![\"nafoa\"](\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/19\/nafoa.gif\")
\r\n<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\nWhile this Consultation and listening session is aligned with NAFOA’s conference, it is open to all. Registration for this Consultation is separate from NAFOA’s conference registration. \r\n
<\/p>\r\nFor more information please see Treasury’s Dear Tribal Leader Letter<\/a>. \r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p> \r\nRegister Here<\/a>.\r\n <\/p>\r\nWritten comments should be submitted to ellie@nafoa.org and fabbas@ncai.org no later than 5:00pm ET on April 23, 2021. The solicitation letter and draft report are solely on behalf of the GWE Subcommittee and is not an action of the TTAC.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\nThis session will allow RUS leadership to hear concerns and recommendations from Tribes and tribal telecom\/broadband industry experts regarding the ReConnect Program. Additionally, RUS invites additional dialogue and feedback on the ongoing challenges and barriers in utilizing RUS telecom and broadband programs to finance broadband infrastructure on Tribal lands and improving interagency collaboration.\r\n <\/p>\r\nComments on the ReConnect final rule are due no later than April 27, 2021.\r\n <\/p>\r\nRegistration Information is available here: Tribal Listening Session: ReConnect Broadband Loan & Grant Program<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\nThe WHCNAA is an interagency Principals-level council that includes leaders from across the federal government. The Council will hold their first meeting on April 23, 2021. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, the first Native American to ever hold a cabinet position, will serve as the chair of the Council.\r\n