The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
Join John Shoraka (former SBA Associate Administrator), Trevor Skelly, and Anna Sanders for critical updates on SBA's ongoing 8(a) Program audit. This session addresses key compliance challenges facing 8(a) Participants, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, performance of work requirements, and subcontracting issues. The panel will also cover maintaining economic disadvantage status and navigating affiliation […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
Due to the high demand for 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 provide feedback on topics, please email […]
Steven L. Nelson Alliance Solutions Group steven.nelson@asg-inc.org Invites you to participate in our virtual presentation of FEMA’s course: AWR-316 Emergency Management Best Practices for Tribal Nations Date of Presentation: Wednesday December 17, 2025, Noon (Eastern Time) Advanced registration required Free to attend
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) 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. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. When: The first and third Wednesday of every […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities to take advantage of elective payment of certain credits. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions. Registration for office […]
In early December, the SBA issued formal data and document requests to all certified 8(a) Business Development Program participants—marking the first major step in the “immediate and full-scale audit” the agency announced in June 2025. These requests are driven largely by recent online media publications attacking the 8(a) Program with allegations of purported (but as-yet […]
Starting in December, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will convene a quarterly Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) meeting series. As the national convener, NIHB will bring together Tribal leaders, maternal health experts, Birthworkers, and community partners to share knowledge, discuss promising practices, and strengthen collaboration across funded initiatives. The series will showcase the work […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
This meeting is for U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army to gather Tribal input on the proposed rule that would clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" and fully implement the SCOTUS decision in Sackett. Participants may register below to attend the meeting and indicate if they would like to speak. […]
You are invited to join an upcoming webinar hosted by GovContractPros as part of its 2025 Small Business Webinar Series, focusing on the latest updates and compliance challenges in the Small Business Administration's audit of the 8(a) program. The webinar will be led by the experts at GCP, and feature remarks from the National Center's team.Date: […]
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed for a holiday break.
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation, prevention, and preparation in the disaster management cycle. The Task Force also […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) 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. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. When: The first and third Wednesday of every […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. We invite you to register for the sessions you plan […]
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 […]
The 2026 USET Resilience Writing Retreat will be hosted by the USET Community Resilience Program and Pamunkey Indian Tribe. USET member Tribal Nation staff, leaders, and citizens working on community resilience documents, such as vulnerability assessments, adaptation plans, climate action plans, and hazard mitigation plans, are invited to participate. During the 3-day event, individuals or […]
Beginning January 26, all Grants Portal users must access their accounts through Login.gov. to obtain access. Users must use their Login.gov credentials with the same email address associated with their Grants Portal account. This change will provide a more streamlined and secure login process, ensuring compliance with federal standards and improving the overall user experience. Login.gov […]
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) ,Department of Commerce, is initiating Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside for Native Entities (NE). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (Act) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Section 60201, Public Law […]
By Public Notice (DA 25-1003), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces two new dates for virtual Tribal Consultation on potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates. The slide deck used during Tribal Consultation on December 11, 2025, […]
By Public Notice (DA 25-1003), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces two new dates for virtual Tribal Consultation on potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates. The slide deck used during Tribal Consultation on December 11, 2025, […]
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 […]
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare has created a new webinar series featuring practical, ready-to-use tools to improve outcomes for families affected by substance abuse. Each 30-minute webinar is from 2:00 – 2:30pm ET on its given day and highlights a new resource topic:
Join NAFOA for a webinar examining the finalization of Treasury rules on the General Welfare Exclusion Act and Tribal Wholly-Owned Corporate Entities—groundbreaking regulations that promise to transform Tribal economic development and provide long-awaited tax certainty for Indian Country. Announced on December 15, 2025, these rules are the result of years of sustained Tribal advocacy and […]
What comes next after inspiration? Following Educator Day, NIEA invites educators to continue the conversation through our Beyond Educator Day Webinar, designed for those ready to move from reflection to meaningful action. Join Christine M’Lot, 2025 Educator Day Keynote Author, for a post-conference session focused on deepening Indigenous learning through Indigenous-led resources, land-based education models, […]
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare has created a new webinar series featuring practical, ready-to-use tools to improve outcomes for families affected by substance abuse. Each 30-minute webinar is from 2:00 – 2:30pm ET on its given day and highlights a new resource topic: