United South & Eastern Tribes

UNITY: Celebration of Life honoring UNITY Founder JR Cook
2022-07-29 14:00 (America/Chicago)
UNITY is pleased to announce a Celebration of Life to honor the legacy of UNITY Founder JR Cook on July 29 at 2 pm in Oklahoma City. The event will be held at and co-sponsored by the First Americans Museum. All those who knew JR are invited to spend the afternoon to share stories or a song, reminisce, and honor him in their own way. If you wish to attend, please RSVP at headquarters@unityinc.org.
Following the Celebration of Life on July 29 after 7 pm, a Special song will be held in memory of JR Cook during the Indian Hills Powwow. The powwow is a public event.
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Protecting Our Children and Youth from COVID-19: Information for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Partners
2022-07-29 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity will host a webinar to provide accurate, timely, and trusted information about how to protect all children from COVID-19.
Everyone ages 6 months and older can now get vaccinated against COVID-19, and everyone ages 5 years and older can get a booster if eligible. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a key step in protecting children and youth from getting very sick or dying from COVID-19. Speakers include pediatric vaccine experts and community partners leading vaccine efforts for children and youth who will discuss:

CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for everyone ages 6 months and older, including where to find resources and credible information on vaccine safety.
The risks, benefits, and myths associated with COVID-19 vaccinations for children and youth.
What to ask a health provider about COVID-19 vaccination if your child has a disability.
How community partners are working to protect Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander children and youth with disabilities who live in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

For questions about the webinar, please contact CDC’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity at omhhe@cdc.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation
American Sign Language and Spanish translation services will be available for the webinar.
Zoom link to join the webinar
Passcode: [REDACTED]
US: +1 669 254 5252
Webinar ID: 160 289 8598
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Closed captioning link for the webinar.

Outreach Sessions: Proposed Changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE Program
2022-07-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Transportation is conducting outreach sessions to present proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program announced on July 21, 2022. We encourage you to register and attend to learn more about the proposed rulemaking and how each of you can provide comments on the changes being made to the regulations. Please find the outreach session dates below as well as on our DBE webpage. The sessions and comments will be recorded and placed in the docket. We look forward to seeing you there!
NPRM Public Meeting for Tribal Leaders
Wednesday July 27, 2022, 1:00– 3:00 PM
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NPRM Overview Session
Friday July 29, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – Certification
Thursday August 4, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – Regular Dealer
Thursday August 11, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – ACDBE Regulation
Tuesday August 16 , 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – Design-build and Performance Plans
Friday August 19 , 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Final Public Meeting
Friday August 26, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
Registration Link
You must register separately for each session. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique personalized link and instructions on how to join the event. Please do not share your link.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: DOCR is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please send an email to dbe.nprm@dot.gov with your request. Your request needs to be submitted at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

UNITY: Healing Circle for Native Youth
2022-07-29 08:30 - 12:30
Join UNITY on July 29th for this free training at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (lunch provided). The Healing Circle gatherings will cover the community readiness model, asset mapping, and building youth council support systems in 12 identified sectors. It will prepare youth councils on how to host difficult community conversations and the importance of service leadership in building relationships with your tribal community. UNITY Healing Circles are safe havens and accepting environments in which Native youth can explore how to empower our communities.
This opportunity is available for the first 50 Native youth and chaperones who RSVP.
Sign up today.

Department of Homeland Security virtual Tribal Consultations
2022-07-28 15:00, 2022-07-27 11:00, 2022-07-26 14:00 | Virtual Event
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November 15, 2021. The purpose of these consultation sessions is to solicit input and recommendations from Tribal Nations and Alaska Native Corporations on the following topics:

(1) The Department’s efforts related to Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People; and
(2) Implementation of the DHS’s 2021 Action Plan for Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships and additional action items to consider for including in the 2022 revision.

