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NewsBlast

September 2016

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State Agency Updates Page 4 & 5

M e x i c o

New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference Page 6 & 7

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A f f a i r s

D e p a r t m e n t

Scholarships and Fellowships for Native Students Page 9

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Kelly K. Zunie Cabinet Secretary NM Indian Affairs Department

Tribal Infrastructure Fund Collaborative Work Group The Tribal Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Collaborative Work Group has completed a series of work sessions to revise and bring up-to-date the guidelines and procedures used by TIF applicants. Members of staff and representatives from the Tribes, Nations and Pueblos collaborated on a number of changes that will be presented at the next TIF board for final approval. Once approved, it will be in effect for the next TIF application period in 2017. The approved version will also be posted to our website. Those pictured in the photo above represent a handful of those that participated in the collaborative work group sessions. Pictured from left to right: Mark Freeland, Navajo Nation; Pam Mahooty, the Setter Group; Sharon Hausam, Pueblo of Laguna; Deborah Griego, Pueblo of Tesuque; Malcom Bowekaty, Pueblo of Laguna; David Mann, Indian Affairs Department; Robert Ortiz, Pueblo of Santa Ana; Ladonna Tafoya, Jicarilla Apache Nation; and Cabinet Secretary Kelly K. Zunie, Indian Affairs Department.

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Newsletter n. 45, January NewsBlast,Issue September 2016 2016

Grants & Funding NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department: 2017 Invasive Plant Management in Forested Areas Application Deadline: October 28, 2016 FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs Application Deadline: Open U.S. Department of Agriculture: Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants Application Deadline: Open U.S. Department of Commerce: The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative: Power 2016 Grants Application Deadline: Open

Navajo Nation Fair On September 8, 2016 the Department of Indian Affairs along with multiple state agencies attended the Navajo National Fair for Ashkii Happy Kids Day in celebration of our children, our culture and our people. The day was filled with traditional songs and dancing, motivational speeches, and appearances by President Russell Begay of the Navajo Nation and former college basketball player, Jude Schimmel. There were over 2,500 children that attend the Navajo Nation fair. They took part in the hands-on activities offered by other organizations that were present at the fair. Activities included roping, obstacle courses, planting, and games. The experiences each child had will build fond memories to take with them throughout their lifetime.

Photos were taken at the Navajo Nation Fair. Photos captioned by clockwise from top left: Students roping; Students from Diné Bí Ołta saying the pledge in Navajo; Talibah Begay & Taliah Begay; Laura Calvert, Executive Assistant and Latifah Phillips, Assistant Secretary of the Indian Education Division. (Photos continued on page 3)

Healthy Native Babies Project Application Deadline: Open Nike N7 Fund Application Deadline: December 15, 2016

Women in Wildland Fire Boot Camp 2016 The USDA Forest Service, Southwest Region, is seeking a small group of career- focused women or other individuals to become temporary seasonal employees and on-call wildland firefighters for the 2017 fire season. These seasonal and on-call positions will provide support to wildland fire operations over the summer when needed and can help pave the way for future employment and career advancement in the Forest Service. If you are selected for this opportunity, your first assignment will be to attend and complete the Women in Fire Boot Camp. The Boot Camp will provide comprehensive, formal physical Wildland Fire Training and orientation. (Continued on page 3) www.iad.state.nm.us

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Trainings & Webinars Medical Revenue Generation Training Workshop October 25-27, 2016 Holiday Inn 5050 Jefferson St. NE Albuquerque, NM Telebehavioral Health Seminars Indian Health Services How to Attract Corporate Funding for Nonprofits Webinar October 18, 2016

Photos captioned by clockwise from top left: Students requesting President Russell Begay’s Autograph; Executive Assistant Laura Calvert, Assistant Secretary Latifah Phillips and Public Relations Coordinator Nicole Macias; Ollie Otter; Students watching the events during Kids Day.

