United South & Eastern Tribes

Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-08-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-08-10 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on June 9, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations.
Registration is now closed

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Wastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1

Thursday, June 10, 2021
Wastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Fixed Film – Part 1, Trickling Filters

Thursday, June 17, 2021
Fixed Film – Part 2, Rotating Biological Contactors

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 1

Thursday, June 24, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 2

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 3

Thursday, July 1, 2021
Activated Sludge – Part 4

Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Disinfection – Part 1

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Disinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Introduction to Solids Handling

Thursday, July 22, 2021
Aeration Systems

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Aerobic Digestion – Part 1

Thursday, July 29, 2021
Aerobic Digestion – Part 2

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Sludge Dewatering – Part 1

Thursday, August 5, 2021
Sludge Dewatering – Part 2

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Electrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1

Thursday, August 12, 2021
Electrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2

Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Pumps

Thursday, August 19, 2021
Lift Stations

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (pH, TSS, TS)

Thursday, August 26, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Laboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Chemical Handling – Part 1

Thursday, September 16, 2021
Chemical Handling – Part 2

Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Metacomet (King Philip) Day
2021-08-12 | United States
Mashpee Wampanoag and the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah observe Metacoment Day every August 12th
As an official holiday, tribal operations will be closed to observe the historic day.
Metacomet, also known as King Philip, was the son of the Great Sachem Muhsasôyut 8sâmeeqan who welcomed English in 1620. Philip, or Metacom, became the last chief of the Wampanoags in 1662 and Grand Sachem of the Pokonokets.
King Philip’s War, sometimes called the “First Indian War, Metacom’s War or Metacom’s Rebellion,” was an armed conflict in 1675-1678 between the indigenous inhabitants of New England and the colonists. The war was the greatest calamity in seventeenth-century New England and is considered by many to be the deadliest war in Colonial American History.
2021 marks the 345th anniversary of King Philip’s death on August 12, 1676, in Bristol, Rhode Island, at Mount Hope.
While the country celebrates 400 years since the arrival of the English, King Philip’s war might have ended; however, the fight continues with the loss of our lands, culture, and sovereignty. Metacomet’s legacy will live on forever through the future generations of the Wampanoag “People of The First Light” and memorialized on August 12th each calendar year and proclaimed as Metacomet Day.

Wampanoag Nation: People of the First Light - Speaker/Discussion Series
2021-08-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-08-04 16:00 - 17:00
The Truro Historical Society is hosting a series of talks to accompany their upcoming “Wampanoag Nation: People of the First Light” exhibition.
June 9: Jennifer Weston: “Reviving the Wampanoag Language”
June 16: Andrew Lipman: “The Death and Life of Squanto”
July 7: Drew Lopenzina: “400 Years of Settlement Through an Indian’s Looking-Glass”
July 14: Voices of Indigenous Poets: Lucy Lang Day, Ben Naka-Hasebe Kingsley, Cheryl Savageau, and Ron Welburn
August 4: Lin Fisher and Paula Peters: “Native Enslavement and Settler Colonialism in Early New England
August 11: Deborah Spears Moorehead: “Eastern Woodland Traditional Storytelling”
September 2: Truro Connections Program: Red Hawk Singers and Dancers

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance Webinar Series
2021-08-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Webinar Series.

The 2021 BRIC and FMA Programs’ Webinar Series will bring FEMA subject-matter experts and partners together to provide technical information, best practices, tools and resources regarding these grant programs. There will also be a review of the fiscal year 2021 Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for BRIC and FMA.
The webinars are designed for leaders in states, local communities, tribes and territories, as well as private sector entities, private non-profit organizations, and individuals interested in learning more about the BRIC and FMA grant programs and strategies for how to apply for them.
FEMA will coordinate with the regional offices to host “office hours” for states, tribes and territories to answer questions about subapplications for the Fiscal year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance grants.

