HHS/IHS Tribal Consultation on CSC
2024-09-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-01 08:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 25 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Location: Virtual
September 26 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Central
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Location: Dallas, Texas
October 1 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern
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Location: Washington, DC
October 3 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Pacific
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Location: Seattle, Washington
October 9 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Location: Virtual
Please email your written comments and recommendations for this Tribal Consultation to
consultation@ihs.gov. Use the SUBJECT LINE: CSC Methodology for Program Income.
The deadline for transmitting written comments for this Tribal Consultation is
Friday, October 11, 2024.
Over the past 60 days, the Contract Support Cost Advisory Group (CSCAG), made up of Federal
and Tribal members met three times, to discuss needed changes to the existing funding
methodology to address the calculation of CSC on expenditures of program income. The
CSCAG’s charge includes providing advice and recommendations on the Indian Health Service
(IHS) CSC policy, as well as identifying priorities and issues for improvement.
The principles that have been agreed upon by CSCAG members are to take an approach with the
broadest applicability, which aligns as much as feasible with the current CSC policy. During this
timeframe, CSCAG members identified a few areas of agreement, as well as a few areas for
additional discussion. Overall, there remains a considerable amount of work to be accomplished
by the CSCAG and IHS staff to implement a modified methodology.
The IHS is requesting input from all Tribal Leaders, as the implementation of a modified
methodology to negotiate and pay CSC on expenditures of program income can have broad
budgetary implications for Tribes that receive direct services, as well as compacting and
contracting Tribal Nations.
During this Tribal Consultation, they plan to convene three in-person Consultation sessions and
two virtual Consultation sessions to allow multiple opportunities to provide feedback on the
Agency’s proposals to calculate CSC related to expenditures of program income. Details about
the Consultation sessions are provided in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.
Throughout the CSCAG’s discussions, there were a few recurring topics of particular interest to
this Tribal Consultation. The IHS invites your recommendations and feedback broadly on the
expansion of the CSC policy, as well as the necessary changes required to implement CSC
calculations on expenditures of program income.
Due to the variability of how T/TOs collect program income expenditure data, the IHS is seeking
your recommendations on how to estimate initial amounts, as well as reconcile CSC annually.

Digital Equity Native Entity Capacity Application Webinar
2024-09-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
NTIA will discuss the next stage in the Digital Equity Act grant programs and how Native Entities (Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations) can reduce barriers to digital equity in their communities. Speakers will discuss the Digital Equity Native Entity Application that opens on Wednesday, September 25.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, September 19. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.

Link for external registration page
https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_b0a2kNaLSneZZqLJaV23Qg#/regist…

Funding Program

Digital Equity Act Programs
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
State Digital Equity Planning Grant
Funding Programs

RESCHEDULED: USET OTPH Webinar | A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty
2024-09-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Update – This webinar was previously scheduled for September 24.

September 26 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Who should attend: Public health staff, chronic disease prevention staff, health educators, agriculture and foodways staff, Native chefs, Tribal leaders, farmers market staff/volunteers, etc.
We are excited to announce an informative and interactive webinar entitled “A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty,” which refers to the right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, food justice, which encompasses equal access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food; and food security, which entails having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Objectives:

Explore various resources designed to support food sovereignty initiatives within communities.
Establish sustainable partnerships and incorporate cultural values into mission statements.
Define the concepts of food sovereignty.
Examine policy ideas and strategies for food sustainability.

Our guest speaker will be Ms. Hayley Breazeale, Food Sovereignty Coordinator, SC., Master Gardener, and Diabetes Lifestyle Coach with the Catawba Nation Wellness Department.
If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Carter, USET Chronic Disease Program Manager, at jcarter@usetinc.org.

CMS Listening Session | Long Term Supports and Services
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
September 26 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board is partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to host a Tribal listening session on long term services and supports (LTSS). We invite Tribal leaders, Tribal technical assistants, Tribal health professionals, and Tribal citizens to attend the session and share recommendations and best practices to improve LTSS in Tribal communities. LTSS are a critical part of the Indian health system for Tribal elders and Tribal citizens with disabilities and/or chronic illness. With limited IHS appropriations to support LTSS, reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid can help support LTSS in Tribal communities— please join us to share your thoughts and recommendations. To learn more about CMS’s role in LTSS, visit the LTSS Technical Assistance Center.

DOI and DOJ Roundtable Discussion on : Increasing Media Coverage of the MMIP and HT Crise
2024-09-26 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 26 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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As part of the Federal response to the Not Invisible Act Commission’s recommendations on how to combat the missing and murdered Indigenous persons and Human Trafficking crises, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice are committed to holding a roundtable to discuss best practices regarding the issue of fair and equitable media coverages of these issues, which have been underfunded and under-reported for decades.
This roundtable will provide a venue for dialogue between Tribal leaders, advocates, journalists, and Federal agencies to discuss this issue. The conversation will inform the development of a set of guidelines and best practices called for in the Commission’s report.
For questions, please contact Josh Barnett, Director, Office of Public Affairs, AS-IA, at email joshua.barnett@bia.gov.

FEMA, NASA, and NOAA’s Climate Resiliency Fireside Chat
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024 – 3– 4 p.m. ET via Zoom.
Audience: State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial elected officials, representatives from climate focused organizations, community organizations, private sector, and academia.
Registration is required.
Register at: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_s0ySdUDzQpi0ZVbkAnlIdA (-> lnks.gd)
In celebration of NYC Climate Week, you are invited to join a discussion focused on climate resiliency, featuring leaders from FEMA, NASA, and NOAA. This event is designed for meaningful conversations around climate preparedness and community resilience. This discussion will explore the critical importance of interagency resources and the implementation of forward-thinking programs that equip communities for the climate challenges of today and tomorrow.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with subject matter experts, share knowledge, and deepen your understanding of how to build resilient communities in the face of a changing climate.
In-person attendance is limited. If you are interested in attending the panel in-person, please email FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov.
Panelists include:

Victoria Salinas, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Administrator for Resilience, FEMA
Dr. Kate Calvin, Chief Scientist, NASA
Jainey Bavishi, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy Administrator, NOAA

The event will be moderated by Justin Ángel Knighten, Associate Administrator of FEMA’s Office of External Affairs.

Tribal Town Hall: Draft HHS Tribal Data Access Policy and HHS Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access Policy
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
September 27 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two new policies on data access.   One policy would be for Tribes, and one for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs).  According to HHS, “the revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior consultation, as well as internal HHS working group experts.” In order to help prepare for the upcoming consultation, NIHB will host a Tribal Town Hall to hold space for Tribes, TECs, and other stakeholders to discuss any needed revisions or support for these policies. NIHB will provide a brief overview of the HHS draft policies and the open it up for discussion on the call.

Treasury Tribal Consultation: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program
2024-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program promotes cost-saving clean energy investments in low-income communities, on Indian land, as part of affordable housing developments, and directly benefiting low-income households. The proposed rules address the technology neutral version of the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under 48(e) of the IRS Code. In 2025, 48(e) will be replaced by section 48E(h) and we welcome your comment on the proposed rules. Notably, we are interested in hearing Indian Country’s views on the preservation of certain aspects of 48(e) and additional enhancements proposed in these rules.
For more information and proposed questions, please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Treasury is accepting written comments received by October 18, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time.
Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

Chickahominy Indian Tribe Fall Festival and Pow-Wow
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, United States
September 28 and 28
Gates open Saturday at 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Grand entry at noon
Gates open Sunday at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grand entry at 1:00 pm
For more information, visit www.chickahominytribe.org.

Chickahominy Indian Tribe
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, United States

Department of Energy: Electric Vehicle Working Group Public Meeting
2024-09-30 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 30 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The DOE is holding a virtual public meeting of the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG), formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into the U.S. transportation and energy systems.