The scheduled consultations are listed below. They also encourage Tribal Nations to schedule individual consultation meetings as appropriate. Written comments for these consultation efforts are due no later than August 25, 2022.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, Miriam Enriquez will serve as the Department’s tribal consultation official and lead this tribal consultation effort. If you have any questions about the consultation, please contact the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Director of Tribal Government Affairs, David Munro, at: david.munro@hq.dhs.gov or (202)-360-8998.
Scheduled Consultations

Monday, July 18, 2022, 2:00 ET, 1:00 CT, 12:00 MT, 11:00 PT, 10:00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/3axd5ak4

Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 3:00 ET, 2:00 CT, 1:00 MT, 12:00 PT, 11:00 AK

Phone only – 855-852-7677 Pin: [REDACTED]

Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 3:00 ET, 2:00 CT, 1:00 MT, 12:00 PT, 11:00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/5fjunttr

Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 12:00 ET, 11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT, :00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/y6wtr2nu

Thursday, July 28, 2022, 4:00 ET, 3:00 CT, 2:00 MT, 1:00 PT, 12:00 AK

Phone only – 855-852-7677 Pin: [REDACTED]

Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 12:00 ET, 11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT, :00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/yckk6zee

CDC COCA Call: Recommendations for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series in Adults 18 and Older
2022-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
COVID-19 vaccination provides protection against serious illness and outcomes associated with COVID-19, including emergency department or urgent care visits, hospitalizations, and death. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is the first COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine recommended for use in the United States that is built on a familiar type of vaccine technology. Other protein subunit vaccines have been used for more than 30 years in the United States, including for hepatitis B, HPV, and acellular pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines. During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss CDC’s new guidance on the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 18 years and older, including adults who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
When: Thursday, July 28, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Webinar Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612728470
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial In:
US: +1 669 254 5252
or +1 646 828 7666
or +1 551 285 1373
or +1 669 216 1590
One-tap mobile: US: +16692545252,,1612728470#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16468287666,,1612728470#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Webinar ID: 161 272 8470

Office of Indian Energy: Energy Access and Reliability on Tribal Lands Listening Session
2022-07-28 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
This virtual listening session, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, will explore challenges and potential solutions related to energy access and reliability on tribal lands. The goal is to gather important insight directly from Native Nations regarding the current status of unelectrified homes and electricity reliability issues facing tribal communities.
The Energy Act of 2020 included specific requirements for DOE to conduct research and report back to Congress on these topics. In accordance with that Act, the Office of Indian Energy is hosting this listening session to provide tribal leaders and staff from energy, planning, natural resources, and other relevant departments the opportunity to make recommendations on the report.
This is a follow-up to the first listening session the Office of Indian Energy hosted in November 2021; however, attendance at the first session is not a prerequisite to participate in this one. During this listening session, the Office of Indian Energy will discuss the results of the questionnaire conducted during the first session and share findings from the report to date.
Please note that there is a capacity limit for this listening session of 500 participants. Tribes and tribal staff will be given priority to attend if the capacity limit is reached.
Register to reserve your spot. Once registered, you will receive a calendar invite, including a call-in number, join link, and other logistics in an email.
For more information on the first listening session, please visit: https://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/energy-access-and-reliability-tribal-lands-listening-session.

Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training
2022-07-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
USET Tribal Epidemiology Center hosts
Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) Training
The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) is planning to host a virtual RPMS training over the span of June and July. The training will consist of six lunch and learn sessions that each have a defined focus on the following data systems: (1) EHR, (2) Behavioral Health GUI, and (3) the Pharmacy Package. Sessions will provide an overview of the data systems outlined, including how systems and applications are integrated, their associated strengths and limitations, and best practices for data entry, management, and reporting. In addition, the training will also aim to address topics across participants’ various organizational job roles.
When? June 9, 16*, 23, and July 7, 14, 28 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern each day
* The June 16 session has been rescheduled to August 2 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Participants will learn how:

To maximize current capabilities within EHR, Behavioral Health GUI, and the Pharmacy package to ensure patient care.
To run various reports that can be utilized to improve patient care/make changes within the clinic & community.
To better understand the implications of inaccurate reporting (patient care, statewide databases, resource sharing & funding, etc.).

