United South & Eastern Tribes

Consultation on DOI Strategic Plan
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,

The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires federal agencies to publish a strategic plan one year after a presidential inauguration and to annually track the agencies performance in implementing the plan.

The Department of the Interior (the Department or Interior) is preparing to release its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 Strategic Plan in October 2025. The strategic plan outlines the Department’s strategic goals, objectives, and strategies for the next four years. The FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan may look a bit different than in years past as it will be more streamlined in length and presented at a very high level. Federal agencies will be developing shorter strategic plans to support the Administration’s goal of providing clear and concise documents to the American public.

Interior is committed to working in partnership with Tribal Nations to ensure the outcomes in the plan are meaningful and valuable to Tribal communities. To support this collaboration, the Department will host a series of virtual consultation sessions from June 16-26, 2025. These sessions will provide Tribal leaders the opportunity to offer input on the strategic goals and objectives, and to recommend performance measures and areas of learning. Feedback received will help inform the final plan.

We invite you to participate in this important dialogue and help shape the Department’s path forward. A preview draft framework is available at https://www.bia.gov/service/tribalconsultations/department-interior-fy2026-2030-strategic-plan. Please register in advance of the consultation you plan on attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note, consultations will be closed to the press and the public to protect confidential information that may be addressed. Sessions are focused for each specific community, as noted below.

The consultations will be held virtually on:

June 17 – East Coast Tribal
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/8geQldpcRUmmVO24AI6kcA
June 18 – ANC
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/eNp2PDlySiapR0VTncAW9Q
June 24 – West Coast Tribal
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/AxkiZxq0Q3ORw2pJ_41HoQ
June 26 – Native Hawaiian
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/EZlEs_fQQ1qVj2I_65kaYg

After the last scheduled consultation session, the comment period will remain open for approximately 30 days. During the comment period, consultation session participants are invited to submit comments using the following consultation@bia.gov.

When submitting comments, we are specifically seeking insights on the following:

What changes would you like to see incorporated into the strategic goals, strategic objectives, or planned strategies in the FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan?
What performance measures would you like to see the Department track?
Are there any questions you would like to see the Department pursue and learn about to become more efficient and effective?

Please reach out to the Office of Planning and Performance Management, at doi_strategic_plan@ios.doi.gov with any questions.

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: Introduction to Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI)
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 17 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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This training is restricted to prosecutors and law enforcement. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided
An introduction to the concept of Crime Gun Intelligence, beginning with a high-level overview of ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and eTrace programs. This block of instruction will cover how the investigation of a firearm can produce investigative leads, with the overall goal of identifying and prosecuting shooters and the sources of Crime Guns. A discussion on the topic of Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) will be introduced, covering the foundational concepts of a successful CGI program.
This 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 Agency, 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.
If you have any questions, please contact at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

The Indian Energy Resource Summit
2025-06-17 00:00 - 2025-06-18 23:59 | Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80228, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
June 17-18
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Lakewood, CO
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Energy Service Center will host an Indian Energy Resource Summit (Summit) on June 17 and 18, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado. This Summit will highlight current Industry partners and what they can offer to Indian Country and Indian Trust Energy resources.
We invite Tribal leadership and Tribal Energy programs to attend and take advantage of this unique opportunity to build upon collaboration and coordination between the Department of the Interior (Department), BIA, Federal Partners, Industry, and Stakeholders.
The two-day event will feature current Oil and Gas, Solid Mineral, and Renewable Energy Industry Partners and their presence in Indian Country for the benefit of Tribal Nations and Tribal communities. They are also inviting Tribal Nations to showcase their energy programs and successes.
The BIA expects the Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, speakers from the Department’s Energy Team, and some of our most successful Tribal and Industry partners. The Summit allows Tribal Nations to network and communicate their projects to the Indust1y and the Department.
Please use the Indian Energy Resource Summit Online Registration Link to register for this event. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing participant information, including an updated agenda, host and local hotels, speaker bios, etc.
Any questions regarding this event should be directed to Johnna Spriggs, Division Chief, Indian Energy Service Center, at johnna.spriggs@bia.gov or Indianenergyservicecenter@bia.gov.

