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Sept. 26-28

NAHASDA Essentials: EWONAP
Holiday Inn Duluth-Downtown
Duluth, MN

This exciting and interactive three-day training will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation, and housing and crime prevention services. Other major topics that will be covered include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verifications, other federal requirements, financial management and program administration.
This foundational course will acquaint tribal and TDHE staff with the basic requirements of the IHBG Program and opportunities that are available. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures and hands-on exercises.
http://registration.firstpic.org/

Oct. 2-4

Environmental Review: NWONAP
Double Tree Hotel
Seattle, WA

Learn the ins and outs of environmental review! This 3-day training will offer IHBG Grantees the skills to successfully carry out an environmental review. Training will include detailed instructions on meeting the legislative and regulatory requirements of environmental review, assistance in devising standard procedures for conducting and documenting an environmental review, specific instruction for carrying out environmental review responsibilities, key steps in the environmental review process. As we answer questions common to the environmental review process, tribes will be encouraged to share advice and best practices, to help you avoid common pitfalls.  http://registration.firstpic.org/

NAIHC Leadership Institute (LI) Exam
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in cooperation with the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), may offer students the option to take an examination on October 5^th for Leadership Institute credit after completing the ONAP sponsored Environmental Review trainings below.  Please see the registration site for additional information.

Oct. 18-20

Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention
Dena'ina Convention Center
Anchorage, AK

The 2012 AFN Convention (October 18 to October 20) will be the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of any Native peoples. Delegates are elected on a population formula of one representative per twenty-five Native residents in the area and delegate participation rates at the annual convention typically exceed 95 percent. Each year the AFN Convention draws between 4,000–5,000 attendees. The proceedings are broadcast live via television, radio and webcast reaching a diverse audience from Barrow to Ketchikan, from the Aleutian Chain to the Canadian border. During the convention, the entire state of Alaska is blanketed with discussion on current events and issues. International observers are present at most meetings, both exchanging information and learning from the Alaska Native experience.

For more information click on Alaska Federation of Natives.

Oct. 21-26

69th Annual National Congress of American Indians
Sacramento, CA

More information at www.ncai.org.

Oct. 30 - Nov. 1

NAHASDA Essentials: NWONAP
Hyatt at Olive 8
Seattle, WA

This exciting and interactive three-day training will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation, and housing and crime prevention services. Other major topics that will be covered include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verifications, other federal requirements, financial management and program administration.

This foundational course will acquaint tribal and TDHE staff with the basic requirements of the IHBG Program and opportunities that are available. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures and hands-on exercises.
http://registration.firstpic.org/

Oct. 30 - Nov. 1

Environmental Review: NPONAP
Grand Hyatt
Denver, CO

Learn the ins and outs of environmental review! This 3-day training will offer IHBG Grantees the skills to successfully carry out an environmental review. Training will include detailed instructions on meeting the legislative and regulatory requirements of environmental review, assistance in devising standard procedures for conducting and documenting an environmental review, specific instruction for carrying out environmental review responsibilities, key steps in the environmental review process. As we answer questions common to the environmental review process, tribes will be encouraged to share advice and best practices, to help you avoid common pitfalls.
http://registration.firstpic.org/

NAIHC Leadership Institute (LI) Exam
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in cooperation with the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), may offer students the option to take an examination on November 2^nd for Leadership Institute credit after completing the ONAP sponsored Environmental Review trainings below.  Please see the registration site for additional information.

Nov. 13 -15

NAHASDA Essentials: AKONAP
Hilton
Anchorage, AK

This exciting and interactive three-day training will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation, and housing and crime prevention services. Other major topics that will be covered include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verifications, other federal requirements, financial management and program administration.

This foundational course will acquaint tribal and TDHE staff with the basic requirements of the IHBG Program and opportunities that are available. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures and hands-on exercises.
http://registration.firstpic.org/

Dec 3-5

Grants Researching & Proposal Writing in Indian Country Workshop
Sheraton Lake Buena Vista
Orlando, FL

The Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center is excited to announce the agenda for its first Grant Researching and Proposal Writing in Indian Country Workshop. Whether you are a beginner, an expert, or anywhere in between, this three-day workshop will provide you with the skills necessary to explore, seek out, and successfully write a grant proposal.

