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SUMMARY:USDA 2023 Tribal Equity and Barriers Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nPlease find below the invitation\, draft agenda\, and proxy letter template for the upcoming Tribal Leader consultations on Equity and Barriers. USDA will report out on progress previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. It will be divided into five different topics on different days\, each day is 2:00-5:30pmET.  \nThese documents can also be found at OTR Tribal Consultation website. Please let OTR know if you have any questions\, tribal.relations@usda.gov. \nThank you\, \nUSDA Office of Tribal Relations \n  \nDates: \n\nMonday\, April 24: Economic Development\nTuesday\, April 25: Food\, Safety\, and Trade\nThursday\, April 27: Farming\, Ranching\, and Conservation\nFriday\, April 28: Forests and Public Lands Management\nMonday\, May 1: Education and Research\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET \nDetails: Building off of the consultations USDA held in 2021 and 2022\, these upcoming consultations will report out on previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. Like last year’s consultations\, it will be divided into five different topics on different days. There will be Framing Papers for each of these areas. These are not meant to limit conversation\, but rather provide issues that have been previously identified that can help guide the conversation. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 316 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 20.3 KB)\nAgenda (PDF\, 302 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 214 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching and Conservation Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 292 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety and Trade Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 249 KB)\n\nForests & Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 234 KB)\n\nEducation & Research Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 190 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-2023-tribal-equity-and-barriers-consultations-2023-05-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T143000
DTSTAMP:20230501T140235Z
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SUMMARY:Native Learning Center Webinar - Business Idea Generation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nHave you wanted to start a business but don’t know where to start? You see others starting your business and said I wish I would have thought of that? Let’s help you get some of your own business ideas. \nIn this webinar\, we will help you develop an entrepreneur mindset and generate business ideas based on your hobbies\, skills\, culture & natural resources. This class is perfect for those who want to start a small business but aren’t sure what kind of business to start. It’s also great for existing business owners who need ideas for expanding their current offerings. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nLearn things about yourself that you will help you generate business ideas\nLearn different frameworks to generate business ideas\nDevelop a process to narrow those ideas down to a small handful\nDetermine what to do after you have your business idea\n\nInstructor: Mark Thompson\, Executive Director \nIndian Dispute Resolutions Services Inc. (IDRS)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/native-learning-center-webinar-business-idea-generation-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20230406T163119Z
CREATED:20230406T163119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T163119Z
UID:10001232-1683072000-1683244799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Native American Employment and Training Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Federal Register :: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Native American Employment and Training Council \nWhen: May 3 at 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern – May 4 at 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern\nThe period from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm on May 4 is reserved for participation and comment by members of the public. \nMembers of the public not present may submit a written statement by Friday\, April 28\, 2023\, to be included in the record of the meeting. Statements are to be submitted to Nathaniel Coley\, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)\, U.S. Department of Labor at coley.nathaniel.d@dol.gov. \nWhere: Foxwoods Hotel\, 240 Fox Tower Drive\, Mashantucket\, CT 06339\, located in the Fox Tower\, Celebrity Ballrooms A\, B and C. The meeting will also be accessible virtually on the Zoom.gov platform. To join the meeting use the following URL: https://www.zoomgov.com/​j/​1603344439?​pwd=​M1liREg0Z1kxdmdWWlA2TXB4LytIUT09\, Meeting ID: 1603344439\, Passcode: 648175. \nFor more information contact Nathaniel Coley\, DFO\, Division of Indian and Native American Programs\, Employment and Training Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor\, Room C–4311\, 200 Constitution Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20210. Telephone number (202) 693–4287 (VOICE) (this is not a toll-free number) or coley.nathaniel.d@dol.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/native-american-employment-and-training-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Foxwoods Resort Casino\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dept of Labor,Economic Development,Federal Partners,Topics,Tribal Administration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T110000
DTSTAMP:20230424T135941Z
CREATED:20230424T135941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T135941Z
UID:10002676-1683111600-1683111600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:WHI TCU Virtual Dialogue: Advancing Financial Mobility Within Native Communities
