NIEA Webinar - Native Educator Programs Showcase: Institutions with Native Support Systems Panel Discussion
2025-06-04 16:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
June 4 at 5:30 pm Eastern
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Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for the third virtual webinar in their Native Educator Programs Showcase. This webinar will feature a panel discussion with teacher educators and leaders from institutions that provide intentional support for Native students in strategic and creative ways. Join to learn to learn how these institutions have developed unique systems of support that influence the creation of strong, qualified Native educators.

Tribal Finance Essentials Virtual Crash Course
2025-06-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
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This crash course in Tribal Finance Essentials will cover five key financial governance areas that newly elected leaders need to know. These key financial governance areas will help you to make more informed decisions and communicate those decisions with interested parties, such as Tribal membership and financial institutions.
Event Schedule
12:00 PM: Welcome + Agenda
12:10 PM: Kinship Building Activity
12:30 PM: Discussion on financial reporting, budgeting/budget process, policies and procedures, external audit/audit process, and communication.
2:35 PM: Q&A Discussion
3:00 PM: Event Concludes

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference
2025-06-10 00:00 - 2025-06-11 23:59 | Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
June 10 -11
Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, LA
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The Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, in conjunction with the APEX Accelerators of Louisiana and the National Center APEX Accelerator, is proud to present The Fourth Annual Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference.
FREE REGISTRATION ~ IN-PERSON EVENT
Join for a two day in-person event on June 10-11, 2025 with 1 full day of renowned speakers and panel discussions covering a range of topics related to selling to Local, State, and Federal Agencies & Subcontracting to Large Primes, and 1 full day of matchmaking designed to give small businesses the opportunity to meet in person with buying representatives.
DAY 1 – EDUCATION DAY
DAY 2 – MATCHMAKING DAY

Meet One-on-One with Tribal, Federal, State, and Local Government Buyers as well as Prime Contractors and Corporations

National Indian Country Training Initiative: Hidden Homicides - Overcoming the Challenges of Staged Crime Scenes
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-13
National Indian Country Training Initiative Training Announcement
Course: Hidden Homicides: Overcoming the Challenges of Staged Crime Scenes
When: June 10-13, 2025
Where: National Advocacy Center, Columbia, SC
Click Here to Register: https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/97b8160e0e71445f9ea4311bf48b7f95
Join the leading experts in the country from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, a program of Alliance for HOPE International, and the Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative in a dynamic, hands-on 3.5-day course on strangulation and suffocation murders.
Seasoned investigators, medical examiners, and prosecutors can be misdirected by killers and can close highly suspicious cases as accidents, suicides, or undetermined cause of death cases. This course will identify the primary mistakes made in staged crime scene cases and walk attendees through the pathway to build prosecutable homicide cases. Attendees will work on actual cases and meet the surviving family members of the victims. Registration is limited. Priority will be given to multidisciplinary federal, state, and Tribal teams working in Tribal communities. Prosecutors, law enforcement, advocates and medical personnel are encouraged to register as a team.
This class contains content that some may find disturbing. For example, numerous autopsy and gunshot wound photographs will be incorporated into lectures and exercises. Please only register to attend this class if you are certain of your ability to handle the content. Also, this class is very popular, and they typically have several hundred applicants they are unable to accommodate. Please register only if you are committed to attending.
There is no cost to attend this training. All travel and lodging expenses are covered by the National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI) through the Office of Legal Education.
Registration deadline: March 28, 2025
Applicants will receive notification of their application status by April 14, 2025.
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to Heather Cumper as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the seminar. No nominee will be excluded from a course on the basis of a disability-related accommodations request. This training is authorized under the Government Employees Training Act.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov, or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

DHS Monthly National Tribal Drop-In Virtual Meeting
2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 11 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Please join the webinar meeting, meant to enhance communication and cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Tribal leaders, representatives, and members, would benefit from your involvement. Important announcements and the sharing of vital information between the DHS and Tribal governments and communities take place at this monthly meeting.
Representatives from the Office of Partnership and Engagement, Intergovernmental Affairs, and DHS components will provide updates and respond to attendee inquiries in the next meeting.
Attendees should expect:

The information on relevant programs and upcoming projects could potentially influence tribal governments and communities.
The first presentation is on Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe
The second presentation will be from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) Victim Assistance Program (VAP)
This event is an opportunity for tribal leaders and representatives to ask questions, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions about emerging issues that impact their communities.

Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
2025-06-12 10:00 | 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

USET OERM Virtual Trainings: Learning About Lead In Drinking Water - Elevated Lead Levels
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead In Drinking Water –
Elevated Lead Levels Virtual Trainings
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management’s (OERM) Lead Reduction Team is partnering with subject matter experts to share remediation activities that address elevated lead levels in drinking water. We are aware that some Tribal Nations are unclear about elevated lead level response planning. The EPA 3Ts modules (training, testing, and taking action) provides guidance to remove lead from drinking water and encourages short-term and long-term remediation ensuring safe drinking water at Tribal schools, daycares, and other common children’s gathering places. This training will cover remediation activities from flushing to service line replacement. We encourage Tribal leaders, health and environmental officials, and educators to attend this training.
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. The adverse health effects range from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants, to lowered IQ levels, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy, successful educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a healthy and productive environment for children. Please join us for these informative conversations.

When:

April 10 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm– 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Michael Celona and Alex Smith-Lin, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: Bubbler Replacement
Topic: Training – “Massachusetts’ Efforts to Address Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities”
May 22 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Dr. Jason Barrett, Associate Extension Professor, Associate Director, Mississippi State University: Filters and fixture replacement
June 12 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Kathy Rodgers, General Manager, The Water Office: Lead line replacement

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, clinic staff, educators, environmental officials, and Tribal utility staff

What: Participants will learn about:

Strategic guidance for sustainable remediation planning and implementation
Strategic community engagement and outreach planning
Federal funding opportunities that support corrective action activities
U.S. EPA 3Ts “Taking Action” module training
How service line inventories can expedite the replacement of hazardous service lines composed of lead

Registration:
Registration is open.

Key Speakers Information:
Michael Celona is the Capacity Coordinator in the MassDEP Drinking Water Program, where he oversees the implementation of the Water-Smart Program for Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities. He has been with MassDEP since 2019 after spending 20 years at the MA Department of Public Health. He has degrees in Environmental Science and Environmental Policy
Alexander Smith-Lin is the Program Coordinator for the Mass DEP Water-Smart Program. In coordination with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, this program offers free lead testing for schools and childcare facilities throughout the state. His duties include reviewing applications for sampling, communicating with Public Water Systems and School Officials about results and follow-up, and developing and implementing outreach strategies. He has been with the Program for 5 years since graduating from UMass Amherst with degrees in Marketing and Sport Management.
Dr. Jason R. Barrett is originally from Bobo, MS, a small farming community south of Clarksdale, MS. He now resides in Starkville, MS with his wife and four kids. Jason began his Mississippi State University Extension career as a graduate assistant in the Food and Fiber Center. Dr. Barrett went on to work for the Agricultural Economics Department as an Extension Associate and furthered his career as an Extension Instructor and then an Assistant Extension Professor with the Center for Government and Community Development (GCD). Now, he is an Associate Extension Professor and Interim Director with the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute where he specializes in public utilities (water and wastewater), private well education and screening, and leading the Mississippi Well Owner Network. He also leads the Lead Testing in Schools and Childcare Centers Program for Mississippi. Other research interests include the finance and economic development factors associated with water and wastewater utilities.
Kathy Rodgers is the owner of The Water Office, LLC, which provides water operations, consulting and project management services in New England. In 2024 Kathy Rodgers and her team at The Water Office, LLC completed over 100 service line inventories for public water systems in Maine, including 4 Tribal systems. To ensure compliance was achieved with the Lead and Copper Rule Revision for Lead Service Line Inventory (LCRR LSLI), Kathy and her team developed outreach materials and utilized many tools to complete the inventories including: GIS mapping of service connections, onsite digitization and review of historical records, website publication of the LCRR LSLI results and data capture method for ongoing updates to ensure the accuracy of data. From operating to advocating, Kathy has held a wide range of roles in the water industry since 2005. Kathy earned a B.S. in Chemistry and a Master’s in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and holds Class I water treatment and distribution licenses in Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Questions:
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