Jul 28, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Jul 28, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Climate Change, Future Conditions, and Nature-based Solutions

This webinar will provide an overview and examples of climate change, future conditions and how nature-based solutions can help build community resilience against these issues.

Aug 4, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 4, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC and FMA FY 2020 Data and Trends

This webinar provides an overview and analysis of data trends regarding selections of subapplications for the $700 million available in Fiscal Year 2020 for two of FEMA’s mitigation grant programs.

Aug 11, 2021 4:00 PM EST – Aug 11, 2021 5:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #1

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Aug 18, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 18, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Where Equity Fits into the BRIC/FMA Program Design and Community Resilience

This webinar will highlight how the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Programs will incorporate equity into program design, and how the programs can be used to support community resilience, especially for disadvantaged and tribal communities.

Aug 24, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 24, 2021 3:30 PM EST

Severe Repetitive Loss/Repetitive Loss Mitigation Priorities
This webinar will focus on strategies to eliminate or reduce the damage to residential property and the disruption to life caused by repeated flooding and other hazards, and how FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program can be used to support these types of projects.

Aug 26, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Aug 26, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants Webinar #2

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 1, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 1, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #1

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Sep 8, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 8, 2021 3:30 PM EST
BRIC FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity Technical and Qualitative Criteria

This webinar focuses on breaking down each of the technical and qualitative criterion for the National Competition of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program as described in the FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Sep 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants for Tribal applicants – NOFO Webinar #3 – Tribal

This webinar will provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for prospective tribal applicants and subapplicants interested in applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding. This session will be offered twice, along with a third session for tribal applicants.

Sep 20, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Sep 20, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Pitfalls – Webinar #2

This webinar will provide information on common pre-disaster mitigation grant application errors and how to avoid them when applying for Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding.

Oct 13, 2021 2:00 PM EST – Oct 13, 2021 3:30 PM EST
Federal Agency Roundtable and Partnerships

During this webinar, Ryan Janda, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Non-Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief, will lead a federal panel discussion on the importance of partnerships for FEMA’s grant programs.

End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE) Webinar Series
2021-08-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-08-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
National Low Income Housing Coalition’s “End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE) Webinar Series” will be offered July 28, August 4, and August 11, 2021, from 3:00-4:30 PM EDT. The webinar series will provide emergency rental assistance (ERA) program administrators, state and local partners, and community stakeholders with tools and best practices to ensure that ERA reaches households experiencing the worst impacts of the pandemic—including households of color, people with disabilities, and immigrant communities—in time to prevent housing loss and eviction.
Register for the webinar series.

NTIA Hosting Webinar on Tribal Connectivity Grant Program
2021-08-11 13:30 | United States
Established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant Program provides $1 billion in grant funding for broadband deployment, adoption, and programmatic support to Indian Country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will be hosting a series of webinars to provide Tribal Nations with information on the program.
Details regarding the upcoming webinars are as follows—

Date/Time: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2:30pm ET
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Date/Time: Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 2:30pm ET
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Entities eligible to apply for the TBCG Program include Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, Tribal Organizations, and Alaska Native Corporations. TBCG Program funds can be used for broadband infrastructure deployment, programs to increase broadband affordability, distance learning services, telehealth services, digital inclusion efforts, and broadband adoption activities. NTIA has recently released an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for prospective Tribal applicants, please click here to view the FAQ.

Tribal-DHS Homeland Security Summit
2021-08-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Registration is open!
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Tribal-DHS Homeland Security Summit
A Virtual Gathering
August 9-12
General times 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Eastern; 9:00-Noon Alaska
Join Tribal and Department of Homeland Security, cybersecurity professionals, emergency services operators, emergency communications specialists, grants program managers, training providers, etc. in this virtual gathering.
Our series of meetings brings us together to hear from practitioners and subject matter experts in various homeland security interests. We will share available resources and efforts across the homeland security enterprise.
Themes:
Monday, August 9 – Training and learning opportunities, Nation-to-Nation
Tuesday, August 10 – Emergency services and disaster management and resilience
Wednesday, August 11 – Cybersecurity and communications
Thursday, August 12 – Anti-human trafficking, borders, waters, and air travel and security
Contact David Munro, Director of Tribal Affairs, if you have any questions or are interested in information on presenting or agenda items.

