian Country for addressing tribal housing program needs, especially during these times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamie comes with years of knowledge and experience in Housing…
Charter for National American Indian Veterans is decades in the making. https://youtu.be/3Ce-5QtyHxwMonday, November 21, 2022By Acee AgoyoIndianz.Com WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill to advance the work of a Native veterans organization is inching toward final passage as the 117th Congress winds down. Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed S.1725 to grant a Congressional charter for the National American…
April 2 & 3, 2020 – Tulalip Casino & Resort – Tulalip, WA Why I Should Attend? Administrative costs, overhead costs, or indirect costs is a cost of doing business. It is a cost tribes and tribal organizations incur in operating the tribe and when operating programs, be it federally-funded programs or funded by charitable…
