United South & Eastern Tribes

Community Talk Series: Our Languages
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners
May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs
May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability

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The National Indian Education Association (NIEA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and other National Language partners want to hear directly from Native language learners, practitioners, teachers, activists, and tribal leaders about the current successes, needs, and landscape of our languages, and will be hosting three webinars on language issues. The first session will take place on May 3, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. EDT and will focus on language users and learners; the second session will take place on May 17, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. EDT and will focus on capacity building and planning needs; and the final session will take place on May 24, 2023, at 2:00—3:30 p.m. with a focus on best practices and government accountability. These sessions are meant to be safe and productive spaces to have serious conversations about the future of our languages and what is needed to continue to protect and strengthen them for the coming generations.

THPS Gathering Circle
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
May 24 at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, join THPS for a Gathering Circle focusing on the Mental Health initiatives with the Tribal Nations. Please bring your own lunch to the 2nd floor conference room if you are in the Nashville office. Remote staff can use the Zoom link below to join.
Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 853 7296 2238
Find your local number: https://usetinc-org.zoom.us/u/koZkrF84i

Tribal Transit Symposium
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-25
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) invite you to the first Tribal Transit Symposium on May 24-25, 2023. The Symposium will be held from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time each day.
This will be a hybrid event and participants may stream the Symposium live online, or participate in-person at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. In-person participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, provide input, and receive hands-on technical assistance from DOT/FTA representatives.
This two-day hybrid event will include information and technical assistance on submitting DOT and FTA grant applications, technical assistance for Tribal Transit Programs, and input opportunities at a listening session focused on the Tribal Transit Program. Session topics will include:

DOT/FTA priorities and funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
FTA and DOT technical assistance resources
Best practices and emerging industry trends
Interactive engagement with DOT/FTA

Please note: All in-person attendees and virtual participants must register to join the Tribal Transit Symposium. The agenda will be regularly updated as more details become available.

Department of Education Tribal Consultation: President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Budget Request
2023-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, May 23 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
via Zoom
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To maintain online security, each attendee must register individually, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration, an individualized access link for the session will be emailed to you with additional information.

On May 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct Tribal Consultation on developing priorities for the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Budget Request for the Department. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to ensure that Tribal leader views inform the FY 2025 budget development process. This consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to upholding the federal trust responsibility described in Executive Order 13175.
In accordance with OMB Circular A-11, the Department has identified grant programs with Tribal implications, though Tribal leaders may provide input on other programs also. The following programs and/or program offices may be of particular interest:
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education:
Office of Indian Education

Indian Education Formula Grants Program
Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth
Indian Education Professional Development Grant Program
State Tribal Education Partnership Grant Program
Native American Language Grant Program

Rural, Insular, and Native Achievement Programs

Alaska Native Education Program

Impact Aid Program
Office of Postsecondary Education:
Institutional Service

American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs),
Strengthening Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNH),
Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program (NASNTI)

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services:
Rehabilitation Services Administration

American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS)

Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education:

Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP)
Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Career and Technical Institutions Program (TCPCTIP)

Office of English Language Acquisition
The consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education and facilitated by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Written Comment Period
In addition to the Tribal Consultation session, the Department will accept written comments by email sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. The comment period opens April 21, 2023 and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23, 2023. Written comments received prior to the scheduled Tribal Consultation will be provided to Department officials in preparation for the Tribal Consultation. The Department of Education remains steadfast in its commitment to honor the nation-to-nation relationship and advance Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
A Tribal government may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws, including the Freedom of Information Act, may require the Department to disclose information provided during this Tribal Consultation even if it was designated as sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This Tribal Consultation is closed to the press.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. 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 2023 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, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral 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.

Historical Trauma and Its Relation to COVID
2023-05-23 13:00 | Virtual Event
As Native elders reflect on their early years, historical events of isolation and depression resurface the trauma they experienced at boarding schools. Join UNITE (Uniting Nursing Homes in Tribal Excellence) for a discussion of historical trauma and its relation to COVID.
Objectives:

Highlight the importance of giving elders a voice as they deal with feelings of helplessness and isolation
Discuss Native American ways of fostering community engagement and togetherness
Adopt a consistent approach to building trust

