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SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance:  Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session on April 25th will focus on Native Post-Traumatic Growth from Decolonized Perspective. \nWho should attend? Tribal Nation health directors\, clinic staff\, counselors\, social workers\, physicians\, nurses\, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff\, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join. \nThe one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to: \n\nGain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health\, and\nDiscuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health\, and\nLearn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff\, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens\n\nThe 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. \nContinuing education credits will be provided. \nRegister in advance for the session. \nFor questions\, please contact Bryan Hendrix\, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst\, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bhecho-2022-02-22-2022-03-22-2022-04-19-2022-07-26-2023-01-24-2023-02-28-2023-04-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T163000
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UID:10001242-1682427600-1682440200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA 2023 Tribal Equity and Barriers Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nPlease find below the invitation\, draft agenda\, and proxy letter template for the upcoming Tribal Leader consultations on Equity and Barriers. USDA will report out on progress previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. It will be divided into five different topics on different days\, each day is 2:00-5:30pmET.  \nThese documents can also be found at OTR Tribal Consultation website. Please let OTR know if you have any questions\, tribal.relations@usda.gov. \nThank you\, \nUSDA Office of Tribal Relations \n  \nDates: \n\nMonday\, April 24: Economic Development\nTuesday\, April 25: Food\, Safety\, and Trade\nThursday\, April 27: Farming\, Ranching\, and Conservation\nFriday\, April 28: Forests and Public Lands Management\nMonday\, May 1: Education and Research\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET \nDetails: Building off of the consultations USDA held in 2021 and 2022\, these upcoming consultations will report out on previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. Like last year’s consultations\, it will be divided into five different topics on different days. There will be Framing Papers for each of these areas. These are not meant to limit conversation\, but rather provide issues that have been previously identified that can help guide the conversation. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 316 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 20.3 KB)\nAgenda (PDF\, 302 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 214 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching and Conservation Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 292 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety and Trade Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 249 KB)\n\nForests & Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 234 KB)\n\nEducation & Research Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 190 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-2023-tribal-equity-and-barriers-consultations-2023-04-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T153000
DTSTAMP:20230425T193042Z
CREATED:20230407T191127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T193042Z
UID:10001240-1682431200-1682436600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FEMA & CBP Tribal Consultation on the Shelter & Services Program
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a virtual consultation with Tribal Nations on FEMA’s implementation of the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) on April 25\, 3–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. \n  \nConsultation Overview\nThe FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) establishes the Shelter and Services Program (SSP). The grant program aims to support sheltering and related activities provided by non-federal entities in support of relieving noncitizen overcrowding in short-term holding facilities operated by CBP. \nFEMA and CBP will host the tribal consultation to provide an overview of the SSP and gather additional feedback from Tribal leaders to inform FEMA’s implementation of the SSP to better serve Tribal Nations. \n  \nParticipation\nThe virtual tribal consultation will be hosted on the Zoom for Government platform. