[Federal Register: October 23, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 205)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration on Aging

 
Tribal Consultation (Listening Sessions) With American Indian/
Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian Representatives

SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services policy on 
consultation with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Governments and 
Organizations requires each Operating Division to meet with AI/AN 
Tribal Representatives. The Administration on Aging (AoA) will call 
three Tribal Listening Sessions that comply with the Department's 
tribal consultation policy and the Older Americans Act (OAA). The 
listening sessions will be held in conjunction with OAA Title VI 
training and technical assistance meetings in 2003 and 2004.
    The Tribal Listening Sessions will give AI/AN Tribal 
representatives, Native Hawaiian representatives, Title VI Directors, 
and AI/AN elders an opportunity to discuss Native American elder 
issues. The Administration on Aging is interested in the following 
critical issues:
    What can the Aging Services Network do to empower older people and 
their families to make the best decisions about their care options? How 
can tribes build on the early success of the Native American Family 
Caregiver Support Program and expand access to information, make 
services more consumer-friendly, and allow caregivers more choices? 
What innovations are occurring at the Tribe, State and local level 
related to access and service delivery that could serve as models for 
other Tribes and communities across the country?
    Anyone interested in testifying must pre-register to obtain a time 
slot. To accommodate as many speakers and diverse opinions as possible, 
each person will have a maximum of 10 minutes. AoA will accept a copy 
of written remarks at the time of the Tribal Listening Session.

DATES: The Tribal Listening Sessions are from 1 to 4 pm on the 
following dates and locations:

[sbull] October 29, 2003--Reno/Sparks, Nevada
[sbull] Feb. 25, 2004--Phoenix, Arizona
[sbull] April 28, 2004--Rapid City, South Dakota

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CONTACT: Kaufmann and 
Associates at 425 West 1ST Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, phone: (509) 747-
4994, fax: (509) 747-5030. These are not toll-free numbers. Electronic mail address: info@olderindians.org
    If you are unable to attend but wish to provide comments or Tribal 
Resolutions, these may be faxed to Kauffman & Associates, Inc at (509) 
747-5030.
    In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with 
Disabilities Act (ADA), it is requested that any special assistance 
requirements be requested when registering for a Tribal Listening 
Session.

    Dated: October 20, 2003.
Josefina G. Carbonell,
Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 03-26736 Filed 10-22-03; 8:45 am]

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