Dear Tribal Leader Letter The Department of the Interior released its DTLL announcing its proposed rule amending regulations governing implementation of subchapter IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) and the Department’s Tribal Self-Governance Program. The PROGRESS Act called for these updates. The Department has submitted the Proposed Rule to the Federal […]
July 23 at 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern Register On July 23, 2024, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct Tribal Consultation on developing FY 2025 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, the Office of English Language Acquisition, the Office of Postsecondary Education, and […]
August 4-10, 2024 Dartmouth College Travel & Attendance Scholarships are Available Dartmouth College is launching a Tribal Leadership Academy (TLA) August 4-10, 2024. The TLA will provide a place for newly elected or appointed Tribal governmental leaders to engage with each other and with experienced faculty presenters on governance matters of vital importance to Tribal Nations. […]
UPDATE (10/05/2024): As part of the planning for the 2024 USET & USET SPF Annual Meeting, we have been monitoring Hurricane Kirk and Hurricane Milton. While Hurricane Kirk appears to no longer hold any potential for concern, the most recent weather prediction has Hurricane Milton coming on shore as a category 2 by the latter […]
On October 8, 2024, the White House Initiative for Native Americans and Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Education, and the National Indian Education Association will convene the 11th Annual Native Languages Summit (NLS) with the 2011 Native Language MOA signatories. This year’s theme, Beyond the Decade: Inspiring a Generation of Native Language Learners, focuses on encouraging continued momentum […]
55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show Education Sovereignty: A Declaration of Change The National Indian Education Association will be holding its 55th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Palm Springs, CA, October 9-12th, 2024. Join more than 2,000 Native educators, students, tribal leaders, and advocates at the largest Native education convention in the nation. […]
October 24 at 3:30 pm Eastern Register ACF, through the Office of Early Childhood Development, is gathering input on the Tribal Integrated Early Education Services (TIEES) legislative proposal. It would give Tribal Nations more flexibility to integrate early childhood funding streams into a single coordinated, culturally grounded, and Tribally driven program (Child Care and Development […]
White House Initiative's Convening on Indian Education December 10 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register White House Initiative’s Convening on Indian Education at the Department of Education on December 10, 2024. The in-person event will feature panels on topics ranging from early education to professional degree programs while promoting Tribal Colleges and Universities.
2025 USET/USET SPF Impact Week Board of Directors Meeting March 10-13, 2025 Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, VA Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country, the USET/USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and not open for general public registration. Anyone who is not […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter March 14 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting March 14 at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) to expand educational freedom and opportunity for families. […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter March 14 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting March 14 at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register in advance for the Zoom meeting On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) to expand educational freedom and opportunity for families. […]
April 2 at 5:30 pm Eastern Register Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for a virtual webinar featuring a panel discussion with educators and leaders from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU's). This webinar panel discussion will showcase educator programs that are combating the teacher shortage and providing unique pathways of support for strong, qualified […]
Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for the second virtual webinar in our Native Educator Programs Showcase. This webinar will feature a panel discussion with teacher educators and leaders from teacher certification and educator programs designed specifically for Native peoples. Join us to learn about unique Native-centered educator programs that are combating the teacher […]
June 4 at 5:30 pm Eastern Register Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for the third virtual webinar in their Native Educator Programs Showcase. This webinar will feature a panel discussion with teacher educators and leaders from institutions that provide intentional support for Native students in strategic and creative ways. Join to learn to […]
