Both NICWA trainings are being held on September 16-19 in Portland, Oregon. Visit the training website to register for one of the classes. Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act - $550.00 This three-day training provides participants with information about the basic legal requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) and the practice […]
September 16-18, 2025 Kansas City, MO Conference website National Center for State Courts' (NCSC) Court Technology Conference (CTC) is the largest court technology conference in the world. Known for thought-provoking keynote speakers, CTC puts a focus on both court technology and policy, and technology leadership and governance issues. Attendees must plan ahead and choose carefully: […]
Unfortunately, children are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse. If the crime occurred in Indian Country, a National Park, on a military base or other area where there is federal jurisdiction, these young victims may be called to testify in federal court as victims and witnesses in a criminal case. The process can be intimidating […]
August 14 at 11:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Register The cost is $150.00 September 25 at 11:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Register 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, State, Local, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources Topic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 am Mountain Time TEAMS LINK Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley, Director Description: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a […]
2025 USET Annual Board of Directors Meeting and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting October 27-30, 2025 Hosted by the USET member Mid-Atlantic Tribal Nations REMINDER: 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 […]
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 […]
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, State, Local, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources Topic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 am Mountain Time TEAMS LINK Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley, Director Description: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a […]
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 […]
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, State, Local, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources Topic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 am Mountain Time TEAMS LINK Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley, Director Description: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a […]
This seminar is for federal and tribal prosecutors, investigators, medical and mental health providers, social workers, and child protective services workers who investigate and prosecute Indian Country fatalities, neglect, and abuse cases involving children. This training is also applicable to individuals who investigate and prosecute child fatalities, neglect, and abuse cases on military bases and […]
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, State, Local, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources Topic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 am Mountain Time TEAMS LINK Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley, Director Description: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a […]
UPDATE: The 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation, originally scheduled for October 28 - 30, 2025 has been postponed to January 2026 due to the federal government shutdown, which has interfered with the government's ability to ensure sufficient representation from federal agencies at the Consultation, as required by the Violence Against Women Act. […]
In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) will host a 60-minute “Know Your Rights” webinar followed by a 30-minute moderated Q&A using pre-screened questions. This session is grounded in NARF’s latest Know Your Rights materials and NCAI’s recent guidance for Tribal citizens and Tribal Nations. […]
This webinar presentation, led by the FBI Laboratory’s Evidence Management Unit, will cover the Unit’s laboratory discipline availability, laboratory and discipline acceptance policies, submission of evidence and laboratory procedures and supervision of the Indian country evidence program. Finally, the presenter will address what is needed from investigators to conduct forensic testing in Indian Country cases. […]