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 25\, 2023\nTime: 3 –4:30 p.m. ET\nRegister to attend\nZoom Meeting ID: 161 698 3369\nPasscode: 706889\nJoin by phone: (669) 254 5252\n\n  \nResources\n\nTribal leader notification letter\nAgenda \nFraming paper with questions for Tribal leader consideration\n\nAll information will also be available on www.fema.gov/about/tribes/consultations. \n  \nWritten Comments\nTo submit questions in advance of the consultation\, please email the Grants Program Directorate (GPD) at gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov or a FEMA Regional Tribal Liaison. \nTo submit comments in response to the April 25 consultation\, please email GPD at gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov or the FEMA Regional Tribal Liaisons on or before May 25\, 2023. \nContact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons is available at www.fema.gov/about/contact. \n  \nContact Us\nIf you have any questions\, please contact FEMA Office of External Affairs: \n\nCongressional Affairs at (202) 646-4500 or at FEMA-Congressional-Affairs@fema.dhs.gov\nIntergovernmental Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov\nTribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov\nPrivate Sector Engagement at (202) 646-3444 or at nbeoc@max.gov
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fema-cbp-tribal-consultation-on-the-shelter-services-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20230424T180140Z
CREATED:20230424T180140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T180140Z
UID:10002677-1682467200-1682639999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care
DESCRIPTION:IHS Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care \nThe Indian Health Service (IHS) Director’s Workgroup on Improving PRC is a federal-Tribal workgroup established to provide recommendations to the IHS Director on strategies to improve PRC operations\, data\, oversight and transparency. The next meeting will be held on April 26th and 27th\, 2023 in Albuquerque\, New Mexico. Online participants may register for the meeting here.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-directors-workgroup-on-improving-purchased-referred-care-4/
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T133000
DTSTAMP:20230418T190249Z
CREATED:20230418T190249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T190249Z
UID:10001255-1682510400-1682515800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:TSGAC - ACA/IHCIA Webinar:  Overview of Recent Medicaid and  Medicare Tribal Priorities
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThe Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) will host a Webinar on April 26\, 2023\, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET). The TSGAC works closely with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Tribal Technical Advisory Group (CMS-TTAG). The TTAG recently updated their top Medicaid and Medicare priorities. This Webinar will provide an overview of these priorities and an opportunity to discuss further and answer questions from Self-Governance Tribes. \n\nPanelist: Elliott A. Milhollin\, Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker\, LLP\nPanelist: Melissa Gower\, Senior Advisor\, Policy Analyst\, Chickasaw Nation\nFacilitator: Cyndi Ferguson\, SENSE Incorporated\n\nPanelists will provide an overview of:  \n\nThe specific Medicaid and Medicare priorities that have been identified and opportunities for how to best advance within the Administration/CMS.\nHow these priorities will be tracked and what measurable outcomes will be most beneficial.\nOpportunities for Self-Governance to engage and assist in these efforts and process for communication and education going forward.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tsgac-aca-ihcia-webinar-overview-of-recent-medicaid-and-medicare-tribal-priorities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T190000
DTSTAMP:20230501T131907Z
CREATED:20230410T162355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T131907Z
UID:10002652-1682535600-1682535600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Healing the Spirit of Native Youth Town Halls
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSave the Dates: \n\nMonday\, April 10th at 5PM PST\nWednesday\, April 26th at 8PM EST\nWednesday\, May 17th at 6PM MST\nWednesday\, May 24th at 7PM CST\n\nSign up today
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/healing-the-spirit-of-native-youth-town-halls-2023-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T133000
DTSTAMP:20230419T165603Z
CREATED:20230419T165603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T165603Z
UID:10002669-1682596800-1682602200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:State ICWA Laws: Lessons Learned & Where Are We Going?
