# DOE Hosts Tribal Energy Project Webinar

The U.S. Department of Energy will host a webinar on October 15, 2026, sharing how the Metlakatla Indian Community, Barona Band of Mission Indians, and Navajo Nation have addressed planning, supply-chain, contractor, and project-management challenges in DOE energy projects. Registration is required. For tribal energy staff, project managers, and contractors, the session offers practical implementation examples and a chance to connect with representatives from the featured communities.

- **Key date:** The webinar takes place October 15, 2026, six days from the current date; registration is required, and no registration deadline is specified.
- Contractors and project managers can use the tribal case studies to inform supply-chain planning, contractor coordination, and project execution for tribal energy work.
- Tribal energy teams may benefit from hearing implementation approaches directly from the featured communities and connecting with their representatives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Published:** July 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Metlakatla Indian Community
- Barona Band of Mission Indians
- Navajo Nation

### Sources
- [How-To Guide to Navigate the Complex Landscape of Tribal Energy Projects | Department of Energy](https://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/events/how-guide-navigate-complex-landscape-tribal-energy-projects) - Energy Fecm