Who should attend? Healthcare professionals including physicians,
advance practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, and behavioral health specialists that work for USET member Tribal Nations
Daily Topics:

June 9: Behavioral Health GUI Package
June 16: Behavioral Health GUI Reporting and Data Extraction (this session was rescheduled to August 2)
June 23: COTS Pharmacy System – Reporting and Data Extraction workgroup (this session was canceled)
July 7: RPMS Pharmacy Package – Reporting and Data Extraction
July 14: Electronic Health Record (EHR)
July 28: EHR – Reporting and Data Extraction
August 2: Behavioral Health GUI Reporting and Data Extraction

Register today!
For questions, please contact Amanda Watts, Tribal Health Program Support Program Coordinator, at awatts@usetinc.org.

EHR Reporting
Thursday, July 28, 2022
1:00-2:30 pm ET/12:00-1:30 pm CT
Presenter: James Spillane, Chief Executive Officer, Health IQ
Description: The EHR Reporting session will provide an overview of various types of EHR reports, associate strengths and limitations of each, as well as best practices on utilization of each type of report. In addition, the training will aim to address topics across participants’ various organizational job roles to improve reporting workflows.
Outcomes/Objectives:
As a result of participating in this activity, the healthcare team will:

Identify clinic specific reporting tools needed that will highlight patient health data.
Utilize the various EHR reports to optimize team roles and communication, and patient health outcomes.
Explore implications of inaccurate reporting (patient care, statewide databases, geographical location (i.e.. border Tribal Nations), relationship with referring physicians, etc.).

Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education Credit: To receive a certificate of continuing education, you must participate in the entire live activity, and complete the online course evaluation by August 4, 2022. You will be able to print your certificate after completing the evaluation.
ACCREDITATION: In support of improving patient care, IHS Clinical Support Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Physicians
The IHS Clinical Support Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1½ AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists
This activity provides 1.5 hours of knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education credit (CPE) with the UAN JA4008177-0000-22-032-L04-P.
Credit will be uploaded to the NABP CPE Monitor within 30 days after the activity completion. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist to provide the correct information (NABP ID and DOB (MMDD) in order to receive credit.
Nurses
This activity is designated 1.5 contact hours for nurses.
Disclosure Statement: As a jointly accredited provider of continuing education, the IHS Clinical Support Center must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Course directors/coordinators, planning committee members, faculty, reviewers and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose the existence of all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty will also disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. All those who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity have completed the disclosure process and have indicated that they do not have any relevant financial relationships or affiliations with any manufacturers or commercial products to disclose.
There is no commercial interest support for this educational activity.
Privacy Policies
Before you begin the training, you can review the IHS Privacy Policy (https://www.ihs.gov/privacypolicy/).
Additional Information/Technical Support
Email awatts@usetinc.org if you have questions or need assistance registering.

Staffing to Survive COVID Surges and Restructuring to Best Support your Infection Prevention Program
2022-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
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HAI Fast Forward: Staffing to Survive COVID Surges and Restructuring to Best Support your Infection Prevention Program

Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 1 pm ET

Presented by: Amanda Valyko, MPH, CIC, FAPIC

We will describe the staffing model during COVID surges as well as adjustment to work as well as how the structure of the Department was updated throughout the pandemic to best support the Infection Prevention needs for the institution.

CNE:

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nursing Contact Hours: 1 (not always applicable as not all webinars are eligible)
To get CNE for a webinar, you must attend the program in its entirety and complete an on-line evaluation of it. Your feedback is not only required by our CNE accrediting body, but it is vital to development of future programming that best meets learners’ needs. We read every word you write.
No speaker or planning committee member disclosed any financial or commercial interest that affected this educational activity.

Webinar with Department of Energy on Direct Loan Solicitation as part of the Loan Programs Office
2022-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
NAFOA will host a webinar with the Department of Energy on Thursday, July 28, at 1:00pm Eastern Time to discuss updates to the Loan Guarantee Program.
Interest and relevance of domestic investment in energy increase each week notwithstanding uncertainties. There is no debate that energy development can boost Tribal economies. Moreover, the impact of the pandemic has emphasized the value of diversifying tribal economies.
FSA Advisors will discuss strategies to borrow in this interest rate environment and Federal credit policy and the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) will outline how to apply for a direct loan based upon a new Solicitation. LPO has announced important changes to the Program to finance Tribe’s investments in energy. These include key changes to the debt capital program, aimed at increasing tribal energy development to unlock the energy potential of Indian Country. This includes the ability to offer loans through the Federal Financing Bank directly to tribes. NAFOA welcomes staff from the Department of Energy and LPO office to discuss these changes and how tribes can use them to their advantage.
This webinar will take place July 28th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern Time and will be recorded. Registration is required to join.

