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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250204
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SUMMARY:National American Indian Housing Council's Legislative Conference
DESCRIPTION:February 4-6\, 2025\nWashington\, DC \nConference Website \nThe National American Indian Housing Council’s Legislative Conference\, held annually in Washington\, DC\, offers Tribal leaders\, housing professionals\, advocates\, and attorneys a platform to hear directly from Members of Congress and federal agency representatives through plenary session updates.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-american-indian-housing-councils-legislative-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Housing,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T200636Z
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SUMMARY:Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation\, prevention\, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates. \nDate:  The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm  – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern\n \nFebruary’s Task Force will be a special one-hour event that is focused on tick and mosquito borne diseases with a special keynote speaker – Melissa Nolan\, Ph.D.\, MPH; Associate Professor; University of South Carolina. \nWho Should Attend?   \n\n Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members\n Health Directors\, Physicians\, Medical Staff\, Behavioral Health Professionals\, Public Health Nurses\n Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel\, Homeland Security Personnel\n Emergency Services Personnel\, First Responders\, Public Safety Personnel\n Epidemiologists\, Data Specialists\n Risk Management Personnel\, Community Planners\n Environmental Health Staff\, Public Works Personnel\n Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience\n\nRegistration: Register today for the zoom meeting. \nQuestions: For questions\, please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche\, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.   \n  \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-i-2024-07-02-2024-08-06-2024-11-05-2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250106T163945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164212Z
UID:10003379-1738764000-1738764000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows— \n\nDates: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, February 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 at 3:00 pm ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/treasury-homeowner-assistance-fund-haf-quarterly-reporting-office-hours/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Housing,Infrastructure,Topics,Treasury Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250108T205220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T205618Z
UID:10001945-1738846800-1738852200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: HHS Tribal Consultation: Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE (02/03/2025): This consultation has been postponed by HHS. \n\nFebruary 6 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nDear Tribal Leader Letter \nThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leaders to a virtual Tribal consultation on Proposed Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking\, published today \, would revise the Security Rule to better protect the confidentiality\, integrity\, and availability of electronic protected health information. It proposes robust cybersecurity standards to address: \n\nSignificant changes in technology\nChanges in breach trends and cyberattacks\nHHS’ Office for Civil Rights’ enforcement experience\nOther cybersecurity guidelines\, best practices\, methodologies\, procedures\, and processes for protecting electronic protected health information\nCourt decisions that affect enforcement of the Security Rule\n\nThe consultation will take place on February 6 from 2:00 – 3:30pm ET. Public comments on the proposed regulation are requested by March 7 via www.regulations.gov (Docket ID number HHS-OCR-0945-AA22). \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/hhs-tribal-consultation-proposed-modifications-to-hipaa-security-rule-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-for-electronic-protected-health-information/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Federal Partners,Health,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20240909T162654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T173813Z
UID:10001809-1738886400-1739145599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2025 UNITY MID Year Conference
DESCRIPTION:February 7-9\, 2025\nSheraton Downtown Phoenix \nRegister \nBook your rooms \nTake advantage of the opportunity to be among the first 700 attendees at this year’s Midyear Conference to receive exclusive Digital Storytelling training. Their brand-new UNITY training empowers Native youth by amplifying their voices and showcasing their community impact. We highly recommend that Youth Councils send their officers to participate in this transformative event. Not only will they gain insight into their roles within the National UNITY Council\, but they will also acquire critical leadership skills to revitalize your youth group.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2025-unity-mid-year-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Downtown Phoenix\, 340 North 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250115T165102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165102Z
