AlaskaGov. Mike Dunleavy is allowing personal services businesses and restaurants in most parts of Alaska to reopen Friday, but with restrictions. Hair salons can only admit customers by reservation. Restaurants will have to keep distances between tables and can’t exceed 25% of their normal capacity. The city of Anchorage is delaying the new rules until Monday.Dunleavy says […]
National Indian Gaming Association Member Tribes FR:Ernie Stevens, Jr., ChairmanJason Giles, Executive DirectorDanielle Her Many Horses, Deputy Director/General Counsel RE:Request to National Indian Gaming Association Member Tribes for Legislative Support DA:April 15, 2020 On March 13, 2020, President Trump that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was a National Disaster, which has resulted in an unprecedented National COVID-19 […]
Dear Tribal Leaders,ATNI has been notified by the BIA Regional Office that, with regards to the CARES Act funding distribution, the Treasury portal will open Monday morning, April 13, 2020 and will remain open through Friday April 17th. The Treasury Portal will allow you to provide your tribal data.Please be prepared to verify your bank account information as well […]
U.S. Department of the Treasury Tribal Consultations-CARES Act Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Tribal Consultation regarding Tribal Employers’Participation in the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program 1:30 p.m. ET to 2:30 p.m. ET Tribal Consultation regarding Tribal Businesses’Eligibility for the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit 3:00 p.m. ET to 4:00 p.m. ET The Department of the Treasury […]
Dear Valued Partner, Attached is the latest documents around the Paycheck Protection Program including the new lender application form and additional questions on the Treasury FAQ’s. We would like to share this information widely, so please feel free to share with your networks and resource partners. I appreciate all the efforts your team is continuing […]
April 7, 2020Please join a Webinar Hosted by the American Bar Association on COVID-19’s Impact on Indian CountryAll tribal leaders are encouraged to attend a three-part webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, to hear about the COVID-19 crisis and impact to Indian Country from the health and economic perspectives. DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2020TIME: 3:00 p.m. – […]
Tribal partners, Please see the attached Dear Tribal Leaders letter regarding consultation happening this Thursday, April 2 and next Thursday, April 9 on developing a methodology and formula to allocate the $8 billion to tribal governments through the CARES Act. Also attached is information on upcoming training on Procurements Under Grants During Periods of Emergency […]
Dear Tribal Leader, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce that at least $40 million is available for a new non-competitive notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to reach all Title I and Title V tribal nations with funding to respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The anticipated NOFO publication date is […]
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals, Good afternoon, I’ve had the pleasure to visit with many of you since our conference call last week. Thank you for your correspondence on the critical issues your communities are facing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. I will continue to touch base with each […]
Federal Partners Continue Providing Resources for COVID-19 Response Efforts The federal government continues to take aggressive and proactive steps to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The health and safety of the American people is our top priority. We are halfway through 15 Days to Slow the Spread. Do your part to flatten the curve: Stay home […]