OMB Listening Session on Revisions to Uniform Guidance
2024-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 30 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Once your register, you will receive a confirmation email and a unique participant link. If registration is not possible, or if you have trouble registering, please email tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov.
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is holding a Tribal listening session to provide updated information on the revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), also known as the Uniform Guidance. This Tribal listening session will be held virtually on September 30, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET.
2 CFR is OMB’s guidance on Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal financial assistance awards. The revision of this OMB guidance was conducted to reduce administrative burden for non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards while reducing the risk of waste, fraud and abuse.
The purpose of this Tribal listening session is for OMB to provide an overview of the changes to the Uniform Guidance, which reduce burden, clarify existing requirements, and provide additional flexibilities to Federal agencies and Federal financial assistance recipients. This listening selection will highlight many of the critical revisions OMB made to the Uniform Guidance with a particular focus on changes that relate to Tribal governments as federal award recipients.
The listening session will also include a comment period for questions and comments. As is custom, we will prioritize Tribal leader participation in this listening session; please note that Tribal listening sessions are not for press purposes.

NPS Transcontinental Railroad Tribal Consultation Sessions
2024-09-30 16:00 | Virtual Event
September 4 at 4:30 pm Eastern
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September 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern
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The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting two virtual Tribal consultations sessions to share information on the National Park Service’s multi-year and multi-state effort to study the history, legacy, and impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Transcontinental Railroad program (TCRR) seeks to study, engage, and develop programming that tells the full story of this route.
Program background: In 2019, via the Golden Spike NHP act, Sec. 2205 of Public Law 116-9 (the Dingell Act) Subsection (c) the United States Congress charged the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) with establishing a program that commemorates and interprets the Transcontinental Railroad. This new national program spans three NPS Regions (Regions 3, 4, & 5, (Midwest) Regions 6, 7, & 8 (Intermountain,) and Regions 8, 9, 10, & 12 (Pacific West) as it follows the historic railway connecting Iowa to California at Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah.
How to engage: As a federally recognized Tribal Nations with connections to the railroad’s complex legacy, they invite you and/or other Tribal representatives to join them in shaping the future of this program. They invite your participation at whatever level you would like to be engaged. They respectfully wish to honor the level of contributions of time and energy you are willing and able to provide.

Visit this project’s planning page on NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) platform: parkplanning.nps.gov/TCRRstudy to submit comments, find planning documents, and access other meeting links.

The National Park Service looks forward to building and growing their relationship with you. Their goal is to provide a full and inclusive telling of this complex story and codify that Indigenous perspectives are essential to this route’s significance. If you have additional questions, please email them.

What is the White House Fellowship? Webinar
2024-09-30 19:00 | Virtual Event
September 30 at 8:00 pm Eastern
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Learn about the White House Fellowship! Several White House Fellows alumni will discuss their experiences with the Fellowship. Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar.

NAGPRA Regulations Training
2024-10-01
Brought to the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) by the Association on American Indian Affairs
September 17 & October 1, 2024
September 17 | Part 1: Introduction to the new NAGPRA regulations and how to read and interpret the law.
The new NAGPRA regulations have finally synced the intent of the legislation with appropriate implementation. The new regulations were intended to correct the old regulations, which had developed into burdensome practices that conflicted with the law. Understanding the underlying purpose and concepts of the law and new regulations is the starting point to resolve any question on how to move the repatriation process forward. There will be a Q&A period.
October 1 | Part 2: Introduction to the new NAGPRA regulations repatriation process, step-by-step.
With a firm understanding of the purpose and concepts in NAGPRA, the regulations’ step-by-step process will provide a clear and efficient way forward. If time allows, we hope to hear feedback on what your institutions may still be struggling with, considering that the new regulations are intended to lessen costs and provide clear timelines.
Pricing:
AAMG and AAIA Members: $29/workshop, $55/both
Nonmembers: $59/workshop, $115/both
Student Members of AAMG or AAIA: FREE registration for both workshops
Offering 5 member and 5 nonmember registrations to attend BOTH workshops for FREE on a first come, first serve basis. Fill out this sponsorship application form here. You will receive registration information once received.