UID:10003394-1739232000-1739491199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2025 National Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:February 11-13\, 2025\nHyatt Regency New Orleans\nConference Website \nhe National 8(a) Association’s National Small Business Conference is the premier supplier diversity event for small businesses. The conference offers educational sessions\, matchmaking\, networking and resources for all small businesses including: minority\, aspiring\, current and graduate 8(a)\, HUBZone\, SDVOB\, VOSB\, SDB\, WOSB\, DBE\, and teaming partnerships. The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies\, large business primes\, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportunities in one location to grow your business in the federal contracting arena.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2025-national-small-business-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Orleans\, 601 Loyola Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250114T132135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T160011Z
UID:10001950-1739361600-1739367000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
DESCRIPTION:The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. 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\nJanuary 15\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJanuary 29\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nFebruary 12\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nFebruary 26\, 2024\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMarch 26\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nApril 9\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nApril 23\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMay 7\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMay 21\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJune 4\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJune 18\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJuly 2\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJuly 16\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-offers-office-hours-for-help-with-the-pre-filing-registration-process-for-elective-payment-and-transfer-of-clean-energy-and-chips-credits/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Taxation,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250207T144658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T144658Z
UID:10001978-1739365200-1739365200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Department of Homeland Security Quarterly Tribal Drop-In Meeting
DESCRIPTION:February 12 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThis will be a great opportunity to connect and engage in meaningful discussions about what is happening within DHS and how it impacts our Tribal communities. 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/department-of-homeland-security-quarterly-tribal-drop-in-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Engagement Session,Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250106T163945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164212Z
UID:10003380-1739368800-1739368800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows— \n\nDates: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, February 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 at 3:00 pm ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/treasury-homeowner-assistance-fund-haf-quarterly-reporting-office-hours/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Housing,Infrastructure,Topics,Treasury Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20241016T194544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T142709Z
UID:10003325-1739451600-1739455200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET OERM Webinar Series | Reducing Lead in Tribal Communities
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents\nthe Reducing Lead in Tribal Communities Webinar Series \nOn October 8th\, the Biden-Harris Administration issued its final rules of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The LCRI has committed federal funding to make sure that all communities have safe\, clean drinking water. USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) Lead Reduction Team has invited subject matter experts (SMEs) to share challenges\, accomplishments\, and the processes they are using to help them address potential lead contamination and reduce any risks by using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities guidance. \nLead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed\, especially for children. The adverse health effects range from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants\, to lowered IQ levels\, impaired hearing\, reduced attention span\, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy\, successful educational and public health systems\, and most importantly\, a healthy and productive environment for children. Please join us for these informative conversations. \n\nWhen: \n\nJanuary 23 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nSME: Ginny De La Cruz\, Program Manager\, Arizona Department of Health Services\nTopic: Training – “Applying the 3TS approach in Arizona: A focus on Training”\nFebruary 13 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nSME: Holly Thompson Duffy\, Environmental Health Science Manager\, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board\nTopic: Testing – “Utilizing the EPA 3Ts to Test Drinking Water for Lead at Schools and Childcares”\nMarch 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nSME: Rosalind Ground\, Environmental Health Director\, Seneca Nation\nTopic: Taking Action – “Paths to Lead Safety: Community Champions Protecting Our Future”\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders\, Health Directors\, clinic staff\, Tribal Utility Staff\, Environmental Directors and staff\, Education Administrators\, and anyone in the Tribal community would like to learn about the EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Schools and Child Care Facilities. \n\nWhat: \n\nLearn about each module of the EPA’s 3Ts from subject matter experts from across the country;\nHear about the challenges our SMEs overcame while building out a lead reduction program;\nSee how federal funding can be used to test drinking water for lead in schools and childcare facilities;\nGain valuable knowledge of the EPA’s 3Ts program and how it can provide long term health benefits to Tribal communities.