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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 \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: Once we receive your contact information on the form here\, you will be sent the link for the calendar invite. We do this to preserve the integrity of the PHPR Task Force and ensure only USET member Tribal Nation staff and organizations are able to join. \nQuestions: For questions\, please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org\, Samantha Rieche\, USET Staff Epidemiologist at srieche@usetinc.org\, or Haley Tulis\, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant at htulis@usetinc.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-i-2024-07-02-2024-08-06-2024-11-05-2025-05-06-2025-06-03/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Preparedness\, Training and Resources for the Tribal Gaming Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and important discussion as we highlight September’s National Preparedness Month. Hear from Ruby Dawn Manning\, FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Tribal Liaison\, as she discusses the program and the annual Tribal Training Week that provides Tribal Nation attendees the skills needed for Tribal emergency management\, planning\, response\, and recovery. In addition\, you’ll hear from Lana Morrison\, OSHA’s Director\, Office of Federal Agency Programs\, as she discusses the OSHA Safe and Sound Week\, enforcement\, consultation\, national emphasis program for casinos and hotels\, and the Top Ten OSHA Violations for General Industry 2024/2025\, among other available resources. \nPresenters:\nRuby Dawn Manning\, Shoshone-Paiute\nTribal and Western Region Coordinator (Regions 8\,9\,10)\nFEMA Training Support Program Specialist | CDP Tribal Liaison \nLana A. Morrison\, MS\, CIH\, Director\, Office of Federal Agency Programs\nOSHA/DEP\nU.S. Dept. of Labor\, OSHA \nEddie Ilko\nSafety and Occupational Health Manager\nNational Indian Gaming Commission
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/webinar-federal-preparedness-training-and-resources-for-the-tribal-gaming-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T235959
DTSTAMP:20250715T121401Z
CREATED:20250715T121401Z
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SUMMARY:Law Enforcement Training Week
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the inaugural Law Enforcement (LE) Training Week during\nthe week of September 7 – 13\, 2025 on the CDP campus in Anniston\, AL. CDP training is completely funded for\nstate\, local\, tribal and territorial emergency responders to include roundtrip airfare\, meals\, lodging\, tuition and any\nequipment required during training. \nThe training week starts with a Law Enforcement Professional Development Day followed by training tracks that\ninclude\, Public Order training and CBRNE training for Law Enforcement. The training week ends with an Integrated\nCapstone Event (ICE). \nUpon successful completion\, participants will have enhanced their response capabilities in multiple areas to\ninclude active threat response\, mass casualty incident response and recovery functions\, decontamination\noperations\, civil disturbance mitigation and making critical decisions in an all-hazards event. Personnel who\nattend this training will be better prepared to respond to emergencies \nSome skill sets offered during the week include: \n\nPublic Order Training\nCBRNE – Law Enforcement Detection and Response training\nCDS: Fentanyl and its analogs\nLE Specific Case Studies\n\nFor schedule and registration\, please visit:\nhttps://cdp.dhs.gov/training/theme-weeks/LE-WEEK-2025
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/law-enforcement-training-week/
CATEGORIES:Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T235959
DTSTAMP:20250728T192716Z
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SUMMARY:Tribal Nations Plant and Animal Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Training
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining us for the free 2½ day Tribal Nations Plant and Animal Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Training\, in Miami\, Florida at the Miccosukee Hotel on September 9th\, 2025.  \nTribal Nation program personnel are eligible for travel reimbursement including airfare\, ride share\, and host hotel accommodations. \nThe training hosts are USDA\, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)\, the Southeast American Indian Studies Program\, and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. This training will promote awareness of plant and animal health threats that could impact tribal lands and agriculture and emphasize the importance of developing Tribal Nation animal and plant health incident emergency response plans. \nTraining participants will learn about: \n\nUSDA APHIS programs and services;\nLivestock and wildlife diseases;\nPlant pests and diseases;\nAgency surveillance and emergency response;\nUSDA Emergency Support Functions; and\nAnimal and plant health funding opportunities\n\nAgenda topics include overviews and updates on: \n\nWild bird highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)\, New World Screwworm\, African Swine Fever (ASF)\, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)\, and other animal diseases;\nAPHIS programs – Veterinary Services (VS)\, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)\, Animal Care (AC)\, and Wildlife Services (WS);\nSub-agency programs – National Rabies Management Program\, National Feral Swine Damage Management Program\, National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP)\, and Plant Pest and Disease Management and Prevention Program (PPDMPP); and\nIf available\, Tribal Nation programs and projects.\n\nThe target audience is Tribal Nation personnel in agriculture\, wildlife\, natural resources\, forestry\, animal control\, all-hazards emergency management\, and other related Tribal enterprises. \nFor reimbursement\, airfare and hotel must be booked through the travel point of contact. \nTravel funding is limited and is reserved on first-come basis for new training participants\, up to two representatives per Tribal Nation. Some restrictions apply. \nFor travel arrangements please use this hyperlink or contact: \nMary Beth Locklear\, Director\nReserve Travel Funding\nMary.Locklear@uncp.edu (910) 775-4020\nSoutheast American Indians Studies. University of North Carolina\, Pembroke \nPlease let me know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you at the training. \nThanks\, \nAndrew W. Hubble\nONTL Assistant Director\, Wildlife Biologist\nLegislative and Public Affairs (LPA) | Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) \nAPHIS.UDSA.gov \n  \nDear Tribal Leader Letter\nFL APHIS Tribal Nations Plant and Animal Health Training information\nEmergency Preparedness and Response Training
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-nations-plant-and-animal-health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-training/
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources
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SUMMARY:FEMA Review Council Virtual Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader/Representative\, \n\n\n\nOn behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth\, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council\, we are honored to invite you to participate in a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal voices are understood and incorporated into the Council’s efforts. \n\n\n\nIn accordance with Executive Order 14180\, signed on January 24\, 2025\, the FEMA Review Council is mandated to hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of that meeting. Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of FEMA and ensuring that tribal needs are adequately represented in the Council’s report. \n\n\n\nPurpose of the Listening Sessions: The FEMA Review Council seeks to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to inform its recommendations for FEMA’s future operational posture. Your contributions will play a vital role in influencing the Council’s report and ensuring that tribal perspectives are prioritized in FEMA’s policies and practices. \n\n\n\nVirtual Listening Session Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: September 10\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET\n\n\n\nRSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: September 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET\n\n\n\nRSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n\nSubmission of Written Comments: Your attendance at this virtual tribal listening session is welcome and appreciated. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of time allocated for verbal comments\, with each speaker receiving four to five minutes. To ensure the FEMA Review Council receives your input\, please submit your comments to FEMAReviewCouncil@dhs.dhs.gov or mail to:HQ/OPE Mail Stop #0385 Department of Homeland Security Designated Federal Officer Attn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington\, DC 20528-0078 \n\n\n\nPlease note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives. \n\n\n\nWe deeply value your participation in this important initiative and look forward to hearing your insights. Together\, we can ensure that FEMA’s future policies and operations reflect the needs and priorities of tribal communities.  \n\n\n\nSincerely\, FEMA Review Council
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fema-review-council-virtual-listening-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20250917T190350Z
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UID:10003681-1758106800-1758114000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FEMA Review Council Virtual Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader/Representative\, \n\n\n\nOn behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth\, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council\, we are honored to invite you to participate in a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal voices are understood and incorporated into the Council’s efforts. \n\n\n\nIn accordance with Executive Order 14180\, signed on January 24\, 2025\, the FEMA Review Council is mandated to hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of that meeting. Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of FEMA and ensuring that tribal needs are adequately represented in the Council’s report. \n\n\n\nPurpose of the Listening Sessions: The FEMA Review Council seeks to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to inform its recommendations for FEMA’s future operational posture. Your contributions will play a vital role in influencing the Council’s report and ensuring that tribal perspectives are prioritized in FEMA’s policies and practices. \n\n\n\nVirtual Listening Session Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: September 10\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET\n\n\n\nRSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: September 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET\n\n\n\nRSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.\n\n\n\n\nSubmission of Written Comments: Your attendance at this virtual tribal listening session is welcome and appreciated. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of time allocated for verbal comments\, with each speaker receiving four to five minutes. To ensure the FEMA Review Council receives your input\, please submit your comments to FEMAReviewCouncil@dhs.dhs.gov or mail to:HQ/OPE Mail Stop #0385 Department of Homeland Security Designated Federal Officer Attn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington\, DC 20528-0078 \n\n\n\nPlease note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives. \n\n\n\nWe deeply value your participation in this important initiative and look forward to hearing your insights. Together\, we can ensure that FEMA’s future policies and operations reflect the needs and priorities of tribal communities.  \n\n\n\nSincerely\, FEMA Review Council
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fema-review-council-virtual-listening-sessions/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T235959
DTSTAMP:20250709T185636Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Domestic Preparedness - 10th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 20 – 27\, on the CDP campus in Anniston\, AL\nClass Info \nThe Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the Tribal Nations Training Week during the week of Sept. 20 – 27\, on the CDP campus in Anniston\, AL. CDP training is completely funded for state\, local\, tribal and territorial emergency responders to include roundtrip airfare\, meals\, lodging\, tuition and any equipment required during training. \nThe training week was planned entirely by Tribal subject matter experts keeping Tribal Nations resilience response and planning at the forefront. There will be a feast and Opening Ceremonies Sunday to welcome visitors from across Indian Country. \nThe Training Week theme is “Protecting Traditions by Building Capabilities Through Partnerships”.\nTen training tracks for the week will provide the Tribal Nation attendees the skills needed for Tribal emergency management\, planning\, response\, and recovery. Training from medical to explosives awareness; instructor training to managing public information\, there is training available for all levels of Tribal government\, planning and response.\nUpon successful completion\, participants will be able to build more resiliency into Tribes across the country and receive training certifications. \nThere will be additional evening events including sessions with FEMA Regional Tribal Liaisons and FEMA Integrated Team Members\, Strategic National Stockpile Team information session\, an evening for networking to create a disaster compact for Tribal Nations CDP Alumni\, and an evening reserved for Tribal attendees to showcase their creativity and network.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/center-for-domestic-preparedness-10th-annual-tribal-nations-training-week/
CATEGORIES:Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics
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