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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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SUMMARY:Haskell Heritage Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Haskell Indian Nations University has set a date to celebrate 100 years of the memorial arch and stadium on campus. \nHaskell Heritage Homecoming is set for Friday and Saturday\, Sept. 18 and 19. \nActivities will include a community bison harvest on Sept. 18\, followed by presentations on the history of the stadium and arch\, documentary showings in the auditorium\, and a powwow in the stadium on Sept. 19.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/haskell-heritage-homecoming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260916T134445Z
CREATED:20260810T181612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T134445Z
UID:10004258-1789732800-1789732800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Listening Session: Fostering the Future Initiative
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury)\, you are invited to a listening session regarding the implementation of access to Trump Accounts for eligible youth in foster care\, including youth under the care or legal guardianship of Tribal child welfare agencies. This session is intended to ensure that Tribal Leaders and their designated representatives have an opportunity to provide feedback regarding implementation\, coordination\, and the unique considerations that may arise for Tribal governments and Tribal child welfare systems. This listening session will be held on September 18\, 2026\, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. To attend\, please register here. \nFor more information and proposed questions\, please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Treasury is accepting written comments received by Friday\, October 23\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. Alaska time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov. \n\nFostering the Future Initiative Listening Session 080626.pdf
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-listening-session-fostering-the-future-initiative/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Social Services,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T235959
DTSTAMP:20260105T144927Z
CREATED:20260105T144925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T144927Z
UID:10003885-1789948800-1790121599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
DESCRIPTION:NAFOA hosts an Annual Conference (Spring) and the Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to collaborate\, share practical insights\, and collectively define a path toward stronger Tribal economies and sovereignty.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafoa-fall-finance-tribal-economies-conference/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T235959
DTSTAMP:20260401T131116Z
CREATED:20260401T131115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131116Z
UID:10004082-1789948800-1790207999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Conference on Cultural Property Protection
DESCRIPTION:Join us this September in Washington\, D.C.\, for three days of expert-led sessions\, networking\, and site visits. Our planning team is hard at work finalizing an engaging program you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/smithsonian-national-conference-on-cultural-property-protection/
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T141154Z
CREATED:20260907T141154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T141154Z
UID:10004297-1790078400-1790092800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Fentanyl Frontline: The survival and Interdiction
DESCRIPTION:Given the lethal threat posed by even incidental exposure to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids\, this webinar provides essential\, life-saving training for law enforcement\, criminal analysts\, and community partners on the front lines of the narcotics crisis. This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn to identify specific hazards\, apply current tactics to mitigate them\, and master the proper selection and wear of personal protective equipment. By also learning basic first aid for exposure\, you will be equipped with the critical knowledge and skills necessary to protect yourself and your team when responding to any scene where these deadly substances may be present.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fentanyl-frontline-the-survival-and-interdiction/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200307Z
CREATED:20260922T200253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200307Z
UID:10003922-1790082000-1790085600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the innate intelligence\, strengths\, balance\, resources\, and resilience of Native people. \n\n\n\nWhen: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho 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. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of innate intelligence of Native people and relationship to treatment and lifelong recovery\n\n\n\nDeepen understanding of cultural practices as teaching tools for healthy behavior and how traditional practices influence behavior change\n\n\n\nGain knowledge of two examples of traditional behavioral health programs\n\n\n\nLearn example of how to translate a traditional practice into a potential billable clinical service\n\n\n\n\nCME/CE Program accreditation for physicians\, physician assistants\, and nurse practitioners\, nurses\, counselors and social workers \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact reclaimingteam@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/reclaiming-native-psychological-brilliance-wise-practices-a-tribal-behavioral-health-echo-series-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T192548Z