\n\n\nRegistration: \nRegister today. \n\nKey Speakers Information: \nGinny De La Cruz is an experienced public health professional with seven years of service at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Her work has spanned various areas\, including skin cancer prevention\, foodborne illness investigations\, and currently\, lead poisoning prevention. Ginny is the Program Manager for both the Arizona Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program\, and the Lead Testing in Drinking Water Program for Arizona Schools and Child Care Facilities. \nHolly Thompson Duffy is an Environmental Health Science Manager with the Portland Area Indian Health Board where she manages projects focused on reducing environmental health risks in the 43 member Tribal Nations it serves. In addition to providing core environmental health services\, Holly manages the “Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant” which serves the 43 federally recognized tribes in WA\, ID and OR. Prior to this she served for nine years as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Portland Area Indian Health Service\, managing an interagency agreement with the EPA to reduce the health risks of pests and pesticides by educating and empowering communities to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM). While there she also served as the technical lead on a project to collect valuable data on children’s exposures to lead\, allergens\, pesticides\, and PCBs in Tribal childcare facilities. Holly is looking forward to sharing her experiences of environmental sampling in Tribal communities! \nRosalind Ground is a citizen of the Seneca Nation of Indians located on the Allegany Territory in western New York which is at the beginning of the Appalachian Mountains. It is about 70 miles south of Buffalo and about 10 minutes from the Pennsylvania border. She is an avid Buffalo Bills fan\, Go Bills! Rosalind has 7 grown children\, 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She received her A.S. degree from Erie County Community College in Science Laboratory Technology. She is currently finishing her bachelor’s degree from Empire State College in Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental Studies and plans on getting a master’s degree in environmental health. She has been working for the Seneca Nation Health System for about 7 years. Rosalind says\, “the best reward in my job is helping the community improve their lives”. \n\nQuestions:  \nFor more information\, please contact USET’s Lead Program team: \nJakira Saunders\, Program Manager\nBen Peyton\, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-oerm-webinar-building-a-lead-reduction-program-for-your-tribal-community-2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250211T200525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T200525Z
UID:10001984-1739959200-1739977200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Urban Institute Webinar: Expanding Digital Opportunity: Charting a Path toward Full Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:February 19 at 11:00 am – 3:45 pm Eastern\nRegister \nIn our interconnected world\, digital participation is essential for quality of life and well-being. But the digital divide—the gap between those who have affordable access\, skills\, and support to effectively engage online and those who do not—threatens to leave some individuals and communities out. \nJoin the Urban Institute as they highlight solutions to narrow the digital divide in this time of historic digital investments. The event will launch Urban’s new evidence-based Framework for Digital Opportunity and Inclusion\, which identifies the pillars of digital inclusion and highlights the positive outcomes for individuals and families\, communities\, and society. Researchers\, advocates\, practitioners\, industry leaders\, and officials working to expand digital opportunity and inclusion will discuss established and emerging lessons and practices for what digital opportunity looks like in the economic and workforce sectors\, the health care sector\, and in rural and Tribal communities. \nOpening conversation\n\nSarah Rosen Wartell\, President\, Urban Institute\nBroderick Johnson\, Executive Vice President\, Public Policy\, Comcast\n\nA Framework for Digital Opportunity and Inclusion\n\nCorianne Payton Scally\, Principal Associate and Equitable Community Development Practice Area Lead\, Community Science\n\nIncreasing Economic Mobility by Expanding Digital Opportunity\n\nMolly Dillon\, Director of Policy Advocacy\, America Achieves\nApril Feng\, CEO\, Ameelio\nCristal Mojica\, Senior Program Manager\, Digital Equity Initiative\, Michelson 20MM Foundation\nHayling Price\, Visiting Fellow\, Research to Action Lab and Executive Director\, Mobility Alliance Incubation Hub\, Urban Institute (moderator)\n\nImproving Health Outcomes by Strengthening Digital Inclusion\n\nAmy Hinojosa\, President and CEO\, MANA\nSarah Swank\, General Counsel\, On Belay Health Solutions\nKaren Tamley\, President and CEO\, Access Living\nFredric Blavin\, Senior Fellow\, Health Policy Division\, Urban Institute (moderator)\n\nExpanding Digital Opportunity in Rural and Tribal Communities\n\nAlexis Guild\, Vice President of Strategy and Programs\, Farmworker Justice\nChristopher Key\, Cofounder and Board Member\, Hesperus\nJoshua Williams\, Assistant Program Officer\, Digital Equity\, Rural LISC\nLyndsay Moyer\, Vice President\, State Government Affairs\, Comcast (moderator)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/urban-institute-webinar-expanding-digital-opportunity-charting-a-path-toward-full-inclusion/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250108T181808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T160403Z
