United South & Eastern Tribes

Veteran's/Indigenous Warrior's Day
2025-11-11 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed in honor of Veteran’s/Indigenous Warrior’s Day.

DOI Consultation on Wildfire Management Program
2025-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Dear Tribal Leader,

With the recent signing of Secretarial Order (SO) 3443, “Elevating and Unifying the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Wild/and Fire Management Program,” and Executive Order (EO) 14308, ”Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response,” the Department of the Interior is taking significant steps to streamline and strengthen its wildfire management capabilities. These initiatives aim to improve the Department’s effectiveness in wildland fire response, while also promoting locally informed, technology-enabled strategies for land management and wildfire mitigation.

As the Department plans for the most efficient and effective use of wildland fire offices,coordinating bodies, programs, budgets, procurement processes, and research, and, as necessary,recommends additional measures specific to servicing Tribes, it is critical to obtain the Tribalperspectives.

The Department will conduct two (2) in-person and two (2) virtual Tribal consultation sessionsto accept oral and written comments. Please note the Tribal consultation sessions will be closedto the press and the public to protect any confidential information that may be discussed duringformal consultation sessions.

November 10 (Virtual) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern

November 13 (In person) 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm MountainSouthwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM

November 17 (Virtual) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mountain

November 19 (In person) 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm PacificNCAI Convention – Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA

American Indigenous Arts Celebration
2025-11-07 00:00 - 2025-11-08 23:59 | Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, 34725 West Boundary Road, Clewiston, Florida, 33440, United States
We are happy to share that the American Indigenous Arts Celebration event will take place November 7 & 8, 2025. Join the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum as we celebrate Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food dance and more! This free family friendly event will be held from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday. Be sure explore the mile-long board walk while you are here.

All Roads Lead to Chaco Canyon: Navigating Streams of the Digital Economy
2025-11-06 00:00 - 2025-11-07 23:59 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
This digital trade conference will bring together experts in tribal governance, fintech, and AI to discuss the economic opportunities available in the digital age, featuring sessions on data centers, data sovereignty, digital jurisdiction, online gaming and sports betting, and Indigenous culture in the information age.

Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times.

When: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors and Clinical Staff

Learning 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.

Registration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours.

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

NFBC Webinar on USDA Reorganization Plan Consultations
2025-11-04 14:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held two Tribal Consultations on its reorganization plan on October 14 and 16, 2025. Join the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) to learn about key takeaways from these consultations as well as considerations you may want to include in your written comments. Written comments must be submitted by November 15, 2025, to Tribal.Relations@usda.gov.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation, prevention, and preparation in the disaster management cycle.

The Task Force also 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.

When: 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.

Who should attend: You must be an employee, citizen, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join.

Tribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members

Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses

Emergency Response / Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel

Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel

Epidemiologists, Data Specialists

Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners

Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant, at htulis@usetinc.org.

Economic Futures Summit
2025-11-04 00:00 - 2025-11-06 23:59
We invite you to the inaugural Economic Futures Summit—a first-of-its-kind, Indigenous-led gathering to galvanize sustainability solutions and create new pathways for evolving the economy and confronting the climate and nature crises.
We need to create solutions for a livable climate, resilient communities, sustainable economies and a thriving planet. Indigenous People know many of these solutions and can be partners in innovating many more.
But as conservation and climate finance options rapidly evolve and billions of dollars are invested in seeking solutions, Indigenous People are seldom engaged.
Why?
Many Indigenous communities are not aware of the full range of finance opportunities that exist and how to access them. Many investors are not connected to Indigenous communities’ ideas and solutions. This means that Indigenous economic and finance ideas and leadership are not engaged in today’s solutions, and are not systematically informing the next generation of new investment models.
How do we change that, so that we can co-create the solutions our Earth critically requires?

Hosted in-person on Turtle Island (North America) and open to participants from around the globe, this 2.5-day summit will convene 400 Indigenous and non-Indigenous practitioners, investors, academics, thought-leaders and policymakers in climate, conservation and sustainability.
This isn’t your typical conference. We’re not just watering seeds of ideas through hours of conversation without action. We’re actively tending to, investing in and harvesting solutions with the highest return on investment for our shared planet.

USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
Food Sovereignty Fridays
USET’s Food Sovereignty Program is cancelling the remaining Food Sovereignty Friday webinars for 2025 (September, October, and November) and will reimagine the series in 2026. We appreciate all who joined the webinars in 2025, and we look forward to new and ongoing efforts with our member Tribal Nations’ food sovereignty programs.

