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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106606
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) invites written comments from federally recognized tribes about its policies and programs, as part of a tribal consultation effort aligned with the NEA's guidelines. Tribes have until March 6, 2025, to submit their feedback, which will be used to draft a summary report. This consultation seeks ideas on how NEA resources have impacted tribal communities, how NEA can better support tribal sovereignty, and suggestions for improving NEA’s Tribal Consultation Policy. Additionally, NEA aims to enhance its engagement with Indigenous communities through specific programs and updates to its offerings.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Endowment for the Arts wants to hear from Native American tribes about how they can do a better job helping them with art projects and honoring their cultures. Tribes can tell the NEA what they think until March 2025 so that the NEA can make improvements.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6296
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of the Census, part of the Department of Commerce, is holding a virtual public meeting on February 18, 2021, to consult with tribal governments. This meeting is part of their effort to build strong relationships with federally recognized tribes and will cover updates on the 2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System. Tribes are encouraged to share comments and provide input on how they use census data before the meeting. The Census Bureau prioritizes tribal involvement in decision-making processes affecting tribal governments, in accordance with Executive Order 13175.

    Simple Explanation

    The government people from the U.S. Census are having an online meeting to talk with Native American tribes on February 18, 2021, so they can share important numbers and ask for tribe opinions. This is to make sure they listen to and work well with the tribes they recognize officially.