SBA Tribal Consultation
2025-06-13 12:30 - 15:00 | Z.J. Loussac Public Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK, United States
June 13 at 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Alaska/12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Central/1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Z.J. Loussac Public Library (3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska)
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Background Legal and Regulatory Information for SBA Consultation
NACA has prepared background information and high-level talking points for the SBA Tribal Consultation.
These talking points address major issues affecting Native Contracting under the Trump Administration, including:

Preserving the Rule of Two in the FAR 2.0 rewrite
Ensuring small business participation amid GSA contract consolidation
Addressing inadequate SBA staffing levels that impact support for 8(a) program participants

USET OERM Virtual Trainings: Learning About Lead In Drinking Water - Elevated Lead Levels
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead In Drinking Water –
Elevated Lead Levels Virtual Trainings
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management’s (OERM) Lead Reduction Team is partnering with subject matter experts to share remediation activities that address elevated lead levels in drinking water. We are aware that some Tribal Nations are unclear about elevated lead level response planning. The EPA 3Ts modules (training, testing, and taking action) provides guidance to remove lead from drinking water and encourages short-term and long-term remediation ensuring safe drinking water at Tribal schools, daycares, and other common children’s gathering places. This training will cover remediation activities from flushing to service line replacement. We encourage Tribal leaders, health and environmental officials, and educators to attend this training.
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. The adverse health effects range from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants, to lowered IQ levels, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy, successful educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a healthy and productive environment for children. Please join us for these informative conversations.

When:

April 10 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm– 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Michael Celona and Alex Smith-Lin, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: Bubbler Replacement
Topic: Training – “Massachusetts’ Efforts to Address Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities”
May 22 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Dr. Jason Barrett, Associate Extension Professor, Associate Director, Mississippi State University: Filters and fixture replacement
June 12 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Kathy Rodgers, General Manager, The Water Office: Lead line replacement

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, clinic staff, educators, environmental officials, and Tribal utility staff

What: Participants will learn about:

Strategic guidance for sustainable remediation planning and implementation
Strategic community engagement and outreach planning
Federal funding opportunities that support corrective action activities
U.S. EPA 3Ts “Taking Action” module training
How service line inventories can expedite the replacement of hazardous service lines composed of lead

Registration:
Registration is open.

