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SUMMARY:National Tribal Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health – behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy\, advocacy\, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening and consultation sessions\, hands-on training opportunities\, plenary sessions\, and workshops that cover timely topics such as funding for Indian Health\, the business of medicine\, health equity\, Indigenous determinants of health\, Tribal public health\, behavioral health\, culture\, environmental health\, and climate change. The conference also includes focus areas on Native youth\, Tribal veterans\, and elders\, a fitness event\, exhibit hall and marketplace\, culture night\, poster sessions\, and gala celebration.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-tribal-health-conference-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand at Wildhorse Pass\, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T124500
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260709T173056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173156Z
UID:10004220-1786965300-1786970700@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIH Tribal Consultation on the All of Us Research Program
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leaders\, \n\n\n\nThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) Tribal Health Research Office (THRO)\, in partnership with the All of Us Research Program\, invites you to participate in a Tribal Consultation during the 2026 National Tribal Health Conference. \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, August 17\, 2026Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. MSTLocation: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass\, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd.\, Chandler\, Arizona \n\n\n\nThe purpose of this Tribal Consultation is to receive input from Tribal Nations on two important initiatives within the All of Us Research Program: \n\n\n\n\nPartnered Research Studies – The All of Us Research Program plans to provide external researchers outside of NIH with access to participant biospecimens\, including blood\, urine\, and saliva\, to advance medical research. Researchers from universities\, nonprofit organizations\, private industry\, Tribal Nations\, and government agencies may apply to use these biospecimens for broad research purposes.\n\n\n\nExpansion of the All of Us Data Structure – The All of Us Research Program is expanding its existing data structure to support future research and seeks Tribal input on these planned enhancements.\n\n\n\n\nThis Tribal Consultation will be held in person only. A virtual (Zoom) option will not be available. If you plan to attend\, please register in advance using the following registration form: \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://forms.gle/TCyzajvmhiFk3Jj36 \n\n\n\nWe encourage Tribal leaders and Tribal representatives to participate in this important discussion and share their perspectives to help inform the future direction of the All of Us Research Program. We look forward to your participation.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nih-tribal-consultation-on-the-all-of-us-research-program/
LOCATION:Sheraton Wild Horse Pass\, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260626T140108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T140109Z
UID:10004211-1787097600-1787270399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Cases
DESCRIPTION:Examine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multidisciplinary Team\, such as law enforcement\, child protective services\, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images\, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members’ roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/following-the-evidence-in-child-abuse-and-child-exploitation-cases-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20250923T205910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T150645Z
UID:10004197-1787130000-1787140800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours FY26
DESCRIPTION: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 Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\nWhen: The third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders\, Health Directors\, Tribal Nation designated staff \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nOctober 15: The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V\n\n\n\nNovember 19: The 340B Pharmacy\n\n\n\nDecember 17: How to Add new Programs\, Functions\, Services and Activities (PFSAs)\, Clinics\, Pharmacy\n\n\n\nJanuary 21: How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables\n\n\n\nFebruary 18: New or Restored\, Federally Recognized Tribes: Funding Estimate Table and Elements\n\n\n\nMarch 18: The Preparation of Budget Negotiation\, Aligning Salaries\, Structuring Budgets\, Contract Support Cost (CSC)\n\n\n\nApril 15: Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)\, Direct Contract Support Costs\n\n\n\nMay 20: Maximizing Space for a 105(l)\n\n\n\nJune 24*: Tribal Management Grant (TMG)\, Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP)\n\n\n\nJuly 15: Annual Funding Agreement Negotiations & Defining Scope of Work\n\n\n\nAugust 19: Health System Planning (HSP) Tools\, Strategic Action Plan (SAP)\n\n\n\n\n*This session has been rescheduled from June 17 due to a scheduling conflict with the USET Best Practices Conference. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-health-services-self-determination-and-self-governance-technical-assistance-monthly-office-hours-fy26/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20251015T212407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T134743Z
UID:10003831-1787137200-1787142600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWhen: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors and Clinical Staff \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions\, requests\, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-5/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260217T184714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T184717Z
UID:10003995-1787140800-1787144400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS Office Hours for Elective Pay & Transferability of Clean Energy Credits
DESCRIPTION: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 IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below. \n\n\n\nDateTimeRegisterFebruary 18\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterMarch 18\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterApril 15\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterMay 20\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterJune 17\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterJuly 15\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterAugust 19\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterSeptember 16\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterOctober 21\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterNovember 18\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterDecember 16\, 20261-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegisterJanuary 20\, 20271-2:00 p.m. Eastern timeRegister\n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\n\n\nVideo: How to complete Form 990-T for elective payment election\n\n\n\nVideo: IRA and CHIPS Act Pre-filing Registration Tool Overview\n\n\n\nInflation Reduction Act (IRA) and CHIPS Act of 2022 (CHIPS) Pre-Filing Registration Tool — User Guide and Instructions\, Publication 5884 PDF\n\n\n\nClean Energy Authorization Permission Management User Guide\, Publication 5902 PDF\n\n\n\nElective pay and transferability frequently asked questions
