United South & Eastern Tribes

National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Applicant Webinar
2021-06-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
USDA is offering two webinars (June 23 and June 28) for potential Tribal applicants interested in the FY2021 Farm Bill Section 12101: National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Funding Opportunity. The duration for each webinar will be 1-2 hours depending on questions.
All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM EDT 6 August 2021
APHIS is providing up to $10 million in funds in the NADPRP program to support projects that will (1) develop and/or enhance State and Tribal foreign animal disease (FAD) vaccination plans to improve animal disease outbreak response capabilities, (2) support animal movement decisions in an FAD outbreak, or (3) strengthen outreach and education on animal disease prevention, preparedness, and response to specific audiences. This competitive funding opportunity is open to all NADPRP eligible entities.
Register to attend the webinar
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USET Overdose Mapping and Application Program (ODMAP) teleECHO
2021-06-28 12:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes Inc. invites you to attend the USET Overdose Mapping and Application Program (ODMAP) teleECHO held Monday, June 28th, at 12 pm CST. This will be the fourth session in a five-part series. Please click here to add this session to your calendar. Recordings are available below for the first three sessions.
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This five-part series will feature presentations from Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on the following topics:

Overview of ODMAP,

Recording: https://youtu.be/EIPoGyHUCA8

History of ODMAP/Requesting Access to ODMAP

Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9JeqGo2kqQ

ODMAP Data Entry, Management and Setting Overdose Alerts

Recording: https://youtu.be/-FHjIT3rGQs

National Map Filters and Tools
Utilizing ODMAP Data

ODMAP provides near real-time suspected overdose surveillance data to support public safety and public health efforts in mobilizing an immediate response to a sudden increase or spike in overdose events. It links first responders and records management systems to a mapping tool to track overdoses and stimulate real-time response and strategic analysis across jurisdictions. Agencies can upload data in real time via mobile device, view nationwide data, and receive custom reports.

NOAA Fisheries Webinar on Tribal fisheries assistance provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act
2021-06-25 14:00 - 15:30
Application Webinar:
Also, NOAA Fisheries leadership will hold a Webinar on June 25, 2021 from 3-4:30pm (Eastern Time) to answer questions about the application instructions. All tribal leaders representing Federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to attend. Natural Resource/Fishery Leads and tribal staff engaged in the application process are also welcome to attend.
Webinar information:
Date: June 25, 2021
Time: 3-4:30pm ET
Conference Line: 1-877-716-4288 or 1-630-395-0424
Passcode: [REDACTED]
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PWXW2188616
Audience passcode: [REDACTED]
Participants can join the event directly at:
https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PWXW2188616&p=6268962&t=c

Operation Lady Justice Listening Session
2021-06-25 12:30 - 16:00
Operation Lady Justice Listening Session

June 25, 2021 | 1:30-5:00 p.m. EST

The Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, also known as Operation Lady Justice (OLJ), is holding a listening session for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit communities, as well as organizations working with and supporting those communities.
It is open to the public and will be recorded. Those who wish to speak should register and note it on the form. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which their registration is received.
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Joint SSA and Treasury Consultation
2021-06-25 12:00 - 14:00
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) will hold a joint tribal Consultation on Friday, June 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 EDT.
SSA is seeking consultation on the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act as it pertains to Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act. After its April Consultation on Consultation, SSA received many comments from tribes concerned about GWE programs counting as income under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program resulting in reduced or denied SSI payments. Earlier this year, SSA determined that payments made to tribal members who were experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic using CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funds were not income for the purposes of SSA programs.
While SSA is aware of the broader issue of GWE benefits negatively impacting tribal members’ SSI and other SSA program eligibility, this Consultation is specifically seeking feedback on how those who were negatively impacted because their eligibility for SSA programs was reduced or denied due to receipt of CRF funds can be remedied and how SSA can avoid similar situations in the future. SSA has provided several framing questions for the Consultation and we recommend narrowly tailoring comments to these targeted issues.
Treasury recently published Draft FAQs for Payments by Indian Tribal Governments to their Individual Members Under COVID-Relief Legislation. The Draft FAQs provide general information on the federal income tax treatment and required reporting for these payments and refer to CARES Act, CAA, and ARP emergency relief payments collectively as “COVID relief payments.” Treasury is seeking your feedback on the federal income tax treatment of COVID relief payments.
The deadline for registering and requesting time for public comments is Wednesday, June 23, 2021.To provide written comments, please email tribal.consult@treasury.gov and AIAN.EC@ssa.gov by Friday, July 16, 2021.
For additional information, please see SSA and Treasury’s Joint Consultation invitation.

