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DTTL: Developing Tribal Renewable and Conventional Energy Resources

Dates: March 16, 2021 4:30pm to 4:30pm

On January 27, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. He stated that, “[t]he United States and the world face a profound climate crisis. We have a narrow moment to pursue action at home and abroad in order to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of that crisis and to seize the opportunity to that tackling climate change presents.” See E.O. 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.

2020 CARES Act

Bureau of Indian Education Virtual Listening Session- July 8

BIA Announces Public Comment Opportunity on Environmental Impacts of Moapa Band’s Proposed Southern Bighorn Solar Project

For Immediate Release:
March 11, 2021

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians in Nevada today announced the opportunity to comment on potential environmental impacts of the proposed Southern Bighorn Solar Project (SBSP).

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Interior to Hold Tribal Consultation Session with Alaska, Northwest, and Pacific Tribes

For Immediate Release:
March 11, 2021

March 12 consultation will seek to strengthen the U.S.-Tribal Nation-to-Nation Relationship in accordance with Biden January 26 Presidential Memorandum

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Bureau of Trust Funds Administration

Dates: January 20, 2021 7:00pm to 7:00pm

We Excel, Native America Prospers. We manage the financial assets of American Indians held in trust by the Department of the Interior. We disburse more than $1 billion annually and have more than $5 billion under active day-to-day management and investment on behalf of Tribes and individuals.

Interior to Hold Tribal Consultation Sessions with Eastern, Eastern Oklahoma, Navajo, Southern Plains, Southwest, and Western Tribes

For Immediate Release:
March 09, 2021

March 10 consultations will seek to strengthen the U.S.-Tribal Nation-to-Nation Relationship in accordance with Biden January 26 Presidential Memorandum.

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Interior to Hold Tribal Consultation Session with Great Plains, Midwest, and Rocky Mountain Tribes

For Immediate Release:
March 05, 2021

March 8 consultation will seek to strengthen the U.S.-Tribal Nation-to-Nation Relationship in accordance with Biden January 26 Presidential Memorandum.

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How to Use the Information Detail Page

An information detail page is intended to provide users with knowledge about a topic that is related to specific service offered by Indian Affairs.

Here are a few examples of how you can use the template for long-form content:

  • To explain why grant funding is important to users
  • To discuss the history of a federal program to users
  • To describe how the federal government is addressing infrastructure issues to users

How to Create an Information Detail Page

In the top navigation menu in your content management system, place your cursor over "Content" then place it over the "Add Content" drop down that pops up. You'll then be able to select from various content templates. Click on "Information Detail" to start with a blank service detail page.

See the guide below about how to input information in the fields provides.

Field Information

Metadata

This data allows search engines to understand your page's purpose, thus affecting how it will rank in search results when users search for certain types of information.

Title:

Write an accurate and engaging title in plain language. The title is almost always what users will read first on your page. The title is the main identifier for an information detail page, so it should be descriptive yet concise.

Content Owner:

Select the program office that manages the service using the drop-down menu.

Subtitle:

Write an accurate and engaging short sentence or phrase that connects with your title. Avoid writing a long sentence (or more than one sentence) that would decrease scannability. The goal is to draw users in who may read the subtitle when it shows up in their search results page.

Short Description:

Write a brief description of the service in plain language in four sentences or less if possible. The short description is often linked to the title as a main identifier for a service detail page.

Banner Image:

Upload a relevant and culturally appropriate banner image to provide a visual description of the service. Make sure the image has high enough resolution and isn't blurry or pixelated.

If you can't find a good image to use, you may use a general nature photo that visually connects with the mission of Indian Affairs and/or the Department of Interior.

Once you've uploaded your banner image, you'll be prompted to provide alternate text (also known as “alt-text,” which tells users the content of an image when it doesn't render on their screen), a title, and a caption. Be sure to provide the appropriate information for each of these fields to meet official compliance and accessibility standards.

Please check that you have the rights to use all images that you upload and provide necessary photo credit.

Provided By:

List the program office that manages the service and provide the link to its website.

Related Service:

Select another service that's connected to the ifnformation described on the page using the drop-down menu.

Information Video:

Provide a link to an online video that can provide a visual and/or auditory representation of the service. Multiple videos can be added using the "Add another item" button.

Information Section

Multiple sections of content can be added by using the "Add another item" button.

Title:

Write your title in plain language. The information section title should be more specific than the title for the entire service detail page and should describe the information for this specific section of content.

Paragraph:

Write your content in plain language. Keep your writing concise, but include all necessary and relevant information.

Consider breaking up your writing with subheadings to improve readability and scannability.