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 3 at 12:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity\, Excellence\, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU)\, along with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor\, have been hosting a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses multiple topics that impact employment for American Indians and Alaska Natives. \nThis virtual dialogue\, the third in the series\, will review economic disparities and access to financial resources within Native communities. The American Indian and Alaska Native communities in the United States continue to face pervasive structural barriers to economic advancement. Speakers will share strategies for supporting Native individuals\, including those with disabilities\, with resources for economic self-sufficiency\, the importance of banking\, and financial education. You will also hear personal stories from Native speakers with disabilities on their financial journey to economic advancement and self-sufficiency.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/whi-tcu-virtual-dialogue-advancing-financial-mobility-within-native-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Education (ED),Dept of Labor,Economic Development,Federal Partners,Topics,White House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T153000
DTSTAMP:20230505T195714Z
CREATED:20230329T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T195714Z
UID:10001221-1683208800-1683214200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Virtual Sessions | The Power of CEDS
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation’s community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses\, creating employment opportunities\, and attracting capital investment that leads to nation rebuilding. \nWhen: May 4\, May 11\, and May 18 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern \nWho Should Attend each Session? (Interested parties within USET member Tribal Nations can attend one or all of the outreach sessions.) \n\nMay 4 – Tribal Leaders\nDuring this session conversations will concentrate on Tribal Leadership’s unique role and perspective on the governance of economic development work.\nMay 11 – Tribal Enterprises/Board members\nDuring this session discussion will focus on Tribal Enterprises’ business development trends and needs for sustainable economic development activities.\nMay 18 – Native Business Owners\nDuring this session discussions will seek input from individual Native business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and other stakeholders in the understanding of hurdles and opportunities to rebuild vibrant and strong Tribal economies.\n\nWhat will you learn? The CEDS update will evaluate the accomplishments and assess the impacts from the 2016 CEDS\, outline key strategies/initiatives for USET to adopt that help member Tribal Nations achieve their economic development goals\, define resiliency strategies for Tribal communities that ensure a strong future\, and establish a system that continually measures impact. \nRegister today to attend via Zoom! \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/power-ceds/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T120000
DTSTAMP:20230523T122417Z
CREATED:20230424T135223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T122417Z
UID:10002675-1683806400-1683806400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Webcast | The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Tribes
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 11 at 12:00 pm Central\nRegister \nHas your Tribal Nation considered the opportunities created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? The direct pay provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act can not only help you make your communities more energy resilient by investments in electric vehicles\, solar\, wind\, geothermal\, and battery storage—but also represent a historic opportunity to diversify your economy and create quality jobs through investments in manufacturing and other clean energy technologies. \nJoin Moss Adams and Native American Bank for the webcast\, The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Tribes. We’ll discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act breaks the cycle of competitive grant funding\, financing opportunities\, and how the direct pay provisions put cash directly into Indian Country through investments in: \n\nClean fuels\nCarbon reduction technologies\nClean electricity\nGreen manufacturing\nClean vehicles\nGreen building and construction\n\nContact Laura Krauss\, Moss Adams\, (972) 458-3748 with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/webcast-the-inflation-reduction-act-benefits-for-tribes/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Infrastructure,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T153000
DTSTAMP:20230526T181313Z
CREATED:20230329T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T181313Z
UID:10002636-1683813600-1683819000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Virtual Sessions | The Power of CEDS