Grant Administration: Successfully Manage Tribal Grants November 2-4, 2016 New Orleans, LA

New Staff Member We are pleased to welcome Dawn Webster, Policy Analyst, to our team here at the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. Ms. Webster is a tribal member of the Tonawanda Band of Seneca based out of New York State. She comes to us from the Alcohol and Gaming Division of the State of New Mexico. Ms. Webster graduated from Haskell Indian Nations University with her bachelor’s degree in American Indian Studies. She also earned her Master’s Degree in Business Administration & International Business Relations from Baker University. She will be working directly with the State Agency Tribal Liaisons to continue effective collaborative relationships between the state and tribes of New Mexico.

Women in Wildland Fire Boot Camp 2016 Upon successfully completing this training, each person will receive Wildland Firefighter certification and personal protective gear. WHEN: October 21-23 and October 28-30, 2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 3, 2016 For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd489391.pdf. www.iad.state.nm.us

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Conferences & Summits First Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition September 26-27, 2016 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Prior Lake, Minnesota 2016 New Mexico Recycling & Solid Waste Conference: Overcoming Challenges in a New Era September 26-28, 2016 Albuquerque, NM 61st Annual New Mexico Water Conference October 5-7, 2016 Silver City, NM 2016 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums October 9-15, 2016 Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa Phoenix, AZ 2nd Annual Veterans Summit October 12-13, 2016 Red Rock Park Gallup, NM New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference October 26-28, 2016 Ruidoso Convention Center Ruidoso, NM New Mexico Library Association Conference November 2-4, 2016 Marriott Pyramid North Albuquerque, NM

Tribal Liaison Updates Did you know that there are many Native American children in foster care who need Native American foster parents? Help a child find a loving, stable and caring home. For more information on how to become a foster parent, click on the following link, https://cyfd.org/foster-care/foster-or-adopt-a-new-mexicoyouth. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is seeking qualified men and women to join the next generation of conservation officers who protect and conserve the state’s wildlife and natural resources. The Department is accepting applications for game warden trainees with a starting pay of $17.03 an hour. Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 7. Please visit www. wildlife.state.nm.us to learn more about the position and how to apply. The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced the New Mexico True Architecture Trails, which are aimed at connecting visitors with centuries of New Mexico architectural history. The trails, which can be accessed here, were developed in partnership with the Tourism Department’s New Mexico True campaign. The trails highlight New Mexico architecture from several eras, including: Adobe, Victorian, Classical and Modern styles. The Architecture Trails along with Main Street’s Off the Road in New Mexico website encourage tourists to travel on historic and scenic byways throughout New Mexico. The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department Indian Area Agency on Aging has recently released their four year area plan. To view the report in full detail, click on the following link address, http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/uploads/files/ IAAA%20Four%20Year%20Area%20Plan-07-21-16.pdf.

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PullTogether is about enlisting parents, families, community members, and young people in the fight to make sure our children are safe, cared for, and ready to succeed. If we all work together, we can make New Mexico the best place to be a kid. To view the website, click on the following link, https://pulltogether.org. www.iad.state.nm.us


Tribal Liaison Updates

The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) launched the Network of Care for Behavioral Health, which can be accessed at newmexico.networkofcare.org/mh/. This website provides a comprehensive directory of services and information for individuals and their families seeking to address depression, substance abuse and behavioral health-related issues. Services include contact information for and access to addiction treatment and recovery; education and employment resources, child, adolescent and family services; legal and medical providers; and more. The portal also provides access to the latest news about behavioral health-related conditions, and treatments. The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) launched the Network of Care for Veterans, Service Members and Their Families, which can be accessed at newmexico. networkofcare.org/veterans. This website brings together critical information for all components of the veterans’ community, including veterans, family members, active-duty personnel, reservists, members of the New Mexico National Guard, employers, service providers and the community at large. The Guardian Newsletter of the Department of Veteran Services http://newmexico.networkofcare.org/content/client/1452/ September2016Newsletter(E-MailVersion)_22bbea69-e8fa-46b1-9437-e011bcc3cc85.pdf The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services is compiling a listing for all annual Veteran’s Day Ceremonies across the state. Please contact Ray Seva, Public Information Officer by email [email protected] to submit your event information. Please include the following information in your response: • City • Venue • Time of event • Address of venue • Nature of event (i.e. parade/ceremony/concert/BBQ, etc.) • Sponsor of event (i.e. VFW/American Legion Chapter, city of Santa Fe, Elks Lodge, etc.) •Point of Contact (POC) •POC’s phone number and Email