The Indian Energy Resource Summit
2025-06-17 00:00 - 2025-06-18 23:59 | Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80228, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 17-18
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Lakewood, CO
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Energy Service Center will host an Indian Energy Resource Summit (Summit) on June 17 and 18, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado. This Summit will highlight current Industry partners and what they can offer to Indian Country and Indian Trust Energy resources.
We invite Tribal leadership and Tribal Energy programs to attend and take advantage of this unique opportunity to build upon collaboration and coordination between the Department of the Interior (Department), BIA, Federal Partners, Industry, and Stakeholders.
The two-day event will feature current Oil and Gas, Solid Mineral, and Renewable Energy Industry Partners and their presence in Indian Country for the benefit of Tribal Nations and Tribal communities. They are also inviting Tribal Nations to showcase their energy programs and successes.
The BIA expects the Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, speakers from the Department’s Energy Team, and some of our most successful Tribal and Industry partners. The Summit allows Tribal Nations to network and communicate their projects to the Indust1y and the Department.
Please use the Indian Energy Resource Summit Online Registration Link to register for this event. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing participant information, including an updated agenda, host and local hotels, speaker bios, etc.
Any questions regarding this event should be directed to Johnna Spriggs, Division Chief, Indian Energy Service Center, at johnna.spriggs@bia.gov or Indianenergyservicecenter@bia.gov.

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: Introduction to Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI)
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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This training is restricted to prosecutors and law enforcement. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided
An introduction to the concept of Crime Gun Intelligence, beginning with a high-level overview of ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and eTrace programs. This block of instruction will cover how the investigation of a firearm can produce investigative leads, with the overall goal of identifying and prosecuting shooters and the sources of Crime Guns. A discussion on the topic of Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) will be introduced, covering the foundational concepts of a successful CGI program.
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 Agency, 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.

ACA/IHCIA In-Person Training Session
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19 | River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK, 74137
June 18-19, 2025
River Spirit Casino Resort
8330 Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74137
The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is excited to announce will be they hosting an upcoming in-person training on the Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA). The training will be held on June 18 and 19, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm both days. The meeting will take place at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, OK (see hotel link below).
Agenda in brief
There is no fee for the Training, but Registration is required: Click here to register
Hotel Lodging:
Booking Link: A block of rooms has been reserved at the River Spirit Casino Resort at $110/night. Please use the following link to make reservations directly. Details – River Spirit Casino Resort Code: ACA IHCIA Self Governance Training; Cut-Off Date: 6/03/2025

National Advisory Council on Indian Education
2025-06-18 00:00 - 2025-06-19 23:59 | Virtual Event
June 18-19
Via Zoom
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The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the following business:

Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 planning activities
Discuss subcommittee activities
Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Report to Congress Discuss and hear updates from federal representatives regarding technical assistance, promising practices, and the development of regulatory or non-regulatory actions
Hear comments from members of the public

Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
2025-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is pleased to announce that starting January 15th we 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: Social Determinants of Health, GPRA measures, EHR templates and reminders, RPMS, iCARE panels, workflow management, and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times.
When: The third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nations Health Directors and Clinical Staff
Learning 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

Registration: Registration is not required.
Join via Zoom: Zoom link
Questions: Please contact Hailey Wade, USET Public Health Planning & Infrastructure Program Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. 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
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January 15, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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January 29, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 26, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 26, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 9, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 23, 2025
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May 7, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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May 21, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 4, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 18, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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July 2, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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July 16, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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Indigenous Economic Development Communities of Practice Webinar: The Path Forward: How Can Tribes and Their Partners Cultivate Economic Development Pathways and Capital Flows
2025-06-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 18 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
Webinar webpage
Brief Description: The goal for this session and the subsequent session is to provide an opportunity for the CoP coordinators and members to pull together the learning and information sharing of the prior 15 months and identify tools, resources, roadmaps, and collective action items that will best advance the barriers, opportunities, data and knowledge gaps and other issues that emerged within the monthly sessions, online discussions, and workshops.

USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
2025-06-18 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.