DESCRIPTION:April 27 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nJoin the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) on Thursday\, April 27\, 2023\, from 1-2:30 p.m. (EST) for a web-based conversation on the State ICWA Laws: Lessons Learned & Where Are We Going? \nThe webinar will address State ICWA laws and their implementation to address Indian family integrity in support of the gold standard values in the federal ICWA passed by congress in 1978. This past 2023 legislative session\, eight states introduced ICWA legislation to amend an existing comprehensive state ICWA or introduce a new comprehensive state ICWA to join the already 10 states that have an ICWA law in their state. Wyoming is the most recent state to pass a new law just this year. \nJoin a dynamic panel of policy makers in a discussion about state-based legal protections for Indian families and Tribal sovereignty. \n\nBarbara Atwood\, Professor of Law Emerita\, University of Arizona James E. Rodgers College of Law\nRep. Lloyd Larsen\, Wyoming state Representative\nTleena Ives (Port Gamble S’Klallam)\, Director of Tribal Relations Washington DCYF\nDonalyn Lorenzo Sarracino (Acoma Pueblo)\, Director of Tribal Affairs New Mexico CYFD
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/state-icwa-laws-lessons-learned-where-are-we-going/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T163000
DTSTAMP:20240927T140137Z
CREATED:20230414T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T140137Z
UID:10001245-1682600400-1682613000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA 2023 Tribal Equity and Barriers Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nPlease find below the invitation\, draft agenda\, and proxy letter template for the upcoming Tribal Leader consultations on Equity and Barriers. USDA will report out on progress previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. It will be divided into five different topics on different days\, each day is 2:00-5:30pmET.  \nThese documents can also be found at OTR Tribal Consultation website. Please let OTR know if you have any questions\, tribal.relations@usda.gov. \nThank you\, \nUSDA Office of Tribal Relations \n  \nDates: \n\nMonday\, April 24: Economic Development\nTuesday\, April 25: Food\, Safety\, and Trade\nThursday\, April 27: Farming\, Ranching\, and Conservation\nFriday\, April 28: Forests and Public Lands Management\nMonday\, May 1: Education and Research\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET \nDetails: Building off of the consultations USDA held in 2021 and 2022\, these upcoming consultations will report out on previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. Like last year’s consultations\, it will be divided into five different topics on different days. There will be Framing Papers for each of these areas. These are not meant to limit conversation\, but rather provide issues that have been previously identified that can help guide the conversation. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 316 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 20.3 KB)\nAgenda (PDF\, 302 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 214 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching and Conservation Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 292 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety and Trade Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 249 KB)\n\nForests & Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 234 KB)\n\nEducation & Research Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 190 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-2023-tribal-equity-and-barriers-consultations-2023-04-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T163000
DTSTAMP:20240927T140116Z
CREATED:20230414T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T140116Z
UID:10001247-1682686800-1682699400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA 2023 Tribal Equity and Barriers Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nPlease find below the invitation\, draft agenda\, and proxy letter template for the upcoming Tribal Leader consultations on Equity and Barriers. USDA will report out on progress previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. It will be divided into five different topics on different days\, each day is 2:00-5:30pmET.  \nThese documents can also be found at OTR Tribal Consultation website. Please let OTR know if you have any questions\, tribal.relations@usda.gov. \nThank you\, \nUSDA Office of Tribal Relations \n  \nDates: \n\nMonday\, April 24: Economic Development\nTuesday\, April 25: Food\, Safety\, and Trade\nThursday\, April 27: Farming\, Ranching\, and Conservation\nFriday\, April 28: Forests and Public Lands Management\nMonday\, May 1: Education and Research\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET \nDetails: Building off of the consultations USDA held in 2021 and 2022\, these upcoming consultations will report out on previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. Like last year’s consultations\, it will be divided into five different topics on different days. There will be Framing Papers for each of these areas. These are not meant to limit conversation\, but rather provide issues that have been previously identified that can help guide the conversation. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 316 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 20.3 KB)\nAgenda (PDF\, 302 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 214 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching and Conservation Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 292 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety and Trade Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 249 KB)\n\nForests & Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 234 KB)\n\nEducation & Research Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 190 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-2023-tribal-equity-and-barriers-consultations-2023-04-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Natural Resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTSTAMP:20230113T160617Z
CREATED:20230113T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T160617Z
UID:10001137-1682899200-1683071999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Regional Tribal Environmental Health Summits
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to host a series of regional summits on the topic of environmental health in Indian Country. Each summit will feature Tribal leaders\, environmental health practitioners\, subject matter experts\, and federal partners engaging on topics relevant to each region. A total of eight summits will be held between 2022 and 2024. The goal of each summit is to connect people from different backgrounds and Tribes\, communities\, federal agencies\, Tribal organizations and state and local entities to address various environmental health and environmental justice issues of mutual concern across all regions as well as issues specific to individual regions. \n  \nThe first confirmed summit is May 1-2\, 2023\, in Anchorage\, Alaska. \nLearn more about the Regional Tribal Environmental Health Summits here..