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation’s community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses\, creating employment opportunities\, and attracting capital investment that leads to nation rebuilding. \nWhen: May 4\, May 11\, and May 18 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern \nWho Should Attend each Session? (Interested parties within USET member Tribal Nations can attend one or all of the outreach sessions.) \n\nMay 4 – Tribal Leaders\nDuring this session conversations will concentrate on Tribal Leadership’s unique role and perspective on the governance of economic development work.\nMay 11 – Tribal Enterprises/Board members\nDuring this session discussion will focus on Tribal Enterprises’ business development trends and needs for sustainable economic development activities.\nMay 18 – Native Business Owners\nDuring this session discussions will seek input from individual Native business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and other stakeholders in the understanding of hurdles and opportunities to rebuild vibrant and strong Tribal economies.\n\nWhat will you learn? The CEDS update will evaluate the accomplishments and assess the impacts from the 2016 CEDS\, outline key strategies/initiatives for USET to adopt that help member Tribal Nations achieve their economic development goals\, define resiliency strategies for Tribal communities that ensure a strong future\, and establish a system that continually measures impact. \nRegister today to attend via Zoom! \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/power-ceds-2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTSTAMP:20230518T135936Z
CREATED:20230131T153921Z
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UID:10001151-1684195200-1684367999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum
DESCRIPTION:USET is excited to present the hybrid USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum  (TUFF) on the sacred homelands of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville\, LA. \nAgenda \n\nWhen: May 16-17\, 2023\, at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 6:00 pm Eastern each day \n\nWhere: Paragon Casino Resort\, 711 Paragon Place\, Marksville\, LA 71351\nTo make your hotel reservation\, please call the Paragon Casino Resort at (800) 642-7777\, and refer to the 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum – USTM15G. \n\nWho should attend: All USET member Tribal Utility Supervisors and Managers\, Finance\, Planners and Economic Development staff. \n\nWhat: New to Tribal Utilities? TUFF will discuss when Tribal Nations have secured funding for utilities and need assistance on the next steps\, such as \n\nRate analysis\nBenchmarking\nBudgeting and Planning\nWorkforce Retention\nFunding opportunities\nCyber Security\n\nMeet agencies such as\, USDA Rural Development\, Department of Energy\, National American Indian Housing Council\, Department of Transportation (tentative). \n\nRegister: Registration link \n\nStipends: Stipends will be available for one person from each USET member Tribal Nation to assist with travel expenses. \n\nVirtual Platform: If you are a virtual attendee\, log in to the Attendee Website to view agendas\, add sessions to your personal schedule\, network with other attendees and attend virtual sessions. When it’s time for the session to begin\, a “Join Session” button will appear. You must register for the meeting to have access to the Attendee Website. \n\nResources:\n \n\nAttendee Guide\nSetting Up Your Profile on the Attendee Website\nAdding to Your Schedule on the Attendee Website\n\n\n\nMeeting App\nDownload the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements\, create your personal schedule\, view all agendas\, and connect with attendees. \nIf you have used the app for a previous USET meeting\, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile\, go to settings\, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum and download the event to your app. \n\nOpen the app in Google Play\nOpen the app in the Apple Store\n\n\nCOVID Protocols  \nThe USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic\, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety\, health\, and wellness for our members\, staff\, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved\, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic. \nCurrently (as of 04/17/2023\, subject to change)\, USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion. \n\nFor questions\, please contact Veronica Menta\, USET OERM Financial Analyst\, at vmenta@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-2023-tribal-utility-finance-forum/
LOCATION:Paragon Casino Resort\, 711 Paragon Place\, Marksville\, LA\, 71351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T153000
DTSTAMP:20230519T143735Z
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UID:10002637-1684418400-1684423800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Virtual Sessions | The Power of CEDS
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation’s community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses\, creating employment opportunities\, and attracting capital investment that leads to nation rebuilding. \nWhen: May 4\, May 11\, and May 18 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern \nWho Should Attend each Session? (Interested parties within USET member Tribal Nations can attend one or all of the outreach sessions.) \n\nMay 4 – Tribal Leaders\nDuring this session conversations will concentrate on Tribal Leadership’s unique role and perspective on the governance of economic development work.\nMay 11 – Tribal Enterprises/Board members\nDuring this session discussion will focus on Tribal Enterprises’ business development trends and needs for sustainable economic development activities.\nMay 18 – Native Business Owners\nDuring this session discussions will seek input from individual Native business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and other stakeholders in the understanding of hurdles and opportunities to rebuild vibrant and strong Tribal economies.\n\nWhat will you learn? The CEDS update will evaluate the accomplishments and assess the impacts from the 2016 CEDS\, outline key strategies/initiatives for USET to adopt that help member Tribal Nations achieve their economic development goals\, define resiliency strategies for Tribal communities that ensure a strong future\, and establish a system that continually measures impact. \nRegister today to attend via Zoom! \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/power-ceds-2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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