On The Good Path – Healing to Wellness Conference
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | Buchanan Alumni House, 160 College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04473, United States
October 1-2, 2024 in Orono, Maine
Don’t miss this exceptional chance to witness a mock Wellness team meeting and court proceedings in action, interact with court personnel, and listen to the stories of individuals who have effectively journeyed toward their recovery!
Topics include:
Effective Tribal / State Collaboration
Utilizing a Peer Recovery Advocate
Mock Team Meeting
Mock Court Session
How to access Funding
Location:
Buchanan Alumni House
160 College Ave,
Orono, ME 04473

National Emergency Management Association Annual Forum
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-04
https://www.nemaweb.org/index.php/forums-meetings/save-the-date

CANCELED: Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2024-10-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Our October meeting will take place in person during the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates.
Date: The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern
Who Should Attend?

Tribal Leaders and 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
Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience

Registration: Register today for the zoom meeting.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.

HHS Tribal Consultation on Updated Draft Tribal and TEC Data Access Policies
2024-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Deputy Secretary, is initiating Tribal consultation on two new draft policies: (1) the HHS Tribal Data Access Policy, and (2) the HHS Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Data Access Policy . The revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior consultation, as well as internal HHS working group experts. We ask that you please review the enclosed draft policies to offer your comments and recommendations to assist in the preparation of the final policies. Comments are welcome on all aspects of the drafts. Please see this Dear Tribal Leader Letter for full details.
HHS invites you to provide your input and feedback on the draft policies through one or both of the following methods:

Virtual Consultation
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST
ZoomGov Registration:
https://hhsgov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsde2grj8uGGIprr2dP29JGZRIFRw3MWc
Written Comment
Please send comments by October 31, 2024, via one of the following methods:
• Email: consultation@hhs.gov
• Subject Line: (please submit comments on each draft separately)
o HHS Tribal Data Access Policy
o HHS TEC Data Access Policy
• Postal Mail:
Bertha Alisia Guerrero, Director
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
200 Independence Ave. SW
Mail Stop: 620E
Washington, DC 20201
HHS is also pleased to announce its new Tribal Data Access Website is now live at https://cdo.hhs.gov/s/tribal-data (-> click.connect.hhs.gov). We encourage you to bookmark this link and check it regularly for updates. We will be posting the final HHS Tribal and Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access Policies, FAQs, and new Division-specific materials here as they are available. We also welcome input during consultation about additional information or features you would like to see on this site.Enclosures:

Dear Tribal Leader Letter
HHS Tribal Data Access Policy
HHS TEC Data Access Policy

HUD Virtual Training: NAHASDA Essentials
2024-10-02 10:00 - 2024-10-03 16:00 | Virtual Event
October 2-3 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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This training from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, home-buyer programs, rehabilitation, and crime prevention services. Other significant topics will include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verification, federal requirements, financial management, and program administration. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures, and hands-on exercises.

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new 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.
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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July 2, 2024
12:30-2 p.m. EDT
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July 17, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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July 31, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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August 14, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 4, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 18, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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October 2, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Webinar
2024-10-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
October 2 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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Please join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) to learn about national concerns and emerging issues in preparation for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation this November. This webinar will feature the co-chairs of the NCAI’s Violence Against Women Task Force as they outline key priorities for addressing violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women and survivors of violence.

Office of Tribal Transportation Webinar on TTPSF Funding Opportunity
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
October 3 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
Join via Zoom link
The TTPSF webinar will review the funding opportunity. Grant funding is available for:

Development and update of transportation safety plans
Data assessment, improvement, and analysis – identifying data needs, improving crash data collection, compiling other safety data, or conducting safety studies
Systemic Roadway Departure Countermeasures – streamlined access to specific low-cost safety improvements to address rural roadway departure crashes
Infrastructure Improvements – Projects to address transportation safety needs on tribal transportation facilities.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for the Tribal HPP Program. The program, funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide nearly $9 million in Fiscal Year 2024 to (1) an Indian Tribe or governmental subdivision of an Indian Tribe whose annual allocation of funding under the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) is insufficient to complete the highest priority project of the Tribe, or (2) to any Indian Tribe that has an emergency or disaster occur on a Tribal transportation facility that renders the facility impassible or unusable. The Tribal HPP Program is a nationwide priority program modeled after the Indian Reservation Roads High Priority Projects Program (IRRHPP) and developed through negotiated rulemaking. The IRRHPP was formerly administered through regulations from 2005 through 2012.

