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SUMMARY:NICWA August Virtual Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Foundations of Tribal Child Welfare Casework Practice training is geared toward tribal and First Nations child welfare workers who want to gain insight and increase their skills on the basics of tribal child welfare. The training is geared toward front line workers and newer supervisors in carrying out the day-to-day duties of tribal child welfare. Topics covered include: engaging and assessing families using the relational world-view model\, best practices for court preparation including writing reports and providing testimony\, children and family engagement\, utilizing supervision for success in serving families\, and basic case management unique to tribal workers.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nicwa-august-virtual-training-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Social Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000
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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/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T103000
DTSTAMP:20260823T201641
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SUMMARY:Returning Birth to the Community: An Indigenous Talking Circle on Birth\, Culture\, and Care
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned Mohawk Indigenous Midwife Katsi Cook and former Tribal Chief and healthcare provider Beverly Cook for an intimate talking circle exploring the cultural\, spiritual\, and community-centered traditions surrounding Indigenous birth. Through storytelling\, lived experience\, and shared dialogue\, participants will reflect on the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous families navigating pregnancy\, birth\, postpartum\, and parenting. This interactive session will create space to discuss the restoration of traditional birthing knowledge\, the role of community in supporting families\, honoring ceremony and cultural teachings\, advocating for respectful maternity care\, and strengthening Indigenous approaches to maternal wellness. Participants are encouraged to engage in meaningful conversation while learning from two respected Indigenous leaders whose work has transformed maternal and child health across generations. \nWhen: August 26 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am Central/10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern \nWho should attend: Healthcare workers\, All Tribal Nations\, birth workers\, doulas\, lactation consultants\, those interested in birth. \nLearning objectives: Participants will: \n\nExplore Indigenous perspectives on pregnancy\, birth\, and postpartum care.\nDiscuss ways to humanize public health and promote perinatal power\nLearn how culture\, ceremony\, and community strengthen maternal and family wellness.\nDiscuss respectful maternity care\, patient advocacy\, and Indigenous birthing rights.\nReflect on opportunities to reclaim traditional practices and support birth as a community responsibility.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Contact Kasha Harris\, Behavioral Health Program Manager\, kharris@usetinc.org\, 2146214859
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/returning-birth-to-the-community-an-indigenous-talking-circle-on-birth-culture-and-care/
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260823T201641
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SUMMARY:Whole Health: Strategies to Manage Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana as they explore how substance use and mental health recovery can be supported through multi-disciplinary coordination. This session will share strategies to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in rural and tribal settings that often require coordination across departments\, nuanced prescription management\, and a team-first approach. \n\n\n\nWhen: August 26 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Public health officials\, counselors\, psychiatrists\, social workers\, clinicians\, service providers\, clinical administration staff\, Tribal leaders\, and others with interest. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of:  \n\n\n\n\nHow to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in a rural\, tribal setting. \n\n\n\nTeam focused\, multi-disciplinary integration strategies from prevention to after care as well as how to address stigma and other influences. \n\n\n\nCulturally appropriate integration of care. \n\n\n\nCo-occurring issues that are prevalent and the successes and challenges experienced in administering care. \n\n\n\nAdvantages and barriers to integrated care.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Caro Caballero\, ccaballero@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/whole-health-strategies-to-manage-co-occurring-mental-health-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTAMP:20260823T201641
