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SUMMARY:2026 USET and USET SPF Impact Week Board of Directors Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country\, the USET and USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and are not open for general\, public registration. Anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nCrystal Gateway Marriott1700 Richmond HighwayArlington\, Virginia 22202 \n\n\n\nClick here to book your hotel room.  \n\n\n\nYou can also call 1-800-393-3680 to book your hotel room. \n\n\n\nAdditional hotels in the area include: \n\n\n\n\nAC Hotel Arlington National Landing (formerly the Crystal City Marriott)\n\n\n\nThe Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport\n\n\n\nRenaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel\n\n\n\nResidence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View\n\n\n\nCourtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration is open.  \n\n\n\nAll attendees are strongly encouraged to register in advance. \n\n\n\nThe early bird registration fee is $300 for USET committee members and general attendees.The registration fee increases to $350 on February 6\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Substitution Information\n\n\n\nCancellations made prior to February 6\, 2026\, will receive a refund of the registration\, less a $50 processing fee. For cancellations on or after February 6\, 2026\, written notification must be received by USET and there will be no refunds. \n\n\n\nSubstitutions can be made by submitting information to the USET office. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoard of Directors Agenda\n\n\n\nThe draft Board of Directors agenda is now available. \n\n\n\nPlease note that our USET/USET SPF 2026 Impact Week Meetings are scheduled when the Senate is in session\, but the House of Representatives is not. Due to the advanced venue contract timeline\, we have to select our event dates before Congress releases their calendars. We appreciate your understanding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommittee Agendas\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Heritage\n\n\n\nEconomic Development and Entrepreneurship\n\n\n\nEducation\n\n\n\nHealth\n\n\n\nHomeland Security and Emergency Services\n\n\n\nHousing\n\n\n\nNatural Resources\n\n\n\nSocial Services\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nTribal Administration\n\n\n\nTribal Justice – not meeting\n\n\n\nVeterans\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResolutions\n\n\n\nPlease submit resolutions to Liz Malerba at lmalerba@usetinc.org by February 16\, 2026. Late resolutions may not be considered. \n\n\n\nDraft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency\, an issue that was not known before the deadline\, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC\, at its discretion\, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5:00 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise\, they will not be considered. \n\n\n\n\nUSET Resolution Template for 2026 Impact Week Meeting\n\n\n\nUSET SPF Resolution Template for 2026 Impact Week Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors and Artisans\n\n\n\nVendors can reserve a booth at $850/per booth. Vendors need to register for the meeting to reserve their booth.Artisans can reserve a table at $100/per table. Artisans need to register for the meeting to reserve their table.   \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nSet up time each day: 7:00 am – 8:00 am \n\n\n\nVendor/Artisan Hours\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 9\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\, Welcome Reception 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Optional)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 11\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Must be moved out by no later than 2:00 pm.)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Destiny Smith\, USET Employee Relations & Personnel Management Assistant\, at dsmith@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting App\n\n\n\nUse the USET/USET SPF Events app to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements\, create your personal schedule\, view all agendas\, and connect with attendees. \n\n\n\nThe Impact Week event will be available in the app the week before the Meeting. \n\n\n\n\nOpen the app in Google Play\n\n\n\nOpen the app in the Apple Store\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings\n\n\n\nUSET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members\, staff\, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others\, such as: \n\n\n\n\nStaying home when feeling unwell.\n\n\n\nWashing hands frequently and thoroughly.\n\n\n\nPracticing respiratory etiquette (e.g.\, covering coughs and sneezes).\n\n\n\nRemaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-uset-and-uset-spf-impact-week-board-of-directors-meetings/
LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Marriott\, 1700 Richmond Highway\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage,Economic Development,Education,Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Housing,Natural Resources,Social Services,Transportation,Tribal Administration,Tribal Justice,USET/USET SPF Events,Veterans
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SUMMARY:NICWA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dear NICWA Parters and Friends\, \n\n\n\nWe are excited to invite you to join the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) at our 2026 Annual Conference\, the premier gathering dedicated to the well-being of Native children and families. This year\, we’ll come together in Oklahoma City on March 29–April 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\nEach year\, this event brings together 1800+ Tribal leaders\, child welfare professionals\, and advocates who are united by a common purpose: to strengthen Native families\, honor Tribal sovereignty\, and uplift Native cultures and the many strengths of our Tribal communities.  It is a space to share knowledge\, learn from one another\, build lasting relationships\, and leave inspired to continue this vital work at home. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n\nExpert-Led Sessions: Gain insights from experienced practitioners and seasoned leaders in Native child welfare and family support with over 80 workshops and three amazing general sessions.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with peers\, Tribal programs\, and partner organizations committed to positive change.\n\n\n\nExplore: Learn about Oklahoma and its rich Tribal history.\n\n\n\n\nYour participation helps advance policies and practices that protect Native children and preserve Tribal families. Our theme this year celebrates uniting our voices for our children\, our culture\, and our communities. Together\, we can create a future rooted in resilience and cultural strength. \n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot Today! The early-bird registration deadline is January 31\, 2026. NICWA is excited to welcome you in Oklahoma City\, where we will share best practices and innovative approaches to ensuring the safety\, dignity\, and respect of every individual we have the honor and privilege of serving. We will learn from one another\, sharing our experiences\, stories\, and cultural values\, and return home to continue to do the hard work—what’s best for kids and communities today and for seven generations to come. 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/95570/
CATEGORIES:Social Services,Tribal Organization Events
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