United South & Eastern Tribes

2023 USET Tribal Utility Summit
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dansfords Hotel and Marina, 25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY, 11777, United States
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
2023 Tribal Utility Summit
The Host Tribal Nation is the Shinnecock Indian Nation
United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Utility Summit is dedicated to provide technical assistance and training to USET member Tribal Nation’s water/wastewater utilities to assist with the quality of services to their communities, which in turn, improves quality of life. The Tribal Utility Summit focuses on technical, managerial, and financial information for water/wastewater systems, provides networking opportunities to learn about best practices, and offers continuing education units for professional development and/or license renewal and maintenance.

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When: September 12-14, 2023, at 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Eastern each day

Where: Danfords Hotel and Marina, 25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Discounted room rate is $147.00/night. This special group rate expires on August 11.
To make your reservation, please call (631) 928-5200 or (800) 332-6367, and give them the Group Room Block Code, 2023USET, to receive the special group rate.

Who should attend: All USET member Tribal Nation Utility professionals, Tribal Leaders, Environmental professionals, Emergency Management Services professionals, and Laboratory Technicians. As well as, vendors, federal agency partners and educational partners.

Attendees will receive:

Federal agency updates
Federal financial assistance updates for infrastructure
USET resources
Indian Health Service Engineering program
Bureau of Indian Affairs resources
Vendor information on equipment
Networking opportunities
Educational opportunities

Register: Register today.

Stipends: Travel stipends are available to USET member Tribal Nation staff on a limited basis and must be approved in advance by USET. Reimbursement will be made to the USET member Tribal Nation and not the individual participants.

Continuing Education Credits: Twelve Continuing educations units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board

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COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Jane Wilson, USET OERM Program Manager, at jwilson@usetinc.org.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount to building a successful economy, educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a future for children who could potentially be exposed to lead. With funding appropriated from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USET OERM is introducing our Lead Testing program. Our goal is to reduce lead in the drinking water of our Member Tribal Nations’ schools and childcare facilities by sampling water and implementing EPA’s 3Ts model. This webinar will provide all the information needed about lead, its physical and health properties, and guidance to tackle this silent epidemic.

When:

August 8, 2023, at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
September 19, 2023, at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Intro To Lead Program, Purpose, and Personnel
What is Lead? – Chemical, Physical, and Historical Lead Use/Regulation Timeline
Adverse Heath Effects of Lead
Remediation Efforts
EPA’s 3Ts Standards and Guidance

Registration:

August 8th: Registration
September 19th: Registration

Lead Program Summary:
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.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

Extreme Disturbances and Climate Change in the Southeast US Webinar
2023-09-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 26 at 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Register
Join the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service for our upcoming virtual workshop “Extreme Disturbances and Climate Change: Threats to the Southeast”. This virtual workshop is open to natural and cultural resource managers, especially in Tribal Nations and the southern United States, and others who want to learn more about the science of extreme disturbances, their impact on lands and forests, and applications for management under these threats. The presenters will focus on wildfire, invasive species, storms, flooding, and more!

Tribal Health Program Support virtual Gathering Circle
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The virtual Gathering Circle will be an opportunity to expand our stakeholders’ understanding of ongoing USET Tribal Health Programs Support’s (THPS) programing strengths and challenges. The Gathering Circle will be a quarterly webinar. Each session will highlight various THPS programs.
Who should attend?

USET member Tribal Leaders
USET member Health Directors and Clinicians
Federal Partners

When? October 4, 2023, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
This session will highlight the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.
The session is free, and you can join here.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
October’s Topic is Influenza.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2023-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead, taking corrective action if problems are identified, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents, staff, students, and the community at large.

When:

October 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
November 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
December 14 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Physical properties of lead
Adverse health effects of lead poisoning
Guidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities

Registration:
Register today.

Lead Program Summary:
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.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

USET Tribal Nation opportunities with the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative
2023-11-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management
and the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative presents
USET Tribal Nation opportunities with the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) legal experts have crafted a Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code to assist Tribal Nations with establishing governance around food and agriculture, including model code on traditional seeds, conservation, land management, and more. Learn more through this webinar about opportunities for USET Tribal Nations through the IFAI including: Economic Opportunities in Indian Country Food and Agriculture and the Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code.
When: November 7, 2023, at 8:00 am – 11:00 am Central/9:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: Tribal Nation Agriculture & Natural Resources Staff and Tribal Nation Citizens
Attendees will learn about:

The economic opportunities in Indian Country food and agriculture
How with legal and policy expertise, the IFAI assists Tribal Nations with building strong food and ag system, helping address food security while also driving economic growth and prosperity
The Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code
How having a strong legal foundation is key for Tribal Nations to build successful food and agriculture systems.
How IFAI’s one-on-one consultations, resources, and expertise help Tribal Nations succeed in the space of food and agriculture

Registration: Register today.
Questions: For questions, please contact David Anderson, USET OERM Agriculture Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, at danderson@usetinc.org.