Financing Clean Energy Projects in Volatile Times Webinar Series
2025-06-23 12:00, 2025-06-27 12:00 | Virtual Event
Please join the Financing Clean Energy Projects in Volatile Times, a two-part webinar providing up-to-date information and serving as a platform to discuss strategies for ensuring that Tribal clean energy projects can secure the funding needed to succeed, even in the face of potential reductions or eliminations in federal funding.
Both sessions will be tailored to address specific questions based on participants’ needs. The first will be more content-focused, providing answers, and the second will offer an opportunity to workshop specific projects or topics that participants bring to discuss.
Session 1 — June 23, 2025
Learn about different ways to weave and stack capital, including utilizing tax credits, construction loans, convertible loans, grants, sale leasebacks, as well as energy and environmental attribute sale agreements to fund clean energy infrastructure.

Register here with questions for a more tailored discussion
No question too big or too small

Session 2 — June 27, 2025
Bring your specific questions to explore finance structuring and modeling for your particular project or interest.
Please register here and, to ensure the content is as tailored as possible, please answer the questions included in the registration:

At what stage are you with your clean energy project(s)? (Just getting started, early stage development, late stage development, stuck in the mud, other-please specify)
What are your primary financing concerns? (Select all that apply: tax credits, development capital, construction capital, term financing, all of the above, other-please specify)
Please describe any specific concerns you would like addressed during the sessions.

Presented by Alliance team members Todd Halvorsen, Head of Energy Finance & Structuring, and Landon Jennings, Finance Analyst. Moderated by Leigha Bradford, Tribal Engagement Program Manager.
If you have any questions, please contact us at finance@tribalcleanenergy.org.

Native American Fitness Council: Personal Trainer Certification Course
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-27
June 24-27 in Presque Isle, Maine
Sponsored by Mi’kmaq Nation Health Department’s Community Health & Wellness Team
Cost $995.00 – 4 Days
Registration and Event Info Here.
Registration & Payment: Personal Trainer Certification Enrollment Fee $995.00. Payment due June 3rd ($35 fee added for late payments). Register with a credit card or bank account info online. Registration for this event is limited to 16 paid enrollments.
Scholarships: The Mi’kmaq Nation Health Department is providing scholarships for 24 United South & Eastern Tribe (USET) member Tribal Nation employees covering the cost of enrollment. Check with our office on scholarship availability if you are employed by a USET member Tribal Nation.
NAFC Personal Trainer Course Description:
This course prepares you to become a personal training professional qualified to work in tribal wellness clinics and fitness facilities. Learn the foundations of body awareness training, flexibility movements, resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, and functional movement, so you can effectively train and motivate others in your community. This course also covers how to design programs and provide professional interaction with clients. Continuing Education Credits: 27 hours Eligibility to Participate: 18 years of age or older, CPR/AED recommended (not required). Certification Renewal: The Personal Trainer Certification is valid for five (5) years after receiving the certificate. It can be renewed at no cost for an additional five (5) years by providing NAFC with proof of 30 hours (6 hours/year) of CEC’s in the area of health, wellness & fitness.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
June’s session will be on Hula as Healing. The speaker will be announced soon.
Who 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.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health,
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact the Reclaiming Team, at ReclaimingTeam@usetinc.org.

US Sustainable Investment Forum
2025-06-25 00:00 - 2025-06-27 23:59
June 25-27, 2025
Washington, DC at the Conrad Hotel
Forum website
The largest US convening of leaders across the capital markets ecosystem coming together to drive a more sustainable economy. For over a decade, US SIF has gathered decision-makers from the institutional, retail, financial services and public policy space to share the ideas that help them navigate and shape the sustainable investing landscape.
In 2025, we’re bringing the conference to our home city – Washington, DC! We’re pairing our annual Hill Day with Forum 2025, bringing together what we do best: advocacy, education, and impact. Mark your calendars, more information coming soon!

Day 3 (June 27) will spotlight the launch of an investor guide and resource hub with a special breakfast event, keynote remarks from former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, and a high-impact panel on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and investment risk.

