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Tuesday, April 2, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wah Zha Zhi Cultural Center, 1449 W. Main, Pawhuska, OK 74056, POC: Eddie Streater (405) 257–6250 or email osageregneg@bia.gov

3/21/13

Training: Tribal Courts and Secured Transactions Law Workshops

March 21-22, 2013, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City - Oklahoma City Branch 226 Dean A McGee Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

3/14/13

Signing Ceremonies: HEARTH Act Regulations and Aamodt Litigation Settlement

Thursday, March 14, 2013

3/13/13

Meeting: Osage Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Wednesday, March 13 and 14, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Osage Casino Event Center, 951 W. 36 Street North, Tulsa, OK 74127, POC: Eddie Streater (405) 257–6250 or email osageregneg@bia.gov

3/13/13

Request for Nominations to Serve on Board of Trustees for the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund

The Secretary of the Interior requests nominations of candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund.

3/1/13

Deadline: Submitting Completed Applications To Begin Participation in the Tribal Self-Governance Program in Fiscal Year 2014 or Calendar Year 2014

Friday March 1, 2013, POC: Dr. Kenneth D. Reinfeld, Office of Self-Governance, Telephone 202–208–5734.

2/27/13

Training: Session for Tribal Courts on DUI-DWI Cases

February 27 - March 1, 2013, Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

2/25/13

Meeting: Osage Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Monday, February 25, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and February 26 and 27, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wah Zha Zhi Cultural Center, 1449 W. Main, Pawhuska, OK 74056 POC: Eddie Streater (405) 257–6250 or email osageregneg@bia.gov

2/14/13

Consultation: Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations

Thursday, February 14, 2013, Arctic Club Seattle, Doubletree Hotel, 700 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 POC: Lizzie Marsters (202) 219-7499, Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

2/12/13

Meeting: Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

The Commission’s public meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. on February 12, and begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. on February 13, 2013. Hilton Seattle Airport, 17620 International Blvd., Seattle, WA 98188 POC: Lizzie Marsters 202-219-7499 or email to Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

2/11/13

Meeting-Youth Outreach Session: Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

The Commission’s public youth outreach session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on February 11, 2013, University of Washington, Samuel E Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, Unity Ballroom, 3931 Brooklyn Ave. NE [across from parking lot], Seattle, WA 98195-5650 POC: Lizzie Marsters 202-219-7499 or email to Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

2/6/13

Consultation: Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 2111 North LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 POC: Lizzie Marsters (202) 219-7499, Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

1/31/13

Consultation: Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations

Thursday, January 31, 2013, Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd Prior Lake, MN 55372, POC: Lizzie Marsters (202) 219-7499, Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

1/30/13

Training: Tribal Courts and Secured Transactions Law Workshops

January 30-31, 2013, Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square, 612 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

1/24/13

Meeting: Osage Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Thursday, January 24-25, 2013,from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wah Zha Zhi Cultural Center, 1449 W. Main, Pawhuska, OK 74056 POC: Mr. Eddie Streater, (405) 257–6250

1/16/13

Cobell Settlement Payments: Department of the Interior to Participate in National Congress of American Indians Webinar

Wednesday, January 16, 2013: 2:00 PM Eastern Time

1/15/13

Training Announcement: Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program

January 15 - 17, 2013, Albuquerque, NM

1/10/13

Meeting: Advisory Board for Exceptional Children

Thursday, January 10, 2013, and Friday, January 11, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1849 C Street NW., Main Interior Building, Room 3624, Washington, DC; telephone number (202) 208–6123.

12/18/12

Dep. Secretary Hayes, Assistant Secretary Washburn to Discuss Next Steps to Implement $1.9 Billion Trust Land Consolidation Program

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM EDT

12/13/12

Meeting CANCELLATION: Osage Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Notice of public meeting cancellation

12/7/12

Meeting: Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

Friday, December 7, 2012, 8:00am to 4:00pm, Double Tree Suites by Hilton, Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740, International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188, POC: Lizzie Marsters, Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

12/6/12

Meeting: Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

Thursday, December 6, 2012, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Double Tree Suites by Hilton, Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740, International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188 POC: Lizzie Marsters, Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

11/28/12

American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Cultural Exhibit

Wednesday Nov. 28, 2012, 12:00 to 1:00 pm., Bison Bistro, Main Interior Building, 1849 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20240.

