The Supporting America’s Children and Families Act authorizes Tribal child support enforcement agencies (Tribal IV-D agencies) direct access to federal tax information (FTI) to obtain federal tax refund offsets for collection of past-due child support. The topic of this webinar, held on August 25, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET, will be the onboarding […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative, On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are pleased to invite you to participate in a series of upcoming listening sessions. The Council is seeking comments from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal insights […]
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 […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On August 26, 2025, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful […]
Dear Tribal Leader, Please join the Office of Tribal Government Affairs on August 26th at 3:00PM (EST) as we will have a webinar/virtual roundtable to field questions regarding the upcoming Highway Reauthorization Bill and how to submit your ideas/comments. You can find the link here: Highway Reauthorization Bill Roundtable with Tribal Nations | Meeting-Join | […]
Please join us on Thursday, August 27th at 3:00 PM EST as we cover important federal clean energy policy developments. Hosted by the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, and in partnership with the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) and Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), we will explain the most significant changes to the renewable […]
USET's Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) invites you to an upcoming virtual training on understanding Tribal Public Health Infrastructure with public health leader Dr. Charlotte Huntley. The training includes: Foundations of Public Health Tribal Data Sovereignty Building Public Health Infrastructure Culturally Responsive and Community-Driven Public Health Public Health Programs and Services and Their Interconnectedness […]
The Office of Partnership and Engagement is publishing this notice that the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council (“Council”) will meet in person on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This meeting will be open virtually to members of the public. This meeting will be led by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Defense […]
In June, Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV), in partnership with Senator Murkowski (R-AK), introduced the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2025. This legislation seeks to correct longstanding tax inequities by establishing clarity and parity in the federal tax code, while promoting economic growth in Indian country by enhancing access to key financial tools, such […]
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 […]
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. […]
Due to the high demand of additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations. To solicit feedback on topics, please email […]
Join USET's Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) for a conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Daryl Tonemah. This webinar will explore how behavioral health strategies are being integrated into classrooms to support healing, student well-being, boost academic performance, and create more inclusive learning environments. Together, we’ll examine how addressing mental and emotional health is helping […]
On January 4, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (P.L. 118-258). The legislation reauthorizes two child welfare programs under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act, which provides some of the most flexible federal funding for Tribes and states, to help children at risk of removal into foster care stay […]
Join us for an informative and important discussion as we highlight September’s National Preparedness Month. Hear from Ruby Dawn Manning, FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Tribal Liaison, as she discusses the program and the annual Tribal Training Week that provides Tribal Nation attendees the skills needed for Tribal emergency management, planning, response, and recovery. […]
The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians’ 45th Annual Metaksonekiyak Community Days celebration kicks off at 7 a.m. with a pipe ceremony, followed by smudging and the grand entry at noon. The two-day event on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7 celebrates the long and storied history of the region’s native people through traditional ceremonies, stories, […]
September 8-9, 2025 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, NV Conference website Join the NATHPO's 25th Annual Conference & Sacred Places Summit happening September 8-12 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV. The NATHPO Conference demonstrates the importance of fostering meaningful connections among diverse sectors and stakeholders in the field of heritage […]
Coinciding with the 25th Annual National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Conference, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces an in-person opportunity for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to consult with Commission staff regarding potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. FCC staff will be available to schedule […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), through the Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual Tribal Informational Sessions to share the outcomes of Tribal Listening Sessions that were held on March 5 and […]