USET Founders Day
2024-10-05 | United States
In recognition of the bold and visionary leadership of our founding member Tribal Nations and leaders who set forth the mission of USET back in 1969, we celebrate “USET Founders Day” on October 5 every year. USET/USET SPF offices are closed.
Learn more about USET Founders Day.

CANCELED: 2024 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-09 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
UPDATE (10/05/2024):
As part of the planning for the 2024 USET & USET SPF Annual Meeting, we have been monitoring Hurricane Kirk and Hurricane Milton.
While Hurricane Kirk appears to no longer hold any potential for concern, the most recent weather prediction has Hurricane Milton coming on shore as a category 2 by the latter part of our meeting. With any storm, it could weaken or intensify, but it is only a best guess forecast at this time.
However, throughout the day today, we have been notified by several of our members and attendees that they are pulling the plug on sending staff out of concern for the safety of their staff should the storm materialize or worsen.
Based on the possibility of Hurricane Milton becoming a storm of concern, the desire to take related precautionary and preventive measures, and the attendance cancellation notices that we have already received, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2024 USET and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
While we are still working through the logistical details of this cancellation, including the likelihood of a single day virtual Board meeting, we will follow up with further information regarding registration and other related matters. We wanted to communicate this decision as promptly as possible to assist you in adjusting your travel plans to Seminole.
Thank you for your understanding.
For those that may have registered for the USET Scholarship Fund golf tournament, and have already arrived, you should have already received communication that the golf tournament will be held tomorrow as scheduled. The cancellation of the USET/ USET SPF Annual meeting does not affect this decision. Please enjoy your outing.
Every individual is responsible for canceling their hotel reservations to keep from incurring any fees.
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2024 USET/USET SPF Board of Directors Annual Meeting
On the sovereign territory of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
October 7-9, 2024
Hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida

REMINDER: Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country, the USET/USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and 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.

Hotel Information
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Hotel Rates:
Group discounted rate has expired
Please call (954) 316-2929 as soon as possible to make your reservation and receive the best rate available.
Hotel check in is 4:00 pm.
Hotel check out is 11:00 am.
Shipping information for the hotel:
Shipping instructions
Loading Dock map
Other Hotels in the area:
Le Meridien Dania Beach
1825 Griffin Rd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-920-3500
Dolce Hotel
5510 FL-7
Hollywood, FL 33314
954-222-5530

Agendas
USET/USET SPF Board of Directors Agenda
The following USET Committees have submitted an agenda:

Culture and Heritage
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Education
Health
Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Housing
Natural Resources
Social Services
Transportation
Tribal Administration
Tribal Justice Committee will not be meeting
Veterans

Special Events

USET Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament | October 6 | The Club at Emerald Hills Golf Course
Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:30 am to utilize the provided transportation.
Registration is at 8:00 am | Shotgun Start at 9:00 am
Teams of 4
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
$100 entry per player
Call in by Wednesday, October 2 by 4:00 pm | 954-966-6300 Ext. 13324

USET Tribal Public Preparedness and Resilience Task Force in collaboration with USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee University of Miami Tour:
What: Attend tours of the University of Miami Marine Campus, Gordon Center, and Medical Campus, and participate in presentations about hurricanes. These tours will be led by experts from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Participants will be provided demonstrations and simulations, and future offerings/trainings will be discussed. Lunch and transportation are provided.
When and Where: October 8 at 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:45 am to utilize the transportation provided by USET.)
Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members, USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee, USET Committee members, USET member Tribal Nation leadership and staff
Agenda: Review the detailed agenda.
Travel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipend for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. The Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click this link to request a stipend. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org.
Register today for the tour! If you are participating in the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately here.
Questions: For questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Garret, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org

