United South & Eastern Tribes

National Convening on Building an Inclusive Human Services System
2023-03-28 - 2023-03-29
Dear Tribal Leader,
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will host the 2023 National Convening on Building an Inclusive Human Services System from March 28-29, 2023 in College Park, Maryland. This will be an in-person and virtual event. Registration is free.
The National Convening on Building an Inclusive Human Services System will focus on series of knowledge and skill-building sessions, as well as opportunities for establishing collaborative networks to support, promote, and enhance the implementation of equitable policies and practices that benefit children and families from communities of color, tribal communities, and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) persons, persons with disabilities, and persons from rural areas.
Additionally, the National Convening serves as the nation’s leading educational event for practitioners, advocates, and researchers within the field. While all the event’s sessions provide valuable information on supporting a more inclusive human services system, the “Empowerment for Equitable Outcomes in the Tribal Community” session provides specific information that will be helpful for tribal communities.
As mentioned earlier, registration is free. In-person and virtual attendees are required to register at www.ncbihss.com no later than March 20, 2023. During your registration, please select whether you will be attending in-person or virtually. Event information, including hotel lodging, is available at https://ncbihss.com/e/ncbihss-2023. The National Convening’s draft agenda is located at https://app.box.com/s/0wfru4blufw8ki6gn7n24uq46t0k53ah.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to email us at info@ncbihss.com.

All Tribes CMS Webinar: Returning to Routine Operations after the Public Health Emergency as it Relates to Medicaid and CHIP Disaster Relief SPAs and 1135 Waivers
2023-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
March 27 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Medicaid CHIP and Operations Group, is holding this All Tribes Engagement Webinar to discuss returning to routine operations after the public health emergency (PHE), as it relates to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) disaster relief state plan amendments (SPAs) and 1135 waivers.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide an update of the planning and actions states need to take as the PHE comes to an end and to discuss the regulatory and statutory requirements needed when transitioning back to normal operations.
States will review flexibilities used during the PHE to determine which ones are no longer needed and which ones they may want to continue temporarily or on a permanent basis. This presentation will focus on actions states will take to enact those decisions, including applicable requirements of public notice and tribal consultation.
To review the updated CMS guidance on planning for the resumption of normal state Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program (BHP) operations upon conclusion of the COVID-19 PHE, see the August 13, 2021 State Health Official Letter #21-002 (PDF, 335 KB, 7 pp).

Tribal Consultation on draft HHS Tribal Consultation Policy
2023-03-25, 2023-03-24, 2023-03-23, 2023-03-22 | United States
Tribal Consultation Policy DTLL
HHS Tribal Consultation Policy REDLINE
HHS Tribal Consultation Policy CLEAN

On January 26, 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationships that requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit a detailed plan for implementing Executive Order 13175,
which charges all executive departments and agencies to engage in regular, meaningful, and robust consultation with tribal officials In the development of federal policies that have Tribal implications. In response, HHS initiated Tribal Consultation, holding six virtual regional Tribal
Consultations:

HHS Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 on March 22, 2021
HHS Region 5 on March 22, 2021
HHS Region 7 and 8 on March 23, 2021
HHS Region 6 on March 24, 2021
HHS Region 9 on March 24, 2021
HHS Region 10 on March 25, 2021

HHS also received over fifty written comments and recommendations to update the current HHS Tribal Consultation Policy. HHS takes its responsibility to consult with tribal governments seriously and has been working in partnership with tribal leaders on the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) to incorporate tribal recommendations into an updated HHS Tribal Consultation Policy. Enclosed you will find: a redline version that demonstrates all proposed changes, and a clean version that incorporates all proposed changes into a draft version of the Tribal Consultation Policy.

