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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
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SUMMARY:FCC Virtual Tribal Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission. \n\n\n\nOnline registration is now available for the Commission’s two virtual\, national Tribal Consultation opportunities on a comprehensive review of the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.  The multi-month tribal consultation effort was announced on September 5\, 2025\, in Public Notice (DA 25-821) and shared in a Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper.  \n\n\n\nRegister to join us virtually for one or both opportunities on:  \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 7\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThese upcoming Tribal consultation opportunities are offered by the Office of Native Affairs and Policy of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations to substantively engage on the topic.  Alaska Native Corporations may also request consultation meetings with FCC staff. \n\n\n\nEach virtual consultation will include an overview of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-47) adopted by the FCC on August 7\, 2025\, under WTB Docket No. 25-217. \n\n\n\nComments were due September 18\, 2025\, and Reply Comments are due October 3\, 2025. Comments and meetings are also permitted at any time after the reply comment deadline (subject to the FCC’s ex parte rules for presentations on the merits or outcome of the rulemaking). \n\n\n\nFor more information about our in-person schedule\, additional background\, and ex parte requirements\, please see Public Notice (DA 25-821) or send an email message to Native@fcc.gov. \n\n\n\nBambi Kraus\, ChiefOffice of Native Affairs and Policy
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-virtual-tribal-consultations-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Infrastructure,Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250910T202220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202222Z
UID:10003692-1759842000-1759849200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Fundamentals for Criminal Investigators
DESCRIPTION:This webinar presentation\, led by the ATF’s National Firearms Trafficking Center\, will cover foundational knowledge and skills to effectively leverage social media platforms in support of criminal investigations\, intelligence gathering\, and threat assessments. The webinar will discuss how social media data can supplement traditional investigative and analytical techniques\, as well as what can and what cannot be done as it pertains to social media exploitation. Presentation topics will include the following: \n\n\n\n•What is OSINT and SOCINT and the Internet•Account Identification•OPSEC – controlling information leakage•Setting up Devices•Creating Accounts•Documentation of Findings \n\n\n\nThis training is restricted to federal\, state\, and Tribal prosecutors\, law enforcement and intelligence analysts employed by a law enforcement agency . There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/social-media-fundamentals-for-criminal-investigators/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250929T200445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T200725Z
UID:10003727-1759924800-1759930200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:CMS All Tribes Webinar on Rural Health Transformation Program
DESCRIPTION:Please register for the webinar here: https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hZoUVRAeTaS5Lsm2Jsny0w \n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with the Centers for Medicaid & CHIP Services\, will hold an All Tribes Webinar on Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025\, from 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time.  \n\n\n\nOn September 15\, 2025\, CMS announced details on how states can apply to receive funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program created under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to strengthen health care across rural America. \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, presenters will provide an overview and introduction to the Rural Health Transformation Program\, that invites all fifty states to apply for funding to address each state’s specific rural health challenges. The Program will enable states to reimagine care delivery and develop innovative solutions to address causes of poor health outcomes specific to rural America. \n\n\n\nPresenters will discuss the programs’ goals and how the $50 billion program funding will be allocated to five approved states. The deadline for states to apply is November 5\, 2025. \n\n\n\nOnce available\, a recording of this All Tribes Webinar will be found on the CMS Division of Tribal Affairs Spotlight page at https://go.cms.gov/AIAN To learn more about the Rural Health Transformation Program and to access the Notice of Funding Opportunity\, visit the program webpage at: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/rural-health-transformation-rht-program/rural-health-transformation-rht-program. 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/cms-all-tribes-webinar-on-rural-health-transformation-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250605T165841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T165841Z
UID:10003541-1759996800-1760029200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series \nRESTORING RIVERCANE\, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE\, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP \nIn each session\, they will hold space for learning\, dialogue\, and the sharing of knowledge centered on our relative\, rivercane. Together\, you will engage with leaders and cultural practitioners who are in relationship with rivercane\, and are actively engaged in its care\, protection and renewal. This will be a welcoming space to learn\, share and discuss rivercane stewardship\, cultural importance and restoration approaches that bring together Indigenous Knowledge and western science. \nWEBINAR SCHEDULE  \nJune 12: Cultural Uses of Rivercane\, Dr. Ian Thompson\, THPO Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Register here \nJuly 10th: Restoration and Propagation Techniques\, Laura Young\, Southwest Region Steward\, Virginia Natural Heritage Program. Register here \nAugust 7th: Rivercane Mapping Approaches\, Theo Witsell\, Chief Conservation Officer and Co-founder\, South-eastern Grasslands Institute; Tina Rotenbury\, GIS Specialist at Ozark St. Francis National Forest. Register here \nSeptember 11th: Canebrake Health and Care\, Jaime Smith\, Choctaw Nation\, Roger Cain\, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma\, Adam Griffith\, EBCI Cooperative Extension Agent Environmental Restorationist and Land Manager. Register here \nOctober 9th: Rivercane Genetics\, Michael P. Fedoroff\, Director of CONSERVE Research Group\, Michael R. McKain\, Assistant Director of Watershed Biodiversity\, CONSERVE Research Group\, University of Alabama. Register here \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/rivercane-gathering-2025-webinar-series/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Culture and Heritage,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20251014T194006Z
