The latest private equity investments are part of the tribe’s broad investment portfolio with venture capital and private investments in several industries including energy, healthcare, technology, real estate and other sectors.

The EO aims to respect tribal sovereignty by reforming federal funding to support Tribal Nations in having greater control over how they invest federal funding, acknowled...ging their expertise in addressing the needs of their communities.

Federal Tribal Consultation Notice: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is formally consulting with tribes beginning in January 2024. As the federal agency responsible f...or granting patents and registering trademarks, the USPTO’s domain is intellectual property. The 2024 consultations seek to better protect tribal cultural resources, cultural expressions, and traditional knowledge. In addition to federally recognized tribes, the consultations include dates for state recognized tribes, Native Hawaiians, and inter-tribal organizations.

WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the opening the application process ...for $18.2 million available through the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) to help tribal governments address cybersecurity risks and threats. With the release of a Notice of Funding Opportunity, applicants have until January 10, 2024 to apply for a grant, which can be used to fund new or existing cybersecurity programs.

“We know that Tribes face unique cybersecurity challenges and often lack the resources needed to address them. The Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program will play a critical role in helping Tribal governments build their capability and capacity to protect their communities from cybersecurity threats,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “We encourage all federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for grant funds to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure and communities from malicious cyber activity. CISA is here to provide the expertise, tools, and technical assistance to be a reliable partner to Tribal governments in combatting the emerging cyber threats Tribes face each day.”

Fresh off the presses! Excellent CRS report providing an overview of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget. Aptly, the report notes that tribes often testify to the negativ...e impacts of government shutdowns on tribal citizens and resources, particularly for public safety and economic development. While Congress recently supported limited advanced appropriations for some federal programs, such as for Indian Health Service’s programming, “Many tribes have expressed support for advance appropriations to mitigate tribal impacts of government shutdowns, and to uphold federal treaty and trust obligations.”

The Native Nations Center is excited to invite you to our first of four events of the Spring 2024 Ethical Tribal Engagement Series! We are kicking off the series with a pa...nel featuring Kelly Berry, Robin Minthorn, Paul Spicer, and Daniel Wildcat at the OU Norman Campus. Come join us on February 7th!

For more information and to register, visit our new dedicated webpage for the Ethical Tribal Engagement Series at https://www.ou.edu/nativenationscenter/events/ete.

The University of Oklahoma hosted the Oklahoma Tribal Clean Energy Summit and Symposium, an event convened by State Senator Mary Boren (SD-16) and the first of its kind a...t the university. The Native Nations Center proudly supported this event in partnership with the OU Office of the Associate Vice President for Tribal Relations and the OU Institute for Resilient Environmental and Energy Systems.

The summit and symposium served as a significant platform where tribal officials, federal representatives, academics, and corporate interests converged to explore how tribes can harness clean energy to enhance their energy sovereignty, address climate resilience, and bolster their economies. These events not only showcased the Native Nations Center's active and visionary role in supporting tribal energy initiatives and its commitment to providing a vital space for networking opportunities for tribal representatives, but also highlighted the University of Oklahoma's extensive expertise in clean energy through poster sessions, laboratory tours, one-on-one engagement.

A takeaway from the summit for the Native Nations Center is the significance of forging enduring, reciprocal partnerships to overcome challenges and barriers on the path to tribal energy sovereignty.

Today, we honor and celebrate the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples from around the world. It's a day to recognize their resilience, wisdom,... and enduring connection to the land.

Let's take a moment to learn about and appreciate the diverse Indigenous cultures that have shaped our world.

The Native Nations Center is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director of Research to join our team! We are currently seeking internal OU fac...ulty applicants. To see a full job description or to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/125233

OKLAHOMA CITY — In Oklahoma and across the United States, Indigenous women have the highest rates of death and health complications during and following pregnancy. Howeve...r, data shows that more than 90% of those deaths are preventable and that contributing factors like hemorrhage and mental health conditions can be better addressed.

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center was recognized as an Outstanding Premier Medical Education Hub, and Rikki Scoggin, M.D., was honored as a Distinguished Family Medicin...e Preceptor. The awards were presented by the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the OU College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. The department is establishing partnerships with Oklahoma community hospitals like the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center to provide third- and fourth-year OU College of Medicine students with patient care experiences in small cities and tribal settings.