Relevant News for the ATNI Membership
Do you want to be inspired every day? Are you interested in working for a dynamic intertribal organization that works at the intersection of Tribal sovereignty, climate solutions, environmental justice, and Indigenous cultures? The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) is hiring a full-time Assistant Tribal Liaison for our Climate Resilience Program! Come work for an exciting […]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Renewable Energy Funding Opportunities Announcement Energy Trust of Oregon is now accepting applications from eligible renewable energy projects seeking more than $150,000 of Project Installation incentive funding. A competitive process will be used to award these funds.. Energy Trust is also accepting applications on an ongoing basis for Project Development Assistance and Project […]
UPCOMING EVENT Next Level: Energy Efficiency Workshop, November 14, 2018, Portland, Oregon The Next Level Energy Efficiency Workshop <https://nwenergy.org/uncategorized/next-level-energy-efficiency-workshop-november-14-portland/> will cover the latest and most innovative approaches for bringing energy efficiency to tribal homes, buildings, and schools. You’ll hear about some of the Northwest’s most exciting Energy Efficiency projects from the people, companies, and organizations […]
SAMHSA Is Accepting Applications for Up to $50 Million To Help Tribes Address Opioid Crisis SAMHSA is accepting applications for up to $50 million in Tribal Opioid Response Grants. The grants, which will go to tribes and tribal organizations, will fund prevention, treatment, and recovery activities in response to the opioid crisis. The Tribal Opioid […]
June 28, 2018 2018 Farm Bill Passes U.S. Senate Early this evening, the U.S. Senate passed the 2018 Farm Bill which included provisions to support Indian Country, Native producers, and communities. See the statement below from National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) President Jefferson Keel. “This is a strong Farm Bill for Indian Country, and […]
U.S. Senate Confirms Tara Mac Lean Sweeney as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. | Today, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) announced the unanimous confirmation of Tara Mac Lean Sweeney as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. The National Congress of American Indians applauds the swift confirmation […]
oin us and other first responders, child protection officials, and community members, from the US/Canadian border region, to discuss topics related to endangered missing, abducted and exploited children. During this training you will gain understanding of the dynamics of child sex trafficking and abductions in the region and develop plans to identify, respond, and investigate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
West Coast Regional Planning Body 2017 Annual Meeting Please join us for our annual in-person meeting of tribal, state and federal government representatives to discuss coordination, policy and planning for our ocean and coasts along the West Coast of the U.S. The meeting is free and open to the public, with public comment opportunities included. […]