Updates from National American Indian Housing Council
February 6, 2017
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NAIHC Important Memo: Regarding Executive Director position!
NAIHC Board of Directors announces Executive Director position at within the organization.



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The HUD Environmental Office will conduct a free three-day training at various locations this spring. This training is designed to assist those who actually prepare Environmental Review documents under 24 CFR Part 58, as well as those who review and approve such documents. Specific topics to be addressed include the National Environmental Policy Act, sole source aquifers, scenic rivers, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Clean Air Act, wetlands, floodplain management and flood insurance, coastal zone management, endangered species, farmlands, environmental justice, noise abatement, toxic and hazardous substances, other factors and procedural requirements of 24 CFR Part 58, including recommended formats for compliance documentation and an introduction to HUD's Environmental Review Online System (HEROS).

Visit the  Calendar of Events page for more details and registration.
 
March 7-9, 2017  HUD Fort Worth Regional Office
March 28-30, 2017  HUD Atlanta Regional Office
March 27-29, 2017 HUD offices in Chicago, Minneapolis and Detroit
Live webcast at HUD offices in Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Cleveland offices
April 25-27, 2017 HUD Denver Regional Office

Native American Housing Study Briefing
The Native American Housing Study Briefing which originally aired on Monday, January, 23, 2017 is now archived for you to view.  You may view the briefing on YouTube at https://youtu.be/pnOLi130vUQ.

Native AMerican Housing Study Briefing
Native American Housing Study Briefing

Additional information about the study, including the final reports, may be found at:
2017 NAIHC Voting Member Directory
Becoming a member of NAIHC allows your group organization an opportunity to share your products and services with a targeted audience. Membership also helps your group gain services and resources that allow you to support Indian housing. Members benefit from NAIHC's position as the most-recognized organization speaking for Native American housing needs. Part of the success experienced over the years can be attributed to the fact that NAIHC values the input of its members and welcomes feedback when planning and communicating the major issues in Indian housing, ensuring that your group's needs are heard.
2017 Upcoming Trainings
Leveraging IHBG Resources  
February 7-8 | Denver, CO
 Registration Open Click here

Managing a Successful Strategic Planning Process
February 8-9 | Phoenix, AZ
 Registration Open Click here

Board of Commissioners Training
March 1 - M arch 2 | Denver, CO
 Registration Open Click here
 
Pathways Home
March 20 - M arch 24 | Phoenix, AZ
 Registration Open Click here

NTCCP-NAHASDA Low Income Housing Tax Credit
March 21 - March 26 | Orange, CA
Registration Open Click here


 
2017 Congressional Calendar
House and Senate leadership released calendars for the first session of the 115th Congress in 2017. Both chambers will be in session for a total of 139 days. The Senate is schedule to be in session for an additional 50 days for a total of 189 days in session and the House is schedule to be in session for an additional six days for a total of 145 days in session.

The chambers will recess the third full week of February, the second and third weeks of April, the first week of July, the entire month of August, the third full week of November, and the last two weeks of December. See the calendar from CQ Roll Call below for a visual representation.
Upcoming Events
Legislative Committee Meeting
Date: Monday March 6, 2017
Time: 1:30pm EST
Location: 122 C Street NW Suite 350
               Washington, DC 20001

Agenda and conference call number TBA.
2017 State of Indian Nations-
February 13
About the Event:

2017 State of Indian Nations Address

Delivered by President Brian Cladoosby

Brian Cladoosby, President of the National Congress of American Indians will deliver the annual State of Indian Nations Address on February 13, 2017 from the Newseum in Washington, DC.

2017 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC - March 6-8
The decisions made by Congress and the Administration in Washington, DC, directly affect you and all of Indian Country. NAIHC's Annual Legislative Conference offers tribes, TDHEs, and Housing Authorities a chance to take part on the process. Attendees can discuss-with each other and with representatives of the federal government-the scope and impact of legislative issues affecting Indian Country. The event brings tribal housing representatives face-to-face with lawmakers, both during the conference and during Congressional visits on Capitol Hill.

Please note hotel registration cut off date is February 4, 2016.
Request for Proposals
Job Opportunities