UID:10003391-1739970000-1739980800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is pleased to announce that starting January 15th we will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics: GPRA\, EHR\, RPMS\, iCARE\, workflow management\, and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model/accreditation. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \nWhen: The third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nations Health Directors and Clinical Staff \nLearning Objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions\, requests\, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding: \n\nGPRA\nEHR\nRPMS\niCARE\nWorkflow Management\nPatient-Centered Medical Home Model/Accreditation.\n\nRegistration: Registration is not required. \nJoin via Zoom: Zoom link \nQuestions: Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET Public Health Planning & Infrastructure Program Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-otph-data-improvement-virtual-hours-with-james-spillance-2025-02-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250106T163945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164212Z
UID:10003381-1739973600-1739973600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows— \n\nDates: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, February 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 at 3:00 pm ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/treasury-homeowner-assistance-fund-haf-quarterly-reporting-office-hours/2025-02-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Housing,Infrastructure,Topics,Treasury Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250222
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250117T152644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T152644Z
UID:10003401-1740009600-1740182399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Government E-Commerce CLE Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Legal Program and the Rosette\, LLP American Indian Economic Development Program at ASU Law are proud to partner with the ASU American Indian Policy Institute\, the National Congress of American Indians’ Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty and the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium to bring you an impactful event. \nThey are thrilled to see you on the beautiful homelands of Gila River Indian Community at the 11th Annual Tribal Government E-Commerce CLE Conference\, Wiring the Rez: Building Tribal Economies through Digital Sovereignty. \nJoin them at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler\, Arizona on Feb. 20–21\, 2025\, for two days of insight\, collaboration and innovation.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-government-e-commerce-cle-conference/
LOCATION:Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino\, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250212T204455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T204455Z
UID:10003416-1740056400-1740056400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFOA Workshop: Tribal Financial Contingency Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:February 20 and 21 at 2:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for one or more workshops \nNAFOA and Native Advisory are co-hosting a two-part webinar series to actively and timely prepare Tribes for the recent federal funding freeze and the related reviews of all federal spending by the Trump Administration. \nWorkshop 1: Tribal Financial Contingency Plans – Proactive & Active Steps in Crises In this one-hour Workshop\, Tribes will review a template Financial Contingency Plan and formulate their own custom plan to implement when necessary. Participants will learn proven ways to respond to financial crises and have a chance to ask questions and learn from each other. \nWorkshop 2: Tribal Funding Impact Reports – Preparing Your Messaging with Data In this one-hour Workshop\, Tribes will be given steps to produce a custom Funding Impact Report that can be used to advocate for the necessity of their Tribal federal funding. Participants will learn simple ways to use readily available data and financial information to create reports that effectively tell their stories.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafoa-workshop-tribal-financial-contingency-workshop-series/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250212T204455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T204455Z
UID:10003417-1740142800-1740142800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFOA Workshop: Tribal Financial Contingency Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:February 20 and 21 at 2:00 pm Eastern\nRegister for one or more workshops \nNAFOA and Native Advisory are co-hosting a two-part webinar series to actively and timely prepare Tribes for the recent federal funding freeze and the related reviews of all federal spending by the Trump Administration. \nWorkshop 1: Tribal Financial Contingency Plans – Proactive & Active Steps in Crises In this one-hour Workshop\, Tribes will review a template Financial Contingency Plan and formulate their own custom plan to implement when necessary. Participants will learn proven ways to respond to financial crises and have a chance to ask questions and learn from each other. \nWorkshop 2: Tribal Funding Impact Reports – Preparing Your Messaging with Data In this one-hour Workshop\, Tribes will be given steps to produce a custom Funding Impact Report that can be used to advocate for the necessity of their Tribal federal funding. Participants will learn simple ways to use readily available data and financial information to create reports that effectively tell their stories.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafoa-workshop-tribal-financial-contingency-workshop-series/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250211T202341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202341Z
UID:10003412-1740398400-1740409200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:BIA Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training