NextGen Healthcare Webinar: Overcome the Challenges of Data Access and Patient Communication
2022-07-28 12:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday July 28, at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern
Webinar Summary:
In this webinar, the audience will learn about health IT strategies that can enable their organization to expand its community care model, while improving provider productivity and simplifying the billing process.
Presenter, Emmanuel Yennyemb is the COO for Lake County Tribal Health of Northern California, will discuss:

Challenges with access to data and patient communication and how to overcome them
Approaches to IHS (making themselves the same before making themselves different)
The platform capabilities needed to help deliver high-quality care to their community

Emmanuel was tasked with finding a commercial solution to replace the HIT system provided by Indian Health Services, RPMS. Lake County had a number of key initiatives they were looking to address when adopting a new commercially available electronic health record and enterprise practice management solution.
Also, in this webinar, the audience will learn from Lisa Alkin, Former CIO at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority with over 30 years of experience in healthcare IT (including Tribal, CHC & FQHCs), about the innovative ways Lisa has matched creative thinking with the appropriate technology to combat tribal business challenges in today’s market.
Lisa will discuss:

Problems facing the healthcare market as a whole
Client experiences (what works and what doesn’t)
The benefit of patient engagement platforms, virtual visits, and population health management

Get Registered: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0i__a97sRKO-OcifyhsM9Q

Public Health Partner Update: Monkeypox in the US
2022-07-28 12:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jul 14, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until Jul 28, 2022, 3 occurrence(s)
Jul 14, 2022 01:00 PM
Jul 21, 2022 01:00 PM
Jul 28, 2022 01:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/vJIsceGopjovGILie8S5XJO-FON8CUS3mPw/ics?icsToken=[REDACTED]

Topic: Public Health Partner Update: Monkeypox in the U.S.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1616808152?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: ^r$5n0rH
Or One tap mobile :
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Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
Webinar ID: 161 680 8152
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International numbers available: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/u/aBaBQlWl7

Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323: 161.199.138.10 (US West) or 161.199.136.10 (US East)
Meeting ID: 161 680 8152
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SIP: 1616808152@sip.zoomgov.com
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DOT Public Meeting on NPRM re: DBE and ACBDE
2022-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Transportation is preparing to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs.
The DBE and ACDBE programs seek to prevent discrimination, and to remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination against small businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged individuals, in the award of DOT-funded aviation, highway, and transit contracts and airport concession opportunities.
On July 27, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:00pm (Eastern time) we invite you to attend a public meeting on the NPRM for Tribal leaders. At this session, Tribal partners will learn about the DBE and ACDBE Programs and the proposed rule. We will email a link to the NPRM document as soon as it’s published in the Federal Register.
You can register for the public meeting at: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BTR1nu2cSKGBdh3Qww5x9g
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Milo Booth, Director of Tribal Affairs at (202) 309-9786 / milo.booth@dot.gov / tribalaffairs@dot.gov.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Modernize its Civil Works Program virtual Meetings
2022-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and written input that will be used to inform future decision-making related to: Tribal Nation issues, including tribal consultation; potential rulemaking regarding the Corps’ Regulatory Program implementing regulations for the National Historic Preservation Act under Appendix C as well as Civil Works implementation of the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines; and environmental justice. Written comments are due on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Tribal Virtual Meetings will happen as follows:
Policy Overview Meeting
June 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Consultation Policy and Tribal Partnership Programs:
July 7, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
July 12, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Appendix C:
July 19, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines:
July 21, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Environmental Justice:
July 27, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!