CANCELED: USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Due to the Veteran’s & Indigenous Warrior’s Day, this session has been canceled. The next ECHO session will be on December 8th and will focus on Flu and COVID-19.

We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
2023 First Quarter Topics:

January 20: Streptococcal Pharyngitis
February 10: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza
March 10: HIV/AIDS and Women’s Reproductive Health

Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

This month’s session will focus on HIV.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
This month’s session will be highlighting the National Health Observance Awareness “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month” with a discussion on Viral Respiratory Tract Infections leading to acute bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and other infections.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and focuses on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

February’s topic: Meningitis and the vaccine.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. Beginning in March 2024, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

This month’s ECHO will focus on HIV and Traditional Practices in support of the National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 20) and National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10).
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET Reception At RES 2024
2024-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Caesars Palace Julius Tower Penthouse, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE USET RECEPTION AT THE RESERVATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2024
March 13 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

CAESARS PALACE
JULIUS TOWER, FOURTH FLOOR, ROOM 458
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las
Vegas, NV 89109
Join us for an evening of networking, camaraderie and discussions on the latest developments at USET, including our Tribal Infrastructure Development Program.
Please complete the RSVP form by March 12, 2024.
Location and more information will be sent out once we receive your RSVP.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Rebecca Naragon, USET Office of Economic Development Director at Rnaragon@usetinc.org or Sarah Fly, USET Administrative Assistant, at Sfly@usetinc.org.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead, taking corrective action if problems are identified, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents, staff, students, and the community at large.

When:

April 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
May 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
June 12 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Physical properties of lead
Adverse health effects of lead poisoning
Guidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities

Registration:
Register today.

Lead Program Summary:
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.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
This month’s topic is “Shingles from an Indigenous Perspective.”

We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. Beginning in March 2024, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. Beginning in March 2024, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

This month’s theme is Harm Reduction through an Indigenous Lens and is being presented by Sheena Kanott Lambert, Public Health Director at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead, taking corrective action if problems are identified, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents, staff, students, and the community at large.

When:

April 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
May 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
June 13 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Physical properties of lead
Adverse health effects of lead poisoning
Guidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities

Registration:
Register today.

Lead Program Summary:
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.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2024-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | 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: June 4, 2024 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern (occurring on the first Tuesday of every month)

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: Register today for the zoom meeting.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.

2024 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-14 | Avila Center, 711 Mason Road, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the
2024 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp

United South and Eastern Tribes (USET), in partnership with the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC), will convene a Tribal Climate Resilience Camp this year and will support teams representing USET Member Tribal Nations to attend the camp. Participating teams can be comprised of Tribal Leaders, climate change coordinators, planners, program managers, and/or community members with a goal to gather information, build skills, and develop Tribal policies and plans to address climate change impacts. This year’s participants are encouraged to bring specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects to focus and work on, and to make headway on resiliency plans. Such projects may include community outreach plans, adaptation plans, vulnerability assessments, funding strategies, or other related initiatives. USET’s Climate Camp staff, facilitators, and guest speakers will support participants to further develop specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects. Accordingly, interested USET Member Tribal Nations and their teams should apply early to allow USET to prepare and ensure resources and facilitators are available to fit each project.

When: June 10-14, 2023

June 10 | 5:00 pm Eastern (Suggested travel day and kick-off dinner)
June 11 – 13 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each day
June 14 | 8:00 am Eastern (Breakfast and departure)

Where: The Avila Center, 711 Mason Rd., Durham, NC 27712
Reservations will be made for attendees when they register for the camp.

Who should attend: This year we are encouraging Tribal Nations to bring with them, to the camp, specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects to focus on, work on, and make headway on during the week. So, ideal candidates to comprise a Tribal Nation’s team for this year’s camp would be any individual connected to those objectives or projects. USET’s Climate Camp staff, facilitators, and guest speakers will all be on hand to support you, whether you’re working alone or as a team, to begin making progress on those specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects.
We recognize that some Tribal Nations may only be able to send one participant to the Camp. These “Teams” of one are still encouraged to register and attend and will be grouped with other individual participants to benefit from peer learning and discussion opportunities.
Prospective attendees are encouraged to view a brief video (below) on the camp held in the traditional homelands of the Wabanaki at the Schoodic Institute. This camp was hosted by the Penobscot Nation.

