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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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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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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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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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