Upcoming Training Opportunities: – Walking on Common Ground

Intercultural Communications

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

2:00 to 4:00 pm EDT

The goal of this webinar is to equip law enforcement officers and other first responders with the essential knowledge, practical tools, and culturally responsive communication skills necessary for respectful, effective, and sustained engagement with Native communities across Indian Country. Training will emphasize the importance of cultural awareness, including tribal sovereignty, traditions, and contemporary realities; a thorough understanding of the historical context that continues to shape tribal–federal–state relationships; and the unique legal and jurisdictional complexities that define law enforcement in Indian Country.

By fostering a deeper appreciation for Native histories, values, and governance structures, officers will be better prepared to navigate sensitive situations with cultural competence and humility. The curriculum will also highlight best practices in cross-jurisdictional collaboration between tribal, local, state, and federal agencies—ensuring coordination that respects tribal authority and enhances both officer and community safety. Ultimately, this training seeks to build trust, improve operational effectiveness, and promote long-term partnerships that honor the sovereignty and dignity of Native nations.

This training is available to all federal, state, and Tribal criminal justice and social service professionals who work in Indian country or with Native Americans. There is no charge to attend this training, and CLE will not be available.

This training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, the United States Indian Police Academy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program.

If you have any questions, please contact

Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov,

Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or

Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

OJP Tribes and Territories Grants Financial Management Training

February 3 & 10, 2026

Tuesdays, 4 – 5:15 p.m. ET

The Tribal Financial Management Center (TFMC) and Territories Financial Support Center (TFSC) invite you to join us for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Tribes and Territories Grants Financial Management Training (TT-GFMT). This training for OJP tribal and territory grantees is framed around the grant life cycle from pre-award to closeout. TT-GFMT focuses on priority topics to help grantees effectively manage their federal grant awards.

Completion of this training fulfills the certification required by your grant award.

Each 75-minute session is designed to keep you engaged and continue learning. You’ll hear from multiple presenters and take part in interactive activities and group discussions. You’ll also get access to helpful resources like videos, guides, checklists, and case studies.

Live Spanish interpretation will be available.

Who Should Attend?

TT-GFMT is available to all OJP tribal and territory grantees. Priority will be given to grantees who:

Are a JustGrants grant award administrator
Are a JustGrants financial manager
Have an upcoming expiring certification

Participants must attend all five virtual sessions to meet certification requirements.

Session Schedule

Session 4: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 4–5:15 p.m. ET
Session 5: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 4–5:15 p.m. ET

Reserve your seat today! Space is limited to 80 participants. Registrants will be placed on a waitlist upon reaching maximum capacity.

Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email within 1–2 days.

**Due to overwhelming interest, an additional Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Tribes and Territories Grants Financial Management Training (TT-GFMT) has been scheduled.