DESCRIPTION:BIA Office of Trust Services (OTS)\, Central Office – Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) provides guidance to real estate services personnel in preparing\, reviewing\, and processing Fee-to-Trust (FTT) acquisitions of fee or restricted fee lands by the United States for the beneficial use of American Indians and Alaska Natives or federally recognized Tribes. The corresponding Indian Affairs Manual (IAM) chapter\, 52 IAM 12: Processing Fee-to-Trust Applications and Proclamations\, provides the general authorities and responsibilities\, and is the official policy for processing fee-to-trust acquisitions as well as Proclamations. \nThe Department will host the Indian Affairs Rollout\, in coordination with the BIA OTS DRES and the Office of the Solicitor\, overview sessions as listed below. Panelists include staff from DRES\, SOL\, Division of Resource Integration and Services\, and the Division of Environmental Services & Cultural Resources Management. \nTopic:        Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training  \nDescription:  Indian Affairs invites Tribal Leaders\, Tribal POCs\, BIA field staff and Tribal Contract/Compact staff to participate in the Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Trainings. \nTraining 1 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Monday\, February 24\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:    BIA Field Staff Registration \nTraining 2 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025\, at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm MST\nTo Register: Tribal Leaders Tuesday Registration \nTraining 3 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025\, at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MST\nTo Register:   Tribal Leader Wednesday Registration \nTraining 4 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:  BIA Field Staff Registration
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bia-virtual-fee-to-trust-acquisitions-and-reservation-proclamation-handbook-overview-training/2025-02-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners,Land,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250210T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183618Z
UID:10001982-1740441600-1740614399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs \nFebruary 25-26 \nVirtual \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/department-of-veterans-affairs-advisory-committee-on-tribal-and-indian-affairs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Topics,Veterans,Veterans Affairs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250211T202341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202341Z
UID:10003413-1740477600-1740488400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:BIA Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training
DESCRIPTION:BIA Office of Trust Services (OTS)\, Central Office – Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) provides guidance to real estate services personnel in preparing\, reviewing\, and processing Fee-to-Trust (FTT) acquisitions of fee or restricted fee lands by the United States for the beneficial use of American Indians and Alaska Natives or federally recognized Tribes. The corresponding Indian Affairs Manual (IAM) chapter\, 52 IAM 12: Processing Fee-to-Trust Applications and Proclamations\, provides the general authorities and responsibilities\, and is the official policy for processing fee-to-trust acquisitions as well as Proclamations. \nThe Department will host the Indian Affairs Rollout\, in coordination with the BIA OTS DRES and the Office of the Solicitor\, overview sessions as listed below. Panelists include staff from DRES\, SOL\, Division of Resource Integration and Services\, and the Division of Environmental Services & Cultural Resources Management. \nTopic:        Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training  \nDescription:  Indian Affairs invites Tribal Leaders\, Tribal POCs\, BIA field staff and Tribal Contract/Compact staff to participate in the Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Trainings. \nTraining 1 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Monday\, February 24\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:    BIA Field Staff Registration \nTraining 2 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025\, at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm MST\nTo Register: Tribal Leaders Tuesday Registration \nTraining 3 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025\, at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MST\nTo Register:   Tribal Leader Wednesday Registration \nTraining 4 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:  BIA Field Staff Registration
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bia-virtual-fee-to-trust-acquisitions-and-reservation-proclamation-handbook-overview-training/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners,Land,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20211208T210323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171121Z
UID:10000496-1740488400-1740492000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance:  Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
DESCRIPTION:United South and Eastern Tribes\, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence\, strengths\, balance\, innate resources\, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length. \nFebruary’s session will feature Jackie Vorpahl\, PhD (Choctaw)\, Tribal Psychologist. The presentation is titled\, “Sacred Parenting Strategies: Walking Together\, Standing in Strength.” \nWho should attend? Tribal Nation health directors\, clinic staff\, counselors\, social workers\, physicians\, nurses\, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff\, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join. \nThe one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to: \n\nGain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health\,\nDiscuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health\, and\nLearn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff\, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.\n\nThe concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series. \nContinuing education credits will be provided. \nRegister in advance for the session. \nFor questions\, please contact the Reclaiming Team\, at ReclaimingTeam@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bhecho-2022-02-22-2022-03-22-2022-04-19-2022-07-26-2023-01-24-2023-02-28-2023-05-23-2023-11-28-2024-01-23-2024-02-27-2024-06-25-2024-09-24-2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250114T132135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T160011Z