NCAI Tribal Leader Infrastructure Town Hall
2021-08-11 13:00 | Virtual Event
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and partner organizations will convene a Tribal Leader Town Hall on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Town Hall is to discuss H.R. 3684: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is the $1.2 trillion bi-partisan infrastructure package passed by the U.S. Senate today.
The package proposes historic investments over five years in critical infrastructure sectors including transportation, water infrastructure, energy, utilities, climate resiliency, and various other areas. During the Town Hall, NCAI policy team members and guest speakers will discuss the next steps for this bill, strategic considerations, and will provide legislative analysis.
Date: August 11, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
Register

USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
2021-08-11 08:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-09 08:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-06 08:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
Session participants will learn regulations, operator math and chemistry, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design, water mains, hydrants and valves, water system supply, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam.
The course will begin on Thursday, July 22, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants.
For more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf
Registration is now closed.

Date
Topic(s)
Time CST

07/22/21
Lesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations
8-11AM

07/26/21
Lesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations
8-11AM

07/28/21
Lesson 3 Water Use and System Design
8-10:30 AM

07/30/21
Lesson 4 Water System Hydraulics
8-10:30 AM

08/02/21
Lesson 5 Pipes
Lesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation
8-11AM

08/04/21
Lesson 7 Water Main Installation
Lesson 8 Backfilling, Main Testing and Installation Safety
Lesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions
8-11AM

08/06/21
Lesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions
Lesson 10 Water Services
8-11AM

08/09/21
Lesson 10 continued Water Services
Lesson 11 Valves
8-11AM

08/11/21
Lesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times
8-11AM

08/13/21
Lesson 12 continued Water Math Part II
Lesson 13 Fire Hydrants
8-11AM

08/16/21
Lesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants
Lesson 14 Water Storage Tanks
8-11AM

08/18/21
Lesson 15 Electrical Systems
Lesson 16 Pumps and Motors
8-11AM

08/20/21
Lesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors
Lesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing
8-11AM

08/23/21
Lesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination
Lesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas
8-11AM

08/25/21
Lesson 20 System Operations
Lesson 21 Water Quality Testing
8-11AM

08/30/21
Lesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing
Lesson 22 Cross-connection Control
Lesson 23 System Mapping
9-12PM

09/01/21
Lesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations
Lesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities
9-12PM

09/03/21
Lesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities
Lesson 27 Groundwater and Wells
9-12PM

09/08/21
Lesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells
Lesson 28 Distribution System Review
9-12PM

09/15/21
Lesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)
9-12PM

09/17/21
Lesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students
9-12PM

09/20/21
Lesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students
9-12PM

09/22/21
Lesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank
9-12PM

09/23- 24/21
Students Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state
9-12PM

Recent Trends in Third Party Billing at Urban Indian Organizations: A Focus on Medicaid, Telehealth, and Pandemic Response
2021-08-10 14:00 | Virtual Event
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will be presenting a webinar on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 3 p.m. EST with information from its new report, titled “Recent Trends in Third-Party Billing at Urban Indian Organizations: A Focus on Medicaid, Telehealth, and Pandemic Response”. The presentation and accompanying report identify both barriers and best practices for successful third-party reimbursement at UIOs, with a focus on Medicaid utilization and telehealth billing and reimbursement before and during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). This webinar will be held by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs (DTA) and Office of Minority Health (OMH). Since 2019, NCUIH has been researching, compiling, and analyzing data on recent trends in third-party billing, and identifying best practices that facilitate successful reimbursement policies.
Register for the webinar