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UID:10003638-1760104800-1760112000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Administration on Children\, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recognize the central role that Tribal Nations play in the care and protection of children and families. To advance our collaborative efforts to that end\, we extend an invitation to participate in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act\,” (Public Law 118-258)\, which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act). \nConsultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act\, listed in detail in attached documents\, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary\, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act\, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies\, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings\, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse. \nWe are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences\, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve. \nWe look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions: \nCONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA\nDate: August 25\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation\nTime: 1 – 4 PM Central Time\nIn-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs\, 777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN 56359\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA\nDate: October 10\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time\nIn-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center\, 505 N. 5th Street\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA\nDate: October 14\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time\nIn-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage\, 500 West Third Avenue\, Anchorage\, Alaska 99501\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON\nDate: November 18\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)\nTime: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time\nIn-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room\, 4101 15th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC\nDate: December 2\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time\nIn-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building\n330 C Street\nWashington DC 20201\nRSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25\, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\n**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance. \nWritten comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9\, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session. \nIn addition to these formal consultations\, and in response to requirements in the Act\, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public. \nTo facilitate preparation for the consultation\, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information \nMemo of June 18\, 2025\, Summary of Provisions\, Framing Questions\, and a Side-by-Side \nlegislative language comparison. \nIf you have questions about the consultations\, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF\,\nLaurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-implementation-of-the-supporting-americas-children-and-families-act-3/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250910T201942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T201944Z
UID:10003691-1760446800-1760452200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FBI CAST (Cellular Analysis Survey Team) Overview Presentation
DESCRIPTION:This webinar presentation will provide an overview of the FBI CAST (Cellular Analysis Survey Team) program. An FBI Special Agent will cover how cellular phones interact with cell towers and all three major cellular phone service providers. The presenter will also address the process for requesting CAST assistance in an emergency case concerning a missing person or fugitive as well as assistance with obtaining and mapping phone records for a case. Several case examples and scenarios will be presented to illustrate investigation techniques and how to incorporate cell phone records in investigations. \n\n\n\nThis training is restricted to federal\, state\, and Tribal prosecutors\, law enforcement and intelligence analysts employed by a law enforcement agency. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fbi-cast-cellular-analysis-survey-team-overview-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20251015T133219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205606Z
UID:10003694-1760446800-1760457600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\,  \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.  \n\n\n\nAgriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan\, dated July 24\, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability\, enhanced services\, reduced bureaucracy\, and cost savings for the American people. \n\n\n\nThe consultation series will be held on the following dates\, times\, and locations: \n\n\n\nDate: October 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time \n\n\n\nLocation: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20250 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nDate: October 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time \n\n\n\nLocation: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80249 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nMore information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies\, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov. \n\n\n\nThank you\,Office of Tribal Relations \n\n\n\n* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-usda-department-reorganization-plan-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20251015T131531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131531Z