Webinar: Global Supply Chain Management: The Need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2023-03-24 12:30
March 24 at 1:30 pm Eastern
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s part of the Global Business Club series, the IBC/MSU-CIBER is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service to hold a panel on the need for DEI in global supply chain management. This free event will be moderated by Simone Peinkofer, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at MSU Broad College of Business.
Panelists include:
– Kaori Koide – Specialist Lead focusing on supply chain at Deloitte in Tokyo, and a member of the International Advisory Board at MSU Broad College of Business
– Matt Anderson – Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at MSU Broad College of Business
– Vandana Bahl – Vice President of Trade Management at Supply Chain Solutions
– Bill Grice – VP and Executive Director for the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council and Michigan MBDA Center
– Bob Lundquist – Procurement Manager with Global Procurement at Steelcase
Following the panel will be refreshments and time for networking. This in-person event will also be available for viewing online, please specify type of attendance during registration.

2023 Women's History Month Fireside Chat with IHS Leaders (virtual)
2023-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, March 30 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Meeting ID: 160 782 9500
For further information or to request a reasonable accommodation, please email IHSAccommodation@ihs.gov.

International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26
March 24-26
Tulsa, OK
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The International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health (IMICH) is the only conference dedicated to the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, Métis, American Indian, Alaska Native and other Indigenous children and youth in North America and around the world.
Sessions cover a range of topics such as emerging health issues, community programs, public policy, and more. The conference is being held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, March 24-26, 2023.
IMICH is co-hosted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Canadian Pediatric Society, and national Indigenous organizations including the National Indian Health Board and others! IMICH is designed for community members, researchers, academics, and clinicians.

NCAI Webinars: organize and manage business finances
2023-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
A new year is here with new opportunities to gain skills. This 2023, NCAI is excited to continue partnering with Grow with Google for a series of monthly webinars with free training and hands-on coaching to help tribal small businesses take the next step. The webinars are hosted by Jake Foreman, Grow with Google’s Indigenous Community Digital Coach. The first three webinars will focus on tools to help organize and manage business finances, and the first one will be kicking off on January 26, 2023.
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Thursday, January 26 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 1
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Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 2
Register
Thursday, March 23 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Learn About Investors and Loan Options for Your Small Business – Part 1
Register

NATHPO Webinar on Protecting Tribal Cultural Sites and the Role of the Bureau of Land Management
2023-03-23 14:00 | Virtual Event
March 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register to join via Zoom
Please join NATHPO and The Wilderness Society for a webinar on Thursday, March 23 at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT. Protecting Tribal Cultural Sites and the Role of the Bureau of Land Management will explore their forthcoming report on this topic, and how you can be involved in effecting change. Speakers include Valerie Grussing, Yufna Soldier Wolf, Michael Spears, and Keeley Meehan.

SAMHSA Tribal Listening Session: Updating the National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda
2023-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
March 23, 2023 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET | Virtual
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will hold a tribal listening session on March 23, 2023, from 2pm to 4pm ET to obtain input on updating the National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda (TBHA). Click here to view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.
Why it Matters: The TBHA, released in 2016, was the result of a collaborative effort led by Tribal leaders who spoke compellingly about the extent to which mental and substance use disorders were impacting tribal communities. The TBHA is a critical tool to help advocate for policies and inaitatives to address the many Behavioral Health concerns impacting Indian Country. This is a Tribally led process, so it is critical that all Tribes are represented in the creation of the document.

Native Learning Center Webinar | The Power of Native Energy: Financing Native District Energy
2023-03-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
March 23 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Financing the entirety of a Tribal Nations energy security on a reservation can be achieved like the financing of district energy on a university campus. This is one effective way to use DOE’s Tribal Energy Financing Program to further a Tribal Nation’s energy sovereignty. This presentation will provide an overview of issues when considering anchoring a Tribe’s energy improvements with the demands of its enterprise, such as gaming to improve the energy quality of the reservation.

virtual White House Native Women Symposium Series on Economic Development
2023-03-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Thursday, March 16, at 2:00 PM Eastern and Thursday March 23, at 2:00 PM Eastern
Session One: Biden-Harris Economic Development Initiatives
Date: March 16th, 2023
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Registration Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_hSQbhYoSQYOqYBK_fqj-ag (-> whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com)
Session Two: Native Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Date: March 23rd, 2023
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Registration Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_gsVq_Fm_SwKShDKl495PJg (-> whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com)
You are invited to join the virtual White House Native Women Symposium Series on Economic Development this Thursday, March 16, at 2:00 PM ET and next Thursday March 23, at 2:00 PM ET.

