The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office ofJustice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) solicits proposals for implementing traffic safety programs and projects which are designated to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries and property damage within these populations. Indian Highway Safety Grants are reimbursable grants available to federally recognized tribes.
Applications Due: May 3, 2021
February 26, 2021 10:00 AM
Online
This is the first session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. During this session we will hear from Gwendena Lee-Gatewood, Chairwoman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Adrian Dominguez, Director of Informatics and Epidemiology at the Urban Indian Health Institute about their experiences in developing partnerships for Public Health Infectious Disease Response Work.
Meeting Objectives:
• Describe the steps to establish MOAs + other legal documents necessary for work with universities, county, and state departments
• Discuss Public Health Authority (Tribal Nations / TECs)
• Share experiences and tips in conducting infectious disease response work by/with tribal nations
Registration is open to anyone interested. Sessions will be recorded and available on ITCAs website + Seven Directions Website.
Please note times are listed in Pacific.
April 23, 2021 10:00 AM
Online
This is the third session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. For this session we will be joined by Dr. Myra Parker, Director of Seven Directions.
Meeting Objective:
• Provide a review of the events that have led to the capacity to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
Please note times are listed in Pacific.
March 26, 2021 10:00 AM
Online
This is the second session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. For this session we will be joined by Aleena Kawe, founder, president and CEO of Red Star International, Inc.
Meeting Objectives:
• Describe an approach to strengthening self-determination through health governance
• Discuss the importance of tribal public health authority
• Highlight practical strategies for engaging leadership and key stakeholders in building legal competency
Please note times are listed in Pacific.
A federal bill that would expand data access for tribal health providers may not satisfy Native communities.
Despite a recent victory for Indigenous land rights, tribal communities are still fighting to regain control over another asset: their data.
Elle Rothermich
February 11, 2021