Key Speakers Information:
Michael Celona is the Capacity Coordinator in the MassDEP Drinking Water Program, where he oversees the implementation of the Water-Smart Program for Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities. He has been with MassDEP since 2019 after spending 20 years at the MA Department of Public Health. He has degrees in Environmental Science and Environmental Policy
Alexander Smith-Lin is the Program Coordinator for the Mass DEP Water-Smart Program. In coordination with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, this program offers free lead testing for schools and childcare facilities throughout the state. His duties include reviewing applications for sampling, communicating with Public Water Systems and School Officials about results and follow-up, and developing and implementing outreach strategies. He has been with the Program for 5 years since graduating from UMass Amherst with degrees in Marketing and Sport Management.
Dr. Jason R. Barrett is originally from Bobo, MS, a small farming community south of Clarksdale, MS. He now resides in Starkville, MS with his wife and four kids. Jason began his Mississippi State University Extension career as a graduate assistant in the Food and Fiber Center. Dr. Barrett went on to work for the Agricultural Economics Department as an Extension Associate and furthered his career as an Extension Instructor and then an Assistant Extension Professor with the Center for Government and Community Development (GCD). Now, he is an Associate Extension Professor and Interim Director with the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute where he specializes in public utilities (water and wastewater), private well education and screening, and leading the Mississippi Well Owner Network. He also leads the Lead Testing in Schools and Childcare Centers Program for Mississippi. Other research interests include the finance and economic development factors associated with water and wastewater utilities.
Kathy Rodgers is the owner of The Water Office, LLC, which provides water operations, consulting and project management services in New England. In 2024 Kathy Rodgers and her team at The Water Office, LLC completed over 100 service line inventories for public water systems in Maine, including 4 Tribal systems. To ensure compliance was achieved with the Lead and Copper Rule Revision for Lead Service Line Inventory (LCRR LSLI), Kathy and her team developed outreach materials and utilized many tools to complete the inventories including: GIS mapping of service connections, onsite digitization and review of historical records, website publication of the LCRR LSLI results and data capture method for ongoing updates to ensure the accuracy of data. From operating to advocating, Kathy has held a wide range of roles in the water industry since 2005. Kathy earned a B.S. in Chemistry and a Master’s in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and holds Class I water treatment and distribution licenses in Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Questions:
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
2025-06-12 10:00 | Virtual Event
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP
In each session, they will hold space for learning, dialogue, and the sharing of knowledge centered on our relative, rivercane. Together, you will engage with leaders and cultural practitioners who are in relationship with rivercane, and are actively engaged in its care, protection and renewal. This will be a welcoming space to learn, share and discuss rivercane stewardship, cultural importance and restoration approaches that bring together Indigenous Knowledge and western science.
WEBINAR SCHEDULE
June 12: Cultural Uses of Rivercane, Dr. Ian Thompson, THPO Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Register here
July 10th: Restoration and Propagation Techniques, Laura Young, Southwest Region Steward, Virginia Natural Heritage Program. Register here
August 7th: Rivercane Mapping Approaches, Theo Witsell, Chief Conservation Officer and Co-founder, South-eastern Grasslands Institute; Tina Rotenbury, GIS Specialist at Ozark St. Francis National Forest. Register here
September 11th: Canebrake Health and Care, Jaime Smith, Choctaw Nation, Roger Cain, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, Adam Griffith, EBCI Cooperative Extension Agent Environmental Restorationist and Land Manager. Register here
October 9th: Rivercane Genetics, Michael P. Fedoroff, Director of CONSERVE Research Group, Michael R. McKain, Assistant Director of Watershed Biodiversity, CONSERVE Research Group, University of Alabama. Register here

DHS Monthly National Tribal Drop-In Virtual Meeting
2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 11 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Please join the webinar meeting, meant to enhance communication and cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Tribal leaders, representatives, and members, would benefit from your involvement. Important announcements and the sharing of vital information between the DHS and Tribal governments and communities take place at this monthly meeting.
Representatives from the Office of Partnership and Engagement, Intergovernmental Affairs, and DHS components will provide updates and respond to attendee inquiries in the next meeting.
Attendees should expect:

The information on relevant programs and upcoming projects could potentially influence tribal governments and communities.
The first presentation is on Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe
The second presentation will be from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) Victim Assistance Program (VAP)
This event is an opportunity for tribal leaders and representatives to ask questions, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions about emerging issues that impact their communities.

