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Annual Convention Sponsors
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Tony Walters-Executive Director
Cherokee Nation
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Email: [email protected]
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Pamala Silas-
Deputy Director
Menominee/Oneida
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Email: [email protected]
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LindaLee Retka-
Program Director
White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa
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Email: [email protected]
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Shane Begay-
T/TA Program Manager
Navajo Nation
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Email: [email protected]
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Valerie Butterbredt-
Membership & Advocacy Program Assistant
Bishop Paiute Tribe
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Yolanda Almeida-
Finance & Operation
Program Assistant
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Cristy Davies-
Events Planner
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Legislative hearing on the BUIILD Act (NAHASDA) and HUD-VASH bill
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Date:
06/13/2017
Time: 02:30 PM
Location: Dirksen 628
Type: Legislative Hearing
- S. 1250, A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to improve the recruitment and retention of employees in the Indian Health Service, restore accountability in the Indian Health Service, improve health services, and for other purposes.
- S. 1275, A bill to improve the housing conditions and promote useful land uses within tribal communities, and for other purposes.
- S. ____, HUD/VA Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing, and for other purposes.
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"BUIILD Act" was introduced to Congress
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The attached "BUIILD Act" was introduced on Thursday last week. NAIHC has made the document available to review.
NAIHC is analyzing the bill and will review this at Annual Conference and Trade Show in Nashville, TN, but welcomes input from any member who may have comments or questions.
If you have any questions about the letter or attachments, please contact [email protected], 202-454-0913.
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Administration's Housing Budget "Strikes Particularly Hard at Rural and Tribal Communities"
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Programs
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Fiscal Year 2017 Annualized CR
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Fiscal Year 2018 PBR
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Indian Housing Block Grants
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$642 million
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$598 million
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T&TA grants
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$2 million
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$0
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T&TA National or Regional Organization
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$3.5 million
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$0
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Indian Community Development Block Grant
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$60 million
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$0
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Title VI Loan Guarantee
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$996,000
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$2 million
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Section 184 Loan Guarantee
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$7.5 million
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$0
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Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant
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$0
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$0
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The President released his FY 2018 Budget Request to Congress last week. NAIHC was disappointed to see that many federal programs that support tribal housing have proposed budget cuts or were eliminated altogether. NAIHC will work with Congress to ensure that these cuts are not enacted, and encourages all NAIHC members to work with their Congressional delegation to make sure tribal programs are adequately funded. You can find NAIHC's FY 2018 Budget Request Here.
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Housing Support Programs Across the Federal Government
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| Whether you are an individual looking to build/buy a house or renovate your current home or a tribal housing authority searching for additional support for tribal elders housing, this guide introduces almost every Federal resource available to support housing opportunities in Indian Country. Tribes, tribal citizens and organizations have utilized all of these resources to expand housing access and improved current housing stock. This guide was developed by the White House Council for Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) Economic Development and Infrastructure subgroup. |
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2017 AMERIND | NAIHC
Annual Convention & Trade Show
| June 26 - 29 | Nashville, TN |
| Registration Open |
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The AMERIND RISK National American Indian Housing Council's (NAIHC) Annual Convention will include training sessions that provide up-to-date information on issues that impact tribal housing programs and that directly relate to administration of programs under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). Tribal housing professionals and other tribal housing and community development stakeholders will be the primary audience at the Annual Convention.
Recommended Topics:
- Capacity Building for Smaller IHBG Recipients
- Housing as Economic Development
- What departmental design works for your Tribe Housing Authority TDHE, Tribal Department, or Regional Authority?
- Leveraging Resources and Asset Building
- Methamphetamine and Class A and B Drug Abatement
- Environmental Review
- Board of Commissioners
- Board of Commissioners 101
- Ethics and the Fiduciary Responsibility
- From Overseer to Strategic Direction
- Fundraising and Advocacy
- Financial Resources
- Tribal Housing Management
- NAHASDA
- Supportive Housing-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
- Climate Change Adaptation Planning
- Assessing Community Needs
- Affordable Housing Development
- Clean Energy and Housing
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NAIHC and United Tribes Technical College enter MOA to provide Continuing Education Units to Housing Professionals
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NAIHC Executive Director Tony Walters and United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) President Leander McDonald have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that will allow participants receiving training at select NAIHC workshops to also gain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the UTTC Office of Extended Learning. This is exciting news that will enhance tribal housing professionals' credentials and skill sets.