Information Detail Related Group

Multiple sections of content can be added by using the "Add another item" button.

Related Documents:

Link to any relevant documents. For example, an information detail page about food sovereignty could contain the link to download an application for an agribusiness grant.

Related Pages:

Link to any relevant webpages such as Service Detail pages or How To pages with similar content.

"Contact Us" Section

List all relevant information for "Office Name," "Address," "Phone," "Phone Call Hours," "Fax," and "Email." More information is better than less information. Follow the guidelines for addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses in the Editorial Style Guide.

Saving

After you're inputted all required information, click on the "Save" button to save your work and see a preview of your page.

Before publishing your page live, remember to review your page for errors.

Publishing Options

When you're ready, check the "Published" box and hit the "Save" button to publish your page live. If you need to unpublish your page, uncheck the "Published" box and hit the "Save" button.

Additional Information

Related Pages

Contact Us

Office of Public Affairs
1849 C Street, N.W. MS-4004-MIB
Washington, DC 20240
Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday
newsmedia@bia.gov
(202) 208-1212
(202) 208-1213

How to Use the Service Detail Page

A service detail page is intended to provide users with information about a specific service offered by Indian Affairs.

Here are a few examples of how you can use the template:

  • To explain loan eligibility requirements to users
  • To provide information about regional utility resources to users
  • To list the steps required to apply for a grant to users

How to Create a Service Detail Page

In the top navigation menu in your content management system, place your cursor over "Content" then place it over the "Add Content" drop down that pops up. You'll then be able to select from various content templates. Click on "Service Detail" to start with a blank service detail page.

See the guide below about how to input information in the fields provided.

Field Information

Metadata

This data allows search engines to understand your page's purpose, thus affecting how it will rank in search results when users search for certain types of information.

Title:

Write an accurate and engaging title in plain language. The title is almost always what users will read first on your page. The title is the main identifier for a service detail page, so it should be descriptive yet concise.
Content Owner:

Select the program office that manages the service using the drop-down menu.

Subtitle:

Write an accurate and engaging short sentence or phrase that connects with your title. Avoid writing a long sentence (or more than one sentence) that would decrease scannability. The goal is to draw users in who may read the subtitle when it shows up in their search results page.

Short Description:

Write a brief description of the service in plain language in four sentences or less if possible. The short description is often linked to the title as a main identifier for a service detail page.

Banner Image:

Upload a relevant and culturally appropriate banner image to provide a visual description of the service. Make sure the image has high enough resolution and isn't blurry or pixelated.

If you can't find a good image to use, you may use a general nature photo that visually connects with the mission of Indian Affairs and/or the Department of Interior.

Once you've uploaded your banner image, you'll be prompted to provide alternate text (also known as “alt-text,” which tells users the content of an image when it doesn't render on their screen), a title, and a caption. Be sure to provide the appropriate information for each of these fields to meet official compliance and accessibility standards.

Please check that you have the rights to use all images that you upload and provide necessary photo credit.

Provided By:

List the program office that manages the service and provide the link to its website.

Related Service:

Select another service that's connected to the service described on the page using the drop-down menu.

Service Video (optional):

Provide a link to an online video that can provide a visual and/or auditory representation of the service.

Service Type (optional):

Select an appropriate service type from using the drop-down menu to help provide further identification.

Information Section

Multiple sections of content can be added by using the "Add another item" button.

Title:

Write your title in plain language. The information section title should be more specific than the title for the entire service detail page and should describe the information for this specific section of content.

Paragraph:

Write your content in plain language. Keep your writing concise, but include all necessary and relevant information.

Consider breaking up your writing with subheadings to improve readability and scannability.

Block Reference (optional):

 If you have dynamic content (i.e., content that changes based on data, user behaviour, and preferences), please collaborate with the web team to properly use this field.

Related Information

Multiple sections of content can be added by using the "Add another item" button.

Related Documents:

Link to any relevant documents. For example, a service detail page about financial assistance could contain the link to download an application for economic hardship support.

Related Pages:

Link to any relevant webpages such as Information Detail pages or How To pages with similar content.

"Contact Us" Section

List all relevant information for "Office Name," "Address," "Phone," "Phone Call Hours," "Fax," and "Email." More information is better than less information. Follow the guidelines for addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses in the Editorial Style Guide.

Saving

After you're inputted all required information, click on the "Save" button to save your work and see a preview of your page.

Before publishing your page live, remember to review your page for errors.

Publishing Options

When you're ready, check the "Published" box and hit the "Save" button to publish your page live. If you need to unpublish your page, uncheck the "Published" box and hit the "Save" button.