Have questions for our presenters? Let us know before the webinar by emailing ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com.
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NAHASDA & Low Income Housing Tax Credits Certification Course
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-25 | Courtyard San Diego Old Town, 2435 Jefferson Street, San Diego, CA, 92119, United States
Leadership Institute: NTCCP: NAHASDA & Low Income Housing Tax Credits Certification
May 23-25, 2023
San Diego, CA
This intensive, three-day training course is designed to provide tribal housing professionals with an overview of the federal Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and how the program can complement other tribal housing initiatives. The course provides both a general explanation of the program and describes detailed procedures and requirements for continuing operational compliance under both the LIHTC and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) programs.
The class addresses the fundamentals of tax credit compliance from a global perspective and explains how compliance can be integrated into an existing property management operation. Participants will also learn about tenant compliance requirements and the cost and penalties associated with non-compliance. A discussion of how NAHASDA relates to the LIHTC program will also be explored, with emphasis on the admissions and occupancy requirements.
To receive the NAHASDA and Tax Credit Compliance Professional (NTCCP) certification, participants must successfully pass the NTCCP exam at the end of the course and:

Demonstrate a minimum of two years’ experience in NAHASDA-LIHTC-related projects;
Complete Certification of Work Experience; and
Execute the NTCCP Code of Professional Responsibility

This training is recommended for current LIHTC staff, Housing Services, Admissions & Occupancy, Executive and Administrative staff, Board Members, and other interested individuals.
This course qualifies as credit towards the NAIHC Leadership Institute Occupancy Management track certification and the Professional Indian Housing Manager (PIHM) certification.
AGENDA
COURSE DESCRIPTION

Where:
Courtyard San Diego Old Town
2435 Jefferson Street
San Diego, CA 92119
619-260-8500
Room Rate: $181/night plus tax
Parking: $27/day
Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Must be 21 to check-in
HOTEL BOOKING LINK | Block open until April 23, 2023

Registration:
Registration is $700 per person and payable by credit card or check. Checks may be hand-delivered to the event with advance notice. Please use the address below for payment.
National American Indian Housing Council
122 C Street NW, Suite 505
Washington, DC 20001
naihc.net

Department of Transportation Webinar on Identifying Discretionary Grant Opportunities
2023-05-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Join speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative, and the Office of the Secretary for a webinar on May 22 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about how to identify and respond to Federal transportation grant opportunities. The webinar will showcase the USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard, a new tool that makes it easier to search for and find grant opportunities depending on the type of project you have, your organization type, and other considerations like match requirements. Rural, tribal and local governments will find this an especially helpful tool. The webinar will also highlight the FHWA’s Wildlife Crossings Programand the PROTECT Program– both of which are currently accepting applications; and other new resources available on the USDOT Navigator. This webinar is free to attend but registration is required – register here.
Scheduled speakers include:

Christopher Coes, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
Michael Close, ROUTES Initiative
Coral Torres Cruz, FHWA
Mariia Zimmerman, Office of the Secretary

USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: Tribal Training for FY23 CWD Funding Opportunity
2023-05-22 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
On April 11th, 2023, APHIS announced making over $12 million available for Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, state agencies, research institutes, and universities to control and prevent 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 a separate $500,000 funding opportunity for activities controlling or preventing CWD in wild cervids on Tribal lands.
May 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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May 17, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Meeting ID: 160 638 8763
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Dial-in information:
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May 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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Meeting ID: 160 638 8763
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Dial-in information:
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For more information contact Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2023
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-24
May 22-24, 2023
Anchorage, AK
Indigenous communities are among the most underserved with internet access throughout North America. For seven years, a growing movement of connectivity champions has worked though the Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS) to change that.
Register now to attend ICS 2023 in Anchorage and join workshops, lightning talks and panel discussions about the broadband challenges facing our communities, and hear directly from people doing game-changing work to advance digital equity.
You’ll be among Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable, sustainable internet networks.
Hosted by the Indigenous Connectivity Institute, the community-led ICS has grown to be the primary convening for Indigenous leadership and allies working across the United States and Canada to build a digital future on their terms.
The Indigenous Connectivity Institute is incubated by Connect Humanity.