Special Breakfast Event: Soft Launch of Investor Guide and Resource Hub
Join US SIF, our partner ImpactARC, and US SIF board member Rebecca Adamson for the soft launch of our joint report: Sustainable Indigenous Finance: Investor Guide Navigating the Energy Transition
This event will highlight:

Key insights from our research
The increasing financial materiality of Indigenous Peoples’ rights
Practical guidance for investors on integrating these considerations into decision-making

The program will also include the unveiling of our new Sustainable Indigenous Finance Resource Hub, located on the US SIF website, followed by a networking breakfast.
Seats are limited – please email olieberthal@ussif.org to RSVP or learn more.

Keynote Remarks from Former U.S. Secretary Deb Haaland
We’re thrilled to announce that former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will address the US SIF FORUM as a featured speaker. In a virtual address, she’ll speak on the government’s role in safeguarding people, the environment, and the economy — drawing from her Pueblo heritage and public service.

Plenary Panel on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: Risks & Opportunities for Supply Chains & Bottom Lines
Research has found that overlooking actual or potential adverse impacts on Indigenous peoples can pose significant business risks, from supply chain disruptions to land tenure disputes and, in effect, potentially impact financial performance.
This panel will explore how investors and companies can mitigate these risks while unlocking opportunities for stronger partnerships and long-term value creation.

HEARTH Act Tribal Outreach/Overview Session
2025-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
June 25 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central
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The BIA Office of Trust Services’ Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) in coordination with the IA Office of the Solicitor will host a HEARTH Act Tribal Outreach/Overview Session on June 25, 2025, from 9:00-10:30 am (Mountain Time). The HEARTH Act is the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership Act of 2012.
The Tribal Outreach Session will discuss the 52 IAM 13 policy which covers the initial submission, internal review and approval process, and the Legal Sufficiency Checklist for Tribal HEARTH Act regulations. 52 IAM 13 policy link: 52-iam-13_hearth-act-modification_final_signed_508_updatedaddress.pdf
The target audience for this Outreach Session includes Tribal Leaders, Tribal Attorneys and Representatives, as well as Tribal staff who are interested in learning more about the HEARTH Act.
There is no cost to attend this overview session, however participants must register at the link below in order to attend.
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/fe7c2db7-943c-4b00-9c03-56cdc88220d8@0693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494
Please contact John Smith, Acting Regional Realty Officer at john.smith@bia.gov with any questions.

Forvis Mazars Webinar: Essential Techniques for Grant Writing Success
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
June 25 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
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Join Forvis Mazars for an in-depth overview of the current grant landscape and practical strategies for developing an annual grants strategy. In this CPE-eligible presentation, learn about advanced techniques for identifying suitable grants and crafting compelling proposals. We’ll also share insights on best practices for articulating project goals, aligning with funder priorities, and effectively communicating impact within grant applications.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Describe the current grant landscape.
Outline and plan a grant portfolio and annual grants strategy.
Explain the process of finding and applying for grants.

Discuss grant writing tips

Native American Code Officials Meeting
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern
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The Native American Code Officials (NACO) invites you to a free Zoom meeting next Thursday June 26 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST.
NACO is a Native founded, lead and focused organization serving as a resource for Tribal Nations seeking to utilize tribal building codes as an additional tool to promote Tribal sovereignty, health, safety, economic development and workforce development.

Travois Webinar - Innovations in affordable housing design in Native communities
2025-06-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 1:00 pm Central
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In this session, they will discuss the latest innovations and cost-saving measures for quality, affordable housing design. Their experts will discuss how these measures can help ensure the long-term financial viability of your project. They’ll touch on renewable energy and green design and how it can be adapted to fit into funding requirements. They’ll also highlight successful Tribal projects and share their designs for inspiration.
Speakers:
– Adam Rose, director of partnerships and growth
– Adam Teefey, director of design

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCD)
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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This training is restricted to prosecutors and law enforcement. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided.
This course introduces Law Enforcement personnel to current trends, technology, and identification associated with Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCD) that are currently encountered by Law Enforcement and how federal law applies to them. This is an overview of the most common MCDs used to convert firearms from their original semi-automatic configuration into fully automatic machineguns with small drop in devices commonly made with simple tools or 3D printers.
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 Agency, 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.

