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Rooms are booking quickly due to the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. If you are unable to book at ABQ Marriott Pyramid North, below are links to hotels nearest to the Administrative Professionals Conference. Book Now! Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque; (505)823.1919 5151 Journal Center Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 GreenTree Inn; (505)828.1600 7630 Pan…
Read MoreThis Week at Interior November 18, 2022
This Week: Interior celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a focus on “Revitalizing Indigenous Connections. It’s the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; Secretary Haaland visits the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico; the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27) convenes in Egypt; the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks public…
Read MoreLeasing Facilities under PL 93-638
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Read MoreWeek at Interior November 4, 2022
This Week: Interior marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law helps support a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the impacts of climate change; the state of Utah’s largest and most comprehensive federal water resource development project celebrates 30 years; more than $122 million is now available to…
Read MoreLeasing Facilities under Pub. L. 93-638: Section 105(l); 25 CFR Part 900; Subpart H
The Indian Self-Determination Act, Public Law 93-638 provides for tribal nations and tribal organizations to lease their facilities to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service as part of carrying out their PL 93-638 programs. Some tribes and tribal organizations are now taking advantage of this opportunity to…
Read MoreKIVA Guidance, Hopi and Peabody Coal
KIVA INSTITUTE, LLC Hopi and Peabody Coal Company Indian Country faces unique challenges, especially when working within the confines of the federal government’s laws, rules and regulations. KIVA Institute, LLC was formed to bring Indian Country the latest updates to what affects us as indigenous peoples. KIVA is here to keep Indian Country informed,…
Read MoreKIVA Guidance Memoranda 2020-02 Administrative Relief Related to COVID-19
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…
Read MoreOMB ISSUES MEMORANDA FOR APPLICANTS & RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 Attached below are clickable links to two memoranda from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) intended to issue relief from the OMB Super Circular requirements relating to impacts from COVID-19 on grantees. M-20-11, issued March 9, 2020, initially limited exceptions…
Read MoreOPERATING TRIBAL CONTROLLED GRANT SCHOOLS $650.00
Why I Should Attend? Tribally controlled grant schools are operated under P.L. 93-638 and P.L. 100-297 and their regulations. This seminar will give attendees a clear understanding of the statutes and regulations, their rights and their responsibilities. The new OMB Super Circular provisions will be highlighted to ensure compliance and to prepare schools for changes.…
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