The continuing education unit allows UTTC to record an individual's successful completion of various activities, allowing individuals to earn CEUs in order to maintain or increase expertise in a career field or renew professional licenses. Individuals attending NAIHC AMERIND Annual Convention and Tradeshow have the opportunity to earn 1.55 CEUs. The CEU Admission/Registration Form is available at, (insert link). UTTC representatives will be on hand at the NAIHC AMERIND Annual Convention and Tradeshow to assist you in taking advantage of this opportunity.
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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Support the Development of Rural Community Facilities
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Yesterday the Secretary announced a new funding opportunity through USDA Rural Development to support the development of essential Rural Community Facilities. The announcement can be accessed below. Within the announcement there are hyperlinks to the program's webpage and the federal register notice.
This program is a little different than what we've traditionally offered, in that it provides grant funding for predevelopment costs and technical assistance. Tribes are eligible both as technical assistance providers and as ultimate recipients. Therefore, for all that are interested, I'd recommend a close read of both the federal register notice and the webpage as the eligible costs for technical assistance providers and ultimate recipients are different.
Applications are due at 5:00 PM EDT on July 24, 2017. A webinar for potential applicants is scheduled for June 20th at 2:00 PM EDT. I don't have all the details yet but will send out the official flyer and/or the access instructions when I have them. So for now please save the date and time.
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Federal Certification for Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
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This friendly reminder is being sent on behalf of the US EPA to ensure that tribal staffand othersapplying "restricted-use pesticides" in Indian countryare Federally-certified by the US EPA. If you suspect or are aware of applicators who are not properly certified, please notify:
- David Star, Chief, Pesticides and Toxics Compliance Section at (312) 886-6009, [email protected] and
- Cc: Estrella Calvo, Chief, Pesticides Section at (312) 353-8931, [email protected].
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Training and Technical Assistant Program Assistant
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The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is seeking to fill the full-time position of Program Assistant. This Program Assistant position will focus on NAIHC's training and technical assistance activities (T/TA) and general office administration.
Candidates should send their resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. Please place "Program Assistant" in the subject line. For more information on NAIHC visit
www.naihc.net. Position will be open until filled.
Deadline: Open until filled
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Elder Lounge: Sponsorship Opportunities
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NAIHC offers sponsorship opportunities at various levels for companies, tribes, and other organizations interested in increasing their visibility at the NAIHC Convention. In addition to receiving recognition at the event and in our printed materials, event sponsors will have the opportunity to exhibit at our Trade Show and network with key people and organizations. We are also offering the opportunity to advertise in our Convention Program.
- Ability to target specific regions.
- Reach members via Native Housing Update e-blast with a 57% open rate! National average for non-profits is 11%.
- Connect with 333 Housing Authorities & THDE.
Once you've determined which sponsorship best suit your organization, please get in touch with us.
Contact:
Anthony Walters- Executive Director
phone: (202)-454-0928
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PROXY FOR BUSINESS MEETING -
If you are unable to attend the business meeting and would like to vote by proxy, please submit a proxy to: Valerie Butterbredt at [email protected] or by fax (202-789-1758).
Deadline for Proxies Tuesday June 27, 2017, 5:00 p.m. GMT.
Thereafter, proxies for the Members' Meeting will not be accepted. If you prefer to mail your proxy to the NAIHC Office in Washington, DC, it must be received no later than Wednesday, May 1st 2017. See attached proxy form.
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2017 Upcoming ONAP Trainings
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HUD/NAIHC Training
Financial Management
June 20-22 | Chicago, IL
Leadership Institute
NTCCP-NAHASA LIHTC
July 18-20 | Kansas City, MO
HUD/NAIHC Training
Self-Monitoring Training
July 19-21 | Phoenix, AZ
HUD/NAIHC Training
Self-Sufficiency Training
August 23-24 | Portland, OR
Registration Open
Click here
Environmental Review Training
August 29-31 | Denver, CO
HUD/NAIHC Training
Board of Commissioners Training
September 6-7 | Denver, CO
Leadership Institute
Basic Accounting
September 19-21 | Chicago, IL
Registration Open Click here
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Outside Request for Proposals
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Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa- RFP for Project Finance
Pyramid Lake- PLHA 4-19 Floor Plan Design Project
Pyramid Lake Housing Authority- PLHA 4-6 Town House Upgrade Project
Want to post your Native Housing Request for Proposals click the link below!
Posts will be active for 30 days. Voting Members receive this as a membership benefit.
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