Indian Gaming Association 2022 Summer Legislative Summit
2022-07-27 08:00 - 16:00
Join the Indian Gaming Association at the annual Summer Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.
Your Opportunity to meet with members of Congress and Administration representatives and discuss critical legislative issues impacting Indian Country.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
RSVP
Location: 224 Second Street SE, Washington, D.C, 20003

Government-to-Government Virtual Consultation: OVW Tribal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program
2022-07-27 - 2022-07-28 | Virtual Event
The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA) created a new VAWA reimbursement program that allows the Attorney General to reimburse Tribal Nations or their authorized designee for expenses and costs incurred, related to, or associated with exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is tasked with administering the new program and will host a tribal consultation on July 27 and 28, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm EDT each day.
You can now register for the consultation and view the consultation framing paper. Written comments must be submitted via email to OVW.TribalAffairs@usdoj.gov to by 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2022.
For additional details visit www.ovwtjreimbursement.org.

Red Ribbon Campaign: Uniting AI/AN Communities to Eliminate HIV/AIDS
2022-07-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
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This interactive three-part series will provide a special focus on providing support and resources to the frontline practitioners fighting to eliminate HIV/AIDS in Indian Country. This series will will also provide forums for participants to learn about and discuss innovative resources and best practices in the reduction of stigma in the community, providers, and support systems and emphasize increasing outreach and testing services, and hearing the stories from the frontlines of our urban Indian communities.
Event Objectives:

Understand how to increase and maintain behavioral health support programs for AI/ANs living with HIV/AIDS
Emphasize how tailored resources and campaigns successfully address unique community needs around HIV/AIDS
Enhance UIO participant knowledge in providing integrated and culturally competent HIV/AIDS care

Event Presenters:

Linda Son-Stone, CEO | First Nations Community Healthsource (FNCH)
Mattee Jim, HIV Prevention/Support Services Coordinator | First Nations Community Healthsource (FNCH)

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

This webinar is made possible by the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund through the Indian Health Service.

HUD Training Webinars on the Environmental Review Process
2022-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
May 16, 2022
SUBJECT: Training Webinars on the Environmental Review Process
Dear Tribal Leader:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created a series of training webinars on the environmental review process designed specifically for Tribes. These training webinars were created based on feedback provided during Tribal consultation on developing a coordinated environmental review. This training series is one of the deliverables in the Plan to Implement Coordinated Environmental Reviews, which was issued by an interagency workgroup in April 2022. Additional information on the environmental review process can be found on CodeTalk.
Below you can find specific information on the training webinars.
Use of HUD Environmental Forms
This webinar will provide a basic overview of the following three HUD 24 CFR Part 58 forms:

Exempt or Categorically Excluded, Not Subject to 58.5
Categorically Excluded, Subject to 58.5
Section 58 Environmental Assessments

This webinar will focus on applying these forms to activities in a typical Indian Housing Plan or other projects commonly seen in Tribal communities and clarify who signs them.
Aggregation
Aggregating geographically and/or functionally related activities improves the efficiency of environmental reviews and is required by HUD regulations. This webinar will discuss how to include the full scope of a project in a project description for an environmental review and provide different examples of project aggregation for projects in Tribal communities.
Emergency Repairs
HUD’s regulations at 24 CFR 58.34(a)(10) include an exemption for emergency repairs. This webinar will discuss how and when 24 CFR 58.34(a)(10) may be used to expedite the environmental review process and provide different examples.
Reevaluation
Project scopes or environmental conditions can change after an environmental review has already been completed. This webinar will discuss how and when to update an existing environmental review under reevaluation at 24 CFR 58.47 and provide different examples.
Schedule and Registration Information

Use of HUD Environmental Forms: June 22, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Aggregation: July 26, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Emergency Repairs: October 19, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Reevaluation: November 17, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT

If you have any questions or need help registering for one of the training webinars, please email hudtrainings@icf.com and include “Environmental Review Webinar Series Registrar” in the subject line.
I strongly encourage you to take advantage of these beneficial training webinars. Thank you for your continued partnership and collaboration in serving Indian Country.
Sincerely,
Heidi J. Frechette
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Programs

