Tribal Consultation Meeting, 20658 [2013-08029]

Download as PDF 20658 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 66 / Friday, April 5, 2013 / Notices Appendix E—LGBTQ Accessibility Policy As the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) signing this application on behalf of [Insert full, formal name of applicant organization] I hereby attest and certify that: The needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people are taken into consideration in applicant’s programming. Applicant has considered how its programming will be inclusive of and non-stigmatizing toward such individuals. If not already in place, awardee must establish and publicize policies prohibiting harassment based on race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (or expression), religion, and national origin. The submission of an application for this funding opportunity constitutes an assurance that applicant has or will put such policies in place within 12 months of the award. 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AGENCY: Pursuant to the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, Public Law 110–134, notice is hereby given of two 1-day Tribal Consultation Sessions to be held between the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start leadership and the leadership of Tribal Governments operating Head Start (including Early Head Start) programs. The purpose of these Consultation Sessions is to discuss ways to better meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native children and their families, taking into consideration funding allocations, distribution mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Apr 04, 2013 Jkt 229001 formulas, and other issues affecting the delivery of Head Start services in their geographic locations [42 U.S.C. 9835, 640(l)(4)]. May 9, 2013, and July 26, 2013. 2013 Office of Head Start Tribal Consultation Sessions will be held at the following locations: Thursday, May 9, 2013—Green Bay, Wisconsin—Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313; and Friday, July 26, 2013—Tulsa, Oklahoma—Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74133 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Bialas, Regional Program Manager, Region XI, Office of Head Start, email Robert.Bialas@acf.hhs.gov or phone (202) 205–9497. Additional information and online meeting registration is available at https:// eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/ eclkc_main_calendar/tc-2013. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces Office of Head Start (OHS) Tribal Consultations for leaders of Tribal Governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. As much as possible, the OHS Tribal Consultations are being scheduled in conjunction with other tribal events. The Consultation in Tulsa will be held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Indian Head Start Directors Association (OIHSDA) Conference. Such scheduling is an effort to minimize the burden of travel for tribal participants. Tribal Consultation dates and locations for other parts of the country, including Alaska, will be announced at a later date. The agenda for the scheduled OHS Tribal Consultations will be organized around the statutory purposes of Head Start Tribal Consultations related to meeting the needs of American Indian/ Alaska Native children and families, taking into consideration funding allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting the delivery of Head Start services in their geographic locations. In addition, OHS will share actions taken and in progress to address the issues and concerns raised in 2012 OHS Tribal Consultations. Tribal leaders and designated representatives interested in submitting written testimony or proposing specific agenda topics for these Consultation Sessions should contact Robert Bialas at Robert.Bialas@acf.hhs.gov. Proposals must be submitted at least 3 days in advance of each session and should include a brief description of the topic DATES: ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 area, along with the name and contact information of the suggested presenter. The Consultation Session will be conducted with elected or appointed leaders of Tribal Governments and their designated representatives [42 U.S.C. 9835, 640(l)(4)(A)]. Designees must have a letter from the Tribal Government authorizing them to represent the tribe. The letter should be submitted at least 3 days in advance of the Consultation Session to Robert Bialas via fax at 866– 396–8843. Other representatives of tribal organizations and Native nonprofit organizations are welcome to attend as observers. A detailed report of the Consultation Session will be prepared and made available within 45 days of the Consultation Session to all Tribal Governments receiving funds for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Tribes wishing to submit written testimony for the report should send testimony to Robert Bialas at Robert.Bialas@acf.hhs.gov either prior to the Consultation Session or within 30 days after the meeting. Oral testimony and comments from the Consultation Session will be summarized in each report without attribution, along with topics of concern and recommendations. Hotel and logistical information for the Consultation Session has been sent to tribal leaders via email and posted on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center Web site at https:// eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/ eclkc_main_calendar/tc-2013. Dated: March 26, 2013. Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Director, Office of Head Start. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 66 (Friday, April 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08029]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Tribal Consultation Meeting