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 highlight Tribal Food Sovereignty Projects, and/or Culinary Traditions! All webinars will be open to the public and recorded.

When: The last Friday of the month at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central/11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders and Tribal Agriculture/Natural Resources/Environmental Directors. This is open to all of Indian country.

Questions? For more information, please contact Breanna Knudsen at bknudsen@usetinc.org.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
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 Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
Who 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.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health,
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact the Reclaiming Team, at ReclaimingTeam@usetinc.org.

Addressing the Native Housing Crisis: Understanding NAHASDA and Charting a Path Forward
2025-10-28 13:00 | Virtual Event
Indian Country faces an unprecedented housing crisis. With severe overcrowding, widespread homelessness, chronic affordability challenges, and substandard living conditions affecting tribal communities nationwide, the need for sustainable housing solutions has never been more urgent. This crisis doesn’t just impact shelter—it reverberates through every aspect of community wellbeing, from public health and safety to economic development.

Join NCAI for an essential webinar that examines the current state of Native housing, traces the historical evolution of federal housing policy from pre-NAHASDA through today, and charts a viable path forward through NAHASDA reauthorization. Whether you’re a tribal leader, housing director, program administrator, or policy advocate, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to advance housing solutions in your community and support critical federal reauthorization efforts.

Small Business Administration Consultation
2025-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding atribal consultation meeting in Mashantucket, Connecticut requesting comments and input on allissues or concerns relating to any of SBA’s programs. Specifically, SBA seeks comments onhow SBA best can provide access for tribally owned small businesses to initiatives under itsOffice of Manufacturing and Trade, with a particular focus on SBA’s ongoing onshoring,manufacturing and export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses goingglobal. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how these programs are working andis inviting suggestions on potential avenues for improving their efficiency or reducing anyunnecessary regulatory burden associated with the programs.

DATES: The Tribal Consultation meeting date is Monday, October 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. (EDT), Mashantucket, Connecticut. The Tribal Consultation meeting pre-registrationdeadline date is October 22, 2025.

The Tribal Consultation meeting will be held at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum andResearch Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338.

You may submit written comments to SBA by sending them to Diane Cullo, AssistantAdministrator, Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration,409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; or Diane.Cullo@sba.gov.

Send pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Diane Cullo, AssistantAdministrator of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small BusinessAdministration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; Diane.Cullo@sba.gov; orFacsimile to (202) 481-2177.

Remote participation registration is permitted with pre-registration. To attend the meetingremotely, the public can register here:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612981879?pwd=[REDACTED]

CANCELED: 2025 USET Annual Board of Directors Meeting and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting
2025-10-27 00:00 - 2025-10-30 23:59 | DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg, 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
2025 USET Annual Board of Directors Meeting and
USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting
October 27-30, 2025
Hosted by the USET member Mid-Atlantic Tribal Nations
REMINDER: Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country, the USET and USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and are not open for general, public registration. Anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate.

Update 10/9/25, 4:50 PM Central
After many conversations and in coordination with our Executive Officers Committee (EOC) and our hosts, the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Nations, we regret to inform you that the USET and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meetings, originally scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, have been canceled.
This decision was made after careful consideration of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the resulting uncertainties and related impacts on each of your Tribal Nation operations, and ultimately, the success of our convening. Additionally, the timing of this decision included negotiations with the host hotel/facility to avoid cost burdens to USET and USET SPF. Bottom line, the current circumstances have made it impractical to move forward with our in-person meeting as originally planned.
Recognizing that there are still some time-sensitive matters that require Board attention and discussion, we will be convening a special four-hour virtual board meeting to address a limited set of priority items. The decision to transition to a virtual format reflects our shared responsibility to continue moving forward while honoring the unique pressures facing our communities. Details regarding the date, time, agenda, and virtual access will be shared in the coming days.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and for those of you who have already made travel arrangements. Please note that all hotel reservations will need to be cancelled by each, individual traveler. All registrations will be refunded to those who have already paid. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these challenges together.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens to my Annual Meeting registration?
All Annual Meeting registrations will automatically be cancelled.
How do I request a refund of my registration fee?
You do not need to request a refund. All registration fees will be refunded automatically, however it may take up to two weeks for refunds to be reflected in your account.
How will my registration fee be refunded?
Registrations will be refunded as they were received. If you paid with a credit card, your credit card will be refunded. If you paid by check, you will receive a check.
Do I need to cancel my hotel reservation?
The hotel has canceled all the reservations made under our hotel code. If you have not called to cancel, you no longer need to do so. If you wanted to keep your reservation despite the meeting cancellation, please call DoubleTree at 800-222-8733 to rebook your stay. (Updated 10/15, 10:45 AM Central)

Agendas
Board of Directors Agenda
Committee Agendas

Culture and Heritage – agenda coming soon!
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Education – not meeting
Health – agenda coming soon!
Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Housing
Natural Resources – not meeting
Social Services – agenda coming soon!
Transportation
Tribal Administration
Tribal Justice – not meeting
Veterans – agenda coming soon!