Dear Tribal Leader Letter

FCC Technical Assistance Webinar on the Broadband Data Collection System for Tribal Filers and Leaders
2022-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
July 26 at 2:00 pm Eastern
To register to participate remotely, interested parties should send an e-mail with name, contact information, and Tribal affiliation, if any, to BDCwebinar@fcc.gov.
The FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force (BDTF) and Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will hold a virtual webinar on its new Broadband Data Collection (BDC) on July 26, 2022, starting at 2:00 PM ET. The webinar will review the BDC system for Tribal leaders, Tribal broadband internet service providers and other Tribal filers who will submit broadband availability data in the inaugural BDC filing
window, and answer participant questions. The webinar will familiarize filers with how to navigate the BDC system, how to access and work with the “Fabric” – a common dataset of all locations in the United States where fixed broadband internet access service can be installed and will serve as the foundation on which the availability data filed by fixed broadband providers will be overlaid – and how to submit availability data. Representatives of Tribal broadband internet service providers and IT managers, as well as Tribal government leaders and telecommunications regulators, are particularly encouraged to attend.
Facilities-based internet service providers, including Tribal providers, are required to file granular data in the BDC system on where they make mass-market broadband internet access service available starting on June 30, 2022 and ending on September 1, 2022.1 Authorized Tribal governmental entities may also submit verified broadband availability data for their areas.2 More information about the categories of providers that must file availability data, the entities that may also submit verified availability data, and what data must be filed can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData/filers.
The webinar will provide a brief overview of the BDC system, including how to access the BDC system (and related systems, such as the Commission Registration System, or CORES) and upload availability data for filing prior to September 1. The event will also help familiarize participants with the Fabric data, including providing information on the processes by which Tribal broadband providers and Tribal government entities may obtain access to the production Fabric, how to work with Fabric data when submitting fixed broadband availability data, and how to review the Fabric to prepare for submitting challenges to the data.
The “production” Fabric dataset became available for broadband providers and governmental entities to access on June 23, 2022.3 The FCC developed the Fabric in consultation with its contractor, CostQuest Associates. More information about the Fabric challenge process can be found in the Data Specifications
for Bulk Fabric Challenges, https://us-fcc.app.box.com/v/bdc-bulk-fabric-challenge-spec.
FCC staff will be available to answer participant questions.
The schedule for the webinar will be as follows:

2:00 – 3:30 PM Welcome; Overview of the Broadband Data Collection system and Fabric data; Technical Assistance
3:30 – 4:00 PM Q&As and Concluding Remarks

To register to participate remotely, interested parties should send an e-mail with name, contact information, and Tribal affiliation, if any, to BDCwebinar@fcc.gov. Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar through the WebEx platform. Questions may also be submitted in advance at: BDCwebinar@fcc.gov. The webinar will be recorded and made available on the FCC’s website and YouTube channel following the event. The webinar will be webcast with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: FCC504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice).
For additional information about the webinar, please contact the Office of Native Affairs and Policy: Sayuri Rajapakse, Acting Chief, sayuri.rajapakse@fcc.gov or Lloyd Collier, Legal Advisor, lloyd.collier@fcc.gov.

USET OERM Virtual Workshops for Developing the Cyber Security Chapter of the Emergency Response Plan
2022-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management is hosting

Through a series of six workshops, USET will assist member Tribal Nation Utility staff in developing a Cybersecurity Incident Action Plan (IAP). This IAP will supplement existing emergency preparedness plans and support cyberattack response activities. The workshop series will culminate with a table-top exercise to test and refine the IAPs developed.
USET is partnering with West Yost Associates, a leader in water and wastewater cybersecurity, to provide member Tribal Nations the latest insights and best practices to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from cyber incidents.
When:
Each webinar will take place from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern/1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central

Workshop 1: Introduction & Overview – July 26
Workshop 2: Prepare for & Prevent Cyber Incidents – August 9
Workshop 3: Detect Cyber Incidents – August 16
Workshop 4: Respond to Cyber Incidents – August 23
Workshop 5: Recover from Cyber Incidents – September 20
Workshop 6: Virtual Table-Top Exercise – September 27

Who should attend?
USET Tribal Nation Utility Leadership, Emergency Managers and Operators in responsible charge are encouraged to attend.
Learning Objectives:
Cyber incidents can compromise the ability of water and wastewater utilities to provide clean and safe water to customers, erode customer confidence and result in financial and legal liabilities. The seminar series will outline how Tribal Nations drinking water and wastewater utilities can:

prepare for cybersecurity incidents
respond to cybersecurity incidents
recover from cyber incidents

Register today!
For questions and more information, please contact Michael Purvis, USET OERM Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, at mpurvis@usetinc.org.

