NICWA Virtual Training: Foundations of Tribal Child Welfare Casework Practice
2025-09-25 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
August 14 at 11:30 am – 6:00 pm Eastern
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The cost is $150.00
September 25 at 11:30 am – 6:00 pm Eastern
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The cost is $150.0
This 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.

Listening Session: Tribal Priorities for Future Partnerships with Forest Service
2025-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Dl-8XJjzQq6pkoRwHmlcOw

The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service is hosting a virtual Listening Session to hear from Tribes and US Tribal timber industry regarding Tribal priorities, concerns and questions relating to future partnership opportunities with Forest Service. Tribes have managed timber lands and stewarded lands since time immemorial, including the lands that exist on their present-day reservations and adjacent National Forests. Collaboration and partnership with Tribes are an integral component to management of National Forest lands. Tribal foresters bring essential experience and critical knowledge to sustainable forest management within their territories and their traditional homelands, including adjacent National Forest lands.

Intertribal Timber Council will work with Forest Service to provide available updates on implementation of EO14225, partnership opportunities between Tribes and Forest Service, the Explore Act, and any relevant updates relating to implementation of Secretarial Memo 1078-015. The listening session will be an opportunity to discuss Tribal priorities with respect to Forest Service implementation of administration directives, identify questions Tribes may have, and foster communication between Tribes and Forest Service in advance of upcoming UDSA planned consultation sessions.

Tribal leaders, foresters and tribal forestry staff and their partners are encouraged to attend this virtual listening session. This session is intended for Tribes to share their priorities, interests and questions with Forest service to discuss opportunities for cross-jurisdictional partnership (including shared stewardship) addressing workforce capacity, timber industry infrastructure and sustainable forest management. Tribes are encouraged to invite relevant partners to this session.

This dialogue is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:30-11am Pacific/ 10:30am-12pm Mountain / 11:30am-1pm Central / 12:30-2pm Eastern.

If you are interested in the topics, or have additional questions, please email lucero@udall.gov.

EDA Tribal Consultation
2025-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leaders, The Economic Development Administration (EDA) will host a Tribal Consultation on September 25, 2025. In hosting this Tribal Consultation, EDA aims to advance federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations, as well its responsibilities pursuant to EDA’s reauthorization in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 20241 and Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (November 6, 2000).

Purpose of Consultation

EDA works with Tribal Nations to help advance their visions for economic opportunity. As required by EDA’s reauthorizing statute, EDA is seeking input regarding the development of an EDA Tribal Economic Development Strategy (“Strategic Plan”).2 The Strategic Plan will define priorities and serve as a shared roadmap for tackling critical areas of improvement and strengthening EDA’s stewardship of public funds.

Additionally, EDA seeks to engage Tribal Nations and communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in Tribal communities by connecting with Indian Tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in Tribal communities.

Information on Consultation

EDA hopes to consult with Tribal Leaders or their direct proxies. Other members of Tribal organizations are welcome to view and listen to the presentations in a non-participatory role.The consultation will be held via Teams on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Please use this link to join the video call: Join the meeting now

You may also dial in to the meeting by phone by calling: +1 253-292-3452This will be conducted via a virtual platform through which participants may provide live written comments.Participation via written channels and the platform’s chat capabilities is highly encouraged.EDA has also established an email address and phone number for participants to provide additional feedback. Some questions received will be addressed specifically during the live event. All questions and comments will be reviewed and considered.

Please send written questions and comments via email to: EDAconsultations@eda.gov

These platforms will be available until October 25, 2025.Your comments will inform EDA’s development and implementation of EDA’s Tribal EconomicDevelopment Strategic Plan. This Tribal consultation is not for press purposes.

Read the Dear Tribal Leader Letter

USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
Food Sovereignty Fridays
USET’s Food Sovereignty Program is cancelling the remaining Food Sovereignty Friday webinars for 2025 (September, October, and November) and will reimagine the series in 2026. We appreciate all who joined the webinars in 2025, and we look forward to new and ongoing efforts with our member Tribal Nations’ food sovereignty programs.

On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will highlight Tribal Food Sovereignty Projects, and/or Culinary Traditions! All webinars will be open to the public and recorded.

When: The last Friday of the month at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central/11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders and Tribal Agriculture/Natural Resources/Environmental Directors. This is open to all of Indian country.

Questions? For more information, please contact Breanna Knudsen at bknudsen@usetinc.org.

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Indian Country
2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training AnnouncementTitle: Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Indian Country

Date: September 30, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm ETRegister Here: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/rc7d70082ba23ad8526c1b3bb1a0b7f4d

Federal laws designate groups of professionals that are required to report cases of suspected child abuse and neglect occurring in Indian Country. Reporting obligations, standards for making a report, consequences for failing to report, and confidentiality of reports will be discussed. This session will be a combination of substantive lecture and interactive scenarios.