CREATED:20260519T192546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192548Z
UID:10004160-1790164800-1790168400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Economies Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Tribal and Native Affairs are hosting a national Tribal Economies Webinar Series. The four webinars will highlight strategies Tribal governments and Indian Country businesses can pursue to finance projects that promote economic growth and housing opportunities. Practitioners will discuss the latest trends in Tribal finance\, including the use of tax incentives\, participation loans across regions\, and the growth and development of financial institutions that serve Indian Country. There is no fee to participate\, but registration is required. Register here. \n\n\n\nSession 1 – Expanding Financial Institutions in Indian Country\, June 17\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ETJoin this session to learn about increasing the number of financial institutions that serve Indian Country. Presenters will include representatives from banks\, community development financial institutions\, and credit unions. \n\n\n\nSession 2 – Closing the Gaps: Lender Credit Stacking in Tribal Communities\, July 22\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ETIndian Country project finance often incorporates a range of private and public sources. This session will feature recent examples of participation loans and other creative solutions to Tribal finance challenges. \n\n\n\nSession 3 – Attracting Private Capital in Indian Country Through Tax Credit Financing\, August 19\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ETTax credit finance is a critical aspect in many Tribal projects\, including housing and economic development. This session will provide examples of how Tribal projects can utilize New Markets Tax Credits\, Opportunity Zones\, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. \n\n\n\nSession 4 – Bond Finance in Tribal Communities\, September 23\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET During this session\, hear from financial institutions and Tribal governments how bond issuance can help grow Tribal economies and bring more capital to Indian Country. Presenters will share current examples.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-economies-webinar-series/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Housing,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T132141Z
CREATED:20260922T132141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T132141Z
UID:10004303-1790168400-1790168400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:CMS AIAN QIO Quality Improvement Collaborative Fall 2026 National Meeting
DESCRIPTION:QI Collaborative is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: CMS AIAN QIO Quality Improvement Collaborative Fall 2026 National Meeting \nTime: Sep 23\, 2026 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99350986917?pwd=WUaB3FQaStwLtzW2aBI2kfrvtn1mJ6.1 \nMeeting chat link: https://zoom.us/launch/jc/99350986917 \nMeeting ID: 993 5098 6917 \nPasscode: 185571 \nOne tap mobile \n+12532158782\,\,99350986917#\,\,\,\,185571# US (Tacoma) \n+12532050468\,\,99350986917#\,\,\,\,185571# US \nJoin by SIP \n\n99350986917@zoomcrc.com\n\nPasscode: 185571 \nJoin instructions \nhttps://zoom.us/meetings/99350986917/invitations?signature=bsOFOnYu170lkKvUOjmXmGcw-zR1wYfejJ3e2P5XgMM \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/cms-aian-qio-quality-improvement-collaborative-fall-2026-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T143313Z
CREATED:20260907T143313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T143313Z
UID:10004298-1790170200-1790175600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DHS Tribal Affairs National Tribal Drop-In Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leaders\, Representatives\, and Citizens of Federally Recognized Tribal Nations\, \nYou are invited to the Department of Homeland Security National Tribal Drop-In Meeting on September 23\, 2026\, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The Intergovernmental Affairs Tribal Affairs team\, with colleagues from the Federal Emergency Management Agency\, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency\, U.S. Customs and Border Protection\, Homeland Security Investigations/Immigration and Customs Enforcement\, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers\, Transportation Security Administration\, Federal Protective Service\, and other federal partners\, will host this session. \nThe meeting’s purpose is to share program updates\, listen to your feedback\, and answer questions. We are committed to keeping communication open and ensuring you have access to Department of Homeland Security resources and services. Your insights and experiences help us improve our programs and strengthen our partnership. \nThis month’s presentation is being delivered by: U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ)\, on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) (https://namus.nij.ojp.gov) Presenter: Mr. Charles (Chuck) Heurich\, MFS\, Physical Scientist.  \nPlease share this invitation with others. \nWe look forward to your participation. Registration is required to receive the invitation. If you have questions before the meeting\, contact us at Tribal.Affairs@hq.dhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/dhs-tribal-affairs-national-tribal-drop-in-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185422Z
CREATED:20260929T185411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T185422Z