National Indian Country Training Initiative: Hidden Homicides - Overcoming the Challenges of Staged Crime Scenes
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-13
National Indian Country Training Initiative Training Announcement
Course: Hidden Homicides: Overcoming the Challenges of Staged Crime Scenes
When: June 10-13, 2025
Where: National Advocacy Center, Columbia, SC
Click Here to Register: https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/97b8160e0e71445f9ea4311bf48b7f95
Join the leading experts in the country from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, a program of Alliance for HOPE International, and the Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative in a dynamic, hands-on 3.5-day course on strangulation and suffocation murders.
Seasoned investigators, medical examiners, and prosecutors can be misdirected by killers and can close highly suspicious cases as accidents, suicides, or undetermined cause of death cases. This course will identify the primary mistakes made in staged crime scene cases and walk attendees through the pathway to build prosecutable homicide cases. Attendees will work on actual cases and meet the surviving family members of the victims. Registration is limited. Priority will be given to multidisciplinary federal, state, and Tribal teams working in Tribal communities. Prosecutors, law enforcement, advocates and medical personnel are encouraged to register as a team.
This class contains content that some may find disturbing. For example, numerous autopsy and gunshot wound photographs will be incorporated into lectures and exercises. Please only register to attend this class if you are certain of your ability to handle the content. Also, this class is very popular, and they typically have several hundred applicants they are unable to accommodate. Please register only if you are committed to attending.
There is no cost to attend this training. All travel and lodging expenses are covered by the National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI) through the Office of Legal Education.
Registration deadline: March 28, 2025
Applicants will receive notification of their application status by April 14, 2025.
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to Heather Cumper as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the seminar. No nominee will be excluded from a course on the basis of a disability-related accommodations request. This training is authorized under the Government Employees Training Act.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov, or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference
2025-06-10 00:00 - 2025-06-11 23:59 | Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
June 10 -11
Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, LA
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The Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, in conjunction with the APEX Accelerators of Louisiana and the National Center APEX Accelerator, is proud to present The Fourth Annual Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Procurement Conference.
FREE REGISTRATION ~ IN-PERSON EVENT
Join for a two day in-person event on June 10-11, 2025 with 1 full day of renowned speakers and panel discussions covering a range of topics related to selling to Local, State, and Federal Agencies & Subcontracting to Large Primes, and 1 full day of matchmaking designed to give small businesses the opportunity to meet in person with buying representatives.
DAY 1 – EDUCATION DAY
DAY 2 – MATCHMAKING DAY

Meet One-on-One with Tribal, Federal, State, and Local Government Buyers as well as Prime Contractors and Corporations

National Congress of American Indians Mid Year Convention
2025-06-09 00:00 - 2025-06-10 23:59 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT, 06338, United States
June 9-10
Event Website
At NCAI’s 2025 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with federal partners and tribal organizations to defend and enhance tribal sovereignty. This in-person convention takes place June 8 – 11 in Mashantucket, CT at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement, which will include proactive strategy development, advocacy, and much more.

Consultation: Indian Affairs Workforce Efficiency and Productivity - EO 14210
2025-06-06, 2025-06-05 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Hybrid Event, TN
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation’s fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that end, Indian Affairs -which includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA), and the Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs seeks to engage directly with federally recognized Tribes to receive formal input on critical needs as we develop plans to implement operational improvements. Indian Affairs and other agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) remain committed to fulfilling our responsibilities efficiently and effectively. On February 11, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) 14210 establishing the “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative, which aims to reform the Federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. Under this directive, each agency is required to develop an Agency Reorganization Plan. In support of this effort, the Department is committed to receiving formal consultation feedback from Tribes regarding the EO and related topics. Multiple sessions are scheduled; all are hybrid unless otherwise noted. Times, locations, and registration information are on the BIA’s website.

May 20: Alaska

May 22: California

May 27: Albuquerque

May 29: Minnesota

May 30: BIE Interested Parties (virtual)

June 3: Oklahoma

June 5: Washington, DC

June 6: Virtual
June 12: North Dakota

Tribal Finance Essentials Virtual Crash Course
2025-06-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
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This crash course in Tribal Finance Essentials will cover five key financial governance areas that newly elected leaders need to know. These key financial governance areas will help you to make more informed decisions and communicate those decisions with interested parties, such as Tribal membership and financial institutions.
Event Schedule
12:00 PM: Welcome + Agenda
12:10 PM: Kinship Building Activity
12:30 PM: Discussion on financial reporting, budgeting/budget process, policies and procedures, external audit/audit process, and communication.
2:35 PM: Q&A Discussion
3:00 PM: Event Concludes

NIEA Webinar - Native Educator Programs Showcase: Institutions with Native Support Systems Panel Discussion
2025-06-04 16:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
June 4 at 5:30 pm Eastern
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Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for the third virtual webinar in their Native Educator Programs Showcase. This webinar will feature a panel discussion with teacher educators and leaders from institutions that provide intentional support for Native students in strategic and creative ways. Join to learn to learn how these institutions have developed unique systems of support that influence the creation of strong, qualified Native educators.