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-office-hours-for-elective-pay-transferability-of-clean-energy-credits/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260519T192546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192548Z
UID:10004159-1787140800-1787144400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Economies Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Tribal and Native Affairs are hosting a national Tribal Economies Webinar Series. The four webinars will highlight strategies Tribal governments and Indian Country businesses can pursue to finance projects that promote economic growth and housing opportunities. Practitioners will discuss the latest trends in Tribal finance\, including the use of tax incentives\, participation loans across regions\, and the growth and development of financial institutions that serve Indian Country. There is no fee to participate\, but registration is required. Register here. \n\n\n\nSession 1 – Expanding Financial Institutions in Indian Country\, June 17\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ETJoin this session to learn about increasing the number of financial institutions that serve Indian Country. Presenters will include representatives from banks\, community development financial institutions\, and credit unions. \n\n\n\nSession 2 – Closing the Gaps: Lender Credit Stacking in Tribal Communities\, July 22\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ETIndian Country project finance often incorporates a range of private and public sources. This session will feature recent examples of participation loans and other creative solutions to Tribal finance challenges. \n\n\n\nSession 3 – Attracting Private Capital in Indian Country Through Tax Credit Financing\, August 19\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ETTax credit finance is a critical aspect in many Tribal projects\, including housing and economic development. This session will provide examples of how Tribal projects can utilize New Markets Tax Credits\, Opportunity Zones\, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. \n\n\n\nSession 4 – Bond Finance in Tribal Communities\, September 23\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET During this session\, hear from financial institutions and Tribal governments how bond issuance can help grow Tribal economies and bring more capital to Indian Country. Presenters will share current examples.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-economies-webinar-series/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Housing,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260617T141256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T184641Z
UID:10004123-1787144400-1787149800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Lives\, Strengthening Justice: Essential Victim‑Centered Policing for Tribal Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Violence against Native women remains a significant public safety issue. According to the U.S. Department of the Interior- Indian Affairs Office\, more than 1.5 million American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime. Tribal law enforcement officers report persistent challenges in identifying and responding appropriately to victims\, navigating victim reluctance to come forward\, and accessing adequate victim service resources. To address these challenges\, the National Criminal Justice Training Center in partnership with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute developed the Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy. \n\n\n\nAboutThe Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy is a 16-week virtual training designed to equip new and current law enforcement officers working in Tribal communities with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to support victims of crime using a culturally grounded\, trauma-informed\, and victim-centered approach. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain the tools and resources needed to strengthen safety\, uphold Tribal sovereignty\, and enhance justice for victims of domestic violence\, dating violence\, sexual assault\, human trafficking\, and stalking. \n\n\n\nTime commitment for the Academy is up to 2.5 hours per week. To be approved for this Academy\, you must receive approval from your supervisor for this dedicated commitment. Your approving authority information is collected during the registration process for follow-up purposes. Please expect to participate in LIVE online instructor-led lectures held each week\, as well as discussion boards\, and independent study. \n\n\n\nLIVE Lecture dates and topics are listed below: \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 | May 13\, 2026 – Introduction to Victim-Centered Policing in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 2 | May 20\, 2026 – First Responder Responsibilities and Crisis Response\n\n\n\nWeek 3 | May 27\, 2026 – Intervention and De-Escalation Techniques\n\n\n\nWeek 4 | June 3\, 2026 – Developing Effective Working Relationships with Victim Services\n\n\n\nWeek 5 | June 10\, 2026 – Brain Under Siege – Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Victims\n\n\n\nWeek 6 | June 19\, 2026 – Victim’s Rights and Law Enforcement’s Role\n\n\n\nWeek 7 | June 24\, 2026 – Engaging Victims in the Healing Process\n\n\n\nWeek 8 | July 8\, 2026 – Investigating Domestic Violence in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 9 | July 15\, 2026 – Sexual Assault Response and Investigations in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 10 | July 22\, 2026 – Stalking and Protection Order Enforcement\n\n\n\nWeek 11 | July 29\, 2026 – Human Trafficking in Indian Country\n\n\n\nWeek 12 | August 5\, 2026 – Protecting Generations – Law Enforcement’s Role with Child and Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 13 | August 12\, 2026 – Enhancing Prosecution Outcomes in Tribal and Federal Cases\n\n\n\nWeek 14 | August 19\, 2026 – Sustaining Victim-Centered Policing Through Policy\, Outreach\, and Wellness\n\n\n\nWeek 15 | August 26\, 2026 – Protecting the Protector – Officer Wellness and the Cost of Caring\n\n\n\nWeek 16 | September 9\, 2026 – Bringing it all Together: Case Application\, Reflection\, and Moving Forward\n\n\n\n\nNote: Live sessions are 90 minutes on the dates identified above. All sessions will start at 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT / 12:00 pm MT / 11:00 am PT / 10:00 am AK \n\n\n\nWhat’s In It For YouSuccessful completion of this academy will help law enforcement \n\n\n\n\nImprove on-scene performance\n\n\n\nProduce stronger\, defensible cases\n\n\n\nReduce legal and jurisdictional risk\n\n\n\nBuild community trust\n\n\n\nSustain officer effectiveness and wellness\n\n\n\n\nIs This Training For You?Priority registrations given to Tribal law enforcement or law enforcement providing services to Tribal communities.Students are required to have working internet with audio and a working microphone. \n\n\n\n\nLaw Enforcement Professional
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/protecting-lives-strengthening-justice-essential-victim-centered-policing-for-tribal-law-enforcement-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260316T144730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144733Z
UID:10004028-1787234400-1787238000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:CDFI Certification Webinars