The Grant Researching and Proposal Writing in Indian Country Workshop agenda is packed with sessions that are presented by renowned instructors throughout Indian Country. Each session touches on key components of writing, researching, developing, and submitting grants. The agenda includes topics that touch on: how to write a grant, how to seek private and federal grants, the important role that the mainstream philanthropy sector plays in sustainable Native communities, the responsibilities of receiving and administering the grant funds once awarded, and much more.

To Register for Workshop and View Agenda: http://nativelearningcenter.com/indiancountrygrantworkshop/

Dec. 4-6

Environmental Review: SWONAP
Hyatt Regency
Albuquerque, NM

Learn the ins and outs of environmental review! This 3-day training will offer IHBG Grantees the skills to successfully carry out an environmental review. Training will include detailed instructions on meeting the legislative and regulatory requirements of environmental review, assistance in devising standard procedures for conducting and documenting an environmental review, specific instruction for carrying out environmental review responsibilities, key steps in the environmental review process. As we answer questions common to the environmental review process, tribes will be encouraged to share advice and best practices, to help you avoid common pitfalls.
http://registration.firstpic.org/

NAIHC Leadership Institute (LI) Exam
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in cooperation with the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), may offer students the option to take an examination on December 7^th for Leadership Institute credit after completing the ONAP sponsored Environmental Review trainings below.  Please see the registration site for additional information.

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Jan. 8-10

Environmental Review: AKONAP
Hilton Anchorage Downtown
Anchorage, AK

Learn the ins and outs of environmental review! This 3-day training will offer IHBG Grantees the skills to successfully carry out an environmental review. Training will include detailed instructions on meeting the legislative and regulatory requirements of environmental review, assistance in devising standard procedures for conducting and documenting an environmental review, specific instruction for carrying out environmental review responsibilities, key steps in the environmental review process. As we answer questions common to the environmental review process, tribes will be encouraged to share advice and best practices, to help you avoid common pitfalls. http://registration.firstpic.org/

NAIHC Leadership Institute (LI) Exam
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in cooperation with the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), may offer students the option to take an examination on January 11^th for Leadership Institute credit after completing the ONAP sponsored Environmental Review trainings below.  Please see the registration site for additional information.

Feb. 5-7

NAHASDA Essentials: SWONAP
Albuquerque Marriott
Albuquerque, NM 

This exciting and interactive three-day training will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation, and housing and crime prevention services. Other major topics that will be covered include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verifications, other federal requirements, financial management and program administration.

This foundational course will acquaint tribal and TDHE staff with the basic requirements of the IHBG Program and opportunities that are available. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures and hands-on exercises.
http://registration.firstpic.org/

Feb. 26-28

Environmental Review: SPONAP
Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown
Oklahoma City, OK

Learn the ins and outs of environmental review! This 3-day training will offer IHBG Grantees the skills to successfully carry out an environmental review. Training will include detailed instructions on meeting the legislative and regulatory requirements of environmental review, assistance in devising standard procedures for conducting and documenting an environmental review, specific instruction for carrying out environmental review responsibilities, key steps in the environmental review process. As we answer questions common to the environmental review process, tribes will be encouraged to share advice and best practices, to help you avoid common pitfalls.
http://registration.firstpic.org/

NAIHC Leadership Institute (LI) Exam
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in cooperation with the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), may offer students the option to take an examination on March 1^st for Leadership Institute credit after completing the ONAP sponsored Environmental Review trainings below.  Please see the registration site for additional information.

Mar. 5-7

NAHASDA Essentials: NPONAP
The Curtis
Denver, CO 

This exciting and interactive three-day training will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation, and housing and crime prevention services. Other major topics that will be covered include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verifications, other federal requirements, financial management and program administration.

This foundational course will acquaint tribal and TDHE staff with the basic requirements of the IHBG Program and opportunities that are available. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures and hands-on exercises.
http://registration.firstpic.org/