NIHB Webinar: Understanding the Journey to Public Health Accreditation: A Conversation with Accredited Tribes
2021-06-24 14:00 - 15:15 | Virtual Event
Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 3:00 – 4:15 PM ET
Achieving public health accreditation using the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) standards and measures can help Tribal health departments achieve performance excellence. The standards and measures include a framework for evaluating a health department’s processes and services, their outcomes, and progress toward specific goals and objectives. Since the initial launch of national voluntary accreditation in 2011, several Tribal specific resources have been developed to assist Tribal Nations along the journey to accreditation.

Join the National Indian Health Board for a conversation with nationally accredited Tribal public health departments as they explore challenges, best practices, achievements during their journey to public health accreditation.

Register here.

Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-06-24 11:00 - 13:00
The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS.
Registration

June 22, 2021
Welcome, course logistics, QA/QC

June 24, 2021
QA / QC and laboratory equipment

June 29, 2021
pH, Alkalinity, and Hardness – Part 1

July 1, 2021
pH, Alkalinity, and Hardness – Part 2

July 13, 2021
Turbidity, TDS, Conductivity – Part 1

July 15, 2021
Turbidity, TDS, Conductivity – Part 2

July 19, 2021
Chlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint

July 23, 2021
Chlorine Residual – Amperometric titration

July 27, 2021
Understanding Spectrophotometers

July 29, 2021
Spectrophotometer tests: phosphorus, nitrite, nitrate, fluoride

August 3, 2021
Ion-selective electrodes (NH3, NO3, F) – Part 1

August 5, 2021
Ion-selective electrodes (NH3, NO3, F) – Part 2

August 9, 2021
Microbiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique

August 13, 2021
Heterotrophic Plate Count Methods

August 17, 2021
Coliform Bacteria – Part 1

August 19, 2021
Coliform Bacteria – Part 2

August 24, 2021
Multiple Tube and MPN

August 26, 2021
Modern Microbiology Methods (P/A, IDEXX)

August 31, 2021
Jar Testing – Part 1

September 2, 2021
Jar Testing – Part 2

September 14, 2021
Laboratory Safety – Part 1

September 16, 2021
Laboratory Safety – Part 2

September 20, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

September 21, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

2021 NIHB Behavioral Health Learning Event
2021-06-24 10:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) in partnership with Arizona State University School of Social Work are excited to announce the NIHB Behavioral Health Learning Event. Sessions will occur online via Zoom and will focus on suicide prevention, substance abuse, domestic/intimate partner violence prevention, and topics related to the COVID-19 crisis. NIHB will be offering Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for the following: NAADAC, NASW, APA, and NBCC. For any questions, please contact Chyna Locklear at clocklear@nihb.org. To register for this free event, read more here.

House Committee on Education and Labor: Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education
2021-06-24 09:15
House Committee on Education and Labor: Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education
Committee: House Education and Labor
Date: Thursday June 24, 2021 at 10:15 am Eastern
Location: VIA ZOOM ———-, Washington, D.C.
Website

Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-06-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-06-22 08:00 - 10:00
The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on June 9, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations.
Registration is now closed

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Wastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1

Thursday, June 10, 2021
Wastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Fixed Film – Part 1, Trickling Filters

Thursday, June 17, 2021
Fixed Film – Part 2, Rotating Biological Contactors

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 1

Thursday, June 24, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 2

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 3

Thursday, July 1, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 4

Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Disinfection – Part 1

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Disinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Introduction to Solids Handling

Thursday, July 22, 2021
Aeration Systems

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Aerobic Digestion – Part 1

Thursday, July 29, 2021
Aerobic Digestion – Part 2

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Sludge Dewatering – Part 1

Thursday, August 5, 2021
Sludge Dewatering – Part 2

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Electrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1

Thursday, August 12, 2021
Electrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2

Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Pumps

Thursday, August 19, 2021
Lift Stations

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (pH, TSS, TS)

Thursday, August 26, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Chemical Handling – Part 1

Thursday, September 16, 2021
Chemical Handling – Part 2

Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Young Native Women Leadership Academy
2021-06-24 - 2021-06-26 | Virtual Event
Young Native Women Leadership Academy Virtual
June 24-26
Application Deadline May 17

NIHB 2021 Behavioral Health Learning Event
2021-06-24 | Virtual Event
The National Indian Health Board in partnership with ASU School of Social Work are excited to announce the NIHB Health Learning Event being held on June 24th, 2021.
Sessions will occur online via zoom meetings and will focus on Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence Prevention/Intimate Partner Violence and topics related to the COVID-19 crisis.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Attendees will earn approximately 4.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) depending on the type. We will be providing the following continuing education:
NAADAC: Addictions Counseling: http://www.naadac.org/ which is typically accepted by most licensing and certification bodies.
NASW: Approved by National Association of Social Works, Arizona Chapter for licensed Social Workers.
APA: The Training Institute-Southwest Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
NBCC: The Training Institute-Southwest Behavioral Health has been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6368.

