Help DOE Develop the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program

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Help DOE Develop the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program: Provide Input by June 15

The DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) is tasked with developing the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program (TELGP) to increase the capacity of the commercial lending market to finance tribal energy development activities through the issuance of partial loan guarantees.

The Department is authorized to guarantee up to $2 billion in loans to Indian tribes for energy development. The goal of TELGP is to provide economic opportunities to tribes through energy development projects and activities by increasing the availability of commercial debt financing rather than replacing existing debt markets. In the longer term, LPO hopes TELGP will catalyze sustained investment in tribal communities by the private sector.

For more details about how LPO envisions designing TELGP, read the introduction letter DOE sent to tribal leaders. This blog provides additional information on the program.

LPO is seeking comments and input from tribes through June 15, 2018. Please submit comments or questions via email to TELGP@hq.doe.gov.

2018 UNITY 25 UNDER 25 NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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UNITY is now accepting applications for

2018 UNITY 25 UNDER 25 NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Do you know a Native youth who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding efforts and achievements?

If so, please consider nominating them for the UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leadership Awards! The program is designed to celebrate the achievements of Native American and Alaskan Native youth ages 14 to 24 who embody UNITY’s core mission and exude living a balanced life developing their spiritual, mental, physical and social well-being.

Honorees will be recognized at a ceremony during the National UNITY Conference, which takes place July 5 – 9, 2018 in San Diego, California at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. In addition to being recognized and receiving a custom beaded medallion, each awardee will receive special training by UNITY during a nine-month period that is designed to build on their individual achievements and promote community service.

The 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leadership Awards has been made possible in past years thanks to a matching grant from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The awards program began in 2014 and is awarded every other year. The 2018 class will be UNITY’s 3rd class of honorees!
NOMINATION FORM – CLICK HERE

International Research Experience for Students

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Attention: undergraduates in geoscience (or allied) disciplines

Please consider applying for our National Science Foundation-funded International Research Experiences for Students program “Landscapes of Deep Time in the Red Earth of France— Research Training in Paleoclimate”

This program is particularly focused on recruiting undergraduates from under-represented groups. We especially encourage applications from students of Native American heritage. We also encourage applications from those who are first-generation college students.

For details about the program and how to apply, visit http://franceires.lsoreghan.oucreate.com/Research/

TRIBES & FIRST NATIONS CLIMATE SUMMIT 2017

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TRIBES & FIRST NATIONS CLIMATE SUMMIT

DEC 13 – 14, 2017 | Tulalip Resort Casino Tulalip, WA

EVENT REGISTRATION | AGENDA (DRAFT)

Tribes and First Nations in the Pacific Northwest have made great progress in observing and documenting environmental change on their homelands, but climate change is increasing at a pace that challenges important ways of life. So Tribes and First Nations across the region are coming together to learn from past work and to discuss how to continue climate change studies to provide the support communities need to adapt and thrive for generations to come. This summit is being led by Tribes and First Nations for Tribal leadership and their staff.

Who Should Attend? Tribal elected and appointed leaders, resource managers, health specialists, traditional elders, scientists, students and practitioners will discuss current issues along four Summit Tracks.

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ATNI Winter Convention 2018 Registration Available

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ATNI Winter Convention 2018

When:
Monday, January 22, 2018 to Thursday, January 25, 2018

Where:
DoubleTree by Hilton Portland | 1000 NE Multnomah Street | Portland, OR 97232

Register Online | Download Registration Form

ATNI Conventions are where members convene for discussion, presentations and the work of the committees in regard to policy, legislation, and the future of Indian Country in the Northwest.

Hotel Reservations: 1-800-996-0510 | Group Rate Code: ATNI

Convention Page

Position Announcement: Loan Servicing and Compliance Associate

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Loan Servicing and Compliance Associate

Position Title: Loan Servicing and Compliance Associate

Application Deadline: March 3, 2017

Anticipated Start Date: April 15, 2017

Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000 annually depending on experience.

Link: https://ecotrust.org/jobs/loan-servicing-and-compliance-associate/

This position is will work jointly with Ecotrust and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC) with the day to day operations of loan administration and New Market Tax Credit compliance.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter that diligently monitors and follows up on loan payments and reporting as well as NMTC (and other) program requirements. Creation and maintenance of relationships with loan customers and ability to effectively work as part of a team that includes accountants, attorneys, program and compliance consultants, program staff, co-lenders, financial institutions, Tribes, and government agencies are key elements of the job.

USET & ATNI Bi-Coastal Workshop on Climate Change

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USET & ATNI Bi-Coastal Workshop on Climate Change

Oneida Turning Stone Resort Casino Verona, NY

November 9-10

Please See our Climate change page for more information

2017 Presidential Transition Meeting

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2017 Presidential Transition Meeting: Strategy, Planning, & Analysis
DATE:
December 7th & 8th, 2016
Wed. 8:30am-4:30pm & Thurs. 8:30am-1:00pm

LOCATION:
Tulalip Resort Casino
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd,
Tulalip, WA 98271