United South & Eastern Tribes

USET THPS - Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities Webinar
2022-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities
presented by
USET Tribal Health Program Support
With so much misinformation circulating in the media, it can be hard for people to feel confident that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the right choice for them. Many of us know firsthand the difficulty of discussing this highly polarized topic, especially when those conversations are with close friends or family members. One technique that may be helpful to facilitating these conversations is Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is an evidence-based skill that can be used to guide individuals towards positive behavior change by tapping into their intrinsic motivation for said change. MI has been used in clinical and non-clinical settings, including for medication adherence, healthy eating, and even for improving communication in parent-child relationships. While this training is focused on using MI to overcome hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination, our hope is that you will be able to use these skills in other areas as well.
Who Should Attend? Tribal citizens of USET member Tribal Nations (especially those without a clinical background)
When? April 13, 20, and 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (all three sessions must be attended in order to receive the certificate of completion)
Learning objectives:
1. Increase knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and basic MI skills
2. Build understanding of common fears and hesitancies around COVID-19 vaccination
3. Feel comfortable applying MI techniques around COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in everyday scenarios, particularly with friends and family members
Presenter: Dr. Emily Kline, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and Director of Psychological Services for the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis Clinic at Boston Medical Center.
Register Today!
For questions or more information, please contact USET Staff Epidemiologist, Emily Bear, at ebear@usetinc.org.

Being Aware: PFAS, the Emerging Contaminant
2022-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Being Aware: PFAS, the Emerging Contaminant
presented by the
USET Office of Environmental Resource Management
Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, have been classified as emerging contaminants in drinking and surface waters by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An “emerging contaminant” is a chemical or material that is characterized by a potential or real threat to human health or the environment. Come learn more about this emerging contaminant and how to be proactive at the local level when PFAS is detected.
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:00 am Central/11:00 am Eastern
Who Should Attend: Any Tribal utility personnel
Participants will walk away with answers to the following questions:

What are PFAS?
Where does it come from?
Who should be concerned?
Why is it a “Forever Chemical”?
What do we do moving forward?

Attendees will be awarded one CEU for attending this one hour class.
Registration is open.
This event will be recorded.
For questions, please contact Michael Purvis, USET OERM Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, at mpurvis@usetinc.org.

Kids Week at the Pequot Museum
2022-04-20 - 2022-04-22
Kids Week at the Pequot Museum! Families and friends are invited to join the Pequot Museum for a week of native crafts, fun and edu-tainment. EVERYONE WELCOME! Each day they will have crafts and special highlights in the museum Gathering Space and various tours and workshops. Workshops, Tours and Bingo are on a first come first serve basis. Reservations cannot be made in advance. Learn more.

SSBCI Tribal Outreach Sessions
2022-04-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
In advance of the Tribal application deadline (in April 2022, the deadline was extended to September 1, 2022), Treasury is hosting the below State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal outreach sessions. Additionally, please reach out to your SSBCI outreach manager or ssbci_information@treasury.gov with any questions or to schedule a meeting with the SSBCI team. The SSBCI outreach team is available to discuss the program with any participating Tribe or Tribal partner organization.

SSBCI Capital Program Application Leverage Tables Overview for Tribal Governments and related stakeholders; Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET; registration required.

April 2022 SSBCI Outreach Office Hours for Tribal Governments and related stakeholders:

Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 4:00 PM ET; registration required
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:00 PM ET; registration required

FEMA Tribal Webinar on Deadlines for Submitting COVID-19 Public Assistance Requests
2022-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a tribal webinar on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT on the newly established COVID-19 Request for Public Assistance deadlines. During the webinar, Tribal Nations can request additional guidance and information from FEMA. Tribal Nations’ requests for assistance must be submitted by July 1, 2022.
Join the webinar
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Webinar ID: 1606928119

