About
USET

Established in 1969, the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal organization serving thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. USET is dedicated to enhancing the development of Tribal Nations, improving the capabilities of Tribal governments, and improving the quality of life for Indian people through a variety of technical and supportive programmatic services.

USET
SPF

Established in 2014, the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal organization advocating on behalf of thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. USET SPF is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing the inherent sovereign rights and authorities of Tribal Nations and in assisting its membership in dealing effectively with public policy issues.

2023 USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting and USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting

Mark your calendar for the 2023 USET Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting and USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting on June 12-15 in Nashville, TN!

Medicaid Unwinding

CMS posted the anticipated state timelines for initiating unwinding-related renewals as of February 24, 2023. Learn more about Medicaid unwinding.

2023 Message from the President

Watch the 2023 Message from USET/USET SPF President Kirk Francis, reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to a busy 2023.

White House Tribal Nations Summit

The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit took place Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 in Washington, DC. Learn more about the event.

USET TEC Influenza Reports

In order to assist in monitoring the current influenza season, the USET TEC is pleased to offer a biweekly influenza surveillance report. The data included is sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS Protect, and Indian Health Service.

First Native American United States Treasurer

USET/USET SPF is celebrating the historic appointment of Chief Lynn Malerba as the NEW United States Treasurer! Learn more.

USET/USET SPF Educational Book

We are excited to announce the release of the second edition of the USET/USET SPF Educational Book! The first edition was released in 2019 as part of our 50th anniversary celebration, and has been a valuable tool for our overall education and advocacy efforts. The second edition, released in March 2022, includes information about our newest member Tribal Nations as well as up-to-date information about our programmatic and advocacy work.

Career Opportunities

Our mission is dedicated to enhancing the development of federally recognized Indian Tribes, to improving the capabilities of Tribal governments, and assisting the USET Members and their governments in dealing effectively with public policy issues and in serving the broad needs of Indian people. If you are looking for a career that is more than just a paycheck and you’re looking for work that matters, we invite you to review our current job opportunities.

Mar 09th

2023

Center Us: A Native Youth Survey

The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is proud to launch Center Us: A Native Youth Survey. The survey seeks to gather data to better understand the strength, resiliency, and priorities of Native American youth across the nation. Through this…

Jan 13th

2023

CDC Launches Tribal Public Health Data Site

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched an online Tribal Public Health Data site to assist Tribal partners and others with information and tools related to Tribal data. The site provides guidance on accessing CDC Tribal data;…

Nov 17th

2022

“Lakota” Documentary Raises Awareness of Mental Health Issues

To help raise awareness in Tribal communities, Emmy award winning filmmaker Kyle Bell (Thlopthlocco Creek Tribal Town), in partnership with SGCETC, offers "Lakota"—a film that Tribal Nations can show to their youth and communities. The film profiles a young woman…

Dec 16th

2021

Native Youth Grantmakers – Applications due April 30

Native Americans in Philanthropy’s (NAP) Native Youth Grantmakers is designed for Indigenous youth aged 18-24 who are connected to their community (urban, rural, or reservation) and want to grow their leadership skills, advocate for Native youth and youth programs, and…

Dec 14th

2021

BIA Announces New “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People” Website

Indian Affairs Announces New Tool to Bring Attention to Missing and Murdered Cases Website will allow tip submissions and makes important case information easily shareable The Bureau of Indian Affairs recently announced the launch of its new website dedicated to solving missing…

May 10th

2021

Reclaiming Native Truth

Reclaiming Native Truth is a national effort to foster cultural, social and policy change by empowering Native Americans to counter discrimination, invisibility and the dominant narratives that limit Native opportunity, access to justice, health and self-determination. Reclaiming Native Truth’s goal…

Apr 08th

2021

Tribal-Interior Budget Council Information

The Tribal – Interior Budget Council (TIBC), formerly known as the Indian Affairs Tribal Budget Advisory Council (TBAC), provides a forum and process for Tribal Nations and Federal officials to work together in developing annual budget requests for Indian programs in…