Dear Tribal Leaders and Representatives, You are invited to our monthly tribal drop-in meeting on July 22, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Intergovernmental Affairs Tribal Affairs team will host the meeting, along with DHS component tribal liaisons and representatives. We want to keep the conversation going […]
Join the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) for the latest update on the 2026 Farm Bill and what it means for Native producers across Indian Country. This webinar will provide an analysis of the Senate’s Farm Bill discussion draft, key policy proposals, and how they compare to the House-passed bill.
Join the USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) Tribal Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on Tribal Nations’ resilience strategies, successes, and challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on an environmental or community project taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion for […]
USET's Indigenous Foodways Summit is a celebration of food sovereignty projects across 33 member Tribal Nations. Join us at Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for farm tours, forest walks, project exhibitions, and hands-on workshops with expert basket makers and potters. This event uplifts leaders in the field of food sovereignty and fosters intertribal connections. We will […]
Please join us for an informational update session for the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates (HEEHR) Program for Indian Tribes. This U.S. Department of Energy program, formerly called the Tribal Home Energy and Appliance Rebate (THEAR) Program, will distribute up to $218.5 million in grants for energy efficiency upgrades for Tribal homes. All federally-recognized Tribes and […]
Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the innate intelligence, strengths, balance, resources, and resilience of Native people. When: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Who should attend: Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone […]
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) was established by Congress in 2014 to “provide grants for projects to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities.” Since then, the National Park Service has invested $465 million in local outdoor recreation projects through 165 grants […]
Learn the best approach with children who are alleged victims of child abuse in the initial phases of a case, after a concern has been identified. Develop the basic skills and techniques necessary to engage a child in such a way as to minimize suggestibility but still provide support, beyond what is taught in a […]
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation, prevention, and preparation in the disaster management cycle. The Task Force also […]
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. When: The first and third Wednesday of every […]
Violence against Native women remains a significant public safety issue. According to the U.S. Department of the Interior- Indian Affairs Office, more than 1.5 million American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime. Tribal law enforcement officers report persistent challenges in identifying and responding appropriately to victims, navigating victim reluctance to […]
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program is hosting a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC) session on Thursday, August 6 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. During the session, tribal and urban Indian organizations (T/UIOs) will learn about the Roadmap to Cohorts and receive updates on PATH EHR implementation efforts. T/UIO leaders and representatives will also have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on ongoing implementation activities. The tentative agenda for this session is […]
The 2025 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series, which was co-hosted by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center was so popular that the regional Tribal Community Resilience Liaisons have partnered to offer another series in 2026! This year’s series will explore how Tribal […]