Racist and offensive place names: The movement to rename mountains, rivers and valleys
2022-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Thousands of mountains, valleys and rivers located on public lands have racist and problematic names. These names perpetuate a history of colonial oppression in the United States and have resulted in public lands that are not welcoming and inclusive places. It’s time to change that. Join us for a conversation that delves into the scope of the problem and examines patterns of offensive place names in national parks, hear from grassroots advocates working to change offensive places nearest them, and learn about what you can do to help.
Panelists:
– Valerie Grussing, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
– Maria Givens, co-founder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, which empowers and uplifts communities in Indian Country
– Bonnie McGill, Ph.D., lead author of “Words are Monuments: Patterns in US national park place names perpetuate settler colonial mythologies including white supremacy”
– Fred Mosqueda, Arapaho Coordinator of the Cultural Program, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes
Featuring recorded remarks from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Al Green.
Moderator:
– Paul Spitler, Sr. Legislative Policy Manager, The Wilderness Society
Sponsored by the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, The Natural History Museum and The Wilderness Society
Resource: A Guide to Changing Offensive Place Names in the United States

Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Webinar
2022-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant (TAT) webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:00 CST. The webinar is for anyone interested in learning more about the program. Please share this information with potential applicants in your state. Below is the link to the webinar for participants to register. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nathan.Chitwood@usda.gov.
Register

Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
2022-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Tribal-DHS collaboration calls. This is an opportunity to share information and check-in on activities. If you have any specific needs or interests, do not hesitate to reach out.
Where: Zoom https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1611865719?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 186 5719
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone only, not required for Zoom participation: 551-285-1373
Who: Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Alaska Native Corporations, and tribal organizations across all homeland security mission space. Interested participants.
What: “Third Tuesday’s” Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
When: Third Tuesday of every month. 2:00 ET., 1:00 CT., 12:00 MT., 11:00 PT., 10:00 AK. No scheduled calls in November or December.
Why: This is an opportunity to provide input and seek assistance from DHS tribal affairs practitioners, and to coordinate homeland security efforts. Significant components and offices in DHS on efforts to support tribes in their homeland security efforts.
Calendar invite download
DHS executes its homeland security responsibilities through the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). These components are supported by offices like the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), and the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE).
This is not formal consultation, but an ongoing collaboration effort supporting the implementation of E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments and not intended for media. Please contact me if you have media inquires.

USET Hosts Tribal Enterprises Virtual Workshop: The Engine of Growth for Native Communities
2022-04-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
Tribal Enterprises Virtual Workshop: The Engine of Growth for Native Communities
presented by
USET Office of Economic Development
What: Tribal Enterprises are the engine of growth for many native communities. With the understanding that Native American businesses face a unique set of challenges and can own a different set of advantages, participants will be introduced to topics that show how Tribal businesses can succeed and bring economic benefits to communities.
When: April 19, 2022 at 8:30 am – 10:30 am Central/9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern
Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders and key decision-makers, Tribal Economic Development Staff
Introductory Topics include:

Governance and Leadership Options
Identifying Sources of Advantages
Developing Strategy and Brand
Aligning the Organization Structure
Designing Capable High-Performance Teams and Talent
Community Buy In

Session Recording
For questions, please contact Rebecca Naragon, USET Office of Economic Development Director, at rnaragon@usetinc.org.

DRAFT Agenda
8:30 am – 8:45 am Central IT/Networking
8:45 am – 9:00 am Central Introductions
9:00 am – 9:45 am Central Tribal Enterprise Workshop
9:45 am – 10:00 am Central Tribal Nation Example
10:00 am – 10:30 am Central Questions and Answers

Presenter
RedWind is an American Indian management consulting firm that specializes in the design and development of high-performance organizations. With more than 25 years of experience in economic and business development, RedWind has worked in a number of industries including Tribal government, telecommunications, energy, electronics, financial services, and transportation.
Disclaimer: The scheduled presentation by RedWind does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by USET. All information provided is for informational purposes only.

