National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: Introduction to Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI)
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
June 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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This training is restricted to prosecutors and law enforcement. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided
An introduction to the concept of Crime Gun Intelligence, beginning with a high-level overview of ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and eTrace programs. This block of instruction will cover how the investigation of a firearm can produce investigative leads, with the overall goal of identifying and prosecuting shooters and the sources of Crime Guns. A discussion on the topic of Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) will be introduced, covering the foundational concepts of a successful CGI program.
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 Agency, 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 at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Consultation on DOI Strategic Plan
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,

The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires federal agencies to publish a strategic plan one year after a presidential inauguration and to annually track the agencies performance in implementing the plan.

The Department of the Interior (the Department or Interior) is preparing to release its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 Strategic Plan in October 2025. The strategic plan outlines the Department’s strategic goals, objectives, and strategies for the next four years. The FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan may look a bit different than in years past as it will be more streamlined in length and presented at a very high level. Federal agencies will be developing shorter strategic plans to support the Administration’s goal of providing clear and concise documents to the American public.

Interior is committed to working in partnership with Tribal Nations to ensure the outcomes in the plan are meaningful and valuable to Tribal communities. To support this collaboration, the Department will host a series of virtual consultation sessions from June 16-26, 2025. These sessions will provide Tribal leaders the opportunity to offer input on the strategic goals and objectives, and to recommend performance measures and areas of learning. Feedback received will help inform the final plan.

We invite you to participate in this important dialogue and help shape the Department’s path forward. A preview draft framework is available at https://www.bia.gov/service/tribalconsultations/department-interior-fy2026-2030-strategic-plan. Please register in advance of the consultation you plan on attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note, consultations will be closed to the press and the public to protect confidential information that may be addressed. Sessions are focused for each specific community, as noted below.

The consultations will be held virtually on:

June 17 – East Coast Tribal
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/8geQldpcRUmmVO24AI6kcA
June 18 – ANC
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/eNp2PDlySiapR0VTncAW9Q
June 24 – West Coast Tribal
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/AxkiZxq0Q3ORw2pJ_41HoQ
June 26 – Native Hawaiian
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/EZlEs_fQQ1qVj2I_65kaYg

After the last scheduled consultation session, the comment period will remain open for approximately 30 days. During the comment period, consultation session participants are invited to submit comments using the following consultation@bia.gov.

When submitting comments, we are specifically seeking insights on the following:

What changes would you like to see incorporated into the strategic goals, strategic objectives, or planned strategies in the FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan?
What performance measures would you like to see the Department track?
Are there any questions you would like to see the Department pursue and learn about to become more efficient and effective?

Please reach out to the Office of Planning and Performance Management, at doi_strategic_plan@ios.doi.gov with any questions.

ACA/IHCIA In-Person Training Session
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19 | River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK, 74137
June 18-19, 2025
River Spirit Casino Resort
8330 Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74137
The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is excited to announce will be they hosting an upcoming in-person training on the Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA). The training will be held on June 18 and 19, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm both days. The meeting will take place at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, OK (see hotel link below).
Agenda in brief
There is no fee for the Training, but Registration is required: Click here to register
Hotel Lodging:
Booking Link: A block of rooms has been reserved at the River Spirit Casino Resort at $110/night. Please use the following link to make reservations directly. Details – River Spirit Casino Resort Code: ACA IHCIA Self Governance Training; Cut-Off Date: 6/03/2025

National Advisory Council on Indian Education
2025-06-18 00:00 - 2025-06-19 23:59 | Virtual Event
June 18-19
Via Zoom
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The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the following business:

Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 planning activities
Discuss subcommittee activities
Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Report to Congress Discuss and hear updates from federal representatives regarding technical assistance, promising practices, and the development of regulatory or non-regulatory actions
Hear comments from members of the public

Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
2025-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is pleased to announce that starting January 15th we will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics: Social Determinants of Health, GPRA measures, EHR templates and reminders, RPMS, iCARE panels, workflow management, and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times.
When: The third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nations 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: Registration is not required.
Join via Zoom: Zoom link
Questions: Please contact Hailey Wade, USET Public Health Planning & Infrastructure Program Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
2025-06-18 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 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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January 15, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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January 29, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 26, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 26, 2025
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April 9, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 23, 2025
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May 7, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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June 4, 2025
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June 18, 2025
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July 2, 2025
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July 16, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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Indigenous Economic Development Communities of Practice Webinar: The Path Forward: How Can Tribes and Their Partners Cultivate Economic Development Pathways and Capital Flows
2025-06-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 18 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
Webinar webpage
Brief Description: The goal for this session and the subsequent session is to provide an opportunity for the CoP coordinators and members to pull together the learning and information sharing of the prior 15 months and identify tools, resources, roadmaps, and collective action items that will best advance the barriers, opportunities, data and knowledge gaps and other issues that emerged within the monthly sessions, online discussions, and workshops.

USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
2025-06-18 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.

Juneteenth
2025-06-19 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The USET/USET SPF Offices are closed in honor of Juneteenth.

Financing Clean Energy Projects in Volatile Times Webinar Series
2025-06-23 12:00, 2025-06-27 12:00 | Virtual Event
Please join the Financing Clean Energy Projects in Volatile Times, a two-part webinar providing up-to-date information and serving as a platform to discuss strategies for ensuring that Tribal clean energy projects can secure the funding needed to succeed, even in the face of potential reductions or eliminations in federal funding.
Both sessions will be tailored to address specific questions based on participants’ needs. The first will be more content-focused, providing answers, and the second will offer an opportunity to workshop specific projects or topics that participants bring to discuss.
Session 1 — June 23, 2025
Learn about different ways to weave and stack capital, including utilizing tax credits, construction loans, convertible loans, grants, sale leasebacks, as well as energy and environmental attribute sale agreements to fund clean energy infrastructure.

Register here with questions for a more tailored discussion
No question too big or too small

Session 2 — June 27, 2025
Bring your specific questions to explore finance structuring and modeling for your particular project or interest.
Please register here and, to ensure the content is as tailored as possible, please answer the questions included in the registration:

At what stage are you with your clean energy project(s)? (Just getting started, early stage development, late stage development, stuck in the mud, other-please specify)
What are your primary financing concerns? (Select all that apply: tax credits, development capital, construction capital, term financing, all of the above, other-please specify)
Please describe any specific concerns you would like addressed during the sessions.

Presented by Alliance team members Todd Halvorsen, Head of Energy Finance & Structuring, and Landon Jennings, Finance Analyst. Moderated by Leigha Bradford, Tribal Engagement Program Manager.
If you have any questions, please contact us at finance@tribalcleanenergy.org.

Native American Fitness Council: Personal Trainer Certification Course
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-27
June 24-27 in Presque Isle, Maine
Sponsored by Mi’kmaq Nation Health Department’s Community Health & Wellness Team
Cost $995.00 – 4 Days
Registration and Event Info Here.
Registration & Payment: Personal Trainer Certification Enrollment Fee $995.00. Payment due June 3rd ($35 fee added for late payments). Register with a credit card or bank account info online. Registration for this event is limited to 16 paid enrollments.
Scholarships: The Mi’kmaq Nation Health Department is providing scholarships for 24 United South & Eastern Tribe (USET) member Tribal Nation employees covering the cost of enrollment. Check with our office on scholarship availability if you are employed by a USET member Tribal Nation.
NAFC Personal Trainer Course Description:
This course prepares you to become a personal training professional qualified to work in tribal wellness clinics and fitness facilities. Learn the foundations of body awareness training, flexibility movements, resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, and functional movement, so you can effectively train and motivate others in your community. This course also covers how to design programs and provide professional interaction with clients. Continuing Education Credits: 27 hours Eligibility to Participate: 18 years of age or older, CPR/AED recommended (not required). Certification Renewal: The Personal Trainer Certification is valid for five (5) years after receiving the certificate. It can be renewed at no cost for an additional five (5) years by providing NAFC with proof of 30 hours (6 hours/year) of CEC’s in the area of health, wellness & fitness.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
2025-06-24 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.
June’s session will be on Hula as Healing. The speaker will be announced soon.
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.

US Sustainable Investment Forum
2025-06-25 00:00 - 2025-06-27 23:59
June 25-27, 2025
Washington, DC at the Conrad Hotel
Forum website
The largest US convening of leaders across the capital markets ecosystem coming together to drive a more sustainable economy. For over a decade, US SIF has gathered decision-makers from the institutional, retail, financial services and public policy space to share the ideas that help them navigate and shape the sustainable investing landscape.
In 2025, we’re bringing the conference to our home city – Washington, DC! We’re pairing our annual Hill Day with Forum 2025, bringing together what we do best: advocacy, education, and impact. Mark your calendars, more information coming soon!

Day 3 (June 27) will spotlight the launch of an investor guide and resource hub with a special breakfast event, keynote remarks from former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, and a high-impact panel on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and investment risk.

Special Breakfast Event: Soft Launch of Investor Guide and Resource Hub
Join US SIF, our partner ImpactARC, and US SIF board member Rebecca Adamson for the soft launch of our joint report: Sustainable Indigenous Finance: Investor Guide Navigating the Energy Transition
This event will highlight:

Key insights from our research
The increasing financial materiality of Indigenous Peoples’ rights
Practical guidance for investors on integrating these considerations into decision-making

The program will also include the unveiling of our new Sustainable Indigenous Finance Resource Hub, located on the US SIF website, followed by a networking breakfast.
Seats are limited – please email olieberthal@ussif.org to RSVP or learn more.