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/regional-tribal-environmental-health-summits/
CATEGORIES:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),Federal Partners,Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20230117T171651Z
CREATED:20221209T174726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T171651Z
UID:10001107-1682899200-1683331199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIHB National Tribal Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:NIHB National Tribal Health Conference\nMay 1-5\, 2023\nAnchorage\, AK \nProgramming will include: \n\nTribal listening and consultation sessions\nHands-on training opportunities\nPlenary sessions and workshops that will cover a variety of timely topics\, such as funding for Indian Health\, the business of medicine\, health equity\, Tribal public health\, behavioral health\, environmental health\, and climate change.\nFocus areas on Native youth\, Tribal veterans\, and elders\nFitness Event\nExhibit hall and marketplace\nCulture Night\nPoster sessions\nHeroes in Health Awards Gala and Outstanding Service Awards
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-national-tribal-health-conference/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTSTAMP:20230501T135922Z
CREATED:20230501T135922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T135922Z
UID:10001258-1682899200-1683503999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2023 National Week of Action for MMIW
DESCRIPTION:The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action (May 1 – May 7\, 2023) to call the nation and the world to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women. \nTake action by participating in virtual events\, exploring the list of resources\, and organizing additional actions in your communities on and around May 5th. \nJoin us in saying enough is enough. No more stolen sisters. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2023-national-week-of-action-for-mmiw/
CATEGORIES:Topics,Tribal Justice,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T163000
DTSTAMP:20240927T140104Z
CREATED:20230414T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T140104Z
UID:10001248-1682946000-1682958600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA 2023 Tribal Equity and Barriers Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader\, \nPlease find below the invitation\, draft agenda\, and proxy letter template for the upcoming Tribal Leader consultations on Equity and Barriers. USDA will report out on progress previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. It will be divided into five different topics on different days\, each day is 2:00-5:30pmET.  \nThese documents can also be found at OTR Tribal Consultation website. Please let OTR know if you have any questions\, tribal.relations@usda.gov. \nThank you\, \nUSDA Office of Tribal Relations \n  \nDates: \n\nMonday\, April 24: Economic Development\nTuesday\, April 25: Food\, Safety\, and Trade\nThursday\, April 27: Farming\, Ranching\, and Conservation\nFriday\, April 28: Forests and Public Lands Management\nMonday\, May 1: Education and Research\n\nTime: Tribal Caucus – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / Tribal Consultation – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET \nDetails: Building off of the consultations USDA held in 2021 and 2022\, these upcoming consultations will report out on previously identified barriers as well as talk about ones not previously discussed. Like last year’s consultations\, it will be divided into five different topics on different days. There will be Framing Papers for each of these areas. These are not meant to limit conversation\, but rather provide issues that have been previously identified that can help guide the conversation. \nDocuments: \n\nTribal Invitation (PDF\, 316 KB)\nProxy Letter Template (DOCX\, 20.3 KB)\nAgenda (PDF\, 302 KB)\n\nEconomic Development Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 214 KB)\n\nFarming\, Ranching and Conservation Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 292 KB)\n\nFood\, Safety and Trade Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 249 KB)\n\nForests & Public Lands Management Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 234 KB)\n\nEducation & Research Consultation \n\nTime: 2PM\nRegistration Link\nFraming Paper (PDF\, 190 KB)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-2023-tribal-equity-and-barriers-consultations-2023-05-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Economic Development,Education,Land,Natural Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T180000
DTSTAMP:20230502T123703Z
CREATED:20230331T141624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T123703Z