The economic development session will be split into two days focused on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Tribal economic development initiatives and on Native entrepreneurs and small businesses.

This is the fourth and final session of the White House Native Women Symposium Series. In 2022, the White House held three sessions covering the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, health issues (maternal health, mental health, and social determinants of health), and Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

As part of the Economic Development session, we will bring together federal officials, business leaders, Tribal leaders, and organizations to discuss economic development priorities of Tribal enterprises, Native small businesses, entrepreneurs, and spotlight critical issues facing Native women business leaders.

NAP Session: Tribal Nations Conservation Initiatives
2023-03-23 12:00 | Virtual Event
On March 23 at 1:00PM ET, join Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) moderator, Steph Poston (Pueblo of Sandia), and philanthropic changemakers, Joel Moffett (Nez Perce Tribe), Lisa Pawlek Jaguzny, and Shawn K. Watts (Cherokee Nation) who will discuss the historic partnerships that exemplify how philanthropy can support the original stewards of the land now known as America.
Register

Tribal Nations & the Ag Census Webinar
2023-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal Nations & the Ag Census Webinar
hosted by the USET Office of Environmental Resource Management
What: The USDA Agriculture Census has historically grossly undercounted Tribal farmers and ranchers. Join us for a discussion about what information is gathered by the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) and how a more accurate census can equate to benefits in Indian Country. NASS representatives will be available to answer questions and take part in a discussion.
When: March 23, 2023 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Where: via Zoom
Who should attend: Tribal natural resources and agriculture staff, and Tribal farmers
Register
For questions, please contact Lea Zeise, USET OERM Assistant Director, at lzeise@usetinc.org.

bi-weekly White House Health Community Engagement Call
2023-03-22 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bi-Weekly on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm Eastern
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Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States” (2023 Rule)
2023-03-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Partners,
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant provisions of the Clean Water Act and the statute as a whole, relevant Supreme Court case law, and the agencies’ technical expertise after more than 45 years of implementing the longstanding pre-2015 “waters of the United States” framework. This rule also considers the best available science and extensive public comment to establish a definition of “waters of the United States” that supports public health, environmental protection, agricultural activity, and economic growth.
EPA and Army are hosting a series of webinars in March and April specifically for Tribes and States to learn about the final rule and implementation considerations. The agencies will first present an overview webinar and will then present three additional webinars on topics of specific interest to Tribes and States. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions before each topical webinar, and the agencies will use those questions to inform development of the presentations.
All webinars will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. ET and include time for questions and answers. Please submit questions in advance to wotus-outreach@epa.gov. Questions must be received at least one week in advance of the webinar to be considered.
Tribal and State officials can register for individual webinars listed below. Participants should register with their Tribal or State email address, if available, so that EPA can ensure attendance is limited to participants from Tribal and State government agencies and member organizations. The webinars, but not the Q&A sessions, will be recorded and posted to EPA’s website at https://www.epa.gov/wotus.
Please reach out to epa@horsleywitten.com with logistical questions about these webinars or to arrange for accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters or translation). Accommodations will be provided if received no later than a week prior to each webinar.

Rule Overview

March 22, 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. ET
To register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN__Qj6hC1ETQ-o6UyTEyGiTw
This webinar provides an overview of the final rule “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States.’”

Relatively Permanent Standard

March 30, 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. ET
To register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_kIqGLuAiTa-3xFFxzWBB3g
This webinar focuses on the relatively permanent standard for determining the jurisdictional status of certain waters.

Significant Nexus Standard

April 5, 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. ET
To register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_SozIFw5rSResY36LyuEOAw
This webinar focuses on the significant nexus standard for determining the jurisdictional status of certain waters.

