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SUMMARY:NIH Tribal Consultations and Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leaders\, \nOn behalf of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, we invite you to participate in two upcoming Tribal Consultations and one listening session to take place at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace in Palm Springs\, California held October 19 – 20th\, 2026. Please find attached the Dear Tribal Leader Letters and Framing Letters for each Tribal Consultation. Details can also be found in the Federal Register Notice of NIH Tribal Consultations and Listening Session. \n  \nMonday\, October 19th \nTribal Consultation for the All of Us Research program – The Tribal Consultation will focus on the All of Us Research Program’s two new initiatives: inclusion of self-identified American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) participants’ biospecimens in Partnered Research Studies; and expansion of the existing data access model. \nDate: Monday\, October 19th\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT\nLocation: In-person at the Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 (NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace)\nVirtual: Please visit the THRO website https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/thro/tribal-consultations for Zoom information. \n  \nTuesday\, October 20th \nTribal Consultation for NIMHD Resource Center for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (RC-TEC) – The Tribal Consultation will focus on the renewal and the proposed revisions of NIMHD’s Resource Center for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (RC-TEC) initiative and potential implications for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs). \nDate: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\nTime: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT\nLocation: In-person at the Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 (NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace)\nVirtual: Please visit the THRO website at https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/thro/tribal-consultations for Zoom information. \n  \nTuesday\, October 20th \nListening session for NIH Tribal Data Sovereignty Policy – The session will provide a forum for Tribal Leaders and designees to offer guidance and share perspectives\, concerns\, and recommendations on how NIH funding announcements\, grant mechanisms\, and research activities should recognize and uphold the inherent sovereignty of Tribal Nations over data generated by\, about\, and within their communities. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PT\nLocation: In-person at the Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 (NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace) \n  \nWe hope that you will be able to participate and provide valuable input for these policies and programs.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nih-tribal-consultations-and-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260928T130642Z
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UID:10004308-1792521000-1792526400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Health Care Facilities Construction Priority System Informational Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader: \nI am writing to invite you to participate in an Indian Health Service (IHS) listening session on the IHS Health Care Facilities Construction Priority System and the remaining projects on the IHS Facilities Construction Priority List. \nI am also initiating Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer with Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Leaders from the IHS Phoenix Area on the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) replacement project. \nThe Indian Health Care Improvement Act requires the IHS to maintain a Health Care Facilities Construction Priority System and protects the priority status of certain projects established under the construction priority system in effect on March 23\, 2010. See 25 U.S.C. §1631(c)(1). These protected projects include certain projects first placed on the IHS Facilities Construction Priority List in the early 1990s and that remain incomplete today. \nThe IHS continues to make progress on these projects. Each year\, the IHS submits a five-year facilities plan to Congress and makes it publicly available\, providing clear information on project progress\, work that remains\, and the options for advancing these projects. More information on the IHS Health Care Facilities Construction Program\, including links to the five-year plan\, is available in the attached enclosure. \nIHS Health Care Facilities Construction Priority System Informational Listening Session \nPlease make plans to join the IHS for an informational listening session on October 20\, 2026\, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PDT\, during the National Congress of American Indians 83rd Annual Convention and Marketplace in Palm Springs\, California. The listening session will be held in the Smoketree F Room at the Palm Springs Convention Center located at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs\, CA 92262. \nDuring this informational listening session\, the IHS will explain the Health Care Facilities Construction Priority System\, review the remaining projects on the IHS Facilities Construction Priority List and their status\, and describe how Congress funds health care facilities construction. \nThe session will also provide an opportunity to hear Tribal perspectives and discuss strategies for advancing and completing the remaining projects. \nI encourage you to participate\, ask questions\, and share your perspectives as the IHS considers strategies for the path forward.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-health-care-facilities-construction-priority-system-informational-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260831T183526Z