This training is available to any interested federal, state, or tribal criminal justice or social service professional who works with children in Indian country. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided.

This training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, the United States Indian Police Academy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program.

If you have any questions, please contact at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding School Survivors
2025-09-30 15:00 - 17:00
Dear relatives,
We invite you to join us on September 30, 2025, in Washington, DC, for the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding School Survivors. Together, we will honor our relatives and the children who never returned home. We kindly ask that you RSVP to let us know you’ll be attending.
Light Reception & Candlelight Vigil
Indian Gaming Association, 224 2nd Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
4:00–6:00 pm ET
This year’s theme is “Always in Our Hearts: National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding School Survivors”
To carry this remembrance beyond the day, we are offering a 2025 Day of Remembrance T-shirt. Wearing it is a way to honor survivors, uplift community healing, and show your commitment to truth, justice, and healing. Shirts must be purchased by September 15 to ensure delivery in time for the September 30 observance.
👉🏽 Get your 2025 T-shirt here.

Construction in Indian Country Conference
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-04
October 2-4, 2025
Chandler, AZ
Conference website
The CIIC National Conference is the only indigenous construction industry national conference and trade show hosted by a higher education institution in the United States. Together, we, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Lawyers, Contractors, and Tribal Government Officials, provide the latest in industry trends, policies and best practices. Our specialized field of knowledge is geared to assist industry practitioners, tribal government agencies/divisions, and tribal enterprises for building in Indian Country. There will be plenty of opportunities to network, share stories and learn from each other’s successes. We emphasize the importance of tribal sovereignty, nation-centered building while honoring the past.

Native EDGE Institute
2025-10-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development is excited to personally invite you to an inspiring day of learning and growth at our free business training event, the Native Edge Institute. We will be in Bar Harbor, ME on October 2nd for this incredible event. This one-day training is designed to help you:

Leverage your business certifications

Explore government contracting opportunities

Growing Opportunity: Building Agricultural Programs for Sustainable Economic Development

Learn about local resources and The National Center’s free programs

Agritourism: Legal and Business Planning Essentials

Digital Defense: Keeping Your Business Safe Online

Access to Capital

Through the Native Edge Institute, you’ll discover innovative small business growth strategies while networking and meeting others who are wishing to open and grow their business ideas or meet with others who have already started the process and wish to learn more to scale their business. Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025Registration: 8: 30 AM – 9:30 AM | Program: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: The Bar Harbor Club-Meeting SpaceMeeting Space Address for the training is (1/2 mile from the Bar Harbor Hotel):111 West StreetBar Harbor, ME 04609This event is made possible through the support of Key Bank and will include free training, networking, and lunch for all participants. Can’t attend in person? The full event will also be live-streamed. Simply select the webinar option when registering to watch from your home or office.Register today to secure your spot and view the agenda.

Tribal Caucus: CMS All Tribes Webinar on the Rural Health Transformation Program
2025-10-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
This is a Tribal Caucus intended to convene Tribal leaders, Tribal or Tribal Organization Professionals, and Tribal health policy experts to prepare for the upcoming CMS All Tribes Webinar on the Rural Health Transformation Program (10/8 at 1:00 p.m. ET).

This meeting is closed to the press and all federal and state governmental partners.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
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 builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team, creating a space to share best practices, discuss public health strategies, and collaborate on preparedness efforts.

When: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required.

Who should attend: You must be an employee, citizen, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join.

Tribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members

Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses

Emergency Response / Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel

Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel

Epidemiologists, Data Specialists

Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners

Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant, at htulis@usetinc.org.

FCC Virtual Tribal Consultations
2025-10-07 13:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission.

Online registration is now available for the Commission’s two virtual, national Tribal Consultation opportunities on a comprehensive review of the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. The multi-month tribal consultation effort was announced on September 5, 2025, in Public Notice (DA 25-821) and shared in a Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper.

Register to join us virtually for one or both opportunities on:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here

These upcoming Tribal consultation opportunities are offered by the Office of Native Affairs and Policy of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations to substantively engage on the topic. Alaska Native Corporations may also request consultation meetings with FCC staff.

Each virtual consultation will include an overview of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-47) adopted by the FCC on August 7, 2025, under WTB Docket No. 25-217.

Comments were due September 18, 2025, and Reply Comments are due October 3, 2025. Comments and meetings are also permitted at any time after the reply comment deadline (subject to the FCC’s ex parte rules for presentations on the merits or outcome of the rulemaking).