Resolutions
Please submit resolutions to Liz Malerba at lmalerba@usetinc.org by October 6. Late resolutions may not be considered.
Draft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency, an issue that was not known before the deadline, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC, at its discretion, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise, they will not be considered.

USET SPF Resolution Template for 2025 Annual Meeting
USET Resolution Template for 2025 Annual Meeting

USET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings
While the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, the lessons learned during this time remind us of the importance of maintaining proactive and precautionary health measures. Moving forward, USET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members, staff, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others, such as:

Staying home when feeling unwell.
Washing hands frequently and thoroughly.
Practicing respiratory etiquette (e.g., covering coughs and sneezes).
Remaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.

Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
2025-10-27 00:00 - 2025-10-30 23:59 | Pearl River Resort, Highway 16 West, Choctaw, MS, 39350, United States
October 27-30
Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, MS
Conference Website
Registration is now open for the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC), which will be held on the Tribal homelands of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, October 27-30, 2025, at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, Mississippi and organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA).
AIANTA, the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, will celebrate 27 years at AITC this year as the leader in Indigenous tourism. Each year, the AITC attracts more than 300 attendees who participate for second-to-none networking opportunities, high-level keynote sessions and informative breakout sessions led by some of the hospitality industry’s leading experts

Federal Indian Law: Virtual Fall Forum
2025-10-24 00:00 - 23:59
Empowering Tribal Nations: Asserting Tribal Sovereignty in a New Era

Join us for this year’s newly formatted Federal Indian Law: Virtual Fall Forum, which will take place fully online on Friday, October 24, offering attendees a convenient and accessible way to engage with leading voices on key issues in federal Indian law.

This conference will provide a comprehensive look at the intersection of federal policy, economic self-determination, and community empowerment while showcasing a holistic approach to building a strong and sovereign future for Tribal Nations. These sessions will paint a picture of a proactive and forward-looking approach to Tribal sovereignty in a new era.

Protecting Tribal Lands: Roadless Rule, Rights & Resilience
2025-10-23 14:00 | Virtual Event
Join this important briefing on the Trump Administration’s proposed repeal of the U.S. Forest Service’s 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and its potential impacts on Tribal lands across the country. This session is designed to help Tribal Nations understand what’s at stake, how to respond, and how to use the Roadless Rule Tribal Hub to take action.

Learn about the USDA’s proposed changes and their impact on ~44.7 million acres of roadless National Forest lands across 36 states, many of which overlap with Tribal ancestral territories.

Explore resources available on the Roadless Rule Tribal Hub, including legal memos, comment letter templates, and FAQs.

Hear updates from legal experts, Tribal leaders, and advocates on opportunities for consultation and comment.

Ask questions and get guidance from panelists, including federal agency staff and Tribal representatives.

Whether you’ve already engaged or are just beginning, this webinar is your opportunity to learn, ask questions, and protect your Nation’s interest in federal forest policy.

DHS FLETC Tribal Law Enforcement Resource Webinar Series
2025-10-23 11:00 | Virtual Event
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, State, Local, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources

Topic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 am Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley, Director

Description: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a CODIS participant. CHI works with law enforcement, medicolegal, and other criminal justice agencies as a DNA testing resource for unidentified and missing person cases. Currently, CHI has a Bureau of Justice Assistance Program which provides free DNA testing for Family Reference Samples (FRS) and Unidentified Human Remains (UHR) for missing Indigenous person cases. To date, 45 identifications have been made in Indian Country under this program.

Topic: Resources, Training, and Tools to Address Substance Misuse and Human Trafficking, National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Date: Wednesday: November 19, 2025, 10:00 Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Eric Nation, Executive Director

Description: Learn of resources available for Tribal law enforcement specific to training on the topics of early identification, human trafficking, and drug endangered children.

Topic: State & Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association (SRLEEA) Training and Resources

Date: Wednesday: December 10, 2025, 10:00 Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Bensen, Chief of Police- Nez Perce Tribe

Description: The SRLEEA is dedicated solely to supporting and promoting law enforcement executives and agencies that serve small, rural & tribal communities across America. The organization provides resources and training to support departments in leadership, jail management, and more.