Tribal Energy Equity Summit
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-24 | United States
May 22-24
Ojibwe & Dakota Territory in St. Paul, Minnesota
Event website
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and related legislation provide Native American tribes with access to billions of dollars for the development of clean energy infrastructure. However, without capacity building support and significant changes to current grid interconnection policies, the transformative potential and intent of the IRA will not be realized.
The Summit agenda is centered around equitable energy policy and conversations about energy access, interconnection challenges, electricity rate disparities, long-term energy planning, technical support, financing and grant support, cultivation of partnership opportunities will be fostered. During the Summit, with support from professional Native facilitators throughout, Tribal Nations can convene one-on-one with representatives from federal and state agencies to share their
experiences, listen, learn, and build strong relationships, which are essential for equitable clean energy development. The ultimate goal of this gathering is to bring about more Tribally led projects, leading to significant socioeconomic and environmental benefits for Tribal communities.
The Summit is open to leaders from federally and state recognized Tribal Nations at no cost and to their supporting organizations at a fee. Travel stipends are available for qualifying tribal participants.

FCC Virtual Tribal Library E-Rate Consultation and Listening Session
2023-05-19 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold a Tribal consultation on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to make improvements to the E-Rate program for Tribal schools and libraries. Interested participants may email tribal.events@fcc.gov by Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to register. The consultation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET. For more information on the NPRM and this consultation and listening session, please visit the FCC’s website by clicking here. Comments on the NPRM were due April 24, 2023 and Reply Comments are due May 23, 2023 to the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System under CC Docket Nos. 02-6, 96-45, and 97-21.

USET Virtual Sessions | The Power of CEDS
2023-05-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Economic Development is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed to update the economic development action plan for the next five years. The CEDS serves as an action plan for USET to support Tribal Nation’s community economic development efforts – assist them in growing businesses, creating employment opportunities, and attracting capital investment that leads to nation rebuilding.
When: May 4, May 11, and May 18 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Who Should Attend each Session? (Interested parties within USET member Tribal Nations can attend one or all of the outreach sessions.)

May 4 – Tribal Leaders
During this session conversations will concentrate on Tribal Leadership’s unique role and perspective on the governance of economic development work.
May 11 – Tribal Enterprises/Board members
During this session discussion will focus on Tribal Enterprises’ business development trends and needs for sustainable economic development activities.
May 18 – Native Business Owners
During this session discussions will seek input from individual Native business owners, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the understanding of hurdles and opportunities to rebuild vibrant and strong Tribal economies.

What will you learn? The CEDS update will evaluate the accomplishments and assess the impacts from the 2016 CEDS, outline key strategies/initiatives for USET to adopt that help member Tribal Nations achieve their economic development goals, define resiliency strategies for Tribal communities that ensure a strong future, and establish a system that continually measures impact.
Register today to attend via Zoom!

DOE Tribal Power Preference Listening Session
2023-05-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Listening Session Polling Questions
May 18, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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Please join the upcoming Tribal Power Preference Listening Session hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs’ (Office of Indian Energy) and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) in partnership with General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Defense (DOD), and in coordination with the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA).
The listening session will be held virtually May 18, 2023, from 2:30 pm to 4:30pm Eastern Time. Please confirm your virtual attendance by registering here.
The goal of the listening session will be to gain important insight directly from Tribal Nations, Tribally owned businesses, Tribal utilities, and Tribal entrepreneurs regarding any interest, availability, development, or challenges associated with generating and selling electricity to the Federal Government using the Preference. Your participation is critically important in helping them develop an effective strategy which reflects your input and addresses any issues. During the listening session, they will engage participants through a series of questions to obtain your feedback. See the polling questions above.

Broadband Technical Assistance Webinar for Tribal Nations and Tribal Entities
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern
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On April 19th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) began accepting applications from entities interested in delivering or receiving broadband technical assistance, and supporting the development and expansion of broadband cooperatives.
USDA is offering funding under the new Broadband Technical Assistance Program. $20 million is available to support technical assistance projects such as conducting feasibility studies, completing network designs and developing broadband financial assistance applications. Funding is also available to help organizations access federal resources, and to conduct data collection and reporting.
As part of the USDA’s continued efforts to bring broadband service to Tribes and Tribal Entities, the BTA program has identified Tribal Lands as targeted communities for BTA projects. This means that entities proposing to provide service on Tribal Lands may receive additional points as part of the BTA scoring criteria. Additionally, all non-Tribal entities proposing to provide service over or on Tribal Lands must obtain a certification from the appropriate Tribe(s).
RUS will be hosting a BTA webinar specifically for Tribes, Tribal Entities, and those planning to provide service on Tribal Lands on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM Eastern. The webinar will include:

An overview of the recently published FOA
Key Considerations for Tribal Communities
Importance of coordination with Tribes and Tribal Entities
How to apply
An opportunity for attendees to ask questions

USDA RUS staff will answer as many questions as time permits.
Slides, a transcript, and a recording of each webinar will be posted on the Broadband Technical Assistance website after each session.

