DHS FLETC Tribal Justice Training & Certification Summit
August 19-21, 2025 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, NM Summit Website
August 19-21, 2025 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, NM Summit Website
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is pleased to announce that starting January 15th we 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: Social Determinants of Health, GPRA measures, EHR templates and reminders, RPMS, iCARE […]
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 […]
NCAI is pleased to host a webinar on the recently released discussion draft of the Draft Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in response to The Way Forward Report from the Commission on Native Children. To assist Tribal stakeholders in preparing their feedback, NCAI is working in partnership with our sister […]
Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion […]
The CDC Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology (OPHDST) is hosting a listening session on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT, 11:00 AM AKST). The purpose of this listening session is to receive tribal input on the design of the new Tribal Implementation […]
The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) will host a listening session on August 21, 2025, to hear from tribal leaders and their designated representatives about federal agency approaches and processes for collaborating with tribal governments when administering federal programs. The listening session is part of a project, “Federal Agency Collaboration with State, Local, […]
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation will hold their Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance event from Friday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 24. “All are welcome to join our annual family-friendly celebration as we usher in the 2025 harvest season and give thanks to the Creator for our rich heritage while honoring our ancestors, warriors, veterans, […]
August 25-9 New Orleans, LA NeighborWorks America, Oweesta Corporation, and Seven Sisters are partnering to deliver four tracks dedicated to scaling and deepening the impact of Native housing practitioners and those organizations partnering with Native communities. In addition to the training, NeighborWorks is sponsoring a networking reception in conjunction with the event. Choose from more […]
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 7-12, 2025 Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ Conference Website The wait is over—registration for NIHB’s 2025 Annual Tribal Health Conference is officially OPEN! This is your chance to connect with Tribal health leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across Indian Country to advance the future of Native health. Register Now – Secure your […]
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the inaugural Law Enforcement (LE) Training Week during the week of September 7 – 13, 2025 on the CDP campus in Anniston, AL. CDP training is completely funded for state, local, tribal and territorial emergency responders to include roundtrip airfare, meals, lodging, tuition and any equipment required […]
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 […]
Please consider joining us for the free 2½ day Tribal Nations Plant and Animal Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Training, in Miami, Florida at the Miccosukee Hotel on September 9th, 2025. Tribal Nation program personnel are eligible for travel reimbursement including airfare, ride share, and host hotel accommodations. The training hosts are USDA, Animal and […]
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 […]
The House Natural Resources Committee will conduct a legislative hearing on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The hearing will consider: This hearing will be held online and in person in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building.
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 honored to invite you to participate in a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to […]
With Congress back in session and much work ahead with the Administration, the Native CDFI Network (NCN) will resume its regular policy webinar series, beginning with a webinar that will share key updates and needed next steps about three critical topics: FY 2025 and FY 2026 funding for the CDFI Fund’s Native American CDFI Assistance […]
On September 10, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, SCIA will host a business meeting to consider Mr. William Kirkland's nomination for Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior. The meeting will be followed by an oversight hearing entitled "Unleashing Indian Energy—Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy." This […]
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP In each session, they will hold space for learning, dialogue, and the sharing of knowledge centered on our relative, rivercane. Together, you will engage with leaders and cultural practitioners who are in relationship with rivercane, and are actively engaged […]
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 […]
Oneida Indian Nation to Host Vendor and Economic Development Conference on September 12 Doing Business with the Oneida Indian Nation, a half-day vendor and economic development conference held on September 12, 2025, will allow local businesses to learn more about how to become a vendor or partner to the Oneida Indian Nation’s enterprises. Attendees can […]
The following BIA National Policy Memorandum (NPM) has been signed and issued as of September 3, 2025, and published online to the IA Policy and Directives website: https://www.bia.gov/policy-forms/memoranda/npm. NPM-TRUS-48: Streamlining the Rights-of-Way Application Processes for Broadband Infrastructure Projects Across Indian Trust and Restricted Land – This comprehensive policy framework based on BIA's regulations for the efficient […]
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Day is celebrated every year on September 13. In honor of this day, USET/USET SPF offices are closed. Learn more about UNDRIP.