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SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) 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. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \nWhen: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors\, Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs)\, Case Managers\, PRC\, and other 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 Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. \nRegistration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours. \nQuestions? Please contact Caro Caballero\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Senior Program Coordinator\, at ccaballero@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-26/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20261015T200248Z
CREATED:20260225T201451Z
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UID:10004016-1792972800-1793318399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 USET Annual Board of Directors Meeting and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the USET member Mid-Atlantic Tribal Nations   \nREMINDER: Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country\, the USET and USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and are not open for general\, public registration. Anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate. \n  \nHotel Information\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg50 Kingsmill Rd Williamsburg\, VA 23185 \nPlease use this booking link to reserve your room. The rate is $125/night. Room block registration has been extended. Please book as soon as possible\, as rooms are limited. \nGuests may also make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 800-222-8733 and asking for the USET/USET SPF 2026 BOD room block. You may also refer to the group code UST.  \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is open! Click here to go to the registration page. \nAll attendees are strongly encouraged to register in advance. The registration fee is $350 \nCancellation and Substitution Information \nCancellations made prior to September 28\, 2026 will receive a refund of the registration\, less a $50 processing fee. For cancellations on or after September 28\, 2026\, written notification must be received by USET and there will be no refunds. \nSubstitutions can be made by submitting information to kloomis@usetinc.org and jsmith@usetinc.org \n  \nAgendas\nThe draft Board of Directors agenda is now available. \n  \nCommittee Agendas\nCommittees will meet as normal for Annual 2026\, unless otherwise noted below.  This includes Chairs\, appointed officers\, and committee members.  Committees who are meeting should plan on being in the board room for the full day Monday\, October 26 and are encouraged to attend the Board business session on Thursday\, October 29. We look forward to seeing everyone in October! \n\nCulture and Heritage – coming soon\nEconomic Development and Entrepreneurship\nEducation – not meeting\nHealth\nHomeland Security and Emergency Services\nHousing\nNatural Resources – not meeting\nSocial Services\nTransportation\nTribal Administration – not meeting\nTribal Justice\nVeterans – not meeting\n\n  \nRESOLUTIONS\nPlease submit resolutions to Liz Malerba at lmalerba@usetinc.org by October 5\, 2026. Late resolutions may not be considered. \nPlease note: Most resolutions should be submitted on the SPF template.  If you are unsure which template to use\, please email lmalerba@usetinc.org.  \nDraft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency\, an issue that was not known before the deadline\, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC\, at its discretion\, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5:00 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise\, they will not be considered. \n\nSPF Template\nUSET Template\n\n  \nUSET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings\nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us\, the lessons learned during this time remind us of the importance of maintaining proactive and precautionary health measures. Moving forward\, USET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members\, staff\, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others\, such as: \n\nStaying home when feeling unwell.\nWashing hands frequently and thoroughly.\nPracticing respiratory etiquette (e.g.\, covering coughs and sneezes).\nRemaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-uset-annual-board-of-directors-meeting-and-uset-spf-annual-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg\, 50 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Community Resilience,Culture and Heritage,Economic Development,Education,Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Housing,Natural Resources,Self-Governance,Social Services,Transportation,Tribal Administration,Tribal Justice,USET/USET SPF Events,Veterans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260115T185443Z
CREATED:20260115T151301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185443Z
UID:10003923-1793106000-1793109600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the innate intelligence\, strengths\, balance\, resources\, and resilience of Native people. \n\n\n\nWhen: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives  \n\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of innate intelligence of Native people and relationship to treatment and lifelong recovery \n\n\n\nDeepen understanding of cultural practices as teaching tools for healthy behavior and how traditional practices influence behavior change \n\n\n\nGain knowledge of two examples of traditional behavioral health programs \n\n\n\nLearn example of how to translate a traditional practice into a potential billable clinical service\n\n\n\n\nCME/CE Program accreditation for physicians\, physician assistants\, and nurse practitioners\, nurses\, counselors and social workers \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact reclaimingteam@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/reclaiming-native-psychological-brilliance-wise-practices-a-tribal-behavioral-health-echo-series/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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