Healing the Spirit of Native Youth Town Halls
2023-05-17 19:00 | Virtual Event
The National UNITY Council’s (NUC) Executive Committee invites all youth within the network to sign up for one of the four upcoming virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these town hall meetings are to gather Native youth’s views on UNITY’s National Initiative to address wellness and restore tribal support systems. Youth are welcomed to share their solutions and challenges with their representatives. All feedback collected by the NUC Youth Program will be used for next year’s trainings and resource development.
Save the Dates:

Monday, April 10th at 5PM PST
Wednesday, April 26th at 8PM EST
Wednesday, May 17th at 6PM MST
Wednesday, May 24th at 7PM CST

Sign up today

Treasury Tribal Consultation on proposed State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFLRF) and Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Supplementary Broadband Guidance for Tribal governments
2023-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is hosting a Tribal Consultation on proposed State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFLRF) and Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Supplementary Broadband Guidance for Tribal governments. The consultation will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Treasury is accepting written comments until June 16, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
Register here for the Tribal Consultation on proposed SLFRF and CPF Supplementary Broadband Guidance for Tribal Governments
Dear Tribal Leader Letter on the Tribal Consultation on proposed SLFRF and CPF Supplementary Broadband Guidance for Tribal Governments

FCC Virtual Tribal Library E-Rate Consultation and Listening Session
2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Date: Friday, May 19, 2023
Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT
Host: FCC Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Office of Native Affairs and Policy
Location: Virtual (Link provided upon registration)
Registration: All attendees must register. To register, please send an email message to tribal.events@fcc.gov by Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Please include the names and titles of anyone attending and include the Tribal affiliation. The FCC has also invited leaders from all 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations to participate in the consultation. Tribal library, school, and information technology (IT) representatives are also welcome to attend and may participate during the listening session portion of the event. You may also send any questions to tribal.events@fcc.gov, as this email address is monitored by the FCC’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy.
Summary: The FCC’s Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as the E-Rate Program, provides support for eligible schools and libraries to access Internet service, internal connections (e.g., Wi-Fi network equipment, routers, cabling), basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband service (e.g., managed Wi-Fi).
On February 16, 2023, the FCC adopted an NPRM seeking comment on steps the FCC can take to address barriers and encourage greater participation by Tribal schools and libraries in the E-Rate Program, including proposals to simplify the E-Rate forms and cost allocation requirements, to enhance E-Rate support for Internet connections to schools and libraries, and to allow Tribal college libraries that also serve as the community’s public library to be eligible for support.
The deadline to submit comments is Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Written comments can be submitted to TribalE-RateNPRM@fcc.gov or in the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/standard. Please include CC Docket Nos. 02-6, 96-45, and 97-21 in your written responses regarding this NPRM.
Included with this letter is the Framing Paper that provides additional information about the NPRM, and the questions that we kindly request that you consider. You can also find further information about FCC’s Tribal libraries initiatives and how to participate in the E-Rate Program at https://www.fcc.gov/tribal-libraries and https://www.usac.org/e-rate/ (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com).
If you have questions regarding this consultation and listening session, you can also contact Bambi.Kraus@fcc.gov.

HHS OCR Tribal Consultation on HIPAA Privacy Rule as it Relates to Reproductive Healthcare
2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
May 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter
On April 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Pub. L. 104–191, as it relates to reproductive health. The Privacy Rule governs the disclosure and use of patient information and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI), subject to certain exemptions. OCR is proposing regulatory changes to prohibit the disclosure or use of PHI for limited purposes in connection with obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive healthcare. These include a prohibition on disclosures or use of such PHI for criminal, civil, or administrative investigations, among others.
OCR is consulting with Tribal Nations on the proposed rulemaking. A virtual Tribal consultation will take place on May 17 from 2:00 – 3:30pm ET. Tribal leaders may register HERE for the virtual portion. During the consultation, OCR will share information about the proposed regulatory changes and will receive input from Tribal Nations on their HIPAA Privacy Rule concerns and priorities as they relate to reproductive healthcare. The attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter contains further information, as well as guidelines for submitting comments on the proposed rulemaking, which are due June 16 through www.regulations.gov (-> click.connect.hhs.gov) (Docket OCR-0945-AA20).
Please contact Devin Delrow, Acting Principal Advisor for Tribal Affairs, at (202) 868-0013 or at consultation@hhs.gov with any questions about this Tribal Consultation.