Camp Objectives:

Learn examples of Tribal climate adaptation planning.
Identify climate adaptation resources from climate adaptation science centers.
Build camaraderie with your Tribal Nation team.
Discuss how climate adaptation can align with the values and priorities of your Tribal Nation/community.
Create a strategy to engage your Tribal Nation/community in climate adaptation planning.
Bring with you a climate adaptation objective or a climate adaptation/resilience project to focus on, work on, and make headway on with a team of dedicated camp facilitators to help and support you all week!

Agenda (as of 5/28/24)
Agenda at-a-glance

Register
Registration is open. There is no fee for registration. Space is limited (~30 Tribal participants), and limited spots will be appointed on a first come first serve basis. Registration closes on May 10.

Travel Information
Meals and lodging for Tribal Nation teams at the Avila Retreat Center will be covered by the program. Tribal Nation teams, however, are responsible for covering all travel costs getting to and from the event (including but not limited to airfare, airport parking, mileage, per diem, car rental or other expenses on travel days). Teams or individuals from federally recognized Tribal Nations may request stipends for travel reimbursement. The Raleigh Durham International Airport is about 24 miles from the Avila Center. Travel options to and from the airport and Avila center could include taxis, rideshare, or vehicle rental. If limited by travel funding, please contact the USET camp coordinators. We will have a limited number of travel stipends on a first come first serve basis.

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

Contact:
For questions, please contact the USET OERM Climate Program: Casey Thornbrough, Climate Program Manager, at cthornbrugh@usetinc.org; Steph Courtney, Assistant Tribal Climate Science Liaison, scourtney@usetinc.org; Tyler Everett, Tribal Forest Adaptation Technical Assistant, teverett@usetinc.org.

CANCELED FOR JUNE: USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: June’s Infectious Disease ECHO has been canceled. We look forward to speaking with you in July.

We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. Beginning in March 2024, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2024-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead, taking corrective action if problems are identified, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents, staff, students, and the community at large.

When:

April 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
May 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
June 13 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Physical properties of lead
Adverse health effects of lead poisoning
Guidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities

Registration:
Register today.

Lead Program Summary:
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.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

2024 USET Tribal Utility Summit
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-27 | Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, TN, 04609, United States
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the
2024 Tribal Utility Summit

The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is pleased to announce our 14th Tribal Utility Summit (TUS) at the Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency in Bar Harbor, Maine. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Tribal Utility Summit is an opportunity for Tribal Nation utility professionals to enhance skills and knowledge in managing and operating their systems. Attendees can also network with their peers and learn about industry innovations, products, technologies, and services.
This year, we are excited to introduce the Tribal Utility Finance Forum (TUFF) as a financial track of the TUS. The TUFF track will be of particular interest to Tribal Leadership, utility directors and assistant directors, finance directors, engineering managers, in-house counsel, and others involved in infrastructure planning and development.

When
Tuesday, June 25, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, June 26, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, June 27, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
*All times are Eastern.

Where

Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency
123 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Driving Link from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport: Google Maps
Hotel Rates: $289 – $309 /night plus a $15 resort fee and 9% tax. *A charge of $20.00 per person per night will be assessed for each additional guest over the age of 18 staying in the room.
To reserve your room: Call the Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency Reservations Department at 1-800-234-6835. Give them your name and let them know you are attending the USET Tribal Utility Summit.
Online Booking Link: USET Tribal Utility Summit 2024
Please reserve your room no later than COB June 7, 2024! *All reservations that are not canceled at least three (3) days before the arrival date will be charged as a “no-show” to the Individual.

Who should attend: All USET member Tribal Nation Utility professionals, Tribal Leaders, Environmental professionals, Emergency Management Services professionals, Laboratory Technicians, Finance, Planners, and Economic Development staff, as well as vendors, federal agency partners, and educational partners.

Agenda:

Final Agenda

Attendees will receive:

Federal agency updates
Federal financial assistance updates for Infrastructure
USET resources
Vendor information on equipment
Networking opportunities
Educational opportunities
Benchmarking
Budgeting and Planning
Workforce Retention
Funding opportunities
Cyber Security

Register: Registration is open.

Stipends: Travel stipends are available to USET member Tribal Nation staff on a limited basis, subject to available funds. All travel stipends must be approved in advance by USET. Stipends will be made payable to the USET member Tribal Nation and not the individual participants. Please complete the online stipend application to initiate your request.

Continuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board

Meeting App

Download the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2024 Tribal Utility Summit. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.
If you have used the app for a previous USET meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for USET 2024 Tribal Utility Summit and download the event to your app.