CDC COCA Call: Monkeypox Outbreak: Updates on the Epidemiology, Testing, Treatment, and Vaccination
2022-07-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
This COCA Call will provide updates on the epidemiology of the monkeypox outbreak, commercial testing capability, how to obtain and use TPOXX (tecovirimat) to treat monkeypox, and vaccine strategy.
If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends.
The slide set will be available on the day of the call on the COCA Call webpage under Call Materials.
Continuing Education (CE) will not be offered for this COCA Call.
Registration is not required.
When: Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Webinar Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615119188
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial In: US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
One-tap mobile: US: +16692545252,,1615119188#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16468287666,,1615119188#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Webinar ID: 161 511 9188

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance - BH ECHO Clinic
2022-07-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the behavioral health/mental health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, and
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

NIHB Webinar: Four Paths to Addressing Dementia in Tribal Communities
2022-07-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
Jul 26, 2022 at 02:00 pm Eastern
Register
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Alzheimer’s Association invite you to join our upcoming webinar on the National Brain Health for Tribal Nations Project, highlighting the work of four Tribal Nations working to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in their communities.
It is estimated that 3 in 9 American Indian and Alaska Native people over 65 will develop dementia, compared to 1 in 9 of the overall population in the United States. ADRD conditions are marked by persistent difficulties with memory, thinking, and completing everyday activities like preparing food or sharing stories with loved ones. ADRD heightens the need for healthcare, services, and caregiving for elders.
Each program being highlighted is a grantee of the Brain Health for Tribal Nations Project – funded by the Alzheimer’s Association. During the webinar, you will hear their stories and receive practical advice about how they developed ADRD strategies specific to the unique needs and opportunities in their communities.

National Conference on AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention
2022-07-26 - 2022-07-28
National Conference on AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) are hosting the 2nd National Conference on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Injury and Violence Prevention. The virtual conference will highlight sessions on important topics for Tribal injury and violence prevention, including but not limited to suicide prevention, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), Indigenous evaluation methods, and health equity.
Registration is free and open to the public. Additional details regarding registration and abstract submission will be available soon from the CDC.
July 26-28, 2022

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call
2022-07-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call –July 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET
Join Link: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1612791046?pwd=[REDACTED]

Tribal Webinar Training SARS-Cov-2 Deer and Mule Deer Surveillance
2022-07-25 12:00 | Virtual Event
USDA and APHIS Tribal Webinar Training SARS-Cov-2 Deer and Mule Deer Surveillance
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
7/25/2022 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1619445801?pwd=[REDACTED]
Zoom Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/j/1619445801?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 944 5801
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US
+1 646-828-7666 US

WEWIN 2022 National Conference
2022-07-24 - 2022-07-27
Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations (WEWIN) is looking forward to seeing you all again! They are working very closely with our host hotel the Foxwoods Resort & Casino to present an exciting, safe, and renewing 2022 WEWIN National Conference for you!
Registration now open!
Early Bird Registration. $350 until July 08th
Full Registration. $450 July 09th — onsite
WEWIN Marketplace
Native American. $250
Non-Native American. $500
Full payment ensures marketplace space reservations

NCUIH Watch Party Episode 3 - Environmental and Mental Resilience as an Urban Native Youth
2022-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
July 22, 2022 | 7-8 p.m. EST
Objectives:

Recognizing how Native Youth can connect to the environment while in an urban area.
Understanding how environments can impact mental and behavioral health.
Knowing how to utilize nature and the environment to address mental health challenges.

Special Guest Interviewee:
Jeanette Acosta
RSVP
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