Tribal consultation is grounded in the unique legal and political relationship between the United States and Tribal Nations. Meaningful consultation requires the federal government to consult with Tribal Nations on federal actions and policies that have Tribal implications before it makes decisions. The United States must continue to work with Tribal Nations on a government-to-government basis to address issues concerning Indian Tribal self-government, Tribal trust resources, Tribal treaty rights, and issues impacting Tribal sovereignty and American Indian and Alaska Native people.
NIWRC’s primary goal is to help identify priority issues and develop recommendations on issues impacting the safety of Native women and communities. Our staff holds informational webinars and provides resource materials to help Tribal leaders and designated representatives prepare for consultations and engage with the federal government. For questions or assistance, please submit a request through our contact page.
Note: The information and resources below will be updated as new dates and registration details become available.
Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice Consultation:
DOJ Plan to Establish the Bureau of Justice Grants
- August 5, 2026, 3:00-5:00 pm EST & August 6, 2026, 2:30-4:30 pm EST
- Virtual
- Written Comments: Due September 4, 2026, to OTJ@usdoj.gov or by mail to:
Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001 - Register | Framing Paper | Dear Tribal Leader Letter | NIWRC Talking Points
Record Management for the Federal Firearm Rights Restoration Program
- August 10, 2026, 3:00-5:00 pm EST & August 11, 2026, 3:00-5:00 pm EST
- Virtual
- Written Comments: Due August 28, 2026, to OTJ@usdoj.gov or by mail to:
Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001 - Register | Framing Paper | Dear Tribal Leader Letter
U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
- 21st Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation
- Date: September 9-11, 2026
- Location: Tulalip, Washington
- Register | Dear Tribal Leader Letter | NIWRC Consultation Hub | NIWRC Talking Points (coming soon)
HHS Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Annual Tribal Consultation
- August 25-26, 2026
- Hybrid: Mary E. Switzer Building, 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC, or virtually.
- Written Comments: Due by email to Alex Adams, Assistant Secretary, at tribalaffairs@acf.hhs.gov no later than September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Please include the subject line "ACF Tribal Consultation Testimony" with your submission.
- Register