DESCRIPTION:The CDFI Fund’s monthly CDFI Certification Webinars 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. The webinars are open to the general public and do not require advance registration.  \n\n\n\nDuring each webinar\, CDFI Fund staff will provide a walkthrough demonstration on a specific aspect of the CDFI Certification Application. This will provide participants the opportunity to receive detailed instructions and guidance on key aspects of the CDFI Certification Application. An updated calendar of webinars and topics is provided below. \n\n\n\nThose with general CDFI Certification inquiries will still be provided an opportunity ask their questions after these presentations. Given the detailed nature of many questions that are asked during these sessions and the specific circumstances involved\, organizations are encouraged to submit their questions via a Service Request through the CDFI Fund’s Awards Management Information System (AMIS). \n\n\n\nAccess Instructions \n\n\n\nThe CDFI Fund now uses Zoom for all conference calls and webinar services. No prior registration is necessary. To access the current monthly conference calls\, use the link provided below.  \n\n\n\n\nInternational numbers available: https://www.zoomgov.com/u/abQifGIPx7\n\n\n\nPlease use the following link below to join the webinar: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605416367?pwd=S1J1WXROdUlsV1NaZFBhN1QvYU5lUT09\n\n\n\nPasscode: 010472\n\n\n\nWebinar ID:160 541 6367\n\n\n\nFind your local number:  https://www.zoomgov.com/u/aEKLI8m2S
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/cdfi-certification-webinars/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260602T190142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T190143Z
UID:10004175-1787616000-1787702399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NICWA August Virtual Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Foundations of Tribal Child Welfare Casework Practice training is geared toward tribal and First Nations child welfare workers who want to gain insight and increase their skills on the basics of tribal child welfare. The training is geared toward front line workers and newer supervisors in carrying out the day-to-day duties of tribal child welfare. Topics covered include: engaging and assessing families using the relational world-view model\, best practices for court preparation including writing reports and providing testimony\, children and family engagement\, utilizing supervision for success in serving families\, and basic case management unique to tribal workers.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nicwa-august-virtual-training-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Social Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260804T133534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T133552Z
UID:10004248-1787646600-1787671800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDOT Tribal Government Affairs Modal Day
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Tribal Government Affairs invites you to join us at USDOT Headquarters in Washington\, D.C. (1200 New Jersey Ave SE\, Washington\, DC 20590) on August 25th from 9:30am-4:30pm (EST). \nThe Tribal Affairs Modal Day will highlight the work USDOT is doing to strengthen transportation in Tribal Communities. Topics covered will include the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program\, Tribal Safety Campaigns\, Tribal Youth Workforce Development\, the Federal Partners USDOT engages with\, and the Department of Transportation’s contributions to assisting Tribes. \nIf you are in the area or know of anyone who is and would like to join us to learn what our office and DOT offer Tribal Nations as a whole\, please reach out to me at elijah.sessions@dot.gov and RSVP.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usdot-tribal-government-affairs-modal-day-invitation/
CATEGORIES:Dept of Transportation (DOT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260115T151301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185443Z
UID:10003921-1787662800-1787666400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the innate intelligence\, strengths\, balance\, resources\, and resilience of Native people. \n\n\n\nWhen: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Nation health directors\, clinic staff\, counselors\, social workers\, physicians\, nurses\, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff\, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives  \n\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of innate intelligence of Native people and relationship to treatment and lifelong recovery \n\n\n\nDeepen understanding of cultural practices as teaching tools for healthy behavior and how traditional practices influence behavior change \n\n\n\nGain knowledge of two examples of traditional behavioral health programs \n\n\n\nLearn example of how to translate a traditional practice into a potential billable clinical service\n\n\n\n\nCME/CE Program accreditation for physicians\, physician assistants\, and nurse practitioners\, nurses\, counselors and social workers \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact reclaimingteam@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/reclaiming-native-psychological-brilliance-wise-practices-a-tribal-behavioral-health-echo-series/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T103000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260803T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T131556Z
UID:10004245-1787734800-1787740200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Returning Birth to the Community: An Indigenous Talking Circle on Birth\, Culture\, and Care
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned Mohawk Indigenous Midwife Katsi Cook and former Tribal Chief and healthcare provider Beverly Cook for an intimate talking circle exploring the cultural\, spiritual\, and community-centered traditions surrounding Indigenous birth. Through storytelling\, lived experience\, and shared dialogue\, participants will reflect on the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous families navigating pregnancy\, birth\, postpartum\, and parenting. This interactive session will create space to discuss the restoration of traditional birthing knowledge\, the role of community in supporting families\, honoring ceremony and cultural teachings\, advocating for respectful maternity care\, and strengthening Indigenous approaches to maternal wellness. Participants are encouraged to engage in meaningful conversation while learning from two respected Indigenous leaders whose work has transformed maternal and child health across generations. \nWhen: August 26 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am Central/10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern \nWho should attend: Healthcare workers\, All Tribal Nations\, birth workers\, doulas\, lactation consultants\, those interested in birth. \nLearning objectives: Participants will: \n\nExplore Indigenous perspectives on pregnancy\, birth\, and postpartum care.\nDiscuss ways to humanize public health and promote perinatal power\nLearn how culture\, ceremony\, and community strengthen maternal and family wellness.\nDiscuss respectful maternity care\, patient advocacy\, and Indigenous birthing rights.\nReflect on opportunities to reclaim traditional practices and support birth as a community responsibility.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Contact Kasha Harris\, Behavioral Health Program Manager\, kharris@usetinc.org\, 2146214859
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/returning-birth-to-the-community-an-indigenous-talking-circle-on-birth-culture-and-care/
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260402T143559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T150209Z