UID:10004152-1790254800-1790258400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 USET Community Resilience Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Join the USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) Tribal Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on Tribal Nations’ resilience strategies\, successes\, and challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on an environmental or community project 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 topic of each roundtable will be announced the week before each session via social media and email. We encourage attendees to join even the sessions that may not be obviously related to their interests or duties since all facets of environmental resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse participants. \n\n\n\nThese roundtables are intended exclusively for Tribal citizens and staff of Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations\, especially in the USET region\, and are not open to non-Tribal partners. To promote a comfortable and safer environment for discussion\, the roundtables will not be recorded. For the same reason\, AI/note-taking bots are not permitted and will be removed from each session. \n\n\n\nWhen: The fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Nation staff\, leaders\, and citizens interested in environmental and community resilience regardless of typical work duties \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Attendees will learn about new approaches to environmental and community resilience across Nations and sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across the region. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Steph Courtney\, USET Community Resilience Liaison\, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-uset-community-resilience-roundtables-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Resilience,Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T141500
DTSTAMP:20260810T194956Z
CREATED:20260810T194956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T194956Z
UID:10004260-1790254800-1790259300@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:From Planning to Response: Developing Effective Tribal Community Response Plans
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 24\, 2026\, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm EDT \nRegister Here: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r9bdbfff6ff5acb12f3e2ef4832424f85 \nDescription: This webinar will explore how Tribal Community Response Plans (TCRPs) can strengthen a community’s response to missing persons cases. Drawing from Tribal community experiences and technical assistance efforts\, presenters will discuss how TCRPs build partnerships\, clarify roles\, improve coordination\, and establish practical response procedures that can be activated during a crisis. \nParticipants will learn a step-by-step approach to developing and sustaining a TCRP\, including community assessment\, stakeholder engagement\, tabletop exercises\, plan development\, training\, and long-term maintenance. Presenters will share lessons learned\, common challenges\, and strategies for creating plans that are realistic\, actionable\, and sustainable. \nBy the end of the webinar\, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to begin or strengthen a TCRP in their community\, identify key stakeholders\, build collaborative partnerships\, and maintain preparedness over time. \nThis training is available to all interested parties. There is no charge to attend this training\, and CLE will not be available. \nThis 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. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov\, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/from-planning-to-response-developing-effective-tribal-community-response-plans/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T142029Z
CREATED:20260916T142029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T142029Z
UID:10004300-1790254800-1790260200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Listening Session: Learning about Challenges and Successes to Benefits Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Professionals who support American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders are invited to participate in a virtual Listening Session on September 24. Facilitated by Kauffman and Associates\, Inc. (KAI) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA)\, this 90-minute Zoom discussion will explore challenges and opportunities related to Medicare\, Part D Extra Help\, and Medicare Savings Programs. Participants will share real-world experiences and recommendations to help strengthen culturally tailored outreach\, education\, and support for AI/AN communities. Space is limited to 30 participants. Register early to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/virtual-listening-session-learning-about-challenges-and-successes-to-benefits-enrollment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260928T121009Z
CREATED:20260715T133024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T121009Z
UID:10004221-1790640000-1790812799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Diabetes and Dental Support Programs Regional Training
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health is hosting a Regional Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and Dental Support Center training. The purpose of the regional training is to provide a collective approach to understanding the needs of both the diabetes and dental programs\, provide educational resources/materials to support productivity and impact. The training will be tailored to Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area SDPI programs and dental clinics\, supporting efforts to strengthen sovereign Tribal public health systems and enhance capacity across the region. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 29-30\, 2026\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Eastern each day \n\n\n\nWhere: Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT 06382 \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area diabetes and dental staff\, Health Directors\, Healthcare professionals. Only staff members directly related to IHS Nashville Area SDPI programs and dental programs are allowed to register for this event. Outside contractors will not be allowed to attend this event. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of resources available to IHS Nashville Area SPDI and dental program grantees.\n\n\n\nLearn diabetes and dental care best practices from subject matter experts working within the USET region.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to effectively collect and analyze data within RPMS Diabetes Management System (DMS) and Dentrix.\n\n\n\nLearn how to implement program activities and initiatives.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Contact D’Angelique Lister\, Office of Tribal Public Health Program Coordinator\, dlister@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-diabetes-and-dental-support-programs-regional-training/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260602T190453Z
CREATED:20260602T190452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T190453Z
UID:10004176-1790640000-1790899199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NICWA September 2026 Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Child Welfare Association’s September Training Institute in Portland\, Oregon will take place at Barbie’s Village at 935 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR 97232 and will feature Positive Indian Parenting and Foundations of Tribal Child Welfare Casework Practice.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nicwa-september-2026-training-institute/
CATEGORIES:Social Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T183000
DTSTAMP:20260923T161110Z
CREATED:20260923T161110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T161110Z
UID:10004304-1790789400-1790793000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Educator Day: True Stories of Indian Boarding Schools
DESCRIPTION:On Orange Shirt Day\, join the National Indian Education Association and Little\, Brown Books for Young Readers for a timely conversation with leading boarding school historian and author Dr. Brenda J. Child. \nBeyond Educator Day: True Stories of Indian Boarding Schools with Dr. Brenda Child\nWednesday\, September 30\, 2026\n3:30–4:30 p.m. Pacific | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Eastern\nVirtual Webinar \nDr. Child will discuss her new middle-grade nonfiction book\, In Our Own Words: Real Stories of the Indian Boarding School Experience\, which draws upon letters written by Native children\, their families\, and school officials to illuminate the realities of the boarding school era. \nThrough these firsthand accounts and insights from her work as a leading scholar of boarding school history\, Dr. Child will explore the experiences of Native children and families in their own words. The conversation will also offer educators and community members a meaningful resource for teaching and learning about this history. \nThis webinar is presented in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. \nRegister for the Webinar \nDr. Child will also join NIEA in Buffalo as an opening keynote panelist for Educator Day at the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show. \nWe hope you will join us for this important conversation centered on truth\, remembrance\, and the voices of Native children and families.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/beyond-educator-day-true-stories-of-indian-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T132410Z
CREATED:20260928T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T132410Z
UID:10004309-1790946000-1790949600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Closing Out Fiscal Recovery Funds
DESCRIPTION:As key deadlines approach for the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)\, established under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)\, Tribal recipients are working to ensure that remaining funds are fully and properly expended\, closeout requirements are met\, and critical resources remain invested in their communities. \nThis webinar will bring together Tribal organizations and legal\, accounting\, and compliance experts to provide practical guidance on successfully closing out SLFRF awards. Panelists will discuss common challenges facing recipients\, strategies for timely expenditure of remaining funds\, closeout and reporting requirements\, and steps recipients can take now to strengthen compliance and prepare for potential audits. \nThe discussion will also address the unique circumstances facing remote and disaster-impacted communities\, including limited broadband access\, disrupted recordkeeping and reporting\, and documentation loss due to natural disasters. Panelists will share practical approaches for addressing these challenges while maintaining compliance with federal requirements. \nThe webinar will conclude with concrete takeaways and next steps to help Tribal recipients meet approaching deadlines\, strengthen audit readiness\, and maximize the resources available to their communities.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/closing-out-fiscal-recovery-funds/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T134650Z
CREATED:20260928T132915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T134650Z