11/27/12

Salazar, Washburn to Announce Reforms to Promote Economic Development on Indian Lands

As part of President Obama’s efforts to empower tribal nations and strengthen economies, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will join Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn to make a major announcement regarding the regulation of surface leasing on Indian lands.

11/13/12

Meeting: Osage Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Osage Minerals Council Chambers, 813 Grandview Place, Pawhuska, OK 74056, POC: Eddie Streater (405) 257–6250

11/13/12

Training Announcement: Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program

November 13-15, 2012, Seattle, Wash.

11/13/12

American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Native Food Tasting

Tuesday November 13, 2012, Bison Bistro, Main Interior Building, 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240

11/9/12

Tribal Consultation: Preparation of the 2013 American Indian Population and Labor Force Report

Friday, November 9, 2012, from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, Teleconference Dial in (877) 716–4290, participant code 5074051, POC: Mr. Jonodev Chaudhuri, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs (202) 208–7613

11/7/12

American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Cultural Awareness Presentation

Wednesday Nov. 7, 2012, 10:00 to 11:30 am., Sidney Yates Auditorium, Main Interior Building, 1849 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20240.

11/7/12

Meeting: Secretarial Commission of Indian Trust Webinar

Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time

11/1/12

Tribal Consultation: Preparation of the 2013 American Indian Population and Labor Force Report

Thursday, November 1, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza, 505 North 5th Street, Rapid City, SD, POC: Mr. Jonodev Chaudhuri, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs (202) 208–7613

10/30/12

Tribal Consultation: Preparation of the 2013 American Indian Population and Labor Force Report

Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Regional office, 4th floor Eagle and Buffalo Rooms, 2600 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, POC: Mr. Jonodev Chaudhuri, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs (202) 208–7613

10/29/12

Tribal Consultation: Preparation of the 2013 American Indian Population and Labor Force Report

Monday, October 29, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 801 South Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK, POC: Mr. Jonodev Chaudhuri, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs (202) 208–7613

10/24/12

Informational Session: Preparation of the 2013 American Indian Population and Labor Force Report

Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., National Congress of American Indians 69th Annual Convention, Sacramento Convention Center, Room #305, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA, POC: Mr. Jonodev Chaudhuri, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs (202) 208–7613

10/23/12

Training Announcement: Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program

October 23-25, 2012, Chinle, Ariz.

10/20/12

Informational Session: Preparation of the 2013 American Indian Population and Labor Force Report

Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Annual Alaska Federation of Natives Conference, Room #3, second floor at the Dena’ina Center, 600 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, teleconference can be accessed at (866) 723–7478, participant code #1572466, POC: Mr. Jonodev Chaudhuri, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs (202) 208–7613

10/19/12

Comments Due: Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Water Delivery and Electric Service Data for the Operation of Irrigation and Power Projects and Systems

DATES: Submit comments on or before October 19, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yulan Jin, 202–219–0941.

10/1/12

Nominations Due: Notice of Request for Nominations of Members to Serve on the Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board for Exceptional Children

Nominations must be received on or before October 1, 2012.

9/27/12

Meeting; Advisory Board for Exceptional Children

Thursday September 27, 2012 - Friday Septmeber 28, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., 1849 C St. NW, Room 3624, Washington, DC 20240, Phone: 202-208-6123

9/21/12

Comments Due: Regarding Sacred Sites on Federal Lands

Please send your input/suggestions by September 21, 2012, via email to consultation@bia.gov or the U.S. Department of the Interior, attn.: Mr. Dion Killsback, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 4141-MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Should you have additional questions, Mr. Killsback can be reached at (202) 208-6939.

9/18/12

Listening Session: Sacred Sites

Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:00 a.m.–12:30p.m., Federal Building, 3rd Floor Courtroom, 333 South Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74103.

9/13/12

Meeting: Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

Thursday and Friday September 13 and 14, 2012, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Commission’s public meeting at Best Western Ramkota Hotel Bismarck, 800 South Third Street, Bismarck, North Dakota 58504.

9/11/12

Laverdure Praises DOI-DOJ Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program for Enhancing Practitioners' Trial Skills

September 11-13, 2012, Great Falls, Mont.