UID:10004085-1787743800-1787747400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Whole Health: Strategies to Manage Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana as they explore how substance use and mental health recovery can be supported through multi-disciplinary coordination. This session will share strategies to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in rural and tribal settings that often require coordination across departments\, nuanced prescription management\, and a team-first approach. \n\n\n\nWhen: August 26 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Public health officials\, counselors\, psychiatrists\, social workers\, clinicians\, service providers\, clinical administration staff\, Tribal leaders\, and others with interest. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of:  \n\n\n\n\nHow to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in a rural\, tribal setting. \n\n\n\nTeam focused\, multi-disciplinary integration strategies from prevention to after care as well as how to address stigma and other influences. \n\n\n\nCulturally appropriate integration of care. \n\n\n\nCo-occurring issues that are prevalent and the successes and challenges experienced in administering care. \n\n\n\nAdvantages and barriers to integrated care.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Caro Caballero\, ccaballero@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/whole-health-strategies-to-manage-co-occurring-mental-health-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T164053Z
UID:10004151-1787835600-1787839200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 USET Community Resilience Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Join the USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) Tribal Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on Tribal Nations’ resilience strategies\, successes\, and challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on an environmental or community project taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion for attendees to learn from one another and build community across the region. The topic of each roundtable will be announced the week before each session via social media and email. We encourage attendees to join even the sessions that may not be obviously related to their interests or duties since all facets of environmental resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse participants.  \n\n\n\nThese roundtables are intended exclusively for Tribal citizens and staff of Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations\, especially in the USET region\, and are not open to non-Tribal partners. To promote a comfortable and safer environment for discussion\, the roundtables will not be recorded. For the same reason\, AI/note-taking bots are not permitted and will be removed from each session. \n\n\n\nWhen: The fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Nation staff\, leaders\, and citizens interested in environmental and community resilience regardless of typical work duties \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Attendees will learn about new approaches to environmental and community resilience across Nations and sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across the region. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Steph Courtney\, USET Community Resilience Liaison\, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-uset-community-resilience-roundtables/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Resilience,Natural Resources,USET Office of Environmental Resource Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260728T125845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T130002Z
UID:10004241-1787837400-1787848200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Consultations on Interagency Implementation of ED 2027 Grantmaking Priorities and 2028 Budget Priorities
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct two Tribal Consultations on the Interagency Implementation of ED’s Fiscal Year 2027 Grantmaking Priorities and Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Priorities in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). On Thursday\, August 27\, 2026\, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET\, the Departments will consult on ED’s FY 2027 grantmaking priorities. On Friday\, August 28\, 2026\, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET\, the Departments will consult on ED’s FY 2028 Budget Request to the President. \nThe purpose of these consultations is to receive meaningful input from American Indian\, Alaska Native\, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leader views inform the implementation of both topics within the current interagency framework. Each Department remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States\, Treaties\, Executive Orders\, and decisions of the U.S. Courts. Both consultations will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and facilitated by the Tribal Consultation Official for ED. \nBackground\nOn February 10\, 2026\, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. ET\, the U.S. Departments of Education\, Interior\, and Labor conducted consultation on the Interagency Agreements (IAAs) with elected Tribal leadership in Washington\, D.C.\, at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). The Departments heard from leadership from all corners of Indian Country\, chairmen\, governors\, principal chiefs\, and designated proxies. On June 9\, 2026\, ED published both a summary and transcript of the consultation on interagency partnerships (Final Report). The Final Report found that a majority of both written and verbal comments called for consultation to be ongoing and regionally accessible throughout implementation—not limited to a single national event. These consultations demonstrate an interagency commitment to conduct ongoing consultation. \nSince the founding of the United States\, the legal foundations and scope of each trust relationship between the federal government and Indian Tribes\, Alaska Native Villages\, and/or Native Hawaiian Organizations have been statutorily unique. There are currently 575 federally recognized Indian Tribes\, approximately 370 of which have treaties with the federal government that remain good law. Indian Tribes did not engage in treaty-making at the Department-level; they engaged in treaty-making from one Nation to another to ensure the prosperity of their descendants. The Departments look forward to continuing this work in genuine partnership with Indian Tribes\, Alaska Native Villages\, and/or Native Hawaiian Organizations\, and to demonstrating through action that the federal trust and treaty responsibility will be honored throughout the implementation of the Interagency Agreements. \nParticipation Information\nTo participate\, you must register for each consultation separately. \nConsultation Session #1: Fiscal Year 2027 Grantmaking Priorities\nAugust 27\, 2026\, at 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET \nPlease use the registration link to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security\, each attendee must register individually\, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration\, an individualized access link will be provided. This consultation is a closed press event. \nWritten public comments for the Consultation on FY27 Grantmaking Priorities will be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 28\, 2026. Please include “FY27 Grantmaking Priorities” in the subject line of your submission. \nAn Indian Tribe