Resolutions
The draft resolution submission deadline has passed. 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 2024 Annual Meeting
USET Resolution Template for 2024 Annual Meeting

Vendors and Artisans
Vendors can reserve a booth at $850.00/per booth. Vendors need to register for the meeting to reserve their booth.
Artisans can reserve a table at $300.00/per table. Artisans need to register for the meeting to reserve their table.
Event Schedule
Set up time each day: 7:00 am -8:00 am
Vendor/Artisan Hours:
Monday, October 7, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Must be moved out by no later than 2:00 pm.)
Shipping information for the hotel:
Shipping instructions
Loading Dock map
For questions, please contact Destiny Smith, USET Employee Relation & Personnel Management Assistant, at dsmith@usetinc.org.

Meeting App
We have a meeting app – USET/USET SPF Events. Download the app from your app store and search for USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your personal schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.

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If you have used the app for a previous USET/USET SPF meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for 2024 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting and download the event to your app.

COVID Protocols (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change)
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

Native Languages Summit
2024-10-08
On October 8, 2024, the White House Initiative for Native Americans and Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Education, and the National Indian Education Association will convene the 11th Annual Native Languages Summit (NLS) with the 2011 Native Language MOA signatories.
This year’s theme, Beyond the Decade: Inspiring a Generation of Native Language Learners, focuses on encouraging continued momentum for Native language learners of all ages and wherever they are in their language revitalization journey.
The NLS is committed to empowering national discourse between Tribal, Federal, State, and Local government agencies to collectively support and strengthen Native American Language (NAL) instruction across all American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
Special Note: This event coincides with the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Annual Conference, October 9 -12th, which is hosted by the NIEA.
2024 Convention and Trade Show — National Indian Education Association

Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262

October 8, 2024
8:45 AM-4:45 PM

Register By September 30, 2024

USET Tribal Public Preparedness and Resilience Task Force in collaboration with USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee University of Miami Tour
2024-10-08 06:45 - 16:00 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
*This special event is in conjunction with the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida on October 7-9, 2024, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. Participants of the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting are invited to join this special event. Learn more and register for the Annual Meeting, by visiting the event page. The tour requires separate registration.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience is a Tribally-centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of USET member Tribal Nations through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle. The intention of the Task Force is an opportunity for Tribal Nations to work together and learn from one another on all public health preparedness topics and to break down the silos seen between health, environmental, and emergency management resources.
What: Attend tours of the University of Miami Marine Campus, Gordon Center, and Medical Campus, and participate in presentations about hurricanes. These tours will be led by experts from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and Miller School of Medicine. Participants will be provided demonstrations and simulations, and future offerings/trainings will be discussed. Lunch and transportation are provided.
When and Where : October 8 at 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:45 am to utilize the transportation provided by USET.)
Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members, USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee, USET Committee members, USET member Tribal Nation leadership and staff
Learning Objectives:

Experience the cutting-edge SUSTAIN Laboratory, featuring a state-of-the-art wind-wave tank. Witness the creation of category 5 hurricane force winds and observe water and wind interactions in a dynamic 3-D environment.
Discover the latest research and strategies in hurricane preparedness and response.
Delve into the science of extreme weather events.
Receive detailed information on training offerings, including Active Shooter Response Training for First Responders, Unarmed Security, and Normal Personnel.

Agenda: Review the detailed agenda.
Travel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipend for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. The Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click this link to request a stipend. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org.
Register today for the tour! If you are participating in the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately here.
Questions: For questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Garret, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org.

Forvis Mazars Webinar: Tax Updates: Planning for the Election and the Year to Come
2024-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
October 8 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
Register
Between the election and the 2025 legislative sunsets, there is much to consider in the tax world. Join Forvis Mazars for a complimentary webinar providing an overview and planning considerations with these upcoming events in mind. Head into the year-end with information you and your business need to know.
Learning Objectives

Recognize how the 2024 tax environment may affect your future plans.
Discuss tax considerations relating to the 2024 presidential and congressional elections.
Identify potential 2025 legislative changes and the impact they may have.

1 CPE credit (pending approval) in the Taxes field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.