UID:10004310-1790949600-1790956800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Census Bureau: Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Census Bureau respectfully requests your tribe’s participation in a virtual tribal consultation to receive feedback and comments on the Federal Register Notice (FRN) Decennial Census of Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions\, published on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, 2026-18481.pdf. \nThe virtual tribal consultation is scheduled for Friday\, October 2\, 2026\, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET and will be held using the Microsoft Teams webinar platform. Registration information for the tribal consultation is listed below. \nThe Census Bureau’s procedures for outreach\, notification and consultation ensure involvement of tribes\, to the extent practicable and permitted by law\, before making decisions or implementing policies\, rules\, or programs that affect federally recognized tribal governments.  These meetings are open to citizens of federally and state recognized tribes by invitation. The U.S. Census Bureau strives to promote transparency throughout the rulemaking process and ensure all affected parties are kept well informed about developments and impacts related to the decennial census short-form questionnaire by actively sharing information and updates. \nIn this instance\, the Census Bureau is providing a two-week advance notice of consultation—as opposed to the standard 30-day notice that it aims to provide—in order to ensure that it is able to meet all of the operational deadlines in advance of the 2030 Census as well as its obligations in the ongoing lawsuits related to the 2020 Census. \nThis virtual tribal consultation is an opportunity for tribes to provide feedback on the proposed addition of two new parts to the Code of Federal Regulations governing the decennial census of population and housing\, published on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026.  We value your tribe’s participation. To ensure your input is considered during the decision-making process\, comments on the FRN may be submitted electronically or by mail by Monday\, November 2\, 2026. \nElectronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov and enter USBC-2026-0628 in the Search box. Click on the “Comment” icon\, complete the required fields\, and enter or attach your comments. \nMail: Submit written comments to 4600 Silver Hill Road\, Designation: ADDEMO/FRN\, Washington\, DC 20746.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/u-s-census-bureau-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Commerce
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260901T123159Z
CREATED:20260901T123137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T123159Z
UID:10004292-1791244800-1791331199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:National Language Summit
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Education Association and the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education invite you to the National Language Summit\, a one-of-a-kind gathering dedicated to strengthening the future of Native language education across Indian Country. \nSpend the day alongside Native language advocates\, educators\, Tribal leaders\, and community experts working to revitalize\, reclaim\, and sustain their languages. \nThrough interactive sessions and focused conversations\, participants will share what is working\, exchange ideas\, strengthen connections\, and build upon the momentum of Native language work happening across Indian Country.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-language-summit/
CATEGORIES:Education,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T235959
DTSTAMP:20260506T142909Z
CREATED:20260506T142907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T142909Z
UID:10004143-1791244800-1791417599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the fifth annual Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit\, October 6–7\, 2026\, at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant\, Michigan. This two-day event brings together tribal leaders\, council members\, tribal government officials and executives from tribal enterprises in Michigan\, Wisconsin and Minnesota. \n\n\n\nWe’re shaping this year’s Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit around what it takes to build and finance tribal economies right now — how deals come together\, get funded and how tribes are structuring growth. The agenda will cover Native finance\, housing development\, healthcare\, energy and tribal taxation\, along with practical tools like Section 105(l) leasing and real-world examples. It’s designed for tribal leaders and enterprise executives\, as well as the bankers\, attorneys\, policymakers and partners working alongside them. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also include sessions on data centers\, AI\, workforce development and drones — focused on how these sectors are emerging in tribal communities. Policy updates will track what’s happening in Washington — across federal agencies and Congress — and what it means for tribal economies\, projects and decision-making. \n\n\n\nThe goal is straightforward: give tribal leaders and partners clear\, usable information they can act on — and create space to interact directly with the people leading change across the tribal economy.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/great-lakes-tribal-economic-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260804T185326Z
CREATED:20260804T185326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185326Z
UID:10004251-1791244800-1791503999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Tax Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-tax-conference/
CATEGORIES:Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20261008T140530Z
CREATED:20261008T140515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T140530Z