DOT PHMSA Webinar: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Center of Excellence
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to the “LNG Center of Excellence Webinar” on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 1 – 2 PM EST hosted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The Center is being established following a Congressional Report submitted as a requirement of Section 111 of the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020. At the webinar, you will learn about the establishment of the National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and ways you can provide input. To register, please use the link below.
The webinar will focus on the purpose of the Center, activities completed to date, and discuss how comments can be submitted to inform the establishment and future direction of the Center.
Please register to attend by clicking this link: Registration Link

National Violent Death Reporting System Conference
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-18
Join us for the first-ever National Violent Death Reporting System Conference, held in Milwaukee from May 16-18, 2023. This meeting will bring together researchers, practitioners and a host of others that are engaged in violence prevention work at the local, state and national levels.

Session topics will include health equity research, youth suicide, data to action, substance use, firearm deaths, geography and so much more.

Don’t miss an opportunity to engage with an array of stakeholders who will showcase findings from the NVDRS and demonstrate how the use of NVDRS data has helped to develop, expand and sustain violence prevention programs and other related efforts. Learn more.
Registration rates:

General attendee: $150
Governmental employee (local, state, federal): $100
Student: $50

Register

NWR BIA Transportation Symposium
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17
Date: May 16 – 17, 2023
Location: Northern Quest Resort and Casino I Airway Heights, WA
Register I Hotel Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-871-6772. The room block is under “2023 NWRO Transportation Symposium”. The cut off date is April 13, 2023

USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17 | Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
USET is excited to present the hybrid USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum (TUFF) on the sacred homelands of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, LA.
Agenda

When: May 16-17, 2023, at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 6:00 pm Eastern each day

Where: Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA 71351
To make your hotel reservation, please call the Paragon Casino Resort at (800) 642-7777, and refer to the 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum – USTM15G.

Who should attend: All USET member Tribal Utility Supervisors and Managers, Finance, Planners and Economic Development staff.

What: New to Tribal Utilities? TUFF will discuss when Tribal Nations have secured funding for utilities and need assistance on the next steps, such as

Rate analysis
Benchmarking
Budgeting and Planning
Workforce Retention
Funding opportunities
Cyber Security

Meet agencies such as, USDA Rural Development, Department of Energy, National American Indian Housing Council, Department of Transportation (tentative).

Register: Registration link

Stipends: Stipends will be available for one person from each USET member Tribal Nation to assist with travel expenses.

Virtual Platform: If you are a virtual attendee, log in to the Attendee Website to view agendas, add sessions to your personal schedule, network with other attendees and attend virtual sessions. When it’s time for the session to begin, a “Join Session” button will appear. You must register for the meeting to have access to the Attendee Website.

Resources:

Attendee Guide
Setting Up Your Profile on the Attendee Website
Adding to Your Schedule on the Attendee Website

Meeting App
Download the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your personal schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.
If you have used the app for a previous USET meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for USET 2023 Tribal Utility Finance Forum and download the event to your app.

Open the app in Google Play
Open the app in the Apple Store

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

For questions, please contact Veronica Menta, USET OERM Financial Analyst, at vmenta@usetinc.org.

USDA APHIS Webinar: African Swine Fever 101
2023-05-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
May 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1606171178?pwd=[REDACTED]
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. ONTL has been hosting many tribal webinars on APHIS programs to keep you abreast of some major APHIS activities. These webinars are designed to give you a better insight into how APHIS is helping to protect U.S. and Tribal agricultural and natural resources—and citizens—from animal and plant disease and pest threats.

NCUIH 2023 Annual Conference
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-18
May 15-18, 2023
Washington, DC
Register – Early Bird Registration Pricing Ends March 15
The conference will be held May 15-18, 2023, with the option of attending in person in Washington, D.C., or virtually. This year’s theme is Honoring Our Ancestors & Preparing for the Next Seven Generations: NCUIH Celebrates 25 Years of Health Leadership.
Featured sessions will focus on the benefits of developing culturally grounded behavioral interventions for Urban Indians, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and inclusive healthcare, culturally responsive public health approaches to improve health and wellness in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities, COVID-19 successes, and financial management.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merging the COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. This ECHO will also include COVID-19 and influenza updates for the USET Region. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
2023 Second Quarter Topics:

April 7: HIV Part 2
May 12: Hepatitis C
June 9: Lyme Disease

Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.