AGENCY: Administration for Children and Families' Office of Head Start 
(OHS), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act 
of 2007, Public Law 110-134, notice is hereby given of two 1-day Tribal 
Consultation Sessions to be held between the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of 
Head Start leadership and the leadership of Tribal Governments 
operating Head Start (including Early Head Start) programs. The purpose 
of these Consultation Sessions is to discuss ways to better meet the 
needs of American Indian and Alaska Native children and their families, 
taking into consideration funding allocations, distribution formulas, 
and other issues affecting the delivery of Head Start services in their 
geographic locations [42 U.S.C. 9835, 640(l)(4)].

DATES: May 9, 2013, and July 26, 2013.

ADDRESSES: 2013 Office of Head Start Tribal Consultation Sessions will 
be held at the following locations:

Thursday, May 9, 2013--Green Bay, Wisconsin--Radisson Hotel & 
Conference Center, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313; and
Friday, July 26, 2013--Tulsa, Oklahoma--Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & 
Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74133

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Bialas, Regional Program 
Manager, Region XI, Office of Head Start, email 
Robert.Bialas@acf.hhs.gov or phone (202) 205-9497. Additional 
information and online meeting registration is available at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/eclkc_main_calendar/tc-2013.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Health and Human Services 
(HHS) announces Office of Head Start (OHS) Tribal Consultations for 
leaders of Tribal Governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start 
programs. As much as possible, the OHS Tribal Consultations are being 
scheduled in conjunction with other tribal events. The Consultation in 
Tulsa will be held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Indian Head Start 
Directors Association (OIHSDA) Conference. Such scheduling is an effort 
to minimize the burden of travel for tribal participants. Tribal 
Consultation dates and locations for other parts of the country, 
including Alaska, will be announced at a later date.
    The agenda for the scheduled OHS Tribal Consultations will be 
organized around the statutory purposes of Head Start Tribal 
Consultations related to meeting the needs of American Indian/Alaska 
Native children and families, taking into consideration funding 
allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting the 
delivery of Head Start services in their geographic locations. In 
addition, OHS will share actions taken and in progress to address the 
issues and concerns raised in 2012 OHS Tribal Consultations.
    Tribal leaders and designated representatives interested in 
submitting written testimony or proposing specific agenda topics for 
these Consultation Sessions should contact Robert Bialas at 
Robert.Bialas@acf.hhs.gov. Proposals must be submitted at least 3 days 
in advance of each session and should include a brief description of 
the topic area, along with the name and contact information of the 
suggested presenter.
    The Consultation Session will be conducted with elected or 
appointed leaders of Tribal Governments and their designated 
representatives [42 U.S.C. 9835, 640(l)(4)(A)]. Designees must have a 
letter from the Tribal Government authorizing them to represent the 
tribe. The letter should be submitted at least 3 days in advance of the 
Consultation Session to Robert Bialas via fax at 866-396-8843. Other 
representatives of tribal organizations and Native nonprofit 
organizations are welcome to attend as observers.
    A detailed report of the Consultation Session will be prepared and 
made available within 45 days of the Consultation Session to all Tribal 
Governments receiving funds for Head Start and Early Head Start 
programs. Tribes wishing to submit written testimony for the report 
should send testimony to Robert Bialas at Robert.Bialas@acf.hhs.gov 
either prior to the Consultation Session or within 30 days after the 
meeting.
    Oral testimony and comments from the Consultation Session will be 
summarized in each report without attribution, along with topics of 
concern and recommendations. Hotel and logistical information for the 
Consultation Session has been sent to tribal leaders via email and 
posted on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center Web site at 
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/eclkc_main_calendar/tc-2013.

    Dated: March 26, 2013.
Yvette Sanchez Fuentes,
Director, Office of Head Start.
[FR Doc. 2013-08029 Filed 4-4-13; 8:45 am]
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