UID:10003714-1791288000-1791291600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation\, prevention\, and preparation in the disaster management cycle. \n\n\n\nThe Task Force also builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team\, creating a space to share best practices\, discuss public health strategies\, and collaborate on preparedness efforts. \n\n\n\nWhen: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes\, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: You must be an employee\, citizen\, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join. \n\n\n\n\nTribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members\n\n\n\nHealth Directors\, Physicians\, Medical Staff\, Behavioral Health Professionals\, Public Health Nurses\n\n\n\nEmergency Response / Coordination Personnel\, Homeland Security Personnel\n\n\n\nEmergency Services Personnel\, First Responders\, Public Safety Personnel\n\n\n\nEpidemiologists\, Data Specialists\n\n\n\nRisk Management Personnel\, Community Planners\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Health Staff\, Public Works Personnel\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist\, at agarrett@usetinc.org\, or Haley Tulis\, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant\, at htulis@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T235959
DTSTAMP:20260311T200514Z
CREATED:20260311T200509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T200514Z
UID:10004022-1791331200-1791676799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIEA Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:NIEA is accepting proposals for sessions that support and exemplify this year’s theme:Strength in Community: Building the Future Together. \n\n\n\nThe 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Buffalo Convention Center in Buffalo\, NY\, October 7–10\, 2026. \n\n\n\nWe encourage proposals aligned with our theme that offer engaging\, research-informed and/or practice-based sessions created by and with Indigenous educators\, experts\, and communities. Strong submissions elevate Indigenous ways of knowing\, center community-based knowledge\, and support the holistic success of Native learners\, families\, and communities across educational settings. \n\n\n\nThis year\, NIEA’s call for proposals includes three distinct session types: \n\n\n\n\nConvention Sessions: Sessions for the general Convention audience\, taking place on October 8\, 9\, or 10\, 2026.\n\n\n\nEducator Day Sessions: Sessions specifically for PK–12 educators\, focused on practical strategies and classroom resources\, taking place on Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026.\n\n\n\nStudent Day Sessions: Sessions specifically for youth (grades 6-12)\, taking place on Friday\, October 9\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions at NIEA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show\, Educator Day\, and Student Day are organized into specific strands. To learn more about submitting a proposal\, please review the call for proposal guides below.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/niea-convention-trade-show-4/
CATEGORIES:Education,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20261008T140627Z
CREATED:20261008T140611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T140627Z
UID:10004267-1791370800-1791376200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) 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. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \nWhen: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors\, Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs)\, Case Managers\, PRC\, and other clinical staff. \nLearning 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. \nRegistration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours. \nQuestions? Please contact Caro Caballero\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Senior Program Coordinator\, at ccaballero@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T153000
DTSTAMP:20261008T140657Z
CREATED:20260916T142210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T140657Z
UID:10004301-1791381600-1791387000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention and Control Priorities in Tribal Healthcare: A CDC Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The CDC and NCEZID invite Tribal leaders\, healthcare leaders\, and personnel in Tribal\, Urban Indian\, and IHS facilities to a 90-minute listening session on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). This session aims to identify successful IPC strategies\, implementation challenges\, and key influencing factors to help shape culturally- and setting-specific training and resources. Feedback will directly support patient safety and healthcare quality in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Written comments may also be submitted to DHQP_AIAN@cdc.gov by Friday\, October 23\, 2026.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/infection-prevention-and-control-priorities-in-tribal-healthcare-a-cdc-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),Health,Listening Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134434Z
CREATED:20260609T134433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T134434Z
UID:10004188-1791468000-1791471600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFWS Webinar Series: Emerging Technologies in Wildlife Management
DESCRIPTION:The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS)\, in coordination with Tribal partners\, is conducting a webinar series designed to explore existing\, new\, and emerging technologies that support wildlife research and management in Tribal contexts. This series provides a dedicated space for Tribal fish and wildlife professionals to share knowledge and coordinate priorities that support Tribal sovereignty and the stewardship of natural resources.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafws-webinar-series-emerging-technologies-in-wildlife-management/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261008T123120Z
CREATED:20261008T123120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T123120Z
UID:10004315-1791504000-1791676799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Powwow In The Pines