Open the app in Google Play
Open the app in the Apple Store

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Jane Wilson, USET OERM Program Manager, at jwilson@usetinc.org.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2024-07-09 12:00 - 13:30 | 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 (Due to a national holiday occuring on the first Tuesday of July, the July task force will meet on July 9)

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: Register today for the zoom meeting.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. Beginning in March 2024, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Bryan Hendrix, Public Health Data Improvement Manager, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) & safeTALK Training for Trainers (T4T)
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-18 | Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel, 600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
The USET Behavioral Health Team is hosting two in-person training courses to equip USET member Tribal Nations to overcome suicide. The training will be in Nashville for clinicians, clinic staff, and emergency services staff including those that may encounter persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
ASIST is a two-day in-person workshop where you’ll learn to how to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, and how to provide a skilled intervention and develop a safety plan with the person to connect them to further support. To learn more, visit this website.
safeTALK T4T is a two-day program that will prepare you to facilitate LivingWorks safeTALK workshops in your community. These workshops empower community members and those who support them to make a difference by teaching them to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and to be better able to connect them to help. To learn more, visit this website.
Please note that the ASIST course is a prerequisite for the safeTALK T4T course. You must have completed an ASIST course (whether through USET or another organization) to enroll in the safeTALK T4T course.

When:
ASIST: July 15-16 at 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Central/9:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern
safeTALK T4T: July 17-18 at 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Central/9:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern

Where:
Sonesta Nashville Airport
600 Marriott Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Discounted room rate of $159.00 (plus taxes and fees)/night expires on June 14th
Hotel block link

Who should attend:
USET member Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, emergency services staff and professionals that may encounter persons experiencing a mental health crisis.

Register:
Register today!

Questions:
Contact Kasha Harris, USET Public Health Program Manager, at kharris@usetinc.org for any questions or concerns.

USET Utility Management: Workforce Development Webinars
2024-07-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
USET Utility Management: Workforce Development
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management will partner with Cindy Goodburn Consulting to provide insight and discussion on Utilities Workforce Development. Utility management faces numerous challenges. They must ensure clean and safe drinking water for their community by monitoring and maintaining their equipment systems, workforce, and infrastructure. One of the challenges they face is recruiting and retaining the water and wastewater workforce, as some employees are retiring or seeking other job opportunities. How will utility management tackle the recruitment and retention of the water and wastewater workforce? Three live webinars will address this issue and the importance of developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
When:
Thursday, July 18 at 9:30 am – 11:00 am Central/10:30 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 am – 11:00 am Central/10:30 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, August 1 at 9:30 am – 11:00 am Central/10:30 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend:
USET member Tribal Nations utilities-water and wastewater professionals and Tribal Nation governmental officials.
Learning Objectives:

Building the Workforce Pipeline
Managing Human Capital as an Asset
SOP’s, The Foundation for a Prepared Utility

Registration:
Registration is now open.
Continuing Education Credits:
Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board.
Questions:
Contact Veronica Mental, USET Financial Analyst, at vmenta@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.

2024 Indigenous Foodways Summit
2024-07-30 - 2024-08-01 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
2024 Indigenous Foodways Summit
Hosted by
United South and Eastern Tribes and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
A celebration of Indigenous Foodways – cultivated and wild – with a focus on hands-on learning and cultural knowledge exchange. The event will also demonstrate how to strengthen our foodways through intertribal collaboration and the utilization of USDA programs.

When: July 30-31 and half the day on August 1

Where: On the Sovereign Territory of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Summit Venue:
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT 06338

Hotel Information:
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Boulevard
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Make your hotel reservation online by July 19 to receive the discounted rate of $169 (plus taxes and fees). Rates will increase after July 19.

Who should attend: Tribal natural resources and agriculture staff, farmers, agency staff, allied organizations.

Participants will learn about:

Native plant nurseries
River cane restoration
Seed saving
Tribal food codes
Soil health
Traditional food preservation & cooking methods

Agenda as of July 2024

Registration: Registration is closed.

Travel Stipends: If you are employed by a USET member Tribal Nation, your Tribal Nation is eligible to receive a stipend for your travel. Travel stipends are limited and are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Tours and Special Events: Information coming soon.

Farm tour, including freight farm and aquaponics
Plant walk
Harvesting clams

Meeting App:
Download the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for Indigenous Foodways Summit. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your personal schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.
If you have used the app for a previous USET meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for Indigenous Foodways Summit and download the event to your app.

Open the app in Google Play
Open the app in the Apple Store

COVID Protocols:
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.
