Dear Tribal Leader: By letter dated September 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) initiated a joint Tribal Consultation seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address housing-related water and sewer infrastructure […]
December 16 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Dear Tribal Leader Letter The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) are seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address the housing-related water and […]
December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]
October 29 at 2:00 pm Central Register As part of the Fortifying Our Forests, Landscape Scale Restoration project, First Nations is hosting a webinar for Tribal representatives to learn about Tribally led landscape restoration projects and the support available through the U.S. Forest Service’s Landscape Scale Restoration Program (LSRP). The LSRP offers a competitive grant […]
December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]
Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Tribal Consultation December 19 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Register Public Webinars December 13 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The Interim Guidance will go […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Tribal Technical Assistance (TA) team is excited to hold these sessions specifically for Tribal Nations. DOE’s Rebates team will provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations and Tribal representatives working on Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates funding applications. Funded by IRA - IRA authorized DOE […]
December 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Zoom join link The US Department of Agriculturals’ (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) believes in building strong partnerships with Tribes. Providing opportunities for Tribes to learn about what APHIS is doing to prevent disease outbreaks in natural resources is one […]
December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register for one or more of the consultations The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold […]
December 8 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMCS Division of Long Term Services and Supports, Medicaid Benefits Health Program Group, is holding an All Tribes Webinar Wednesday, December 18, from 2–3 p.m. ET. During the hour-long […]
December 19 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register With a new Administration and major changes in the 119th Congress, 2025 is expected to bring significant legislative challenges and opportunities for Indian Country. To ensure Tribal priorities are heard and addressed, NAFOA is hosting a listening session on Thursday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. […]
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process. Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 […]
Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper Tribal Consultation December 19 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Register Public Webinars December 13 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register The Interim Guidance will go […]
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed for a holiday break.
We wish everyone a very happy New Year. The USET/USET SPF offices are closed today.
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is hosting a webinar for potential applicants to the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). The webinar will give an overview of TPEP, the newest resource guide for the timber and wood industries, and will have program experts from RD and the USDA Forest Service on hand […]
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 Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invites you to attend and engage in a conversation focused on disaster response and recovery activities. They want to hear from you, what types of activities can help our rural communities recover from disasters. Details for this upcoming webinar are as follows— Date: January 9, 2025 from 1:00pm […]
January 9 at 7:30 pm Central Register Please join them for a presentation about the state of the earth’s environment by NCCCA president Joe Houde. This will be the first of a three-part series. In this first discussion we will explore recent global, nature-based, and alien “Planetary Boundaries” (PBs), with the focus on the relationship […]
January 13 at 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Reserve a spot The Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, in partnership with the USDA, invite veterans, service members, and military spouses to Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. This full day virtual workshop, will aid those interested in exploring agriculture-based […]
Northwest Tribal Nation housing professionals convene for discussion, informative presentations and trainings from Northwest Tribal housing staff, advocates, and other organizations. Dates: January 14 to 16, 2025 Location: Centralia, WA Register Here
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Build America Bureau is hosting a webinar for potential applicants to the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). The webinar will cover the application process and what activities can be funded through the program. Details regarding the upcoming webinar are as follows— Date: January 14, 2025 at 3:00pm ET […]
Update: This training has been canceled. Be on the lookout for more training in May 2025. The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in January 2025. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for adults working with you. […]
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the […]
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: GPRA, EHR, RPMS, iCARE, workflow management, and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model/accreditation. […]
The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]
U.S. Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultations on American Community Survey The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) will conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on the proposed race/ethnicity code list for the 2030 American Community Survey: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/2030-race-and-or-ethnicity-code-list/. The Census Bureau is seeking feedback from Tribal governments on the following questions: Are there any groups missing from the […]
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is hosting a webinar to discuss final regulations on the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program, with a focus on aspects that impact Tribal Nations. Details regarding the upcoming webinar are as follows— Date: January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm ET Register Here
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting webinars for potential applicants to the Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities opportunity that is now open under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Details regarding the upcoming webinars are as follows— General Applicant Webinars: January 16, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:00pm ET […]
The USET/USET SPF offices will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.
SWIAA Annual Conference includes educational presentations and qualified speakers on a wide range of topics relevant to Tribal agricultural producers throughout the Southwest. The Conference will give an opportunity for Tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners to gather and learn the latest developments in range management, agriculture production, and more. It is also an […]
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Microsoft Teams Join Link Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP) Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue Provide clarity Collect insights Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
January 21 at 3:00 pm Eastern Scientific Approach to One Health: USGS's Mission and Role Registration link Join an informative presentation that explores the vital scientific role and Mission of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Discover how our expertise and scientific investments in One Health activities benefit the Nation by helping to optimize the […]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is hosting Office Hours for Native entities applying for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. NTIA staff and subject matter experts will answer questions from prospective applicants, with the intent to prepare them to write high-quality applications. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows— January 21, 2025 at […]
January 22 at 1:00 pm Eastern DOI’s Role in Advancing One Health: Mission, Management, and Authorities Registration link Join us for a panel on the Department of the Interior's (DOI) role in advancing the One Health initiative. This session will cover the DOI’s mission, vision, and authorities, along with a brief introduction to its Bureaus […]
The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours […]
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is excited to announce our first Chronic Disease ECHO Series, available to all USET member Tribal Nations. Each series will feature speakers from diverse cultural backgrounds who will echo the importance of establishing, strengthening, and broadening the reach and impact of effective health promotion and disease prevention […]
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the Reducing Lead in Tribal Communities Webinar Series On October 8th, the Biden-Harris Administration issued its final rules of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The LCRI has committed federal funding to make sure that all communities have safe, clean drinking water. USET’s Office of Environmental […]
Part One: January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Part Two: January 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), in partnership with the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC), National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER), invites Tribal Nations, state environmental agencies, and […]
January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern Nature-based Solutions for One Health: Harnessing the Power of Nature for Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Health Registration link Nature provides a wide range of health benefits, including but not limited to providing clean air and water for humans and animals and reducing health risks from disasters. Nature-based solutions (NBS) […]
January 24 at 3:00 pm Eastern Learning from our Ancestors, One Health examples from Indian Country Registration link The DOI's Bureau of Indian Affairs will provide an overview of its mission, purpose, and authorities, and discuss One Health considerations and examples from Indian Country with the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society.