Board of Directors Training (Part 1)
2021-08-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
This three (3)-part training explores the condition that corporations and nonprofit organizations are required to have a governing Board of Directors or Commissioners who develop, approve and oversee the operational and financial processes needed for success. They are accountable to their stakeholders and must have an understanding and abide by the roles and responsibilities of a Board. This training will provide an overview of what is entrusted and expected.
Training Objectives:

Responsibilities of the Board Member
Legal Obligations

Instructor: Vincent Franco, Compliance and Resource Development Director (The Native Learning Center)

OPPE Webinar on a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers/Ranchers and Veteran Farmers/Ranchers
2021-08-10 13:00
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) announced a recent availability of funding for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. Non profits, higher education institutions, and tribal entities are able to apply to compete for this grant.
The goal of this program is to “encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers with owning and operating farms and ranches and in participating equitably in the full range of agricultural, forestry, and related programs offered by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In partnership with the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agriculturally related services, and USDA programs, and to conduct outreach initiatives designed to accomplish those goals”.
The OPPE is also holding a webinar on August 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM EDT to answer questions and clarify any requirements. Only one proposal can be submitted per entity. The deadline to submit these proposals is on August 25, 2021.

Facing Mental Health Challenges for Urban Indians - Session 1: Mental Health for Everyone: Grief, Loss, and Seeing Clearly
2021-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 | United States
Save the dates: August 10, September 1, September 15 | 1-2 p.m. EST
This interactive series will provide a special focus on mental health issues ranging from coping with grief and loss to chronic stress and alcohol/substance misuse in our Urban Indian communities. Treatment and prevention experts will share effective strategies infused with cultural interventions that Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) can utilize within their wellness programs. Sessions will be informative, active, and designed to arm participants with vital resources to serve your communities.
Register
Join NCUIH for the first session of the three-part series which will provide a special focus on mental health issues ranging from coping with grief and loss to chronic stress and alcohol/substance misuse in our urban Indian communities. Treatment and prevention experts will share effective strategies infused with cultural interventions that UIOs can utilize within their wellness programs. Sessions will be informative, active, and designed to equip participants with vital resources to serve their communities.
Session One
Mental Health for Everyone: Grief, Loss, and Seeing Clearly
TODAY, August 10, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Presenter:

Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH

Objectives:

Understand intergenerational and current loss
Address resiliency and strength-based culture centered approaches
Address cultural practices around grief and loss
Mindfulness as everyday ceremony

Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff

AIANTA Webinar Series - Poeh Cultural Center: Supporting Tribal Arts and Tourism
2021-08-10 11:00 | Virtual Event
In 1988, the Poeh Cultural Center & Museum was established as a “gathering place” and a way to promote Pueblo arts and culture. Owned and operated by the Pueblo of Pojoaque, the Poeh Cultural Center is a great example of how tribes have fused cultural arts and tourism into a successful enterprise. The Center’s business module includes a renowned museum, gallery and gift shop, with an emphasis on art programs and classes that teach and sustain traditional arts. The educational arts programs offer entrepreneurial opportunities for artists, with beautiful state-of-the-art studios on site. The Center encourages “shop native” and showcases artists by hosting events, gallery exhibitions and art markets. Additionally, the Center, which has one of the most notable fine arts collections in the country, manages a million-dollar art collection at the Buffalo Thunder Resort. Learn how the Center continues to develop new jobs and economic opportunities for the Tribe by creating a world class facility that welcomes visitors while celebrating local culture.
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. (MDT/New Mexico)
Register