UID:10002642-1682953200-1682964000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Wildland Firefighter Methodology Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific at the Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building\, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon in Conference Room 1A and 1B \nMonday\, May 2 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern via Virtual.\nRegister in advance for this meeting \nThursday\, May 4 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific at the Radison Phoenix Airport\, 427 44th Street\, Phoenix\, Arizona in Cactus Conference Room \nThe Offices of the Assistant Secretary -Policy\, Management and Budget and the Assistant Secretary -Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior (Department) propose to consult on the best methodology to accurately determine the number of tribal wildland firefighter full-time equivalents.\nAt present\, there is no documented and agreed upon methodology to accurately determine the number of Tribal wildland firefighter full-time equivalents (FTEs). Such a methodology is needed for the Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) to inform annual allocations to fund tribal wildland firefighter salaries and inform out-year budget proposals. Tribal wildland firefighters are valued partners in interagency wildfire response efforts. \nThe Department’s Wildland Fire Management program budget includes annual funding for an estimated 500 tribal wildland firefighter FTEs. The methodology used to generate this estimate may be outdated. The Department believes the actual number of tribal wildland firefighter FTEs may be significantly higher based on feedback from\, and on-going engagements with Tribes\, the Inter-Tribal Timber Council\, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The present Departmental methodology to determine federal wildland firefighter FTEs thus may not be the best methodology to determine tribal wildland firefighter FTEs. \nThe Department invites you to consult based upon these four framing questions: \n\nWhich methodology would Tribes propose to count tribal wildland firefighter FTEs?\nHow do Tribes staff tribal wildland fire programs including seasonal and/or full-time personnel?\nTo what degree do Tribes include fire-related duties in position descriptions for personnel that contribute to tribal wildland fire programs?\nHow do Tribes determine the rate of pay for tribal wildland fire program personnel?\n\nThey welcome your written comments\, which should be submitted by email to: consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 pm EDT on Friday\, May 12\, 2023. \nIf you have any questions regarding this effort\, please contact Jeff Rupert Director of the Office of Wildland Fire via email at jeffery_rupert@ios.doi.gov or Samuel Kohn Senior Counselor to the Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs\, via email at samuel.kohn@bia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-wildland-firefighter-methodology-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Consultation,Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20230329T185405Z
CREATED:20230329T185405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T185405Z
UID:10002638-1682985600-1683244799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Transportation Program Coordinating Committee (TTPCC) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tribal Transportation Program Coordinating Committee (TTPCC) Meeting\nDate: May 2 – 4\, 2023\nLocation: Inn of the Mountain Gods I 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. I Mescalero\, NM 88340\nHotel Reservations: For 24/7 assistance\, call 800-545-9011 and reference “Tribal Transportation Program” group name/room block\, or call the main line to the hotel 575-464-7059 (this number is not covered 24/7). The room rate is $96.00/night. Attendees must call to make a reservation for the government rate. \nDraft Agenda
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-transportation-program-coordinating-committee-ttpcc-meeting/
LOCATION:Inn of the Mountain Gods\, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road\, Mescalero\, NM\, 88340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Topics,Transportation,Tribal Organization Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T143000
DTSTAMP:20230501T132706Z
CREATED:20230501T132706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T132706Z
UID:10002681-1683032400-1683037800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:HUD Listening Session on Proposed Rule to amend their existing floodplain regulations
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nFederal Register \nRegister for Listening Session \nOn Tuesday\, May 2\, 2023\, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a virtual listening session for Tribal Nations on HUD’s Proposed Rule to amend their existing floodplain regulations. The proposed rule would require a greater level of flood protection for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects. Comments on the Proposed Rule are open until May 23\, 2023\, and must be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal (see the Federal Register announcement for more information).