Keynote Remarks from Former U.S. Secretary Deb Haaland
We’re thrilled to announce that former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will address the US SIF FORUM as a featured speaker. In a virtual address, she’ll speak on the government’s role in safeguarding people, the environment, and the economy — drawing from her Pueblo heritage and public service.

Plenary Panel on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: Risks & Opportunities for Supply Chains & Bottom Lines
Research has found that overlooking actual or potential adverse impacts on Indigenous peoples can pose significant business risks, from supply chain disruptions to land tenure disputes and, in effect, potentially impact financial performance.
This panel will explore how investors and companies can mitigate these risks while unlocking opportunities for stronger partnerships and long-term value creation.

HEARTH Act Tribal Outreach/Overview Session
2025-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
June 25 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central
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The BIA Office of Trust Services’ Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) in coordination with the IA Office of the Solicitor will host a HEARTH Act Tribal Outreach/Overview Session on June 25, 2025, from 9:00-10:30 am (Mountain Time). The HEARTH Act is the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership Act of 2012.
The Tribal Outreach Session will discuss the 52 IAM 13 policy which covers the initial submission, internal review and approval process, and the Legal Sufficiency Checklist for Tribal HEARTH Act regulations. 52 IAM 13 policy link: 52-iam-13_hearth-act-modification_final_signed_508_updatedaddress.pdf
The target audience for this Outreach Session includes Tribal Leaders, Tribal Attorneys and Representatives, as well as Tribal staff who are interested in learning more about the HEARTH Act.
There is no cost to attend this overview session, however participants must register at the link below in order to attend.
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/fe7c2db7-943c-4b00-9c03-56cdc88220d8@0693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494
Please contact John Smith, Acting Regional Realty Officer at john.smith@bia.gov with any questions.

Forvis Mazars Webinar: Essential Techniques for Grant Writing Success
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
June 25 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
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Join Forvis Mazars for an in-depth overview of the current grant landscape and practical strategies for developing an annual grants strategy. In this CPE-eligible presentation, learn about advanced techniques for identifying suitable grants and crafting compelling proposals. We’ll also share insights on best practices for articulating project goals, aligning with funder priorities, and effectively communicating impact within grant applications.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Describe the current grant landscape.
Outline and plan a grant portfolio and annual grants strategy.
Explain the process of finding and applying for grants.

Discuss grant writing tips

Native American Code Officials Meeting
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern
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The Native American Code Officials (NACO) invites you to a free Zoom meeting next Thursday June 26 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST.
NACO is a Native founded, lead and focused organization serving as a resource for Tribal Nations seeking to utilize tribal building codes as an additional tool to promote Tribal sovereignty, health, safety, economic development and workforce development.

Travois Webinar - Innovations in affordable housing design in Native communities
2025-06-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 1:00 pm Central
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In this session, they will discuss the latest innovations and cost-saving measures for quality, affordable housing design. Their experts will discuss how these measures can help ensure the long-term financial viability of your project. They’ll touch on renewable energy and green design and how it can be adapted to fit into funding requirements. They’ll also highlight successful Tribal projects and share their designs for inspiration.
Speakers:
– Adam Rose, director of partnerships and growth
– Adam Teefey, director of design

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCD)
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 26 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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This training is restricted to prosecutors and law enforcement. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided.
This course introduces Law Enforcement personnel to current trends, technology, and identification associated with Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCD) that are currently encountered by Law Enforcement and how federal law applies to them. This is an overview of the most common MCDs used to convert firearms from their original semi-automatic configuration into fully automatic machineguns with small drop in devices commonly made with simple tools or 3D printers.
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 Agency, 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 at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

2025 National UNITY Conference
2025-06-27 00:00 - 2025-07-01 23:59
June 27 – July 1, 2025
San Diego, CA
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Join the National UNITY Conference, a transformative five-day youth-led extravaganza. They’re anticipating over 2,500 Native youth and mentors to gather in San Diego, California, from June 27 – July 1, 2025. The conference, brimming with engaging sessions, regional caucuses, workshops, and an expansive career/education fair, offers an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on leadership development. It’s where the National UNITY Council conducts elections and holds its annual business meeting. This is your chance to be part of a platform where Native youth voices are amplified and cherished. Be there to make a difference.

USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
Food Sovereignty Fridays
On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will 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.

Registration:
Register today.