Topic: DHS Resources to Support Tribal Law Enforcement

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 am Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. David Flute, Senior Advisor- Tribal Affairs Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is comprised of several agencies who work with state, local, and Tribal departments and possess several resources that may interact to support Tribal law enforcement. This webinar provides an overview of various DHS agencies and specific resources for Tribal law enforcement departments related to human trafficking, search and rescue, and more.

USDA SNAP Tribal Consultation
2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
On behalf of Secretary Brooke Rollins, you are cordially invited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in a Tribal consultation to receive information and provide feedback on one policy and three proposed rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered at the Federal level by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). This consultation will be held October 22, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT. The consultation will be held virtually. Patrick Penn, Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS), will be the USDA consulting official.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 101 for Tribal Nations
2025-10-20 13:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to join the first webinar in a new series designed to encourage more Tribal Nations and Native-led organizations to access the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

This session will offer an overview of the LWCF, including key terminology, common barriers Tribal Nations face in accessing these funds, and first-hand insights from a Tribal leader with direct experience navigating the program. The discussion will also cover new opportunities emerging through the EXPLORE Act, which strengthens pathways for Tribal Nations to benefit from LWCF funding.

Panelists:

Anne Richardson (Rappahannock) – Chief of the Rappahannock Tribe

Dr. Maggie Carson (Ohkay Owingeh) – Native Affairs Analyst, LWCF National Park Service

Dr. Ken Lucero (Zia/Cochiti Pueblos) – Senior Director, Tribal and Indigenous Lands Program at the Trust for Public Lands

Starlyn Miller, J.D. (Little Shell Chippewa citizen, Menominee & Mohican descendant) – Senior Director, The Wilderness Society, Native Lands Partnerships

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with guest speakers.

NICWA Virtual Training: Positive Indian Parenting
2025-10-20 00:00 - 2025-10-23 23:59 | Virtual Event
October 20 – 23, 2025
Register
Cost is $625.00
Positive Indian Parenting reconnects Native families with traditional child-rearing practices, blending timeless cultural teachings with modern parenting challenges to nurture strong families, preserve traditions, and empower future generations. This three-day train-the-trainer model for Positive Indian Parenting, the culturally responsive curriculum, draws on the strengths of historic Native child-rearing practices, incorporating lessons like storytelling, harmony, and the use of praise. Delivered as a customizable three-day train-the-trainer model, Positive Indian Parenting equips Tribal and First Nations child welfare workers and community members to utilize the curriculum to guide Native parents in a culturally specific and meaningful way.

NITA Annual Tribal Tax Conference
2025-10-20 00:00 - 2025-10-22 23:59 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
We at the National Intertribal Tax Alliance (NITA) would like to invite you to this year’s Annual Tribal Tax Conference at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT. This year’s conference will start on Monday, October 20th and will run through Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
A registration form and draft agenda are provided for your convenience. We look forward to seeing you again if you’re a returning attendee, and meeting all those who might attend for the first time.
If you have any questions, please contact us by replying to this email. If you know of anyone who might benefit from attending this year’s event, please feel free to forward this message to them, or reply and let us know who to reach out to directly.
We’ve put together an event designed to provide useful information on how to generate and manage tax revenues for Tribal nations of all sizes. We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us this year and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
National Intertribal Tax Alliance Events

FEMA Review Council - Virtual Tribal Listening Session
2025-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative,

On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in the next of a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal voices are understood and incorporated into the Council’s efforts.

In accordance with Executive Order 14180, signed on January 24, 2025, the FEMA Review Council is mandated to hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of that meeting. Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of FEMA and ensuring that tribal needs are adequately represented in the Council’s report.

Purpose of the Listening Sessions: The FEMA Review Council seeks to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to inform its recommendations for FEMA’s future operational posture. Your contributions will play a vital role in influencing the Council’s report and ensuring that tribal perspectives are prioritized in FEMA’s policies and practices.

Virtual Listening Session Details:

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM EDT – 5:00 PM EDT

RSVP: Please RSVP by filling out the Microsoft Forms link here: https://forms.office.com/g/CWeDtAe4G7 to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration closer to the meeting date.

Meeting ID: Join the meeting now [teams.microsoft.com]

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial in by phone: 202-516-6093

Phone conference ID: 834055635#

Submission of Written Comments: Your attendance at this virtual tribal listening session is welcome and appreciated. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of time allocated for verbal comments, with each speaker receiving four to five minutes. To ensure the FEMA Review Council receives your input, please submit your comments to FEMAReviewCouncil@hq.dhs.gov or mail to: HQ/OPE Mail Stop #0385 Department of Homeland Security Designated Federal Officer Attn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20528-0078.