UID:10001951-1740571200-1740576600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
DESCRIPTION:The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. 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\nJanuary 15\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJanuary 29\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nFebruary 12\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nFebruary 26\, 2024\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMarch 26\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nApril 9\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nApril 23\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMay 7\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nMay 21\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJune 4\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJune 18\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJuly 2\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJuly 16\, 2025\n1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-offers-office-hours-for-help-with-the-pre-filing-registration-process-for-elective-payment-and-transfer-of-clean-energy-and-chips-credits/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Infrastructure,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Taxation,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250211T200838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T200838Z
UID:10003409-1740574800-1740582000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice Webinar: Accessing the Resources and Capital to Support Economic Development - Part 1 (Virtual Training Session)
DESCRIPTION:February 26 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central\nRegister \nBrief Description: As Tribal Nations and Native communities seek to develop a strong foundation for economic development activities and strategies\, they must also identify the array of available sources of funding\, financing and/or customers/clients that will support the enterprises and projects that will ultimately implement portions of these strategies. The second section of this track will provide a non-exhaustive list of funding sources and the eligible uses and combinations of these sources as well as provide training on how to advance economic development through external borrowing/financing of activities (as opposed to purely grant-funded approaches) and the use of federal contracting to grow Tribal enterprises and 8(a) businesses. \nPart 1: \n\n\nEconomic Development Resources and Funding Sources (local\, state\, federal\, Tribal\, and philanthropic grants and loans); Grant Application Best Practices
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/indigenous-economic-development-community-of-practice-webinar-accessing-the-resources-and-capital-to-support-economic-development-part-1-virtual-training-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250106T163945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164212Z
UID:10003382-1740578400-1740578400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF.  Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows— \n\nDates: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, February 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 at 3:00 pm ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/treasury-homeowner-assistance-fund-haf-quarterly-reporting-office-hours/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Housing,Infrastructure,Topics,Treasury Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250211T202341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202341Z
UID:10003414-1740578400-1740589200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:BIA Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training
DESCRIPTION:BIA Office of Trust Services (OTS)\, Central Office – Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) provides guidance to real estate services personnel in preparing\, reviewing\, and processing Fee-to-Trust (FTT) acquisitions of fee or restricted fee lands by the United States for the beneficial use of American Indians and Alaska Natives or federally recognized Tribes. The corresponding Indian Affairs Manual (IAM) chapter\, 52 IAM 12: Processing Fee-to-Trust Applications and Proclamations\, provides the general authorities and responsibilities\, and is the official policy for processing fee-to-trust acquisitions as well as Proclamations. \nThe Department will host the Indian Affairs Rollout\, in coordination with the BIA OTS DRES and the Office of the Solicitor\, overview sessions as listed below. Panelists include staff from DRES\, SOL\, Division of Resource Integration and Services\, and the Division of Environmental Services & Cultural Resources Management. \nTopic:        Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training  \nDescription:  Indian Affairs invites Tribal Leaders\, Tribal POCs\, BIA field staff and Tribal Contract/Compact staff to participate in the Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Trainings. \nTraining 1 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Monday\, February 24\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:    BIA Field Staff Registration \nTraining 2 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025\, at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm MST\nTo Register: Tribal Leaders Tuesday Registration \nTraining 3 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025\, at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MST\nTo Register:   Tribal Leader Wednesday Registration \nTraining 4 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:  BIA Field Staff Registration