2025 National UNITY Conference
2025-06-27 00:00 - 2025-07-01 23:59
June 27 – July 1, 2025
San Diego, CA
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Join the National UNITY Conference, a transformative five-day youth-led extravaganza. They’re anticipating over 2,500 Native youth and mentors to gather in San Diego, California, from June 27 – July 1, 2025. The conference, brimming with engaging sessions, regional caucuses, workshops, and an expansive career/education fair, offers an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on leadership development. It’s where the National UNITY Council conducts elections and holds its annual business meeting. This is your chance to be part of a platform where Native youth voices are amplified and cherished. Be there to make a difference.

USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
Food Sovereignty Fridays
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.

Registration:
Register today.

Questions:
For more information, please contact Danielle Greendeer, USET Food Sovereignty Program Manager, at dgreendeer@usetinc.org.

Joint BIE and Education Department Tribal Stakeholder Consultation
2025-07-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal webinar for Tribal leaders or their designee
July 1 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern
Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Public webinar for school boards, parents, teachers, and other education stakeholders
July 1 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education (DOI/BIE) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) are required to enter into an agreement for the distribution and use of certain ESEA funds for Covered Programs under terms that the Secretary of Education determines best meet the purposes of those programs. 20 U.S.C. § 7824(a)(2)(A). The agreement must set forth the plans of the Secretary of the Interior for the use of the amount transferred and the achievement measures to assess program effectiveness, including program objectives, and be developed in consultation with Indian Tribes. 20 U.S.C. § 7824(a)(2)(B). There was a substantially similar requirement in the ESEA prior to the ESSA amendments under which ED and DOI/BIE last entered into an Agreement in 2012. ED and DOI/BIE invite you to virtual tribal consultations to discuss the new draft Agreement on July 1, 2025.
The agreement defines the responsibilities of DOI/BIE and DOI/BIE-funded schools for Covered Programs. Specifically, Covered Programs included in the agreement are:

Title I, Part A (Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies)
Title I, Part B (State Assessment Grants)
Title II, Part A (Supporting Effective Instruction)
Title IV, Part A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants)
Title IV, Part B (21st Century Community Learning Centers)
Title V, Part B, subpart 2 (Rural and Low-Income School Program)
Title VI, Part A, subpart 1 (Indian Education Formula Grants)
ESEA section 2222 (Comprehensive Literacy State Development program)
McKinney-Vento Act Programs – Title VII, subtitle B (Education for Homeless Children and Youths)

Background information on the DOI/ED Agreement, including the draft Agreement itself, is available at www.bie.edu/tribalconsultations. The DOI/BIE strongly recommends reviewing the DOI/BIE’s webpage prior to attending a Tribal consultation session or submitting written comments for providing meaningful feedback.
If you would like to provide written input, please either email your comments to consultationcomments@bie.edu or mail them to Ms. Juanita Mendoza, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 3609, Washington, DC, 20240. The deadline for written comments is August 1, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the Tribal consultations, you may contact Ms. Juanita Mendoza by phone at (202) 208-3559 or by email at juanita.mendoza@bie.edu.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2025-07-01 12:00 - 12:30 | 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 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.
Date: The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who Should Attend?

Tribal Leaders and 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
Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience

Registration: 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.
Questions: 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.

BIA Division of Drug Enforcement Training: Program Overview and Resources
2025-07-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
July 1 at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Drug-related activity in Indian Country significantly contributes to violent crime and poses serious health and economic challenges for Indian communities. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services (BIA-OJS) conducts advanced investigations into narcotics, gangs, border issues, and human trafficking violations through its Division of Drug Enforcement (DDE). DDE Special Agents collaborate daily with DDE K-9 teams, OJS General Crimes Special Agents, and uniformed police officers in Indian Country. They also partner with federal and tribal programs to disrupt narcotics sales and dismantle criminal organizations that operate on Indian lands, targeting vulnerable communities. This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the DDE program, agent capabilities, and available resources for Tribal Nations and other federal agencies working Indian Country.
This training is available to federal, state, and tribal criminal justice personnel, social service providers and community stakeholders serving tribal communities. 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.