Please note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives.

We deeply value your participation in this important initiative and look forward to hearing your insights. Together, we can ensure that FEMA’s future policies and operations reflect the needs and priorities of tribal communities.

Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.

Agriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan, dated July 24, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability, enhanced services, reduced bureaucracy, and cost savings for the American people.

The consultation series will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:

Date: October 14, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Location: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C., 20250

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

Date: October 16, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street, Denver, Colorado, 80249

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

More information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov.

Thank you,Office of Tribal Relations

* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper

USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
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 for attendees to learn from one another and build community across the region. The roundtable topic will be announced one to two weeks before each session through an update to the outlook event. We encourage attendees to join all discussions as they’re able, since all facets of environmental care and resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse groups of participants.
When: on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (ending on November 19, 2025)
Who Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nation staff, leaders, and citizens interested in community resilience, regardless of department or typical work duties.
What You will Learn: Participants will share and receive ideas for creative solutions for environmental adaptation and resilience across sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across Nations.
Register: Registration is open.
Questions: Please contact Steph Courtney, USET Community Resilience Liaison, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.

IRS office hours: elective payment of energy credits
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
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 hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
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August 20, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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September 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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October 15, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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November 19, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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December 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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January 21, 2026
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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Resources:

Video: How to complete Form 990-T for elective payment election
Video: Pre-filing Registration Tool Overview
Pre-Filing Registration Tool — User Guide and Instructions, Publication 5884 PDF
Clean Energy Authorization Permission Management User Guide, Publication 5902 PDF
Elective pay and transferability frequently asked questions

The tribal community can find answers to many questions on IRS.gov/tribes. If you have a question on any tribal tax matter, please visit Contact ITG.
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Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours FY26
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
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.

When: The third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Tribal Nation designated staff

Learning objectives

October 15: The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V

November 19: The 340B Pharmacy

December 17: How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy

January 21: How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables

February 18: How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre-Award and Startup Costs

March 18: The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)

April 15: Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Direct Contract Support Costs

May 20: Maximizing Space for a 105(l)

June 17: Tribal Management Grant (TMG), Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP)

July 15: Annual Funding Agreement Negotiations & Defining Scope of Work

August 19: Health System Planning (HSP) Tools, Strategic Action Plan (SAP)

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
2025-10-14 16:30 - 20:00
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 in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act,” (Public Law 118-258), which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act).
Consultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act, listed in detail in attached documents, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
We are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve.
We look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions:
CONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA
Date: August 25, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation
Time: 1 – 4 PM Central Time
In-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs, 777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN 56359
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA
Date: October 10, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time
In-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center, 505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA
Date: October 14, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time
In-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON
Date: November 18, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time
In-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC
Date: December 2, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time
In-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building
330 C Street
Washington DC 20201
RSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance.
Written comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session.
In addition to these formal consultations, and in response to requirements in the Act, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public.
To facilitate preparation for the consultation, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information
Memo of June 18, 2025, Summary of Provisions, Framing Questions, and a Side-by-Side
legislative language comparison.
If you have questions about the consultations, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF,
Laurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.

FBI CAST (Cellular Analysis Survey Team) Overview Presentation
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
This webinar presentation will provide an overview of the FBI CAST (Cellular Analysis Survey Team) program. An FBI Special Agent will cover how cellular phones interact with cell towers and all three major cellular phone service providers. The presenter will also address the process for requesting CAST assistance in an emergency case concerning a missing person or fugitive as well as assistance with obtaining and mapping phone records for a case. Several case examples and scenarios will be presented to illustrate investigation techniques and how to incorporate cell phone records in investigations.

This training is restricted to federal, state, and Tribal prosecutors, law enforcement and intelligence analysts employed by a law enforcement agency. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided.

This training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, the United States Indian Police Academy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program.

If you have any questions, please contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

13th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit
2025-10-14 00:00 - 2025-10-16 23:59 | Shooting Star Casino, 777 South Casino Road, Mahnomen, Minnesota, 56557, United States
Join us for the 13th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit October 14–16, 2025, hosted at White Earth Nation at the Shooting Star Casino & Event Center in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

The National Native Harm Reduction Summit brings together Native and allied harm reduction practitioners, Tribal leaders, researchers, and advocates from across Turtle Island. This annual gathering is a space to share knowledge, strengthen community connections, and co-create healing pathways grounded in culture, dignity, and justice.