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Conferences & Summits National Fatherhood Conference November 2-4, 2016 DoubleTree Hotel Tempe, AZ Native Fitness Week – Fall 2016 November 7-11, 2016 Flagstaff, AZ New Mexico Data Users Conference November 10, 2016 Central New Mexico Community College Workforce Training Center Albuquerque, NM YES! Youth Entrepreneurs Summit November 14, 2016 Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino Santa Fe, NM Warrior Spirit Indigenous Psychology Conference “Native Youth Encampment: Medicine Words” November 16-17, 2016 Embassy Suites Albuquerque, NM

The New Mexico Tourism Department is proud to announce the launch of the New Mexico True Certified program, an initiative that will allow select New Mexico businesses to leverage the hugely popular New Mexico True brand to build their product’s recognition and amplify their existing marketing message. For more information, click on the following link, http://nmtourism. org/truecertified/ www.iad.state.nm.us

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Events Pueblo Crossroads 2016 May 14 - October 29, 2016 Various Locations Visit facebook.com/ PuebloCrossroads for event updates and locations Churro Week September 26-October 1, 2016 Española, NM Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival September 30-October 2, 2016 October 7-9, 2016 Sandia Resort & Casino Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 1-9, 2016 Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference

This year’s New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference will take place October 26 – 28, 2016 at the Ruidoso Convention Center in Ruidoso, NM. The conference will provide an opportunity to network with each other and learn about new projects your peers have completed. We will also be discussing options for funding for future projects and how to go about getting additional technical assistance. The New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference (NMIFC) was formed in 1995 to help support the planning and funding of sustainable infrastructure projects throughout New Mexico. Tribal Track Session Preview “Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Future,” our staff created a tribal track that exhibited innovative solutions, projects that could be replicated within your own tribal community, and technical assistance for funding. Infrastructure is not just waterlines, roads, and power lines; it is so much more. Listed below is a preview of the sessions offered within the Tribal Track of the conference.

This session will feature presentations from the Wastewater Compliance Systems, USDA Rural Development, and the Pueblo of Zia. The Wastewater Compliance Systems will present information about lagoon nitrification and denitrification, using a fixed film Bio-Dome system. The Pueblo of Zia will present their Solar Photo-voltaic System, best practices, and how to replicate this project. The USDA Rural Development program will discuss their various funding opportunities and the types of technical support offered to tribes.

Balloon Fiesta Bike Tour October 1-9, 2016 Albuquerque, NM 4th Annual Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival October 1-2, 2016 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Indian Pueblo Culture Center Albuquerque, NM

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Technical Solutions and Funding Opportunities for Watershed Mitigation Thursday, October 27, 2016 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM This session will feature presentations from the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security, the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The presenters will discuss why watershed management/hazard mitigation is important to infrastructure. They will also discuss what types of technical support are offered and funding options for tribes.

#IWillRunForHer Domestic Violence Awareness Community Run October 15, 2016 Albuquerque, NM OSI & BeWellNM Roadshow Event October 17, 2016 Albuquerque, NM

Alternative Energy and Funding for Tribes Wednesday, October 26, 2016 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM This session will feature presentations focused on solar energy from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (NMEMNRD), the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the USDA Department of Rural Development, and Big Navajo Energy, LLC. The NMEMNRD will provide information about its Energy Savings Performance Contracting service. Big Navajo Energy, LLC. will present its solutions for the harvesting of solar energy. NREL will focus on the storage and non-storage options for solar energy and the numerous resources that are available for projects. The USDA Department of Rural Development will present information regarding business and cooperative programs funding for energy projects.