UID:10003639-1760459400-1760472000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Administration on Children\, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recognize the central role that Tribal Nations play in the care and protection of children and families. To advance our collaborative efforts to that end\, we extend an invitation to participate in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act\,” (Public Law 118-258)\, which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act). \nConsultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act\, listed in detail in attached documents\, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary\, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act\, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies\, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings\, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse. \nWe are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences\, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve. \nWe look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions: \nCONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA\nDate: August 25\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation\nTime: 1 – 4 PM Central Time\nIn-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs\, 777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN 56359\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA\nDate: October 10\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time\nIn-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center\, 505 N. 5th Street\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA\nDate: October 14\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time\nIn-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage\, 500 West Third Avenue\, Anchorage\, Alaska 99501\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON\nDate: November 18\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)\nTime: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time\nIn-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room\, 4101 15th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC\nDate: December 2\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time\nIn-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building\n330 C Street\nWashington DC 20201\nRSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25\, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\n**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance. \nWritten comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9\, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session. \nIn addition to these formal consultations\, and in response to requirements in the Act\, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public. \nTo facilitate preparation for the consultation\, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information \nMemo of June 18\, 2025\, Summary of Provisions\, Framing Questions\, and a Side-by-Side \nlegislative language comparison. \nIf you have questions about the consultations\, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF\,\nLaurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-implementation-of-the-supporting-americas-children-and-families-act-4/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250718T201031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T172428Z
UID:10003618-1760529600-1760533200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS office hours: elective payment of energy credits
DESCRIPTION:The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the  Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities to take advantage of elective payment of certain credits. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions. \nRegistration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below. \n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nRegister\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nOctober 15\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2026\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\n\n Resources: \n\nVideo: How to complete Form 990-T for elective payment election\nVideo:  Pre-filing Registration Tool Overview\nPre-Filing Registration Tool — User Guide and Instructions\, Publication 5884 PDF\nClean Energy Authorization Permission Management User Guide\, Publication 5902 PDF\nElective pay and transferability frequently asked questions\n\n  \nThe tribal community can find answers to many questions on IRS.gov/tribes. If you have a question on any tribal tax matter\, please visit Contact ITG. \nFor the latest tribal news\, connect via IRS Social Media and subscribe to this and other IRS newsletters.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-office-hours-elective-payment-of-energy-credits/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Energy,Infrastructure,Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250915T181817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T132450Z
UID:10003695-1760619600-1760630400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.  \n\n\n\nAgriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan\, dated July 24\, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability\, enhanced services\, reduced bureaucracy\, and cost savings for the American people. \n\n\n\nThe consultation series will be held on the following dates\, times\, and locations: \n\n\n\nDate: October 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time \n\n\n\nLocation: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20250 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nDate: October 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time \n\n\n\nLocation: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80249 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: \n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.\n\n\n\nIN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.\n\n\n\n\nMore information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies\, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov. \n\n\n\nThank you\,Office of Tribal Relations \n\n\n\n* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-usda-department-reorganization-plan/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250929T134337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T132622Z
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SUMMARY:FEMA Review Council - Virtual Tribal Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader/Representative\, \n\n\n\nOn behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth\, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council\, we are honored to invite you to participate in the next of a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal voices are understood and incorporated into the Council’s efforts. \n\n\n\nIn accordance with Executive Order 14180\, signed on January 24\, 2025\, the FEMA Review Council is mandated to hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of that meeting. Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of FEMA and ensuring that tribal needs are adequately represented in the Council’s report. \n\n\n\nPurpose of the Listening Sessions: The FEMA Review Council seeks to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to inform its recommendations for FEMA’s future operational posture. Your contributions will play a vital role in influencing the Council’s report and ensuring that tribal perspectives are prioritized in FEMA’s policies and practices. \n\n\n\nVirtual Listening Session Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 3:00 PM EDT – 5:00 PM EDT\n\n\n\nRSVP: Please RSVP by filling out the Microsoft Forms link here: https://forms.office.com/g/CWeDtAe4G7 to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration closer to the meeting date.\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: Join the meeting now [teams.microsoft.com]\n\n\n\nPasscode: ff6Cp2JB\n\n\n\nDial in by phone: 202-516-6093\n\n\n\nPhone conference ID: 834055635#\n\n\n\n\nSubmission of Written Comments: Your attendance at this virtual tribal listening session is welcome and appreciated. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of time allocated for verbal comments\, with each speaker receiving four to five minutes. To ensure the FEMA Review Council receives your input\, please submit your comments to FEMAReviewCouncil@hq.dhs.gov or mail to: HQ/OPE Mail Stop #0385 Department of Homeland Security Designated Federal Officer Attn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington\, DC 20528-0078. \n\n\n\nPlease note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives. \n\n\n\nWe deeply value your participation in this important initiative and look forward to hearing your insights. Together\, we can ensure that FEMA’s future policies and operations reflect the needs and priorities of tribal communities.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fema-review-council-virtual-tribal-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Listening Session