For more information about our in-person schedule, additional background, and ex parte requirements, please see Public Notice (DA 25-821) or send an email message to Native@fcc.gov.

Bambi Kraus, ChiefOffice of Native Affairs and Policy

Social Media Fundamentals for Criminal Investigators
2025-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
This webinar presentation, led by the ATF’s National Firearms Trafficking Center, will cover foundational knowledge and skills to effectively leverage social media platforms in support of criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and threat assessments. The webinar will discuss how social media data can supplement traditional investigative and analytical techniques, as well as what can and what cannot be done as it pertains to social media exploitation. Presentation topics will include the following:

•What is OSINT and SOCINT and the Internet•Account Identification•OPSEC – controlling information leakage•Setting up Devices•Creating Accounts•Documentation of Findings

This training is restricted to federal, state, and Tribal prosecutors, law enforcement and intelligence analysts employed by a law enforcement agency . There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided.

This training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, the United States Indian Police Academy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program. If you have any questions, please contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit
2025-10-08 00:00 - 2025-10-09 23:59 | Virtual Event
On October 8–9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development’s (CICD’s) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we’ve learned from the past decade of economic research in Indian Country, economic innovations taking place across Native communities, and future opportunities for advancing the economic prosperity of Indian Country. Tribal and Federal Reserve leaders will also explore emerging opportunities related to tribal public finance, access to capital, and economic diversification.

Register to join us online as we reflect on economic research and data opportunities in Indian Country—past, present, and future.

Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-11 | Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
October 8-11
Spokane Convention Center | Spokane, WA
Convention Website
Join this fall in Spokane, WA for the 56th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show—the premier national gathering dedicated to advancing Native education and celebrating the knowledge, leadership, and shared strength that sustains our communities.
Each year, thousands of educators, students, families, Tribal leaders, elders, and allies come together to share stories, exchange ideas, and build momentum for lasting change. This year’s theme, Empowering Sovereignty: Our Legacies, Our Futures, reflects the strength of our collective histories and the vision we carry forward for the next generations.
At the 56th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show, you’ll find opportunities to connect deeply, learn intentionally, and act boldly. Whether you’re working in the classroom, leading in your community, advocating at the policy level, or just beginning your journey in Native education—this is where we come together to move our work forward.
What to Expect:

Inspiring keynote speakers
Engaging breakout sessions and hands-on workshops
A vibrant trade show featuring Native vendors and organizations
Networking opportunities and cultural celebration
Events focused on leadership, youth, and wellness

Whether you’re a returning attendee or new to Convention, this is your space to connect, learn, and lead.

CMS All Tribes Webinar on Rural Health Transformation Program
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Please register for the webinar here: https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hZoUVRAeTaS5Lsm2Jsny0w

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with the Centers for Medicaid & CHIP Services, will hold an All Tribes Webinar on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time.

On September 15, 2025, CMS announced details on how states can apply to receive funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program created under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to strengthen health care across rural America.

During this webinar, presenters will provide an overview and introduction to the Rural Health Transformation Program, that invites all fifty states to apply for funding to address each state’s specific rural health challenges. The Program will enable states to reimagine care delivery and develop innovative solutions to address causes of poor health outcomes specific to rural America.

Presenters will discuss the programs’ goals and how the $50 billion program funding will be allocated to five approved states. The deadline for states to apply is November 5, 2025.

Once available, a recording of this All Tribes Webinar will be found on the CMS Division of Tribal Affairs Spotlight page at https://go.cms.gov/AIAN To learn more about the Rural Health Transformation Program and to access the Notice of Funding Opportunity, visit the program webpage at: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/rural-health-transformation-rht-program/rural-health-transformation-rht-program.

Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP
In each session, they will hold space for learning, dialogue, and the sharing of knowledge centered on our relative, rivercane. Together, you will engage with leaders and cultural practitioners who are in relationship with rivercane, and are actively engaged in its care, protection and renewal. This will be a welcoming space to learn, share and discuss rivercane stewardship, cultural importance and restoration approaches that bring together Indigenous Knowledge and western science.
WEBINAR SCHEDULE
June 12: Cultural Uses of Rivercane, Dr. Ian Thompson, THPO Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Register here
July 10th: Restoration and Propagation Techniques, Laura Young, Southwest Region Steward, Virginia Natural Heritage Program. Register here
August 7th: Rivercane Mapping Approaches, Theo Witsell, Chief Conservation Officer and Co-founder, South-eastern Grasslands Institute; Tina Rotenbury, GIS Specialist at Ozark St. Francis National Forest. Register here
September 11th: Canebrake Health and Care, Jaime Smith, Choctaw Nation, Roger Cain, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, Adam Griffith, EBCI Cooperative Extension Agent Environmental Restorationist and Land Manager. Register here
October 9th: Rivercane Genetics, Michael P. Fedoroff, Director of CONSERVE Research Group, Michael R. McKain, Assistant Director of Watershed Biodiversity, CONSERVE Research Group, University of Alabama. Register here

Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
2025-10-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 16:30 - 20:00
Dear Tribal Leader:
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recognize the central role that Tribal Nations play in the care and protection of children and families. To advance our collaborative efforts to that end, we extend an invitation to participate in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act,” (Public Law 118-258), which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act).
Consultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act, listed in detail in attached documents, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
We are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve.
We look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions:
CONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA
Date: August 25, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation
Time: 1 – 4 PM Central Time
In-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs, 777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN 56359
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA
Date: October 10, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time
In-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center, 505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA
Date: October 14, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time
In-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON
Date: November 18, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time
In-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC
Date: December 2, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time
In-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building
330 C Street
Washington DC 20201
RSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance.
Written comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session.
In addition to these formal consultations, and in response to requirements in the Act, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public.
To facilitate preparation for the consultation, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information
Memo of June 18, 2025, Summary of Provisions, Framing Questions, and a Side-by-Side
legislative language comparison.
If you have questions about the consultations, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF,
Laurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.

Continuing the Conversation on Decolonizing Tourism
2025-10-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear ITCA Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to join us on Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Monday, October 13, 2025, for the next public dialogue hosted by the Indigenous Tourism Collaborative of the Americas (ITCA).

This year marks the second installment in our series of dialogues that began with last year’s event, “Indigenous Driven Tourism: Putting Colonization in the Rear View through Autonomy and Partnership.” Building on that foundation, this session will move from principle to practice—exploring what it truly means to decolonize tourism through Indigenous leadership, ownership, and community-driven strategies.

Featured Speakers

Keynote: Dr. Michael Yellow Bird, Dean & Professor, University of Manitoba – leading scholar and author on decolonization

Panelists:

Sue Noe, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund

Jean-Philippe Le Moigne, International Consultant in Indigenous Tourism

Seleni Matus, Executive Director, GW International Institute of Tourism Studies

Moderator: Edward Hall, Indigenous Tourism and Economic Development Executive in Residence, George Washington University

We hope you will join us for this important and timely dialogue that continues to chart a path toward more equitable and sustainable tourism across the Americas.

Date: Monday, October 13, 2025Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ETRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3akyef5NQKmIMBgH7at3IA#/registration

Your partnership and participation are vital in advancing Indigenous-led tourism initiatives. Please mark your calendars and help us spread the word among your networks.

13th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit
2025-10-14 00:00 - 2025-10-16 23:59 | Shooting Star Casino, 777 South Casino Road, Mahnomen, Minnesota, 56557, United States
Join us for the 13th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit October 14–16, 2025, hosted at White Earth Nation at the Shooting Star Casino & Event Center in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

The National Native Harm Reduction Summit brings together Native and allied harm reduction practitioners, Tribal leaders, researchers, and advocates from across Turtle Island. This annual gathering is a space to share knowledge, strengthen community connections, and co-create healing pathways grounded in culture, dignity, and justice.

FBI CAST (Cellular Analysis Survey Team) Overview Presentation
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
This webinar presentation will provide an overview of the FBI CAST (Cellular Analysis Survey Team) program. An FBI Special Agent will cover how cellular phones interact with cell towers and all three major cellular phone service providers. The presenter will also address the process for requesting CAST assistance in an emergency case concerning a missing person or fugitive as well as assistance with obtaining and mapping phone records for a case. Several case examples and scenarios will be presented to illustrate investigation techniques and how to incorporate cell phone records in investigations.

This training is restricted to federal, state, and Tribal prosecutors, law enforcement and intelligence analysts employed by a law enforcement agency. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided.

This training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, the United States Indian Police Academy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program.

If you have any questions, please contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
2025-10-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.

Agriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan, dated July 24, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability, enhanced services, reduced bureaucracy, and cost savings for the American people.

The consultation series will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:

Date: October 14, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Location: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C., 20250

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

Date: October 16, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street, Denver, Colorado, 80249

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

More information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov.

