Sep 2, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary The Tribal Advisory Committee will have its third meeting on September 5, set to take place virtually with a public comment period from 6 to 7 p.m. eastern. Find more information and how to attend at usda.gov/tribalrelations/advisory-committee. USDA announced...
Aug 26, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary Although Congress remains on recess for this final week of August 2024, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative has curated a list of important dates, events, and policy-related information. Here are the highlights: USDA announced an emergency Tribal...
Jul 30, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary Registration is still open for the Department of Interior’s scheduled virtual consultations and listening session in August and September about a proposed rule on Federal acknowledgment of Indian Tribes. Last chance to nominate qualified individuals for the...
Jul 23, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary There is a Tribal consultation and listening session on July 29 about FNS’ research study on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Interior is hosting two virtual consultations and one...
Jul 15, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary Last week, Senate Appropriations passed the FY2025 funding bill for USDA-FDA and other agencies. The Department of Interior is hosting several July consultations/listening sessions taking place in-person and online to discuss the PROGRESS Act. They have also...