DESCRIPTION:The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians will host the 16th annual Powwow In The Pines Friday and Saturday\, Oct. 9-10\, on the Tribal Nation’s powwow grounds in Trout\, offering two days of traditional dance\, singing\, arts and community celebration. \nThe event\, open to the public\, will be held at the powwow grounds located at 551 Tuska Hina in Trout. This year’s celebration features more than $40\,000 in prize money for registered competitors. \nGates open at 3 p.m. Friday\, Oct. 9\, with a Gourd session at 5 p.m. followed by Grand Entry at 6 p.m. On Saturday\, Oct. 10\, gates open at 10 a.m.\, with Gourd sessions at noon and 5 p.m. and Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contest rounds will take place Saturday\, with two rounds total. \nAdmission is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend. Children age 6 and under are admitted free.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/powwow-in-the-pines/
CATEGORIES:Pow Wows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T130233Z
CREATED:20260924T140129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T130233Z
UID:10004305-1791900000-1791903600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:BIA 2029 Tribal Budget Formulation - Preferred Program Ranking Took kickoff meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BIA for the 2029 Tribal Budget Formulation – Preferred Program Ranking Took kickoff meeting. They will provide guidance on key dates and activities of the budget process\, including an overview of the Tribal Preferred Program Ranking Tool. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 13\nTime: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nJoin: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659081744?pwd=OiUULVQIUDjYUHwtixZ083TGy2PocQ.1\nMeeting ID: 165 908 1744\nPasscode: 023239
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bia-2029-tribal-budget-formulation-preferred-program-ranking-took-kickoff-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T235959
DTSTAMP:20260602T190617Z
CREATED:20260602T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T190617Z
UID:10004177-1791936000-1792022399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NICWA October Virtual Training Institute - ICWA Basics
DESCRIPTION:This one-day virtual training provides participants with information about the basic legal requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) and the practice issues involved with ICWA’s implementation. A brief history of U.S. Indian policy as it relates to Indian children and families sets the stage for an examination of the specific provisions of ICWA and practice tips for both Tribal and state social workers.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nicwa-october-virtual-training-institute-icwa-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Social Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T134013Z
CREATED:20260915T134013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T134013Z
UID:10004299-1792072800-1792078200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:How-To Guide To Navigate the Complex Landscape of Tribal Energy Projects
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on ways Tribes have overcome critical issues by integrating flexibility\, planning\, and education into their DOE projects. From complex supply chain and contractor landscapes to intuitive project management structure\, these Tribes have expanded their capacity to ensure successful project results. \nMetlakatla: Navigating the Complex Supply Chain & Contractor Landscape: Education and Internal Capacity\nThis presentation will address the critical bottlenecks currently impacting supply chains and the internal capacity constraints faced by contractors across the energy industry. We will explore practical educational initiatives\, training programs\, and strategic frameworks Metlakatla implemented to upskill the workforce and scale contractor capacity. \nBarona: DOE Financial Award Restructuring and Leveraging Flexibility\nThis presentation will delve into the complexities of award restructuring\, highlighting the common hurdles Barona and other organizations have faced during transitional phases. We will learn and discuss how incorporating flexibility into award structures can help organizations adapt to shifting electricity regulatory and market environments. \nNavajo Nation – Ojo Encino Chapter House: Examining Collaborative Management Structure for Success\nThis presentation will showcase the Navajo Nation Tribal Government – Ojo Encino Chapter’s residential distributed generation initiative as a blueprint for community-led renewable energy deployment. We will examine the project’s collaborative management structure—combining local Tribal leadership\, subrecipient expertise\, and local electrical vendors to leverage and scale administrative\, technical\, and construction capacity resources. Attendees will learn how the Chapter integrates workforce development by training local workers and students\, manages complex multistakeholder preconstruction workflows\, and implements robust team communications and risk mitigation frameworks to ensure seamless project execution.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/how-to-guide-to-navigate-the-complex-landscape-of-tribal-energy-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Energy (DOE),Energy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260928T130134Z
CREATED:20260928T130134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T130134Z
UID:10004307-1792281600-1792713599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Palm Springs\, California\, for the 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace from October 18–22\, 2026.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ncai-83rd-annual-convention-marketplace/
CATEGORIES:Tribal Organization Events
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