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SUMMARY:USDA SNAP Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Secretary Brooke Rollins\, you are cordially invited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in a Tribal consultation to receive information and provide feedback on one policy and three proposed rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\, administered at the Federal level by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). This consultation will be held October 22\, 2025\, 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT. The consultation will be held virtually. Patrick Penn\, Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for the Food\, Nutrition\, and Consumer Services (FNCS)\, will be the USDA consulting official.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-snap-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Social Services
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250929T135811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205757Z
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SUMMARY:DHS FLETC Tribal Law Enforcement Resource Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers\, State\, Local\, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\, 10:00 am Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley\, Director  \n\n\n\nDescription: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a CODIS participant. CHI works with law enforcement\, medicolegal\, and other criminal justice agencies as a DNA testing resource for unidentified and missing person cases. Currently\, CHI has a Bureau of Justice Assistance Program which provides free DNA testing for Family Reference Samples (FRS) and Unidentified Human Remains (UHR) for missing Indigenous person cases. To date\, 45 identifications have been made in Indian Country under this program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Resources\, Training\, and Tools to Address Substance Misuse and Human Trafficking\, National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday: November 19\, 2025\, 10:00 Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. Eric Nation\, Executive Director \n\n\n\nDescription: Learn of resources available for Tribal law enforcement specific to training on the topics of early identification\, human trafficking\, and drug endangered children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: State & Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association (SRLEEA) Training and Resources\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday: December 10\, 2025\, 10:00 Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. Mark Bensen\, Chief of Police- Nez Perce Tribe \n\n\n\nDescription: The SRLEEA is dedicated solely to supporting and promoting law enforcement executives and agencies that serve small\, rural & tribal communities across America. The organization provides resources and training to support departments in leadership\, jail management\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: DHS Resources to Support Tribal Law Enforcement\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026\, 10:00 am Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. David Flute\, Senior Advisor- Tribal Affairs Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is comprised of several agencies who work with state\, local\, and Tribal departments and possess several resources that may interact to support Tribal law enforcement. This webinar provides an overview of various DHS agencies and specific resources for Tribal law enforcement departments related to human trafficking\, search and rescue\, and more.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/dhs-fletc-tribal-law-enforcement-resource-webinar-series/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T063957
CREATED:20250929T142309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T142049Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Administration Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding atribal consultation meeting in Mashantucket\, Connecticut requesting comments and input on allissues or concerns relating to any of SBA’s programs. Specifically\, SBA seeks comments onhow SBA best can provide access for tribally owned small businesses to initiatives under itsOffice of Manufacturing and Trade\, with a particular focus on SBA’s ongoing onshoring\,manufacturing and export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses goingglobal. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how these programs are working andis inviting suggestions on potential avenues for improving their efficiency or reducing anyunnecessary regulatory burden associated with the programs. \n\n\n\nDATES: The Tribal Consultation meeting date is Monday\, October 27\, 2025\, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. (EDT)\, Mashantucket\, Connecticut. The Tribal Consultation meeting pre-registrationdeadline date is October 22\, 2025.  \n\n\n\nThe Tribal Consultation meeting will be held at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum andResearch Center\, 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT 06338. \n\n\n\nYou may submit written comments to SBA by sending them to Diane Cullo\, AssistantAdministrator\, Office of Native American Affairs\, U.S. Small Business Administration\,409 3rd Street\, SW.\, Washington\, DC 20416; or Diane.Cullo@sba.gov. \n\n\n\nSend pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Diane Cullo\, AssistantAdministrator of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs\, U.S. Small BusinessAdministration\, 409 3rd Street\, SW.\, Washington\, DC 20416; Diane.Cullo@sba.gov; orFacsimile to (202) 481-2177. \n\n\n\nRemote participation registration is permitted with pre-registration. To attend the meetingremotely\, the public can register here:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612981879?pwd=2VzfKaZ9kvIiQR5hMNvaBbmo5hTfMj.1.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/small-business-administration-consultation/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Economic Development,Small Business Administration (SBA)
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