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bia-virtual-fee-to-trust-acquisitions-and-reservation-proclamation-handbook-overview-training/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners,Land,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250123T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T165620Z
UID:10001969-1740614400-1740787199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Business Forum & Reservation Economics Training
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana invites you to participate in its inaugural Tribal-Business Forum and Reservation Economics Training. The Forum will take place on Thursday\, February 27\, and the Training will take place on Friday\, February 28 at the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana\, located in Marksville\, Louisiana. The registration and agenda for both events can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribal-business-forum-reservation-economics-tickets-1217049851869?aff=oddtdtcreator. \nThe Tribal-Business Forum is designed to create a dialogue between tribal leaders and business leaders. By creating a dialogue\, the forum hopes to identify obstacles and opportunities for increased private sector development in Indian country. Moreover\, the forums are intended to build the relationships necessary to produce real world action. \nReservation Economics is an interactive training designed to discuss the nexus between tribal legal institutions and economic development. The training will include discussion with Native business owners about their experiences working with tribes. Additionally\, the training will feature discussions on developing efficient legal institutions. Sessions will be led by Native business owners\, law professors\, attorneys\, and economists. \nThanks to generous funding from the John Templeton Foundation and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana\, this event is provided free of charge. In appreciation for your participation\, we may be able to provide an honorarium up to $500. Travel and lodging support can be provided based upon need. Space for these events limited. To secure hotel accommodations at Paragon Casino Resort\, please call 800.642.7777 and use reservation ID code: ACM26GR. \nThe Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is offering this event as part of the Indian Country Private Sector Project (ICPSP). The ICPSP is new initiative by Loyola University Chicago School of Law\, The ACES School\, and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. The ICPSP’s goal is to improve tribal economies by strengthening tribal legal institutions. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact Adam Crepelle at acrepelle@luc.edu or 985.255.9093 or Megan Guillot at mguillot@tunica.org or 318.264.1799. \nSincerely\, \nMarshall Pierite and Adam Crepelle
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-business-forum-reservation-economics/
LOCATION:Paragon Casino Resort\, 711 Paragon Place\, Marksville\, LA\, 71351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933
CREATED:20250211T202341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202341Z
UID:10003415-1740657600-1740668400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:BIA Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training
DESCRIPTION:BIA Office of Trust Services (OTS)\, Central Office – Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) provides guidance to real estate services personnel in preparing\, reviewing\, and processing Fee-to-Trust (FTT) acquisitions of fee or restricted fee lands by the United States for the beneficial use of American Indians and Alaska Natives or federally recognized Tribes. The corresponding Indian Affairs Manual (IAM) chapter\, 52 IAM 12: Processing Fee-to-Trust Applications and Proclamations\, provides the general authorities and responsibilities\, and is the official policy for processing fee-to-trust acquisitions as well as Proclamations. \nThe Department will host the Indian Affairs Rollout\, in coordination with the BIA OTS DRES and the Office of the Solicitor\, overview sessions as listed below. Panelists include staff from DRES\, SOL\, Division of Resource Integration and Services\, and the Division of Environmental Services & Cultural Resources Management. \nTopic:        Virtual Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Overview/Training  \nDescription:  Indian Affairs invites Tribal Leaders\, Tribal POCs\, BIA field staff and Tribal Contract/Compact staff to participate in the Fee-to-Trust Acquisitions and Reservation Proclamation Handbook Trainings. \nTraining 1 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Monday\, February 24\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:    BIA Field Staff Registration \nTraining 2 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025\, at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm MST\nTo Register: Tribal Leaders Tuesday Registration \nTraining 3 – Tribes and Tribal POCs\nDate/Time:   Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025\, at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MST\nTo Register:   Tribal Leader Wednesday Registration \nTraining 4 – BIA Field & Tribal Contract/Compact\nDate/Time:      Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MST\nTo Register:  BIA Field Staff Registration
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bia-virtual-fee-to-trust-acquisitions-and-reservation-proclamation-handbook-overview-training/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners,Land,Topics
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