Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference
December 10-12 Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV Conference website
December 10-12 Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV Conference website
October 29 at 2:00 pm Central Register As part of the Fortifying Our Forests, Landscape Scale Restoration project, First Nations is hosting a webinar for Tribal representatives to learn about Tribally led landscape restoration projects and the support available through the U.S. Forest Service’s Landscape Scale Restoration Program (LSRP). The LSRP offers a competitive grant […]
December 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Zoom join link The US Department of Agriculturals’ (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) believes in building strong partnerships with Tribes. Providing opportunities for Tribes to learn about what APHIS is doing to prevent disease outbreaks in natural resources is one […]
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is hosting a webinar for potential applicants to the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). The webinar will give an overview of TPEP, the newest resource guide for the timber and wood industries, and will have program experts from RD and the USDA Forest Service on hand […]
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invites you to attend and engage in a conversation focused on disaster response and recovery activities. They want to hear from you, what types of activities can help our rural communities recover from disasters. Details for this upcoming webinar are as follows— Date: January 9, 2025 from 1:00pm […]
January 9 at 7:30 pm Central Register Please join them for a presentation about the state of the earth’s environment by NCCCA president Joe Houde. This will be the first of a three-part series. In this first discussion we will explore recent global, nature-based, and alien “Planetary Boundaries” (PBs), with the focus on the relationship […]
January 13 at 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Reserve a spot The Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, in partnership with the USDA, invite veterans, service members, and military spouses to Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. This full day virtual workshop, will aid those interested in exploring agriculture-based […]
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
SWIAA Annual Conference includes educational presentations and qualified speakers on a wide range of topics relevant to Tribal agricultural producers throughout the Southwest. The Conference will give an opportunity for Tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners to gather and learn the latest developments in range management, agriculture production, and more. It is also an […]
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
Part One: January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Part Two: January 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), in partnership with the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC), National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER), invites Tribal Nations, state environmental agencies, and […]
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
January 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Web Join Link Zoom Join Link APHIS’ WS National Wildlife Disease Program (NWDP) currently conducts targeted wild bird surveillance activities in all four flyways (Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific) and investigations of morbidity/mortality events in wild birds. WS collected around 30,000 samples in 49 states within those flyways […]
Part One: January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Part Two: January 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), in partnership with the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC), National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER), invites Tribal Nations, state environmental agencies, and […]
HHS HPAI Briefing for Tribal Nations Time: March 11, 2025, 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register Please join HHS next week on Tuesday, March 11, at 12:30 PM ET for a briefing on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This informational briefing will bring you up to date on its status, HHS and USDA […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the 2025 Tribal Utility Summit The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is pleased to announce our 15th Tribal Utility Summit (TUS), which is being hosted by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at the Wind Creek Casino and Resort in Atmore, AL. We look forward […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will […]
The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet May 7-8 at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. A hybrid option will also be available. Wednesday, May 7 Committee meeting: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Public comment period: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET Thursday, May 8 Committee meeting: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET […]
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion […]
May 22 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register May 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register June 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register One of the most challenging aspects of effective hazardous fuel treatment is the transportation of forest products. These materials are often located far from processing facilities, and the high costs associated with transporting these […]
May 22 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register May 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register June 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register One of the most challenging aspects of effective hazardous fuel treatment is the transportation of forest products. These materials are often located far from processing facilities, and the high costs associated with transporting these […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will […]
May 22 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register May 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register June 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register One of the most challenging aspects of effective hazardous fuel treatment is the transportation of forest products. These materials are often located far from processing facilities, and the high costs associated with transporting these […]
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP In 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 […]
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will […]
2025 USET Best Practices Conference The Braided Path: Weaving together Wisdom, Innovation, and Community July 7-9, 2025 Nashville, TN Our Why: USET member Tribal Nations have cared for their communities and environments since time immemorial. This wisdom and these invaluable best practices have been passed down through the generations fostering a unique relationship among each […]
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP In 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 […]
July 11 at 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern Region 8 & 9 Joint Tribal Listening Session Registration link Webinar ID 827 5669 4447 Region 8 Executive Session Registration link Webinar ID 862 2448 9456 Region 9 Executive Session link Webinar ID 857 4188 1059 9:00-9:15 am ET Welcome/Housekeeping/Opening Remarks 9:15-9:30 am Forest Service […]
UPDATE: This month's roundtable has been canceled. Please join the next roundtable on August 20th to hear from an exciting speaker. Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will […]
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP In 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 […]
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will […]
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP In 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 […]
Save the Date September 15-18, 2025 Sequim, Washington Join the Second Annual Indigenous Aquaculture Summit, proudly presented by the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Following the tremendous success of last year's inaugural gathering, they are excited to return to the beautiful shores of Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula, to continue the […]
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion […]
The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee will be convening to deliberate on advice and guidance for the Secretary on matters relating to Tribal and Indian affairs. The committee is authorized to meet under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Members of the […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays USET’s Food Sovereignty Program is cancelling the remaining Food Sovereignty Friday webinars for 2025 (September, October, and November) and will reimagine the series in 2026. We appreciate all who joined the webinars in 2025, and we look forward to new and ongoing efforts with […]
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP In 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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On 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. Agriculture 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 […]
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On 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. Agriculture 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 […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays USET’s Food Sovereignty Program is cancelling the remaining Food Sovereignty Friday webinars for 2025 (September, October, and November) and will reimagine the series in 2026. We appreciate all who joined the webinars in 2025, and we look forward to new and ongoing efforts with […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held two Tribal Consultations on its reorganization plan on October 14 and 16, 2025. Join the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) to learn about key takeaways from these consultations as well as considerations you may want to include in your written comments. Written comments must be submitted by November […]
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion […]
Access to locally driven climate adaptation strategies is a fundamental part of ensuring that Tribes can safeguard the health and well-being of their citizens. Through the Climate Ready Tribes (CRT) Initiative, Tribes across the country are building capacity to prepare for and respond to the health effects of climate change—strengthening food systems, protecting natural resources, and […]
What better way to build community support for food sovereignty programs than by organizing an Elder Seed & Plant Giveaway? Monacan Indian Nation did just that as part of their USET Food Sovereignty project and cultivated many benefits. Tribal elders received seeds, plants, recipes, and medicinal information and the community garden got a boost of […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents Food Sovereignty Fridays USET’s Food Sovereignty Program is cancelling the remaining Food Sovereignty Friday webinars for 2025 (September, October, and November) and will reimagine the series in 2026. We appreciate all who joined the webinars in 2025, and we look forward to new and ongoing efforts with […]
The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee will be convening to deliberate on advice and guidance for the Secretary on matters relating to Tribal and Indian affairs. The committee is authorized to meet under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Members of the […]
USET is hosting a webinar featuring Catawba Indian Nation’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to will share progress and lessons learned from initiatives focused on restoring culturally and ecologically significant plants, including Giant Rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea), Schweinitz’s Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), Georgia Aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum) and Sacred Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica). Together, these efforts aim to strengthen […]