may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws\, including the Freedom of Information Act\, may require disclosure of information designated sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. \nBackground\nContingent upon availability of funding appropriated by the Congress\, ED can exercise discretion to conduct a grant competition for any of following programs: \n\n\n\nProgram Name: Native American Career and Technical Education Program \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/native-american-career-and-technical-education-program \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.101A\n\n\nProgram Name: Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/native-hawaiian-career-and-technical-education-program \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.259A\n\n\nProgram Name: Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Career and Technical Institutions \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/tribally-controlled-postsecondary-career-and-technical-education \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.245\n\n\nProgram Name: Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/title-iii-part-programs-alaska-native-and-native-hawaiian-serving \nAssistance Listing Number: Alaska Native Part A – 84.031N; Native Hawaiian Part A – 84.031W\n\n\nProgram Name: American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/title-iii-part-programs-american-indian-tribally-controlled \nAssistance Listing Number: TCCU Part A – 84.031T\n\n\nProgram Name: American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/american-indian-vocational-rehabilitation-services \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.250R\n\n\nProgram Name: American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance \nWebpage: https://rsa.ed.gov/about/programs/american-indian-vocational-rehabilitation-training-and-technical-assistance-center \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.250Z\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Name: Indian Education Professional Development \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/indian-education-professional-development-pd \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.299B\n\n\nProgram Name: Indian Education Demonstration \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/demonstration-grants-indian-children-demo \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.299A\n\n\nProgram Name: Alaska Native Education Program \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/alaska-native-education#home \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.356A\n\n\nProgram Name: Native Hawaiian Education Program \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/native-hawaiian-education#home \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.362A\n\n\nProgram Name: Indian Education National Activities \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/oese/oie/indian-education-national-activities \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.850\n\n\nProgram Name: State Tribal Education Partnership \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/state-tribal-education-partnership-step \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.415A\n\n\nProgram Name: Native American Languages \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/native-american-language-grant-naled \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.415B\n\n\nProgram Name: Native American Language Resource Centers \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/native-american-language-resource-centergrant-program-nalrc \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.415C\n\n\nProgram Name: Native American and Alaska Native Children in School \nWebpage: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/native-american-and-alaska-native-children-school-nam-program \nAssistance Listing Number: 84.365C\n\n\n\nConsultation Questions\nThe Departments invite Tribal leaders to provide input on the following: \n\nED has established seven Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities (SSPs) through the published five Notices of Final Priorities and Definitions for use in any ED discretionary grant competition. ED may choose to use one or more priorities in a grant competition to highlight areas of national importance in alignment with the underlying program. The priorities for grant competitions are clearly identified in the Application Notice and Instructions (ANI) for the competition that is posted on Grants.gov. If ED were to apply any of these priorities to the programs listed above\, please name the program of interest and rank order their importance to your community (1 being the most important and 7 being the least important): A. Promoting Evidence-Based Literacy (90 FR 43514); B. Expanding Education Choice (90 FR 43514); C. Returning Education to the States and Tribes (90 FR 43514); D. Meaningful Learning Opportunities (91 FR 6625); E. Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness (91 FR 18780); F. Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education (91 FR 18774); G. Promoting Patriotic Education (91 FR 30291)\nAs each priority could relate to each of the programs listed above differently\, please share your comments on the potential strengths\, opportunities\, and challenges with applying a proposed priority to a specific program.\nAre there any other priority areas not covered under the Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities that should be considered for the programs listed above?\nWhat suggestions do you have for how ED can improve the design and administration of these grant programs to better meet the unique educational and culturally related needs of Native students?\n\n  \nConsultation #2: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities\nFriday\, August 28\, 2026\, at 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET \nPlease use the registration link to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security\, each attendee must register individually\, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration\, an individualized access link will be provided. This consultation is a closed press event. \nWritten public comments for Consultation on FY28 Budget Priorities will be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 29\, 2026. Please include “FY28 Budget Priorities” in the subject line of your submission. \nAn Indian Tribe may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws\, including the Freedom of Information Act\, may require disclosure of information designated sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. \nBackground\nThe purpose of this consultation is to receive input from Tribal Leaders on the development of the Departments’ budget for FY 2028\, which begins on October 1\, 2027\, and ends on September 30\, 2028. The following resources can be used to help Tribal leaders prepare for the upcoming consultation: \n\nThe FY 2027 Education Budget Summary and Background Information provides program information and detailed budget tables.\nFY 2027 Justifications of Appropriations Estimates to Congress\nThe President’s FY 2027 Budget for the United States Government.\n\nFurther detailed information is available on the Department’s website at: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-overview/annual-performance-reports/budget/budget-requests (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net). In addition to this overall budget request\, the Department also produces detailed budget justifications for Congress to explain the use and importance of the funds requested. \nConsultation Questions\nThe Departments invite Tribal leaders to provide input on the following: \n\nWhat have been your most critical education needs in the last year? Which programs currently meet\, or attempt to meet\, those education needs?