Stakeholder Engagement Sessions: FEMA Region 6 Hazard Mitigation Assistance
2021-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Greetings to you, our stakeholders! Based on your survey results, we have developed the virtual Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (Webinars) below to share Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program information with you.
Application Development
7/29 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Central)
This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.
Management Costs
8/10 10:00 am-11:30 am (Central)
During this webinar, we will be viewing a previously recorded presentation available here. Followed by a Question and Answer period at approximately 10:55 am.
Tribal Only- BRIC NOFO
10/7 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn about the FY 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to include: overview, key dates, available funding, registering in FEMA GO.
Tribal Only- FEMA GO Application
10/14 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Learn how to input your BRIC or FMA applications into the FEMA GO system.
Tribal Only- Cost Effectiveness and Technical Feasibility Listening Session
10/21 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
Tribal Only- BRIC Listening Session
10/28 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
EHP- UFR Summit for Louisiana
11/16 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm (Central)
This is a FYI- the invite will come from our EHP folks
Application Development- Offering #2
11/17 9:00 am- 12:00 pm (Central)
**Repeat of Offering 1** This presentation will cover Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Eligibility and Project Scoping, Elements for Developing Quality Project Applications (Scopes of Work/Budget and Other Considerations), and Mitigation Project Resources.

Tribal Consultation on Draft Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Regulations
2021-08-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Interior (Department) is planning to propose updates to its Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regulations at 43 C.F.R. part 10 and invites Tribes to consult on its draft proposal prior to publication. The NAGPRA regulations at 43 C.F.R. part 10 provide a systematic process for the disposition and repatriation of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony. The Department has received repeated requests for substantive updates to the regulations.
Dates for Consultation
Monday, August 9, 2021
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Please register in advance for this session at:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO2urDMqHvGkFoNAIFXU72fJavx6I3w
Friday, August 13, 2021
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Please register in advance for this session at:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdOyurj4vHeAQAZJm_mMiw3Exg4KojmQ
Monday, August 16, 2021
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Please register in advance for this session at:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsc-mrrjsrEpw8ef3mxw8-w-TfpqAkQfw
If you would like to provide written comments, please email them to nagpra_info@nps.gov by August 31, 2021, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-08-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-05 11:00 - 13:00 | United States
The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course, books, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS.
Registration

June 22, 2021
Welcome, course logistics, QA/QC

June 24, 2021
QA / QC and laboratory equipment

June 29, 2021
pH, Alkalinity, and Hardness – Part 1

July 1, 2021
pH, Alkalinity, and Hardness – Part 2

July 13, 2021
Turbidity, TDS, Conductivity – Part 1

July 15, 2021
Turbidity, TDS, Conductivity – Part 2

July 19, 2021
Chlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint

July 23, 2021
Chlorine Residual – Amperometric titration

July 27, 2021
Understanding Spectrophotometers

July 29, 2021
Spectrophotometer tests: phosphorus, nitrite, nitrate, fluoride

August 3, 2021
Ion-selective electrodes (NH3, NO3, F) – Part 1

August 5, 2021
Ion-selective electrodes (NH3, NO3, F) – Part 2

August 9, 2021
Microbiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique

August 13, 2021
Heterotrophic Plate Count Methods

August 17, 2021
Coliform Bacteria – Part 1

August 19, 2021
Coliform Bacteria – Part 2

August 24, 2021
Multiple Tube and MPN

August 26, 2021
Modern Microbiology Methods (P/A, IDEXX)

August 31, 2021
Jar Testing – Part 1

September 2, 2021
Jar Testing – Part 2

September 14, 2021
Laboratory Safety – Part 1

September 16, 2021
Laboratory Safety – Part 2

September 20, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

September 21, 2021
Review Class (6 hours)

Treasury Briefing with USET/USET SPF Member Tribal Nations on Small Business Credit Initiative Program
2021-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Treasury will be hosting an informational briefing with USET/USET SPF member Tribal Nations to discuss the Small Business Credit Initiative (SBCI). The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) provided $500 million for the SBCI program to be allocated among Tribal Nations to support financing for small businesses in Indian Country. SBCI funds may be used for small business financing programs such as capital access programs, loan participation, loan guarantee, collateral support, and venture equity programs. In addition to providing information about the program, Treasury is interested in hearing from the USET/USET SPF member Tribal Nations on potential uses of SBCI funds.
Details regarding the regional briefing are as follows—
Monday, August 9, 2021 from 11:00am to 12:00pm ET (join the Zoom meeting)
To join by telephone please use the following dial-in information—