Additional Information

Related Pages

Contact Us

Office of Public Affairs
1849 C Street, N.W. MS-4004-MIB
Washington, DC 20240
Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday
newsmedia@bia.gov
(202) 208-1212
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For Immediate Release: December 11, 2020
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Proposed casino hotel-resort project expected to increase jobs, wages and revenues benefitting the Tribe and regional economy

WASHINGTON – Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney today announced she has approved the Tule River Indian Tribe’s land-into-trust application for gaming and other purposes. The Tribe is planning to replace its existing casino with a new casino hotel and resort project near the City of Porterville, California.

“Once completed, the Tule River Indian Tribe’s proposed casino project that will bring much-needed increased revenue and jobs to its members and the surrounding area,” said Assistant Secretary Sweeney. “We continue to support all tribes in their efforts to strengthen their economies, which also brings benefits that extend far beyond their borders. The positive cooperation demonstrated by tribal, state and local officials has helped with moving the Tule River Tribe’s casino project forward, and I congratulate them on taking this opportunity to increase the economic activity in their region.”

“This decision will allow the Tribe to relocate our existing casino to the City of Porterville so that we may use our limited water supply to provide critical housing to our tribal members and continue to improve the general welfare of our tribal members,” said Tule River Chairman Neil Peyron. “We are grateful to the Office of Indian Gaming, the BIA Pacific Regional Office and the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs’ office for their service to Indian Country and for helping us create much-needed jobs and provide opportunities for the local community.”

In 2016, the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation submitted an application to the Department of the Interior requesting the United States acquire in trust approximately 40 acres of land near the City of Porterville in Tulare County, California, for gaming and other purposes.

The Tule River Indian Tribe is seeking to develop a gaming business that will benefit its members by increasing tribal revenue for tribal government services, making more efficient use of its reservation water resources, enabling it to build new tribal housing, and creating new jobs for tribal members and the county during both the construction and operation phases of the proposed project. In addition, the Tribe proposes to construct a water reclamation facility in Porterville to improve the city’s water supply. It will also close its existing Eagle Mountain Casino when the new casino becomes operational.

The Porterville Project will increase economic output and employment in the Tulare County region of California. It will result in direct economic output from construction spending and annual operating revenue from the casino and retail space. The Project will also result in indirect economic output in the regional economy from businesses that supply materials and services to the construction company and to the casino when operations commence. It is estimated that the annual net economic impact for Tulare County will be $103.6 million in direct output, $19.3 million in indirect output, and $14.8 million in output from employee spending.

Construction is estimated to create 1,165 direct jobs and generate $80.3 million in construction payroll. The Project’s operation will create approximately 1,075 total jobs – a net increase of 790 jobs, when factoring in the closure of the Tribe’s existing casino, which currently supports 424 jobs. It also will generate approximately $34.6 million in wages in Tulare County, consisting of $23 million in direct wages, $7.2 million in indirect wages, and $4.3 million in induced wages.

Another net positive economic impact will be an increase in wages in the region, an increase in tax revenues to the state and local governments, and additional revenues to Tulare County and the City of Porterville though intergovernmental agreements entered into with the Tribe.

On October 7, 2019, Assistant Secretary Sweeney issued a positive Two-Part Determination finding that a gaming establishment at the site would be in the best interest of the Tribe and its members, and that gaming there would not be detrimental to the surrounding community. On August 3, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom concurred with the Assistant Secretary’s Two-Part Determination. Under IGRA, with the Governor’s concurrence, the Tribe is eligible to conduct gaming on the site after it is taken in trust.

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) assessed the environmental effects of the proposed project. On October 7, 2019, the Assistant Secretary issued a Record of Decision (ROD) determining that the issuance of the Two-Part Determination, acquisition of the site in trust, and subsequent development of the proposed project will have no significant impact on the quality of the human environment. The ROD completed the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.

The Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs advises the Secretary of the Interior on Indian Affairs policy issues, communicates policy to and oversees the programs of the BIA and the BIE, provides leadership in consultations with tribes, and serves as the DOI official for intra- and inter-departmental coordination and liaison within the Executive Branch on Indian matters.

The Office of Indian Gaming acts as the primary advisor to the Secretary and Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs on Indian gaming and the requirements of Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), P.L. 100-497, and other federal laws. Its duties and responsibilities include the administrative review and analysis of IGRA’s statutory and regulatory requirements and related statutes as well as policy development and technical assistance to tribal and state stakeholders. OIG implements the Secretary’s responsibilities under IGRA and, as such, has a significant impact on economic development resulting from Indian gaming.

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For Immediate Release: December 11, 2020
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