White House Summit for Strengthening the Nation’s Early Warning System for Health Threats
2022-04-19 08:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host the Summit for Strengthening the Nation’s Early Warning System for Health Threats – in support of the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics.
The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) is a new center established as a national resource at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CFA’s goal is to enable timely, effective decision-making to improve outbreak response using data, models, and analytics. The center will grow to support government and community leaders, with a focus on identifying and addressing the needs of our Nation’s most vulnerable communities. Analogous to a National Weather Service for infectious diseases, the center will also develop resources to provide insights about infectious disease events to the public. Planning for the CFA began in August 2021 with initial funding of $200 million from the American Rescue Plan.
Please register here to attend virtually.

Sixth Annual Go International
2022-04-19 - 2022-04-20
Sponsor Go International
April 19-20, 2022
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Go International is AIANTA’s premier travel trade education forum. As a sponsor of the Sixth Annual Go International, you will have the opportunity to promote your organization throughout the the event and on AIANTA.org and all AIANTA social media platforms leading up to and throughout the event.

Pre-Application Webinar for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP)
2022-04-18 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting a pre-application webinar for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar.
Register through the link below:
March 18, 2022 | 1:00 pm Central
Register here: https://seiservices.zoom.us/j/97408623208

USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps
2022-04-18 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-15 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-14 12:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps
April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day
USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress on the barriers raised by tribal leaders, and gather input on next steps. More information will be posted in the coming weeks on OTR’s consultation website.
Topics:
Mon., April 11 Economic Development
Tues., April 12 Food, Safety, and Trade
Wed., April 13 – break –
Thurs., April 14 Farming, Ranching, and Conservation
Fri., April 15 Forests & Public Lands Management
Mon., April 18 Education & Research

Applicant Trainings for FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities
2022-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity for activities controlling or preventing CWD in wild cervid on Tribal lands. The open period for submitting applications begins on April 14, 2022.
Applicants can find the funding opportunity information on the ezFedGrants or Grants.gov by searching the CFDA Number 10.028 or the Funding Opportunity Number USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-22-0014. Applications for the FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities are due in ezFedGrants by June 14, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST. Applicants can find additional information at the website USDA APHIS | Wildlife Services, including the FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities Funding Opportunity Announcement, Work Plan Template, Financial Plan Template, FY22 FAQs, and information on the Tribal proposals funded in FY21.
APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) is working with the APHIS Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) to schedule three Tribal applicant trainings:

Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM Eastern
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CAMTalks: Indigenous Perspectives on Archaeology
2022-04-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
CAMTalks: Indigenous Perspectives on Archaeology | April 16, 1 p.m. Eastern
Downtown campus, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester
A panel of experts will discuss what is known of Indigenous history in the area from the first known human activity some 11,000 years ago up to present day. This panel is presented as part of the Cape Ann Museum’s 400+ Series, a living history of Gloucester leading up to the 400th anniversary of the arrival of English colonizers in 1623, inviting Indigenous voices to shape the conversation on the upcoming anniversary.
The panel will include Linda Coombs, author and historian from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah); David Weeden, THPO/Director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Department for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe; and Eric Lott, archaeologist and board member of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society at the Robbins Museum of Archaeology. Presented with the Massachusetts Archaeological Society.
Free for CAM and MAS members, $10 for non-members. Livestreamed on Facebook and Vimeo.

Tribal Leader Call on President's FY 2023 Budget Request
2022-04-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
Please join me for a briefing on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET to discuss President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the Department of the Interior’s (Department) Indian Affairs, which includes the Bureau of lndian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of lndian Education (BIE), and the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTF A).
The call will focus on the Administration’s budget plan to bolster the level of resources needed for Indian Affairs’ mission of service to Tribes and support its role in maintaining the Department’s nation-to-nation relationship and trust responsibilities. The President’s Budget supports an all-of government approach to addressing Federal responsibilities and Tribal needs in Indian Country and is committed to Tribal self-sufficiency, self-determination, and sovereignty.
MEETING INFORMATION:
DATE: Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET
FORMAT: Register in advance for this meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlsce-hrDssEiywaJAznFHH3BboUxXnVJU
Please note that this meeting is off-the-record and not for press purposes. It is highly encouraged to join the meeting 5 to 10 minutes early in order to avoid any potential technical delays.
We look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Wizipan Garriott
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
Exercising by delegation the authority of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs

Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop
2022-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Bioneers presents Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop with Mashpee Wampanoag and Ho-Chunk led discussions. The workshop, held April 15 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, focus on how rights of nature laws can protect indigenous lands. Speakers will include Danielle Greendeer, David Greendeer, Samantha Skenandore and Alex Bunten. The event will be held in person at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center and over zoom.
Rights of Nature (RoN) is a movement to protect land and natural resources for generations to come by bestowing legal personhood to nature.
Tribal Nations are uniquely positioned to lead the Rights of Nature movement and take efficient steps to protect lands and communities by exercising their inherent sovereignty as a political entity.
Come and engage in an Indigenous-led discussion on strategies to develop Rights of Nature laws in Tribal governments and courts.
A traditional lunch will be provided by Sherry Pocknett’s Sly Fox Den Catering.
RSVP by scanning the bar code or emailing rightsofnature@bioneers.org.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Quarterly Reporting Due
2022-04-15 | Virtual Event
Program’s Reallocation Methodology Update
On March 30, 2022, Treasury published technical updates to the ERA1 Reallocation Guidance, along with a redlined version showing the updates to the version published on October 4, 2021. This update includes Tribal recapture updates.
As explained in the guidance, each Tribe will be allowed to keep funds from its initial ERA1 award that are unobligated as of June 30, 2022, up to the highest quarterly amount spent on assistance, with the remaining unobligated funds determined to be excess funds and subject to recapture. Treasury will measure unobligated funds and prior quarters’ expenditures based on the Q2 2022 report. Any funds recaptured from Tribes, TDHEs, or the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will be prioritized for other grantees in that group in the reallocation process. After June 30, 2022, Treasury intends to consider whether additional recapture of unobligated funds, including funds received through reallocation, is appropriate to help ensure that ERA1 funds are used by the statutory deadline.
Tribes that wish to receive reallocated funds may still make requests and receive funds recaptured from state, local, and territorial ERA1 grantees in an earlier round of reallocation. Treasury will provide details on the process for requesting reallocated funds from that round in the coming weeks.
For more information, please visit Treasury’s ERA1 website, or email EmergencyRentalAssistance@treasury.gov, including your ERA1 grantee number with questions.
Quarterly reporting due April 15, 2022 – Quarter 1 reporting, for the period January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022, for ERA1 recipients is due. The reporting portal may be accessed using either Login.gov or ID.me.

What You Need to Sell Your Arts and Crafts Online
2022-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists and craftspeople face unique challenges with the shift to online sales and continued limits on attendance at local arts and crafts fairs. Register now to join on April 14 at 3:00pm ET for this free webinar to learn how to develop and expand your e-commerce presence.
During this program, speakers will explore the various options that Native American visual artists and craftspeople can consider for sales of their arts and crafts, including:

Online directories
Facebook
E-commerce sites for artisans
Online auction sites
Setting up an online store

The series has been organized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with the United States Department of the Interior’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and Indian Dispute Resolution Services.

USET THPS hosts Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future
2022-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future
hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support
Alongside masking, vaccination, physical distancing, and sanitation, improving indoor air quality through ventilation and filtration is an important step in any COVID-19 prevention strategy. Improving ventilation and filtration in buildings can be a great strategy to prevent other respiratory illnesses in addition to COVID-19, particularly during seasons when it is necessary to hold events indoors. In addition, evidence shows that better indoor air in schools is even linked to better educational outcomes among students.
The USET TEC is working with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) to provide Tribal Leaders and staff with the tools they need to monitor and improve air quality in their establishments, particularly within Tribal schools. The training is done in three sessions and participants are encouraged to attend each session. School staff, administrators or anyone who maintains infrastructure of Tribal buildings are invited to attend.
When: April 14, 21, 28 (Thursdays) at 1:00 pm -4:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern each day
After the attending the sessions, participant will:

Be able to conduct basic assessments of source control, ventilation and filtration in schools.
Be able to teach the principles of Layered Risk Reduction for reducing COVID risks to school staff, students and parents.
Implement the USET TEC COVID-19 Guidance 2021-02: Recommendations for Re-opening: Improving Indoor Air Quality to Prevent COVID-19

Who should attend: Tribal administration staff, Tribal environmental program staff, Tribal school staff
Presenter: Mansel A. Nelson, Program Manager, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Register Today!
Agenda is coming soon.