Exclusions and Other Topics

April 12, 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. ET
To register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_iUDO7OfWTteFRh7oD5XL_A
This webinar discusses the rule’s eight categories of exclusions (waters and features that are not “waters of the United States”) and will include time for discussion of any topics not otherwise addressed in the webinar series.

ezFedGrant (eFG) for Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) webinar series
2023-03-22 12:00 | Virtual Event
USDAs’ Animal Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS) has provided funding opportunities for Tribal Nations, Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. Most of the funding opportunities are made available through the ezFedGrant (eFG) system. The system is sometimes hard to navigate and may not seem user-friendly. The Office of National Tribal Liaison would like to formally invite you to ezFedGrant (eFG) for Tribal Nations, Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) webinar series. The series is broken down into four modules:

Module 1 – Introduction to ezFedGrant: March 22 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Module 2 – Accessing ezFedGrant: March 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Module 3 – What happens after selection and award: April 12 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Module 4 – Amendments, closeouts, and recap: April 19 at 1:00 pm Eastern

ONTL is providing this opportunity so tribes can learn how to access and navigate the system, so Tribes can be better equipped to apply for funding opportunities through APHIS. Below you will find the registration link and webinar link.
Registration Link
Web Join URL
Meeting ID: 161 031 6583
Meeting Password: *$Q37ZKk
Dial-in information: 669-254-5252 | 646-828-7666
Contact information: Denise.Salvetti@usda.gov

CMS Webinar | Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding: What to Know and How to Prepare Partner Education
2023-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
March 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
RSVP (Zoom link will be provided following registration)
Join the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the March 22nd Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Continuous Enrollment Unwinding: What to Know and How to Prepare partner education webinar. Topics discussed during this month’s webinar will include:

A review of recently released CMS Unwinding resources to help partners with their outreach efforts
An extended Q&A session with CMS experts to address questions related to Medicaid renewals and terminations, Medicaid to Marketplace transitions, Medicaid to Medicare transitions, communication and outreach strategies, and more

DOS, DOI, EPA Virtual Listening Session on Indigenous Peoples Conservation Advisory Network
2023-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
More information about the Indigenous Peoples Conservation Advisory Network
March 21 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
March 22 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, working with the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will hold virtual listening sessions for the creation of an Indigenous Peoples Conservation Advisory Network {IP-CAN) on Tuesday, March 21 from 3:00-5:00 pm EDT and Wednesday, March 22 from 3:00-5:00pm EDT. The objective of IP-CAN is to support the leadership of Indigenous Peoples in their conservation, restoration, and sustainable management efforts in terrestrial (including inland waters), coastal, and ocean ecosystems. They intend this to be a global consultation that is Indigenous-led and responsive to input.
The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are having a profound impact on Indigenous Peoples world-wide. As stewards of much of the world’s natural resources, the participation, empowerment, and protection of the rights of Indigenous Peoples worldwide are critical to global efforts to address these crises. Indigenous knowledge, customary practices, and traditions have a key role to play in designing solutions, and must be respected, valued, and protected. The United States seeks to play a leadership role in promoting the rights and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples’ world-wide. The U.S. Department of State along with their interagency partners are proposing a global Indigenous Peoples Conservation Advisory Network that will support Indigenous Peoples as critical partners in addressing these global challenges. They are seeking input and perspectives from U.S. Tribal leaders to inform development of IP-CAN prior to our international consultations.
You are invited to participate in a virtual listening session on March 21, 2023 or March 22, 2023. Please send any questions to tribalconsultation@state.gov. March 22 will be open to Tribal Organizations, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian communities. Listening sessions will be recorded.
Proposed questions:
1) What are the global challenges and opportunities for conservation facing Indigenous Peoples, from your perspective?
2) What are the programs, policies, or activities that should accompany setting 30×30 targets so that achieving these targets will help advance Indigenous-led conservation?
3) How best can the Biden Administration develop co-stewardship agreements with your tribes/tribal communities to advance Indigenous-led conservation and restoration efforts, as aligned with the America the Beautiful goals and principles and other Administration directives?
4) How should a global advisory network on Indigenous-led conservation and the 30×30 target be structured and implemented to make it useful and effective?
5) Do you engage on these topics with Indigenous communities in other countries through any existing networks? Would a global advisory network be redundant with those existing networks, or could it be leveraged to improve coordination across them?
6) Where do you see opportunities to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into Federal conservation efforts and what are challenges to achieving this integration?