8/28/12

Listening Session: Sacred Sites

Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00pm, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 911 Federal Building – Auditorium, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232, (503) 231-6702

8/24/12

Listening Session: Sacred Sites

Friday, August 24, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382, (860) 862-7311

8/23/12

Listening Session: Sacred Sites

Thursday, August 23, 2012, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372, (952) 445-9000

8/23/12

Tribal Consultation: Acquisition Regulations; Buy Indian Act; Procedures for Contracting

Thursday, August 23, 2012, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372, (952) 445-9000

8/23/12

Tribal Consultation: Information Technology Infrastructure Consolidation and Reorganization

Thursday, August 23, 2012, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372, (952) 445-9000

8/21/12

Tribal Consultation: Acquisition Regulations; Buy Indian Act; Procedures for Contracting

Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA 95815, (916) 924-4900

8/21/12

Tribal Consultation: Information Technology Infrastructure Consolidation and Reorganization

Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA 95815, (916) 924-4900

8/16/12

Listening Session: Sacred Sites

Thursday, August 16, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Holiday Inn-Grand Montana Billings, 5500 Midland Road, Billings, MT 59101, (406) 248-7701

8/15/12

Tribal Consultation: Acquisition Regulations; Buy Indian Act; Procedures for Contracting

Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Grand, (In conjunction with NADC Conference 2012), 5500 Midland Road, Billings, MT 59101, (406) 248-7701

8/14/12

Training: Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program

August 14-16, 2012 Sky Ute Casino and Resort, 14324 U.S. Highway 172 North, Ignacio, Colo. 81137. Phone: 970-563-7777

8/14/12

Tribal Consultation: Acquisition Regulations; Buy Indian Act; Procedures for Contracting

Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., National Indian Programs Training Center, 1011 Indian School Road, NW, Suite 254, Albuquerque, NM 87104, (505) 563-5400

8/14/12

Tribal Consultation: Information Technology Infrastructure Consolidation and Reorganization

Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., National Indian Programs Training Center, 1011 Indian School Road, NW, Suite 254, Albuquerque, NM 87104, (505) 563-5400

8/13/12

Notice of Meeting Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

Monday, August 13, 2012 Webinar 2:00 - 4:00pm Eastern Time

8/13/12

Listening Session: Sacred Sites

Monday, August 13, 2012, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, BIA Southwest Regional Office, Pete V. Domenici Building, 1001 Indian School Road, Albuquerque, NM 87104, (505) 563-3103

7/30/12

Comments Due: Revision of Agency Information Collection for the American Indian and Alaska Native Population and Labor Force Report

Submit comments on or before July 30, 2012.

7/27/12

Tribal Consultation: BIE Flexibility Waiver

Friday, July 27, 2012, 8:00am –12:00pm, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Dr., Bismarck, ND 58504 (701) 255-3285

7/24/12

Laverdure Praises DOI-DOJ Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program for Enhancing Practitioners' Trial Skills

July 24-26, 2012, Duluth, Minn.

7/24/12

Tribal Consultation: BIE Flexibility Waiver

Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 8:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M., Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98104

7/20/12

Tribal Consultation: BIE Flexibility Waiver

Friday, July 20, 2012, 8:00am –12:00pm, Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 779-7900

7/19/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Thursday, July 19, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Bethel, AK, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202)513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

7/18/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Nome, AK, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202)513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

7/17/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Fairbanks, AK, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202)513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

7/17/12

Tribal Consultation: BIE Flexibility Waiver

Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., Magnuson Hotel and Meridian Convention Center 737 S Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73108

6/28/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Thursday, June 28, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mount Pleasant, MI, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/27/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Rapid City, SD, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/26/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Billings, MT, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/21/12

Conference Call: Secretary Salazar to Announce Milestone in Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands

Thursday, June 21, 2012 @ 1:30 p.m. EDT

6/20/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Oklahoma City, OK, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/19/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Nashville, TN, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/14/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Thursday, June 14, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sacramento, CA, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/13/12

Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform to Participate in Native America Calling Radio Show

Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT)

6/13/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Phoenix, AZ, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/12/12

Tribal Consultation: Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of Tribal Transportation Services

Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Albuquerque, NM, POC: LeRoy M. Gishi (202) 513–7711; or Robert W. Sparrow, Jr., (202) 366–9483.

6/11/12

Meeting: Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

Monday June 11 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday June 12 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, 4400 Masthead Street NE., Room 145, Albuquerque, NM 87109, POC: Lizzie Marsters, 1849 C Street NW., Room 6118, Washington, DC 20240; or email to Lizzie_Marsters@ios.doi.gov

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