\nHow do you believe the Departments can better prioritize meeting these needs?\nEach year\, the Departments write budget justifications for Congress to explain the use and importance of funding for each Department. ED’s summaries for FY 2027 are posted at: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-overview/annual-performance-reports/budget/budget-requests/fy-2027-department-of-education-justifications-of-appropriation-estimates-congress (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net). Given how the FY 2027 request describes programs with Tribal implications\, are there changes that should be considered in the FY 2028 budget request?\nThe Departments use data to inform its budget and grantmaking decisions. What sources of information or data on the performance and needs of Native American students\, teachers\, and schools do you believe should inform budget development at each Department?\nWhat suggestions do you have regarding how we can improve the Departments’ presentations of budget information for programs with Tribal implications?\n\nThank you in advance for your input and participation. We look forward to visiting and consulting with Indian Tribes\, Alaska Native Villages\, and Native Hawaiian Organizations and their leadership to empower high-quality education for all students. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/consultations-on-interagency-implementation-of-ed-2027-grantmaking-priorities-and-2028-budget-priorities/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Education (ED),Dept of Interior (DOI)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20250925T194730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T210048Z
UID:10003713-1788264000-1788267600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThe Task Force also builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team\, creating a space to share best practices\, discuss public health strategies\, and collaborate on preparedness efforts. \n\n\n\nWhen: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes\, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: You must be an employee\, citizen\, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join. \n\n\n\n\nTribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members\n\n\n\nHealth Directors\, Physicians\, Medical Staff\, Behavioral Health Professionals\, Public Health Nurses\n\n\n\nEmergency Response / Coordination Personnel\, Homeland Security Personnel\n\n\n\nEmergency Services Personnel\, First Responders\, Public Safety Personnel\n\n\n\nEpidemiologists\, Data Specialists\n\n\n\nRisk Management Personnel\, Community Planners\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Health Staff\, Public Works Personnel\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist\, at agarrett@usetinc.org\, or Haley Tulis\, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant\, at htulis@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-4/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T143000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260803T185729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T185729Z
UID:10004246-1788273000-1788273000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Shared Stewardship and Mapping Areas of Tribal Importance
DESCRIPTION:What is It? \n\nDirectly Supports Tribal Sovereignty by making Tribal geospatial data sovereignty and governance a top priority.\nIncrease Tribal participation in the land management planning process on US Forest Service lands that result in prioritization of treaty\, religious\, cultural\, and subsistence interests; and the identification of opportunities for collaboration and shared stewardship.\n\nAreas of Tribal Importance \n\nAreas are to be determined soley by tribal governments (historical sites\, cultural areas\, traditional gathering areas\, endangered species\, treaty and religious use areas).\nIncorporate Tribal expertise and Indigenous knowledge into Federal land management.\nAll data remains on Tribal Government systems and is fully governed by the tribe as long as no federal monies are involved in the data creation (pursuant to the GDA).\nNTGISC is available to support tribes in building geospatial capacity necessary to create and manage their data.\nATI’s are another layer in addition to Section 106 of the NHPA because it covers more than historic properties.\nNHPA is project by project\, while ATI is on a landscape scale and allows for early engagement in planning and management.\nATI’s can be updated in near real time instead of given timelines like NHPA.\n\nUS Forest Service- Office of Tribal Relations \nThe Office of Tribal Relations within the US Forest Service serves as a single point of contact for consultation with American Indian and Alaska Native Governments. It ensures that relevant programs and policies are developed in consultation with tribal constituents and preserves Tribal sovereignty.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-shared-stewardship-and-mapping-areas-of-tribal-importance/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260217T173443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173446Z
UID:10003987-1788444000-1788444000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series\, which was co-hosted by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)\, South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center\, and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center was so popular that the regional Tribal Community Resilience Liaisons have partnered to offer another series in 2026! This year’s series will explore how Tribal Nations\, Native Villages\, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across the U.S. \n\n\n\nJoin for presentations and Q&A focusing on how Tribal Nations\, Native Villages\, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across regions throughout the U.S. \n\n\n\nExplore these topics on the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 5: Fire\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 2: Resilient Infrastructure\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14: Water\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 4: Forestry\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 2: Fish & Wildlife\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 6: Emergency Preparedness\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 3: Food Security\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, contact Anissa McKenna at amckenna@aihec.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-tribal-community-resilience-webinar-series/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Resilience,Natural Resources,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260806T131522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T131658Z