Southeast Tribal Emergency Management Planning Workshop
2023-03-21 - 2023-03-23 | Hampton Inn Clewiston, 305 W Sugarland Highway, Clewiston, FL, 33440, United States
Southeast Tribal Emergency Management Planning Workshop
presented by
United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

What: USET would like to invite you and your staff to attend the Southeast Tribal Emergency Management Planning Workshop. The USET Climate Change Program and the USDA APHIS have partnered up to offer a regionally focused workshop that will introduce federally recognized Tribal Nations to USDA APHIS programs and opportunities. The workshop will focus on presentations and regional Tribal case study examples related to Emergency Response Planning Documents (ERPs). APHIS subject matter experts will also utilize interactive learning sessions to discuss regionally prioritized issues and concerns of animal and plant health.
USET will follow Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tribal, federal, and state public health guidelines and updates regarding COVID-19. In order to ensure the safety of Tribal Nation citizens, our staff, and our partners we will monitor the transmission rates for the county of the event and make virtual participation accommodations upon request.

When:

March 20: Recommended travel day
March 21: Workshop from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern
March 22: Workshop from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern
March 23: Workshop from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern, optional travel home in the evening
March 24: Recommended travel day

Where: Hampton Inn, Clewiston, 305 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
Upon registration, USET will provide your name to the Hampton Inn to reserve your room. When checking into the hotel, participants must provide an ID and a credit card for incidentals.
USET will cover hotel and room tax for USET Tribal Leaders, Tribal citizens, and staff of USET Tribal Nations/Tribal organizations on a first come-first served basis. Participants are responsible for incidental charges, per diem, and travel costs to and from the event.
Recommended Airports:

Palm Beach International Airport: 62 miles/~1.25 hours to the Hampton Inn-Clewiston, FL
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport: 78 miles/~1.25 hours to the Hampton Inn-Clewiston, FL
Fort Myers International Airport: 70 miles/~1.25 hours to the Hampton Inn-Clewiston

Who should attend?

Tribal agricultural, natural resources, and environmental professionals.
Tribal emergency response teams.

Space is limited, and priority will be given to USET member Tribal Nations.

Draft Agenda

Participants will:

Learn about APHIS programs and funding opportunities for your Tribal Nation
Take part in APHIS training sessions related to emergency response planning
Learn about the 2018 Farm Bill funding opportunities and the application process
Engage in Q&A sessions with APHIS representatives on the above mentioned items

Registration is limited so register today!.

COVID Protocols (as of 9/15/2022, 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. Today, we are announcing the following updates to the USET sponsored meeting COVID protocols:
USET/USET SPF Sponsored Meetings

Up to date* vaccinated attendees will not be required to mask and can fully engage without restrictions. Vaccinated attendees will provide proof of up-to-date status via self-attestation. Daily testing is strongly encouraged.
Unvaccinated attendees, or attendees not up to date, will be allowed to attend, but will be required to:

Wear a KN-95 or N-95 mask, or
Test negative within 24 hours of the event AND also test negative daily, if the meeting is for extended days

As part of our public heath authority responsibilities, we will continue to provide education, offer PPE, rapid tests, and continue to strongly encourage best practices. Additionally, for USET/USET SPF meetings hosted by member Tribal Nations, we will continue to comply with the COVID protocols that each set for their respective nation. While these protocols have changed to better reflect the current state of the pandemic, updated booster shots, and availability of treatments options, the USET TEC strongly recommends ongoing caution due to the health disparities that exist across Indian Country.
*Please note that up-to-date means that the primary series has been received and any current boosters (if eligible and/or available) have been administered.

Questions?
For questions related to this event, please contact either Tyler Everett, USET OERM Forest Adaptation Technical Assistant, or Casey Thornbrugh, USET OERM NE & SE Tribal Climate Science Liaison.