CDC Webinar: Partnering with Tribal Nations to Prevent and Respond to New World Screwworm
2025-06-04 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 4 at 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm Eastern
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The purpose of this webinar is to support preparedness and early awareness of New World Screwworm (NWS), the current situation in Central America and Mexico, how NWS is a threat to tribal nations and tribal communities, as well as how to identify and treat infestations. The session will also highlight the risks NWS poses to tribal members, public health, livestock, food systems, and economies and how we can partner to report suspected cases in both people and animals.

IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
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January 15, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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January 29, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 26, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 26, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 9, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 23, 2025
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May 7, 2025
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May 21, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 4, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 18, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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July 2, 2025
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July 16, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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Tribal Roundtable Discussion: Proliferation of Unregulated Internet Gaming
2025-06-04 11:30 - 15:00
June 4 at 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Washington, DC
Location to be sent upon RSVP
Please RSVP to: Samantha.Stilwell@sanmanuel-nsn.gov
The discussion is about the proliferation of unregulated internet gaming due to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s failure to regulate sports event contracts. This roundtable is hosted by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, California Nations Indian Gaming Association, Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations, Indian Gaming Association, Washington Indian Gaming Association, Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. The location for the roundtable will be provided upon RSVP.

Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours
2025-06-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Due to the high demand of additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations.
To solicit feedback on topics, please email Onawa Miller, USET OTPH Director, at omiller@usetinc.org
When: First Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: Health Directors, Tribal Leaders, and Tribal Nation Designated Staff
Participants will learn about:

The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V
How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre Award and Startup Cost
The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)
How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables
How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy
The 340B Pharmacy
CSC on RCM
Maximizing Space for a 105(l)
TMG, TSG
HSP Tools, SAP

Registration: Register today
Questions and Feedback: Please contact Onawa Miller, USET OTPH Director, at omiller@usetinc.org with any questions or feedback on topics.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2025-06-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates.
Date: The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who Should Attend?

Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members
Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses
Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel
Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel
Epidemiologists, Data Specialists
Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners
Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel
Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience

Registration: Once we receive your contact information on the form here, you will be sent the link for the calendar invite. We do this to preserve the integrity of the PHPR Task Force and ensure only USET member Tribal Nation staff and organizations are able to join.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org, Samantha Rieche, USET Staff Epidemiologist at srieche@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant at htulis@usetinc.org.

NWTF’s Webinar Series to Navigate the 2025 Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Program
2025-06-03 12:00 | Virtual Event
May 22 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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May 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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June 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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One of the most challenging aspects of effective hazardous fuel treatment is the transportation of forest products. These materials are often located far from processing facilities, and the high costs associated with transporting these materials from national forests to forest product facilities have historically hindered the implementation of crucial wildfire prevention strategies.

The Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance program directly addresses this issue by offering incentives to offset transportation costs. By doing so, the program aims to remove one of the significant barriers to effective hazardous fuel treatment, thereby facilitating the broader implementation of wildfire prevention strategies.

To ensure that potential applicants have a clear understanding of the program and how to apply if they are eligible, the NWTF will host a series of informational webinars with the Forest Service for attendees to learn about the program in detail, including eligibility requirements, application processes and the types of projects that qualify for assistance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real-time feedback from experts involved in the program.
Detailed information about the application process, selection criteria and eligible expenses can be found in the Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Program Notice of Funding Opportunity,  Frequently Asked Questions and Example Grant Application.

SSBCI Tribal Program Lender Engagement Discussion
2025-06-02 15:00 | Virtual Event
June 2 at 4:00 pm Eastern
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Join for a lender engagement discussion. SSBCI Tribal lending programs often partner with non-CDFI lenders to originate transactions, support underwriting, and/or access private financing to support SSBCI lending transactions. In this discussion, we will explore some best practices shared by participating jurisdictions about engaging non-CDFI lenders and hear from a few jurisdictions on their lender engagement strategy and approach.

Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Tribal Caucus for DOI Workforce Consultations Webinar Part 2
2025-06-02 14:30 | Virtual Event
We invite you to join the Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Tribal Caucus for DOI Workforce Consultations Webinar Part 2 on June 2 as a check-in point with Tribal leaders regarding the completed DOI Workforce Tribal Consultation Sessions.
Your participation will help ensure that Tribal voices and priorities are strongly represented.
Event: CTS Tribal Caucus Webinar Part 2
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 3:30 P.M. ET
Host: Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty (CTS)
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Please register in advance using the link below:
https://qrco.de/CTSDOITribalCaucus
This Tribal caucus will provide an opportunity to review and discuss key talking points, share feedback, and coordinate strategies for the remaining DOI Workforce Consultations. We encourage all members and interested Tribal representatives to attend and contribute to this collaborative effort.
For questions, email info@coalitionfortribalsovereignty.org.

EMI Tribal Train the Trainer
2025-06-02 00:00 - 2025-06-06 23:59
June 2-6, 2025
Registration information:
For Online Registration: DHS-FEMA General Admissions Application
To Register:

Please obtain a Student Identification Number (SID): https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Please apply online: National Emergency Training Center Online Admissions Application (fema.gov) Course number is L8585 Start Date: June 2, 2025.
In-person registration will also be available day of class – if registering at class, please bring your SID number (may contact POC for assistance with obtaining a SID number)

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Annual Intertribal Timber Council Symposium
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-05
June 2-5, 2025
Missoula, Montana
Symposium website

USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
2025-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
Food Sovereignty Fridays
On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will highlight Tribal Food Sovereignty Projects, and/or Culinary Traditions! All webinars will be open to the public and recorded.

When:

The last Friday of the month at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central/11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders and Tribal Agriculture/Natural Resources/Environmental Directors. This is open to all of Indian country.

Registration:
Register today.

Questions:
For more information, please contact Danielle Greendeer, USET Food Sovereignty Program Manager, at dgreendeer@usetinc.org.

SSBCI Tribal Enterprise Discussion
2025-05-29 14:00 | Virtual Event
May 29 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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Learn more about how Tribal Enterprises can participate in SSBCI transactions as borrowers, lenders, investors, and investees to expand capital access for businesses owned wholly, or partially by one or more Tribal Governments.

Travois Webinar - Title VI Loan Guarantees: Another strategy to access capital for housing and infrastructure
2025-05-29 13:00 | Virtual Event
May 29 at 1:00 pm Central
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Learn how to access capital for infrastructure and housing with a financing tool that may be less familiar compared to some other tools. In this webinar, they’ll provide an in-depth look at the Title VI 95% Loan Guarantee from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a program that can provide funding for Tribal housing and infrastructure development up to five times the Need portion of the formula allocation.
They’ll also explain how the Affordable Housing Program and the Capital Magnet Fund can provide supplemental funding through grants for your affordable housing and economic development projects.
Speakers:
– Adam Rose, director of partnerships and growth at Travois
– Jeff Glass, senior loan guarantee specialist at HUD’s Office of Loan Guarantee – Office of Native America Programs (ONAP)

Consultation: Indian Affairs Workforce Efficiency and Productivity - EO 14210
2025-05-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Hybrid Event, TN
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation’s fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that end, Indian Affairs -which includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA), and the Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs seeks to engage directly with federally recognized Tribes to receive formal input on critical needs as we develop plans to implement operational improvements. Indian Affairs and other agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) remain committed to fulfilling our responsibilities efficiently and effectively. On February 11, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) 14210 establishing the “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative, which aims to reform the Federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. Under this directive, each agency is required to develop an Agency Reorganization Plan. In support of this effort, the Department is committed to receiving formal consultation feedback from Tribes regarding the EO and related topics. Multiple sessions are scheduled; all are hybrid unless otherwise noted. Times, locations, and registration information are on the BIA’s website.

May 20: Alaska

May 22: California

May 27: Albuquerque

May 29: Minnesota

May 30: BIE Interested Parties (virtual)

June 3: Oklahoma

June 7: Washington, DC

June 6: Virtual