White House Virtual Convening on Equity
2022-04-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
Join the White House for a virtual convening on equity this Thursday, April 14th as more than 90 federal agencies—including all Cabinet-level agencies—release their first-ever Equity Action Plans, as called for in President Biden’s historic Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
WHEN: Thursday April 14th, 10AM ET
WHERE: The summit will stream live on the White House Youtube Channel
RSVP: Kindly RSVP via THIS link to receive program details, materials and viewing instructions
On his first day in office, President Biden signed an Executive Order directing the federal government to advance an ambitious equity and racial justice agenda that matches the scale of the challenges we face and the opportunities before us.
This Thursday, Ambassador Susan Rice, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and members of President Biden’s Cabinet will lay out concrete strategies and commitments that agencies are releasing to address the systemic barriers in our nation’s policies and programs that hold too many underserved communities back from prosperity, dignity, and equality. National equity leaders will also participate in the convening.
These Equity Action Plans will expand federal investment and support in communities who have been locked out of opportunity for too long, including communities of color, Tribal communities, territorial communities, rural communities, LGBTQI+ communities, disability communities, communities of faith, women and girls, and communities impacted by persistent poverty.

Climate Change: The Challenges for Health, Equity and the Law
2022-04-14 - 2022-04-15 | Virtual Event
Climate change and global warming are already having a significant impact on public health and health care systems across the globe. Lack of infrastructure and preparedness result in systems that are ill-equipped to handle the challenges of increases in climate change-related deaths, acute and chronic illnesses, and resource strain. These issues disproportionately impact tribal communities and populations already experiencing significant disparities in care and access. Law and policy will be instrumental in determining the response to ongoing climate change issues, and will most certainly influence how healthcare and public health systems develop strategies for resilience and change.
Hosted in collaboration with Northeastern University Law Review (NULR), authors will present on papers to be published in an upcoming issue of the Law Review.
This year’s conference will take place in a hybrid format.
Attendees we welcome to join us in-person at Egan Research Center at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, or online via Zoom. Please register to receive the zoom links.
The conference keynote and plenary panel will be live-streamed to this page.
All are welcome to attend this free event but registration is required.
>> Register online
USET Office of Environmental Resource Management Director Jerry Pardilla will be a panelist on the “Resiliency: Native Community and US Island Territories” session at 3:00 pm Eastern on Friday, April 15.

Two Templates for Tribal Government-Native CDFI Participation in the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program
2022-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Presenter: Pilar Thomas, Quarles & Brady LLP
Pilar Thomas (Pascua Yaqui) is a partner in Quarles & Brady’s Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group. She focuses her practice on tribal renewable energy project development and finance, tribal economic development, federal Indian Law, and natural resource development. She serves as general counsel for several tribes, Section 17 and tribal business entities.
Prior to her legal career, Pilar worked for 15 years in the financial services industry, for a Fortune 250 company. She has experience in all aspects of consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending, including underwriting and credit risk.
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Living with HIV during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
2022-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
This webinar will focus on COVID-19 prevention for those living with HIV as well as vaccination and boosters. Tribal communities and Tribal citizens living with HIV may have concerns and questions about COVID-19, including the risk of serious illness and vaccine safety. Information on HIV prevention and treatment during the pandemic and how HIV patients could access care during the COVID-19 pandemic will be shared.
Register

2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series—Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs: How Can We Help?
2022-04-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Hosted by DOE’s Office of Indian Energy, this webinar will kick off the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series, and will focus on how Tribal Nations can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations.
As the Office of Indian Energy grows and evolves, this webinar will introduce (or reintroduce) the Office and its leadership and share information on offerings, opportunities, and resources available through the Office, including a demonstration of the wealth of informational resources on their website.
April 13 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
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