Questions:
For more information, please contact Danielle Greendeer, USET Food Sovereignty Program Manager, at dgreendeer@usetinc.org.

Office of Child Support Services Tribal Consultation
2025-06-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
June 30 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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Agenda
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
OCSS will host a virtual Tribal Consultation on June 30, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. ET. During the session, OCSS leadership will seek input on the following topics:

Employment and Training Final Rule (New Topic)
Implementing Public Law 118-258 – Supporting America’s Children and Families Act
Federal Parent Locator Service systems and data including the Federal Case Registry
Systems Security and Safeguarding

Joint BIE and Education Department Tribal Stakeholder Consultation
2025-07-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal webinar for Tribal leaders or their designee
July 1 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern
Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Public webinar for school boards, parents, teachers, and other education stakeholders
July 1 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education (DOI/BIE) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) are required to enter into an agreement for the distribution and use of certain ESEA funds for Covered Programs under terms that the Secretary of Education determines best meet the purposes of those programs. 20 U.S.C. § 7824(a)(2)(A). The agreement must set forth the plans of the Secretary of the Interior for the use of the amount transferred and the achievement measures to assess program effectiveness, including program objectives, and be developed in consultation with Indian Tribes. 20 U.S.C. § 7824(a)(2)(B). There was a substantially similar requirement in the ESEA prior to the ESSA amendments under which ED and DOI/BIE last entered into an Agreement in 2012. ED and DOI/BIE invite you to virtual tribal consultations to discuss the new draft Agreement on July 1, 2025.
The agreement defines the responsibilities of DOI/BIE and DOI/BIE-funded schools for Covered Programs. Specifically, Covered Programs included in the agreement are:

Title I, Part A (Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies)
Title I, Part B (State Assessment Grants)
Title II, Part A (Supporting Effective Instruction)
Title IV, Part A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants)
Title IV, Part B (21st Century Community Learning Centers)
Title V, Part B, subpart 2 (Rural and Low-Income School Program)
Title VI, Part A, subpart 1 (Indian Education Formula Grants)
ESEA section 2222 (Comprehensive Literacy State Development program)
McKinney-Vento Act Programs – Title VII, subtitle B (Education for Homeless Children and Youths)

Background information on the DOI/ED Agreement, including the draft Agreement itself, is available at www.bie.edu/tribalconsultations. The DOI/BIE strongly recommends reviewing the DOI/BIE’s webpage prior to attending a Tribal consultation session or submitting written comments for providing meaningful feedback.
If you would like to provide written input, please either email your comments to consultationcomments@bie.edu or mail them to Ms. Juanita Mendoza, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 3609, Washington, DC, 20240. The deadline for written comments is August 1, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the Tribal consultations, you may contact Ms. Juanita Mendoza by phone at (202) 208-3559 or by email at juanita.mendoza@bie.edu.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2025-07-01 12:00 - 12:30 | 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 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: Once we receive your contact information on the form here, you will be sent the link for the calendar invite. We do this to preserve the integrity of the PHPR Task Force and ensure only USET member Tribal Nation staff and organizations are able to join.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org, Samantha Rieche, USET Staff Epidemiologist at srieche@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant at htulis@usetinc.org.

BIA Division of Drug Enforcement Training: Program Overview and Resources
2025-07-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
July 1 at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Drug-related activity in Indian Country significantly contributes to violent crime and poses serious health and economic challenges for Indian communities. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services (BIA-OJS) conducts advanced investigations into narcotics, gangs, border issues, and human trafficking violations through its Division of Drug Enforcement (DDE). DDE Special Agents collaborate daily with DDE K-9 teams, OJS General Crimes Special Agents, and uniformed police officers in Indian Country. They also partner with federal and tribal programs to disrupt narcotics sales and dismantle criminal organizations that operate on Indian lands, targeting vulnerable communities. This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the DDE program, agent capabilities, and available resources for Tribal Nations and other federal agencies working Indian Country.
This training is available to federal, state, and tribal criminal justice personnel, social service providers and community stakeholders serving tribal communities. 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 at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov, or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours
2025-07-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Due to the high demand of additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations.
To solicit feedback on topics, please email Onawa Miller, USET OTPH Director, at omiller@usetinc.org
When: First Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: Health Directors, Tribal Leaders, and Tribal Nation Designated Staff
Participants will learn about:

The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V
How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre Award and Startup Cost
The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)
How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables
How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy
The 340B Pharmacy
CSC on RCM
Maximizing Space for a 105(l)
TMG, TSG
HSP Tools, SAP

Registration: Register today
Questions and Feedback: Please contact Onawa Miller, USET OTPH Director, at omiller@usetinc.org with any questions or feedback on topics.
