THE RESILIENCY TRAINING AND INNOVATION CENTER AT THE BLUE LAKE RANCHERIA

Field Force Operations (FFO) is a three-day course providing state and local law enforcement personnel the

knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for and successfully mitigate threat incidents involving civil disorder.

FFO combines classroom instruction with practical exercises that afford responders the opportunity to practice

concepts and tactics in a controlled environment. Activities included in this course are mass arrest procedures,

team tactics, demonstrator tactics, crowd dynamics and mob behavior, use of riot control agents and less lethal

munitions, and the employment of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Below are some, but not all, of the critical skill sets learned during this training program

• Understand how the First, Fourth, Eight and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution relate to civil action disorder.

• Express the considerations and processes for conducting

mass arrests during civil action/disorder.

• Act as a member of an arrest team and remove an arrestee using both two- and four-officer carry techniques.

• Serve as a member of a mobile field force (MFF) team while conducting dismounted crowd control operations with and without personal protective equipment (PPE).

If students don’t have this gear, it will be provided to them.

The Center for Domestic Preparedness and The Resiliency Training - Field Force Operations

Largest Native Film Festival & Awards Ceremony in the Country 

25th RNCI Red Nation International Film Festival & Awards

The CIIC National Conference is the only indigenous construction industry national conference and trade show hosted by a higher education institution in the United States. Together, we, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Lawyers, Contractors, and Tribal Government Officials, provide the latest in industry trends, policies and best practices. Our specialized field of knowledge is geared to assist industry practitioners, tribal government agencies/divisions, and tribal enterprises for building in Indian Country. There will be plenty of opportunities to network, share stories and learn from each other's successes. We emphasize the importance of tribal sovereignty, nation-centered building while honoring the past.

Construction in Indian Country 2020 National Conference

For further information, see the AAIA Website - 

Association on American Indian Affairs 6th Annual Repatriation Conference

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. EDT, join an exclusive screening of the new Amazon Prime Original documentary, ALL IN: The Fight for Democracy.

The film showcases the barriers that keep people from voting and highlights how truly accessible voting would transform the nation. The film features a cameo by OJ Semans and Barb Semans, Co-Executive Directors of Four Directions, Inc. Immediately following the screening, viewers will have the opportunity to watch a panel discussion featuring powerful speakers talking about the strength of the Native Vote, and moderated by NCAI’s Civic Engagement team.

To register for the documentary screening, please go to: 

All in for Indian Country: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

The AISES National Conference has become the premier event for Indigenous STEM professionals and students. AISES is launching our first virtual national conference, #AISESNC!. We will have multiple sessions, speakers, research and sponsors participating. With features like live, chat, Q&A, and networking capabilities, AISES is using technology to give every attendee a space to connect and interact. 

2020 AISES National Conference

A VIRTUAL CALIFORNIA INDIAN LAW TRAINING AND HONORING CELEBRATION

 Since 2000, CILA hosts an annual conference dedicated to the exploration of legal topics of interest to California Indian tribes and to provide continuing education on cutting edge legal issues for Native attorneys and attorneys practicing Native law in California. Over the past 20 years, the conference has tackled important issues ranging from employment law, gaming compacting, Indian child welfare, environmental compliance, and more. The safety of our communities and elders is of paramount importance to CILA. In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the CILA Board of Directors has decided to take our conference online this year. ? California Indian Law Association is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual California Indian Law Conference and Awards Celebration will be held virtually October 15-16, 2020. During this two day conference, the California Indian legal community will gather safely via video conferencing for informative panel presentations and the honoring our 2020 Outstanding Accomplishment in California Indian Law and Outstanding Young Attorney awardees. Registration information is available here:

 https://www.calindianlaw.org/2020-virtual-conference.html

20th Annual California Indian Law Conference and Honoring Celebration

We are excited to announce the Virtual Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth for 2020. Beginning Oct. 2 through Dec. 31, enjoy art from talented Southeastern and Woodland First American artists. SEASAM has been a part of the Chickasaw Annual Meeting & Festival since 2005 and provides an outstanding marketplace where adult and youth artists can flourish. There will be judges' awards in both adult and youth categories, as well as a People’s Choice Award. The SEASAM award winners will be announced on Oct. 1, 2020 during virtual Cultural Evening as part of the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival. Following Cultural Evening, the Virtual SEASAM and SEASAM Youth market will be available.

Artists please complete the application for Virtual SEASAM or SEASAM Youth. The deadline for competition entries is Sept. 21, 2020 at 9 a.m. CDT. For more information, contact James Wallace by completing the contact form.

Southeastern Art Show and Market

Cancelled until 2021 Same venue date TBA

National Intertribal Tax Conference 21st Annual

NNAHRA (HR) Conference

The time has come - the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and our Native Vote initiative is excited to be part of a national effort to register voters on National Voter Registration Day next week on 

. National Voter Registration Day has grown into a 50-state holiday where thousands of organizations and volunteers organize to ensure our family, friends, and neighbors are registered to vote. Since it was first celebrated, nearly 3 million Americans have registered on the holiday.