UID:10004254-1788868800-1788872400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Consultation Sessions regarding recent proposed updates to the 105(l)-facility lease process.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA)\, in collaboration with the Office of Facilities\, Property and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Office of Tribal Leases (OTL)\, invites Tribal representatives to participate in one of two virtual Consultation Sessions regarding recent proposed updates to the I05(1)-facility lease process. \n105(1) Facility Lease Guide Updates\nDuring these virtual Consultation Sessions\, the OTL will consult on proposed changes to the 105(1) facility lease process that will include topics such as the cost approach method\, lease application deadlines\, Principal and Interest (P&l)\, depreciation\, reserve funding related to federally owned or funded facilities\, and an optional construction pre-approval. \nConsultation Session Dates and Times\nEach virtual Consultation Session will be one hour in length and will cover the same information. Participants may attend the session that best fits their schedule. Please see below for details and advance registration links. \n\nSeptember 8\, 2026\, at 1:00 pm Eastern\nSeptember 10\, 2026\, at 2:00 pm Eastern\n\nWritten comments may be submitted to consultation@bia.gov by October 12\, 2026. If you have any questions\, please contact Cody Seaton\, Office of Tribal Leases by email at cody.seaton@bia.gov \nOTL is committed to keeping Tribes informed of leasing process improvements and technological enhancements. Each session will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/consultation-sessions-regarding-recent-proposed-updates-to-the-105l-facility-lease-process/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Interior (DOI)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260625T133855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T133856Z
UID:10004204-1788912000-1789171199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:21st Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Office on Violence Against Women is a grant-making agency in the U.S. Department of Justice. Under §903 of Title IX of the United States Department of Justice Reauthorization and Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005)\, OVW is responsible for conducting annual government-to-government consultations with the leaders of all Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments on behalf of the United States Attorney General. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of each consultation is to solicit recommendations from Tribal government leaders on the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nAdministering Tribal funds and programs;\n\n\n\nEnhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence\, dating violence\, sexual assault\, homicide\, stalking\, and sex trafficking;\n\n\n\nStrengthening the federal response to such crimes; and\,\n\n\n\nImproving access to local\, regional\, state\, and federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/21st-annual-government-to-government-violence-against-women-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Tulalip Resort\, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd\, Tulalip\, WA\, 98271\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260602T191029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191031Z
UID:10004179-1788966000-1788980400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Child Abduction Tabletop Exercise (CATE) in Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:Test your community’s response in conducting an initial investigation\, search and canvass activities for a missing or abducted child scenario occurring on tribal lands. Employ strategies and responses in mitigating and resolving the emergency. Participate in a multi-disciplinary\, multi-jurisdictional tabletop exercise to build cohesiveness with tribal\, state\, local and federal partners when responding to an emergency.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/child-abduction-tabletop-exercise-cate-in-indian-country-2/
CATEGORIES:Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260402T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T153102Z
UID:10004086-1789027200-1789048800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Wisdom Guides Today’s Paths:Respect\, Relevance\, Reciprocity\, ResponsibilityThursday\, September 10\, 20269:00 AM – 2:00 PMVirginia Crossings Hotel & Center \n\n\n\nThis year’s annual Sovereignty Conference will feature four sessions.  Each will highlight one of the themes: Respect\, Relevance\, Reciprocity\, and Responsibility. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – Respect: Acknowledging the inherent worth\, dignity\, and unique worldviews of Indigenous peoples and their knowledge systems.\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Relevance: Ensuring that K-12 and higher education include meaningful Indigenous cultural and historic content for all learners.\n\n\n\nSession 3 – Reciprocity: Building relationships based on mutual sharing\, understanding\, and benefit\, moving beyond extractive research models.\n\n\n\nSession 4 – Responsibility: Recognizing the obligations of the Commonwealth of Virginia to include Indigenous nations in legal codes and opportunities already available to others. \n\n\n\n\nTo meet rising costs and continue to provide a comfortable and engaging conference experience\, we will be introducing a registration fee for both in-person and virtual participation.  The fee covers your attendance and a well-prepared meal for those attending in-person. \n\n\n\n$50 General In-Person Fee$35 Tribal Citizen and Staff Fee$15 Virtual Fee
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-sovereign-nations-of-virginia-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education,Self-Governance,Tribal Organization Events,USET member Tribal Nation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260722T125513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T125513Z
UID:10004237-1789128000-1789142400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Public Meeting of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The next public meeting of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) will be held on September 11\, 2026\, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET in the Cash Room (2121) at the Main Treasury Building. During this meeting\, the TTAC will advise Treasury and IRS officials on Tribal tax issues; report on subcommittee work on the General Welfare Exclusion\, Tribal Economies\, and Parity and Reform; and hear public comments. \nDue to Security requirements\, only registered attendees will be permitted entry into the Treasury building. Registration will close Friday\, September 4\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET. If you are unable to attend the TTAC meeting in person\, you may participate virtually. \nPlease email TTAC@treasury.gov with questions and comments. \nRegister for the meeting.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/public-meeting-of-the-treasury-tribal-advisory-committee/
CATEGORIES:Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260519T194855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T194856Z
UID:10004161-1789171200-1789862399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Strategic National Stockpile Training
DESCRIPTION:Tribal Nations Training Week: Strategic National Stockpile Training Hosted by the Center for Domestic Preparedness \n\n\n\nSeptember 12–19\, 2026 | Anniston\, Alabama \n\n\n\nStrategic National Stockpile (SNS) \n\n\n\nAn introduction to SNS medical countermeasures\, medical material\, and response operations during a public health incident. The course will present planning considerations and capabilities related to requesting\, receiving\, distributing\, dispensing\, and administering SNS medical countermeasures (MCM) and medical material through classroom presentations\, group discussions\, and hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nSchedule:September 12 – Travel to Center for Domestic PreparednessSeptember 13 – Opening CeremonySeptember 14-18 Strategic National Stockpile TrainingSeptember 19 – Travel Home  \n\n\n\nRegistration: Click  HERE to Apply!!