Tribal Land Staff National Conference
2023-03-21 - 2023-03-23
Please join the National Tribal Land Association for the 12th Tribal Land Staff National Conference in 2023. This special gathering will be held March 21-23, 2023 at the beautiful Pechanga Resort Casino in Southern California. Don’t miss out on the many unique learning opportunities available on site, as well as the chance to network with your fellow professionals from across Indian Country. The conference theme is:
Preserving and Adapting in the 21st Century
The conference will include more than two dozen sessions that will highlight this year’s theme. Conference sessions always invoke great discussions for participants, and offer a high-quality learning experience. Sessions will include such topics as:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Economic development
Land appraisals
Agriculture
HEARTH Act
Broadband
Much more

The Tribal Land Staff National Conference is the premier education and networking event for tribal land professionals from across Indian Country. Register now for this special event.
Visit www.ntla.info for more information on the conference and to register.

IHS Tribal Consultation - Improving Access to Supplies from Federal Partners
2023-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Monday, March 20 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Register
On February 6, 2023, the Indian Health Service (IHS) initiated tribal consultation on Executive Order (EO) 14001 “A Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain,” to gather input and comments on draft recommendations for improving the process for federally recognized tribal governments, IHS health care providers, Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Organizations. As part of this Tribal Consultation, they welcome input on the following questions:

Do the recommendations in the attached document describe processes that improve the ability of federally recognized Tribal governments, IHS providers, THPs, and Urban Indian Organizations to request and obtain timely and effective access to medical supplies held in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and other Federal stockpiles when needed during the pandemic or other future large-scale public health emergency?

Are there gaps or issues in the request processes described in the attached recommendations that must be addressed to enable federally recognized Tribal governments, IHS providers, THPs, and Urban Indian Organizations to obtain timely and effective access to medical supplies held in the SNS and other Federal stockpiles, when needed during a pandemic or other future large-scale public health emergency?

What further recommendations do you have to improve the processes through which federally recognized Tribal governments, IHS providers, THPs, and Urban Indian Organizations can request assistance to obtain timely and effective access to medical supplies held in the SNS and other Federal stockpiles, when needed during a pandemic or other future large-scale public health emergency?

Please make plans to join and share your recommendations during this virtual session and/or send written comments and recommendations to us at consultation@ihs.gov by Monday, April 24, 2023, with the Subject Line: Access to Federal Medical Supplies
Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders, Tribal Health Administrators, Tribal Public Health Staff

HHS Tribal Consultation on New Strategy for Tribal Nations to Access the Strategic National Stockpile
2023-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
HHS Tribal Consultation on New Strategy for Tribes to Access the Strategic National Stockpile
On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14001 on a Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain, which directs actions to secure supplies necessary for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as future public health emergencies. In response, a working group led by the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) reviewed recommendations received during Tribal Consultation in the fall of 2021 to develop the attached draft plan (Link EO 14001 pdf). As part of this new round of Tribal consultation (link DTLL), Tribal leaders are invited to a virtual consultation on March 20, 2023, at 2:00pm – 4:00pm ET. You can register HERE. Written comments can be submitted to consultation@hhs.gov by April 24, 2023.

OMB Town Halls on OMB's Race and Ethnicity Statistical Standards
2023-03-18 13:00, 2023-03-17 13:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Federal Interagency Technical Working Group on Race and Ethnicity Standards (Working Group) are hosting three Town Halls to hear directly from the American public about the initial proposals to revise Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (SPD 15).

Town Hall 1: Tuesday, March 14 at 2pm ET
Town Hall 2: Friday, March 17 at 2pm ET
Town Hall 3: Saturday, March 18 at 2pm ET

The Town Halls will be accessible via Webex and audio through Verizon. More details will be forthcoming.
The initial proposals can be found on January 27’s Federal Register Notice Initial Proposals For Updating OMB’s Race and Ethnicity Statistical Standards, which closes on April 12, 2023.

OMB Tribal Consultation on initial proposals from the Federal Interagency Technical Working Group on Race and Ethnicity Standards
2023-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Topic: OMB invites Tribal leaders to consult on the initial proposals from the Federal Interagency Technical Working Group on Race and Ethnicity Standards for revising OMB’s 1997 Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (SPD 15). Please see Dear Tribal Leader Letter for more details.
Date: March 16, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET
Registration Link:
HERE
Dear Tribal Leader Letter: HERE