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SUMMARY:Protecting Lives\, Strengthening Justice: Essential Victim‑Centered Policing for Tribal Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION: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 come forward\, and accessing adequate victim service resources. To address these challenges\, the National Criminal Justice Training Center in partnership with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute developed the Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy. \n\n\n\nAboutThe Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy is a 16-week virtual training designed to equip new and current law enforcement officers working in Tribal communities with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to support victims of crime using a culturally grounded\, trauma-informed\, and victim-centered approach. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain the tools and resources needed to strengthen safety\, uphold Tribal sovereignty\, and enhance justice for victims of domestic violence\, dating violence\, sexual assault\, human trafficking\, and stalking. \n\n\n\nTime commitment for the Academy is up to 2.5 hours per week. To be approved for this Academy\, you must receive approval from your supervisor for this dedicated commitment. Your approving authority information is collected during the registration process for follow-up purposes. Please expect to participate in LIVE online instructor-led lectures held each week\, as well as discussion boards\, and independent study. \n\n\n\nLIVE Lecture dates and topics are listed below: \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 | May 13\, 2026 – Introduction to Victim-Centered Policing in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 2 | May 20\, 2026 – First Responder Responsibilities and Crisis Response\n\n\n\nWeek 3 | May 27\, 2026 – Intervention and De-Escalation Techniques\n\n\n\nWeek 4 | June 3\, 2026 – Developing Effective Working Relationships with Victim Services\n\n\n\nWeek 5 | June 10\, 2026 – Brain Under Siege – Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Victims\n\n\n\nWeek 6 | June 19\, 2026 – Victim’s Rights and Law Enforcement’s Role\n\n\n\nWeek 7 | June 24\, 2026 – Engaging Victims in the Healing Process\n\n\n\nWeek 8 | July 8\, 2026 – Investigating Domestic Violence in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 9 | July 15\, 2026 – Sexual Assault Response and Investigations in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 10 | July 22\, 2026 – Stalking and Protection Order Enforcement\n\n\n\nWeek 11 | July 29\, 2026 – Human Trafficking in Indian Country\n\n\n\nWeek 12 | August 5\, 2026 – Protecting Generations – Law Enforcement’s Role with Child and Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 13 | August 12\, 2026 – Enhancing Prosecution Outcomes in Tribal and Federal Cases\n\n\n\nWeek 14 | August 19\, 2026 – Sustaining Victim-Centered Policing Through Policy\, Outreach\, and Wellness\n\n\n\nWeek 15 | August 26\, 2026 – Protecting the Protector – Officer Wellness and the Cost of Caring\n\n\n\nWeek 16 | September 9\, 2026 – Bringing it all Together: Case Application\, Reflection\, and Moving Forward\n\n\n\n\nNote: Live sessions are 90 minutes on the dates identified above. All sessions will start at 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT / 12:00 pm MT / 11:00 am PT / 10:00 am AK \n\n\n\nWhat’s In It For YouSuccessful completion of this academy will help law enforcement \n\n\n\n\nImprove on-scene performance\n\n\n\nProduce stronger\, defensible cases\n\n\n\nReduce legal and jurisdictional risk\n\n\n\nBuild community trust\n\n\n\nSustain officer effectiveness and wellness\n\n\n\n\nIs This Training For You?Priority registrations given to Tribal law enforcement or law enforcement providing services to Tribal communities.Students are required to have working internet with audio and a working microphone. \n\n\n\n\nLaw Enforcement Professional
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/protecting-lives-strengthening-justice-essential-victim-centered-policing-for-tribal-law-enforcement-2/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260823T201641
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SUMMARY:2026 USET Community Resilience Roundtables
DESCRIPTION: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 attendees to learn from one another and build community across the region. The topic of each roundtable will be announced the week before each session via social media and email. We encourage attendees to join even the sessions that may not be obviously related to their interests or duties since all facets of environmental resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse participants.  \n\n\n\nThese roundtables are intended exclusively for Tribal citizens and staff of Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations\, especially in the USET region\, and are not open to non-Tribal partners. To promote a comfortable and safer environment for discussion\, the roundtables will not be recorded. For the same reason\, AI/note-taking bots are not permitted and will be removed from each session. \n\n\n\nWhen: The fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Nation staff\, leaders\, and citizens interested in environmental and community resilience regardless of typical work duties \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Attendees will learn about new approaches to environmental and community resilience across Nations and sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across the region. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Steph Courtney\, USET Community Resilience Liaison\, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-uset-community-resilience-roundtables/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Resilience,Natural Resources,USET Office of Environmental Resource Management
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