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/strategic-national-stockpile-training/
LOCATION:Center for Domestic Preparedness Campus\, Anniston\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20230630T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T200151Z
UID:10001322-1789257600-1789343999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:UNDRIP Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/undrip-day/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:123 Easy Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260715T133027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T153236Z
UID:10004222-1789459200-1789470000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Practices\, Accurate Records: Training for Death Care Professionals Working with Native American Individuals and Tribal Nations
DESCRIPTION:Inaccurate identification of Native Americans in public health and vital records creates a distorted picture of health outcomes\, leading to gaps in morbidity and mortality data that can misdirect public health initiatives at the local\, state\, and national levels. This in-person session will examine the impact of inaccurate data collection and reporting\, highlight best practices for improving the accuracy of records\, and provide insight into the lived experiences of Tribal Nations in the USET region as they navigate the challenges created by incomplete and non–Tribal Nation-specific data. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 15\, 2026. The training will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Eastern\, with lunch and networking from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhere: Pamunkey Cultural Resource Center\, 225 Lay Landing Road\, King William\, VA\, 23086 \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Funeral Directors\, Funeral Home Staff\, Coroners\, Medical Examiners\, Public Health Professionals\, Hospice Personnel\, other professionals involved in death investigation\, certification\, or registration\, and Tribal Leaders and public health staff. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Participants will: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how inaccurate identification of Native Americans in public health and vital records affects morbidity and mortality data and influences public health decision-making.\n\n\n\nRecognize common factors that contribute to inaccurate identification of Native Americans in death records and other vital records.\n\n\n\nExplain the impact that incomplete or inaccurate data has on Tribal Nations’ ability to access resources\, inform health priorities\, and address health disparities.\n\n\n\nIdentify best practices that funeral directors\, coroners\, medical examiners\, and other partners can implement to improve the accuracy of information collected in vital records.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to support accurate and culturally respectful identification of Native American decedents\, contributing to more reliable public health data and stronger partnerships with Tribal Nations.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CEs): \n\n\n\n\nContinuing Medical Education: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Cardea and United South and Eastern Tribes. Cardea is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Cardea designates this live training for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.\n\n\n\nFuneral Directors: 2.0 Credits for Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hailey Wade\, OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, hwade@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/sacred-practices-accurate-records-training-for-death-care-professionals-working-with-native-american-individuals-and-tribal-nations/
LOCATION:Pamunkey Cultural Resource Center\, 225 Lay Landing Road\, King William\, Virginia\, 23086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260727T153449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153449Z
UID:10004240-1789689600-1789862399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Haskell Heritage Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Haskell Indian Nations University has set a date to celebrate 100 years of the memorial arch and stadium on campus. \nHaskell Heritage Homecoming is set for Friday and Saturday\, Sept. 18 and 19. \nActivities will include a community bison harvest on Sept. 18\, followed by presentations on the history of the stadium and arch\, documentary showings in the auditorium\, and a powwow in the stadium on Sept. 19.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/haskell-heritage-homecoming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260105T144925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T144927Z
UID:10003885-1789948800-1790121599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
DESCRIPTION:NAFOA hosts an Annual Conference (Spring) and the Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to collaborate\, share practical insights\, and collectively define a path toward stronger Tribal economies and sovereignty.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafoa-fall-finance-tribal-economies-conference/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T200419
CREATED:20260401T131115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131116Z
UID:10004082-1789948800-1790207999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Conference on Cultural Property Protection
DESCRIPTION:Join us this September in Washington\, D.C.\, for three days of expert-led sessions\, networking\, and site visits. Our planning team is hard at work finalizing an engaging program you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/smithsonian-national-conference-on-cultural-property-protection/
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage
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