Joint BIA/IHS TEAMS call with Eastern Region Tribal Leaders
2021-06-23 14:00 | Virtual Event
Joint BIA/IHS TEAMS call with Eastern Region Tribal Leaders
2:00 pm CT
June 23
To provide support and communication to Tribes within the Eastern Region, BIA, IHS, and OJS leadership have scheduled a call via TEAMS to be held Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 2:00 PM (CST) for a forum to provide information related to the American Recovery Plan (APR) funds.
A TEAMS invite will be sent separately. The TEAMS platform allows for a call-in option.
If you should need any additional details to participate in this call, please contact Tiffany Crennel at Tiffany.Crennel@bia.gov or 615-788-2509.

House Subcommittee on Economic Development: “FEMA’s Priorities for FY22 and Beyond: Coordinating Mission, Vision, and Budget”
2021-06-23 13:00
House Subcommittee on Economic Development: “FEMA’s Priorities for FY22 and Beyond: Coordinating Mission, Vision, and Budget”
Committee: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Subcommittee: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
Date: Wednesday June 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Website

National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Applicant Webinar
2021-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
USDA is offering two webinars (June 23 and June 28) for potential Tribal applicants interested in the FY2021 Farm Bill Section 12101: National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Funding Opportunity. The duration for each webinar will be 1-2 hours depending on questions.
All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM EDT 6 August 2021
APHIS is providing up to $10 million in funds in the NADPRP program to support projects that will (1) develop and/or enhance State and Tribal foreign animal disease (FAD) vaccination plans to improve animal disease outbreak response capabilities, (2) support animal movement decisions in an FAD outbreak, or (3) strengthen outreach and education on animal disease prevention, preparedness, and response to specific audiences. This competitive funding opportunity is open to all NADPRP eligible entities.
Register to attend the webinar
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US Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual National Summit on Equality of Opportunity
2021-06-23 11:00 - 12:30
June 23, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT
All Americans should have the opportunity to earn their success, rise on their merit, and live their own American Dream. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Equality of Opportunity Initiative unites the business community around private and public sector solutions to some of the underlying challenges driving inequality of opportunity for Black Americans and other people of color in six critical areas: education, employment, entrepreneurship, criminal justice, health, and wealth.
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT for the second annual National Summit on Equality of Opportunity, Moving from Conversations to Real Action. Hear leaders across the private and public sectors discuss challenges, share successes, highlight best practices, and chart paths forward to ensure equality of opportunity for all.
Click here to register and receive program updates.

House Budget Committee: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
2021-06-23 09:00
House Budget Committee: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Date: Wednesday June 23, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Location: ZOOM & 210 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Website

House Natural Resources Committee: “Examining the Department of the Interior’s Spending Priorities and the President’s Fiscal Year Budget 2022 Proposal”
2021-06-23 09:00
House Natural Resources Committee Hearing: “Examining the Department of the Interior’s Spending Priorities and the President’s Fiscal Year Budget 2022 Proposal”
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern
Location: 1324 Longworth House Office Bldg, Washington, D.C.
Website

House Natural Resources Committee: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3764, H.R. 660, H.R. 1415, H.R. 1689, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3160, H.R. 3228, H.R. 3692, H.R. 3748, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3864, H.R. 3892, H.R. 3906
2021-06-22 14:00
Committee:
House Natural Resources

Related Items:
H.R.3906, H.R.3160, H.R.1689, H.R.2750, H.R.3864, H.R.1415, H.R.660, H.R.3228, H.R.3764, H.R.3692, H.R.3748, H.R.3892, H.R.3817

Date:
Tuesday June 22, 2021 (3:00 PM EDT)

Location:
Data will display when it becomes available.

Website:
https://naturalresources.house.gov/

https://www.congress.gov/event/117th-congress/house-event/112807?s=3&r=16

Senate Subcommittee on Communication, Media, and Broadband: Hearing to Examine Building Resilient Networks
2021-06-22 13:30
Committee:
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Subcommittee:
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communication, Media, and Broadband

Related Items:
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Date:
Tuesday June 22, 2021 (2:30 PM EDT)

Location:
253 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Website:
https://commerce.senate.gov/public/

https://www.congress.gov/event/117th-congress/senate-event/329824?s=3&r=12

House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis: Hearing on “Lessons Learned: The Federal Reserve’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic”
2021-06-22 13:00
Committee:
House Oversight and Reform

Subcommittee:
House Oversight and Reform Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis

Related Items:
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Date:
Tuesday June 22, 2021 (2:00 PM EDT)

Location:
Data will display when it becomes available.

Website:
https://oversight.house.gov/

https://www.congress.gov/event/117th-congress/house-event/112798?s=3&r=9

Bloomberg Government Webinar: Race to the Finish: Maximizing Q4 Opportunities
2021-06-22 13:00 | Virtual Event
Ahead of the September 30 deadline, federal agencies gear up for the annual challenge — efficiently and effectively allocating the remainder of their budget dollars to chosen contracts. The fourth quarter of the federal fiscal year is key for government contractors as federal spending soars and contracts are ripe for bidding.
In this upcoming webinar, our experts will explore key topics that will prepare you for a strong ending and lay the groundwork for fiscal year 2022, including:

Contracts set to experience a surge in spending before the end of the year
The impact and outlook for small businesses
Agency customers with addressable dollars yet to be obligated

Register

Tribal Health Program Support Gathering Circle
2021-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Gathering Circle will be an opportunity to expand our stakeholders’ understanding of ongoing USET Tribal Health Programs Support’s (THPS) programing strengths and challenges. The Gathering Circle will be a quarterly webinar. Each session will highlight various THPS programs.
Who should attend?

USET member Tribal Leaders
USET member Health Directors and Clinicians
Federal Partners

This session on June 22nd will highlight the Tribal Epidemiology Center Public Health Infrastructure Program. The learning objectives are:

Learn how USET’s Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) is working to assist Tribal Nations in increasing public health infrastructure and capacity.
Hear about successes and challenges that USET’s sub-recipient partners experienced under the TEC’s Tribal Epidemiology Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI) program.
Acquire knowledge of how the TECPHI program is addressing opioid overdose prevention and data improvement.

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Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-06-22 11:00 - 13:00 | United States

Webinar: The Excitement of Indian Relay Horse Racing
2021-06-22 11:00
As one of America’s oldest known sporting competitions, Indian Relay dates back more than 400 years to when the horse was first re-introduced to the native cultures of the Americas. This exciting extreme sport is currently experiencing a surge in popularity, with tribal nations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota and beyond hosting relay teams in competitive events around the country. Join us in this lively conversation with representatives from the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council!

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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Hearing to Examine Vaccines, Focusing on America’s Shot at Ending the COVID-10 Pandemic
2021-06-22 09:00
Committee:
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Related Items:
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Date:
Tuesday June 22, 2021 (10:00 AM EDT)

Location:
430 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Website:
https://www.help.senate.gov/

https://www.congress.gov/event/117th-congress/senate-event/329821?s=3&r=6

Senate Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy: Hearing to Examine Renewable Energy, Focusing on Growth and Opportunities for Rural Economies
2021-06-22 08:30
Committee:
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Subcommittee:
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy

Related Items:
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Date:
Tuesday June 22, 2021 (9:30 AM EDT)

Location:
562 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Website:
https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/

https://www.congress.gov/event/117th-congress/senate-event/329828?s=3&r=1

HHS Tribal Consultation - Region 2
2021-06-22 07:00
HHS would like to continue discussions regarding strengthening its Tribal Consultation Policy pursuant to the Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships. According to the DTLL, a special workgroup of the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) will convene to review written comments and develop a strengthened Tribal Consultation Policy. Once complete, the plan and policy will be announced for formal Tribal consultation by fall with the intention of having an updated policy by the first quarter of 2022.
June 22, 2021: Region 2 – Register
Contact: Sean Hightower; Sean.Hightower@hhs.gov

BIA Eastern Region Economic Development Training Sessions - Grant Opportunities
2021-06-22 00:00 - 2021-06-24 00:00 | Virtual Event
BIA Eastern Region understands how critically important this is to Tribes within the Eastern Region and we look forward to future training opportunities that will provide support. Based on the responses received BIA, Eastern Region is excited to announce several training opportunities that will be held throughout the month of June.
Registration
June 22 – BIA Office of Indian Economic Development
June 23 – HUD, Office of Native American Programs
June 24 – USDA Rural Development