Phone Number: (833) 568-8864
Meeting ID: 161 026 4877

The deadline for Tribal Nations to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to apply for the SBCI program is Friday, August 16, 2021 by 5:00pm ET, and applications for the SBCI program will be due to Treasury on December 11, 2021. To complete an NOI Form for Tribal Governments, please click here.
The distribution of SBCI funds has been determined by available employment and economic data for each Tribal Nation.

SBCI allocation methodology to Tribal governments
Fact Sheet for Tribal governments

For more information please visit Treasury’s SBCI website. Questions regarding the SBCI program can be directed to ssbci_information@treasury.gov. Additional guidance is forthcoming.
USET SPF submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury on June 4, 2021 expressing concern that Tribal Nations will not be able to fully access and utilize the program’s benefits, especially since private capital is required to fulfill the program’s matching fund requirements. We also requesting that SBCI funds be distributed to Tribal Nations equitably and not rely on a formula distribution methodology that focuses on Tribal Land base or population size. USET SPF further recommended flexibility in funding use for technical assistance, use of Tribally-certified data, and that Tribally-chartered corporations be eligible to receive SBCI funds.

NICWA Training Institute: Positive Indian Parenting
2021-08-09 - 2021-08-12 | Virtual Event
Join the National Indian Child Welfare Association’s upcoming trainings in Positive Indian Parenting.
Positive Indian Parenting prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. The materials presented during this training draw on the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing practices and blend traditional values with contemporary skills. Storytelling, cradleboards, harmony, lessons of nature, behavior management, and the use of praise are discussed. The training will be three sessions daily over four days.
Our most popular training, Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. The materials presented during this training draw on the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing practices and blend traditional values with contemporary skills. Storytelling, cradleboards, harmony, lessons of nature, behavior management, and the use of praise are discussed.
PIP Training Objectives
PIP Training Agenda (example)
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CDC/ATSDR 22nd Biannual Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2021-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) 22nd Biannual Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
August 4, 2021, 12:00–6:00 pm (EDT)
August 5, 2021, 12:00–3:00 pm (EDT)
The 22nd Biannual TAC Meeting will provide opportunities for Tribal leaders to speak about the public health issues affecting their Tribal Nation. These meetings will include, but are not limited to, discussions about securing sustainable funding to Indian Country, ensuring a Tribal voice in CDC policy and programs, and current CDC priorities.
The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. To register for the CDC/ATSDR TAC Meeting, please use our registration form. The agenda will be available on the CDC Tribal Health website in early summer at www.cdc.gov/tribal. (Please note: CDC will also be holding Tribal Consultation after the conclusion of the CDC/ATSDR TAC Meeting. The Tribal Consultation is tentatively scheduled for August 5 at 3:00–7:00 pm (EDT); more information will be sent soon.)
For more information about the upcoming CDC/ATSDR Biannual TAC Meeting, please contact TribalSupport@cdc.gov or 404-498-0300.

Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-08-05 08:00 - 10:00 | United States

Training: Tools for Coping and Caring for Yourself and Others
2021-08-04 14:00
July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18, Sept. 1, Sept. 15 | 3 p.m. EST

An online series is being offered on “Coping and Caring for Yourself and Others Practical Wellness Tools for You and Those We Serve” with Ursula Whiteside, PhD. This is an 8-hour virtual course taught over four months and provides tools for helping ourselves, our loved ones, and those we serve. It includes practical and effective approaches for managing stress and intense emotions in our own lives, as well as new national care standards for the identification, treatment, and prevention of suicidal thoughts.
Register twice (first Wednesdays and third Wednesdays of the month at 3 p.m. EST). Must attend all 8 classes to receive CEUs, however, open to individual session attendance.
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