The Historic Route 66 Fall Fiesta World Green Chile Stew Eating Championship October 8, 2016 1:00 PM Grants, NM PAX Good Behavior Game: Special Community Forum October 12, 2016 UNM Domenici Auditorium Albuquerque, NM

Water and Wastewater Technologies, Projects and Funding for Tribes Wednesday, October 26, 2016 | 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

On the Road Again: Tribal Transportation Projects and Collaborative Efforts Thursday, October 27, 2016 | 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Transportation infrastructure projects can be complex, with any number of unforeseen obstacles for both Tribes and the State. This panel discussion includes several experienced transportation experts from both Tribal communities and State agencies. (Continued on page 7)


New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference The panelists will share their experiences regarding development, considerations for culturally significant sites, collaboration with various governmental branches, safety, sustainability, anticipating challenges, and funding. Participants will also hear from the Pueblo of Santa Ana and Ohkay Owingeh.

Designing Sustainable Housing Projects for Native Communities Thursday, October 27, 2016 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM This session will focus on funding opportunities and sustainable housing projects completed for tribal communities. The Sustainable Native Communities Collaborative will share the Online Health Homes Road Map for affordable housing development in Indian Country. The Indigenous Design Studio + Architecture, LLC. will share information about two projects, the Kaibeto Independent Living Center and an on-going project for First Mesa Housing Development. Their information will also describe best practices for consulting with the tribal community. The AOS Architects will share information on the Mescalero Apache Housing Project and the Ohkay Owingeh Housing Project. USDA will present on funding opportunities available for tribes.

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Events OSI & BeWellNM Roadshow Event October 18, 2016 Santa Fe, NM In T’owa Vi Saw’we: The Homecoming of the People’s Pottery October 21 & 22, 2016 Poeh Cultural Center Pojoaque, NM NB3Fit Day November 13, 2016

The conference is offering scholarships to attend but does not include travel or hotel costs. The deadline to submit your scholarship application is October 7, 2016. Register today! We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about the conference, please click on the following link, www.nmifc.com.

Photos captioned below from Left to Right: TIF/Capital Outlay session with representatives from the New Mexico Legislature, the New Mexico State Board of Finance, the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, and the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department; Darlene Arviso accepts the Tribal Award from NMIFC; Capital Outlay Flow Chart

Photos captioned below from Left to Right: Session photo of participants; Ohkay Owingeh Housing Authority accepts the Housing Award from NMIFC; Best Practices in Collaborating for Business/Project Start Up panel presenters with representatives from Labatt Corp., Montech, and the Jemez Pueblo Self-Help Housing Project.

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NewsBlast, September 2016

Job Opportunities The following job opportunities are currently available.

Conservation Crewmember Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Youth Ambassador Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Conservation Crew Supervisor Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Chief of Police Pueblo of Zia Application Deadline: Open Until Filled ICWA Director Pueblo of Zia Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Counselor III Pueblo of Laguna Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Public Health Nurse Pueblo of Laguna Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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Scholarships and Fellowships for Native Students Future Innovator Scholarship Program Deadline: October 1, 2016 Jack Kent Booke Young Artist Award Deadline: October 1, 2016 Vennage Student Startup Scholarship Deadline: October 1, 2016 Graduate Certificate in Public Health for the Maternal Child Health Workforce Application Deadline: October 3, 2016 First Nations Native Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship Program Application Deadline: October 5, 2016 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Deadline: October 11, 2016 YoungArts Program Deadline: October 14, 2016 Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship Deadline: October 15, 2016 FormSwift Scholarship Program Deadline: October 15, 2016 Healthcare Administration and Management Scholarship Deadline: October 15, 2016 Olin E. Teague Scholarship Deadline: October 15, 2016

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Deadline: October 25, 2016 Beauty School Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2016 Buildium’s Women in Technology Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2016 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2016 NAPLP: Richard M. Milanovich Fellowship Deadline: November 1, 2016

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship Deadline: October 15, 2016 College JumpStart Scholarship Deadline: October 17, 2016

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