Thank you,Office of Tribal Relations

* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper

Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours FY26
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Due to the high demand for additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations. To provide feedback on topics, please email Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

When: The third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Tribal Nation designated staff

Learning objectives

October 15: The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V

November 19: The 340B Pharmacy

December 17: How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy

January 21: How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables

February 18: How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre-Award and Startup Costs

March 18: The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)

April 15: Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Direct Contract Support Costs

May 20: Maximizing Space for a 105(l)

June 17: Tribal Management Grant (TMG), Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP)

July 15: Annual Funding Agreement Negotiations & Defining Scope of Work

August 19: Health System Planning (HSP) Tools, Strategic Action Plan (SAP)

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

IRS office hours: elective payment of energy credits
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities to take advantage of elective payment of certain credits. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
Register

August 20, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

September 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

October 15, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

November 19, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

December 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

January 21, 2026
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

Resources:

Video: How to complete Form 990-T for elective payment election
Video: Pre-filing Registration Tool Overview
Pre-Filing Registration Tool — User Guide and Instructions, Publication 5884 PDF
Clean Energy Authorization Permission Management User Guide, Publication 5902 PDF
Elective pay and transferability frequently asked questions

The tribal community can find answers to many questions on IRS.gov/tribes. If you have a question on any tribal tax matter, please visit Contact ITG.
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USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative 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 roundtable topic will be announced one to two weeks before each session through an update to the outlook event. We encourage attendees to join all discussions as they’re able, since all facets of environmental care and resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse groups of participants.
When: on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (ending on November 19, 2025)
Who Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nation staff, leaders, and citizens interested in community resilience, regardless of department or typical work duties.
What You will Learn: Participants will share and receive ideas for creative solutions for environmental adaptation and resilience across sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across Nations.
Register: Registration is open.
Questions: Please contact Steph Courtney, USET Community Resilience Liaison, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.

FEMA Review Council - Virtual Tribal Listening Session
2025-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative,

On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in the next of 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.

In 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.

Purpose 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.

Virtual Listening Session Details:

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM EDT – 5:00 PM EDT

RSVP: Please RSVP by filling out the Microsoft Forms link here: https://forms.office.com/g/CWeDtAe4G7 to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration closer to the meeting date.

Meeting ID: Join the meeting now [teams.microsoft.com]

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial in by phone: 202-516-6093

Phone conference ID: 834055635#

Submission 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@hq.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.

Please note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives.

We 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.

NITA Annual Tribal Tax Conference
2025-10-20 00:00 - 2025-10-22 23:59 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
We at the National Intertribal Tax Alliance (NITA) would like to invite you to this year’s Annual Tribal Tax Conference at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT. This year’s conference will start on Monday, October 20th and will run through Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
A registration form and draft agenda are provided for your convenience. We look forward to seeing you again if you’re a returning attendee, and meeting all those who might attend for the first time.
If you have any questions, please contact us by replying to this email. If you know of anyone who might benefit from attending this year’s event, please feel free to forward this message to them, or reply and let us know who to reach out to directly.
We’ve put together an event designed to provide useful information on how to generate and manage tax revenues for Tribal nations of all sizes. We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us this year and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
National Intertribal Tax Alliance Events

NICWA Virtual Training: Positive Indian Parenting
2025-10-20 00:00 - 2025-10-23 23:59 | Virtual Event
October 20 – 23, 2025
Register
Cost is $625.00
Positive Indian Parenting reconnects Native families with traditional child-rearing practices, blending timeless cultural teachings with modern parenting challenges to nurture strong families, preserve traditions, and empower future generations. This three-day train-the-trainer model for Positive Indian Parenting, the culturally responsive curriculum, draws on the strengths of historic Native child-rearing practices, incorporating lessons like storytelling, harmony, and the use of praise. Delivered as a customizable three-day train-the-trainer model, Positive Indian Parenting equips Tribal and First Nations child welfare workers and community members to utilize the curriculum to guide Native parents in a culturally specific and meaningful way.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 101 for Tribal Nations
2025-10-20 13:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to join the first webinar in a new series designed to encourage more Tribal Nations and Native-led organizations to access the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

This session will offer an overview of the LWCF, including key terminology, common barriers Tribal Nations face in accessing these funds, and first-hand insights from a Tribal leader with direct experience navigating the program. The discussion will also cover new opportunities emerging through the EXPLORE Act, which strengthens pathways for Tribal Nations to benefit from LWCF funding.

Panelists:

Anne Richardson (Rappahannock) – Chief of the Rappahannock Tribe

Dr. Maggie Carson (Ohkay Owingeh) – Native Affairs Analyst, LWCF National Park Service

Dr. Ken Lucero (Zia/Cochiti Pueblos) – Senior Director, Tribal and Indigenous Lands Program at the Trust for Public Lands

Starlyn Miller, J.D. (Little Shell Chippewa citizen, Menominee & Mohican descendant) – Senior Director, The Wilderness Society, Native Lands Partnerships

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with guest speakers.