Join us for a special edition of the Taking Action in 2020 series as we feature guest speakers from across Indian Country to speak about voter registration, Get-Out-The-Vote efforts, and share resources on how to get registered on September 22!

Taking Action in 2020 - Special National Voter Registration Day Edition

Sep 22, 2020 01:00 PM
Sep 23, 2020 01:00 PM
Sep 24, 2020 01:00 PM

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HCN is committed to keeping everyone safe and healthy during this time. We made the decision to host this year’s Summit virtually on Zoom. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link to participate.

Native CDFI Network Annual Summit

AITC provides insight on how the tourism industry works. It is attended by tribal leaders, tribal enterprises and tribal entrepreneurs, as well as, tribal travel, tourism and recreation professionals; tour guides and operators; outfitters; artists; cultural and museum professionals; historic preservation officers; and entrepreneurs; as well as, representatives from the travel/tourism industry; educational institutions and federal/state/local agencies.

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association

to the American Indian Tourism Conference

During these challenging times, we know it may be too much to ask our partners, members and other stakeholders to plan to travel to the annual American Indian Tourism Conference. But our staff, board of directors and other expert speakers also agree that the information we share at AITC is too valuable to skip altogether.

So we are thrilled to announce that the 2020 American Indian Tourism Conference, the only national conference dedicated to travel and tourism in Indian Country, will be a 

Scheduled for Sept. 14-18, 2020, the conference will feature the same expert-level speakers, networking opportunities and plenary sessions, but all in a convenient online platform and through an easy-to-use 

,” this year’s virtual AITC will feature content that is only available online and through the conference app. Only registered attendees will have access to the virtual plenary sessions, workshops and tradeshow. Look for a full conference schedule and speaker line up to hit your inbox in the very near future.

22nd Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC)

For more information, please contact: Jennifer Vigario - 

NIHB’s 37th Annual National Tribal Health Conference

Third Quarterly NIHB Board Meeting

The White House Native American Council on Native American Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau are hosting a Listening Session to provide an update on the 2020 Census and its programs, including the Non-Response Follow-Up Operation (NRFU). In addition, the Indian Health Service (IHS) will provide a brief update on COVID-19 activities in Indian Country.

The Listening Session will be moderated by Doug Hoelscher, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

•Doug Hoelscher, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

•RADM Michael Toedt, Chief Medical Officer, IHS

•Timothy P. Olson, Associate Director for Field Operations, U.S. Census Bureau

•Open to Participants [Closed to Press]

 that the use of the conference bridge for this call is 

not intended for press purposes and is not on the record.

Please use the 'Register Now' to pre-register for this audio conference

. By pre-registering for this audio conference you will receive unique dial-in information that will identify you on the audio conference. Upon completion of registration, you will receive an email with dial-in instructions

Indian Country COVID-19 and 2020 Census Listening Session

The White House Native American Council on Native American Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau are hosting a listening session to provide an update on the 2020 Census and its programs, including the Non-Response Follow-Up Operation (NRFU). In addition, the Indian Health Service (IHS) will provide a brief update on COVID-19 activities in Indian Country.The listening session will be moderated by Doug Hoelscher, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. 

Doug Hoelscher, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

RADM Michael Toedt, Chief Medical Officer, IHS

Timothy P. Olson, Associate Director for Field Operations, U.S. Census Bureau

Indian Country COVID-19 and 2020 Census Update Call

The webinar will provide an overview of the new privacy measures used by the U.S. Census Bureau to protect data collected from the 2020 Census and the impacts of these privacy measures on tribal nations. This webinar aims to provide background and education for tribal leaders, individuals, and researchers in preparation for future tribal consultations. The webinar will feature presentations by David Van Riper from the Minnesota Population Center and Randall Akee, PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles.

A Guide to 2020 Census Data Privacy Webinar

Why should you attend the Tribal Self-Governance Conference

•Learn about several mechanisms Tribes may use to take over administration of Federal programs and how Tribal governments can implement or enhance Self-Governance.

•Stay up-to-date on leading practices for program administration and the success Tribal Nations experience through Self-Governance agreements with the Indian Health Service and the Department of the Interior.

•Stay up-to-date on expanded Self-Governance opportunities, such as through the Department of Transportation, and discuss issues of relevance for tribal governments with both Tribal and Federal leaders.

•Learn how a Tribe’s decision to administer Federal programs and services to their communities through Self-Governance redefines the government-to-government relationship.

www.tribalselfgov.org/events/event/2020-annual-self-governance-consultation-conference/

2020 Tribal Self-Governance Conference

This livestream event will cover the latest updates in Native Vote and Indian Country Counts census efforts. The event will highlight Census self-response rates across our tribal nations, the Census Response Rate Challenge in partnership with National Native partners, mobilizing voter engagement by developing your plan to vote, and information about upcoming events. To join the event, please go to our NCAI Facebook Events page.

NCAI Contact: Matt Johnson, Civic Engagement Associate, 

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