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/hud-listening-session-on-proposed-rule-to-amend-their-existing-floodplain-regulations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),Federal Partners,Housing,Listening Session,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T143000
DTSTAMP:20230501T140235Z
CREATED:20230501T140235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T140235Z
UID:10001259-1683032400-1683037800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Native Learning Center Webinar - Business Idea Generation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nHave you wanted to start a business but don’t know where to start? You see others starting your business and said I wish I would have thought of that? Let’s help you get some of your own business ideas. \nIn this webinar\, we will help you develop an entrepreneur mindset and generate business ideas based on your hobbies\, skills\, culture & natural resources. This class is perfect for those who want to start a small business but aren’t sure what kind of business to start. It’s also great for existing business owners who need ideas for expanding their current offerings. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nLearn things about yourself that you will help you generate business ideas\nLearn different frameworks to generate business ideas\nDevelop a process to narrow those ideas down to a small handful\nDetermine what to do after you have your business idea\n\nInstructor: Mark Thompson\, Executive Director \nIndian Dispute Resolutions Services Inc. (IDRS)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/native-learning-center-webinar-business-idea-generation-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T160000
DTSTAMP:20230505T195428Z
CREATED:20230331T141624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T195428Z
UID:10002644-1683032400-1683043200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Wildland Firefighter Methodology Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific at the Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building\, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon in Conference Room 1A and 1B \nMonday\, May 2 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern via Virtual.\nRegister in advance for this meeting \nThursday\, May 4 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific at the Radison Phoenix Airport\, 427 44th Street\, Phoenix\, Arizona in Cactus Conference Room \nThe Offices of the Assistant Secretary -Policy\, Management and Budget and the Assistant Secretary -Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior (Department) propose to consult on the best methodology to accurately determine the number of tribal wildland firefighter full-time equivalents.\nAt present\, there is no documented and agreed upon methodology to accurately determine the number of Tribal wildland firefighter full-time equivalents (FTEs). Such a methodology is needed for the Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) to inform annual allocations to fund tribal wildland firefighter salaries and inform out-year budget proposals. Tribal wildland firefighters are valued partners in interagency wildfire response efforts. \nThe Department’s Wildland Fire Management program budget includes annual funding for an estimated 500 tribal wildland firefighter FTEs. The methodology used to generate this estimate may be outdated. The Department believes the actual number of tribal wildland firefighter FTEs may be significantly higher based on feedback from\, and on-going engagements with Tribes\, the Inter-Tribal Timber Council\, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The present Departmental methodology to determine federal wildland firefighter FTEs thus may not be the best methodology to determine tribal wildland firefighter FTEs. \nThe Department invites you to consult based upon these four framing questions: \n\nWhich methodology would Tribes propose to count tribal wildland firefighter FTEs?\nHow do Tribes staff tribal wildland fire programs including seasonal and/or full-time personnel?\nTo what degree do Tribes include fire-related duties in position descriptions for personnel that contribute to tribal wildland fire programs?\nHow do Tribes determine the rate of pay for tribal wildland fire program personnel?\n\nThey welcome your written comments\, which should be submitted by email to: consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 pm EDT on Friday\, May 12\, 2023. \nIf you have any questions regarding this effort\, please contact Jeff Rupert Director of the Office of Wildland Fire via email at jeffery_rupert@ios.doi.gov or Samuel Kohn Senior Counselor to the Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs\, via email at samuel.kohn@bia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-wildland-firefighter-methodology-tribal-consultation-2023-05-04/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Consultation,Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T160000
DTSTAMP:20230502T204532Z
CREATED:20230331T141624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T204532Z
UID:10002643-1683032400-1683043200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Wildland Firefighter Methodology Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific at the Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building\, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon in Conference Room 1A and 1B \nMonday\, May 2 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern via Virtual.\nRegister in advance for this meeting \nThursday\, May 4 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific at the Radison Phoenix Airport\, 427 44th Street\, Phoenix\, Arizona in Cactus Conference Room \nThe Offices of the Assistant Secretary -Policy\, Management and Budget and the Assistant Secretary -Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior (Department) propose to consult on the best methodology to accurately determine the number of tribal wildland firefighter full-time equivalents.\nAt present\, there is no documented and agreed upon methodology to accurately determine the number of Tribal wildland firefighter full-time equivalents (FTEs). Such a methodology is needed for the Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) to inform annual allocations to fund tribal wildland firefighter salaries and inform out-year budget proposals. Tribal wildland firefighters are valued partners in interagency wildfire response efforts. \nThe Department’s Wildland Fire Management program budget includes annual funding for an estimated 500 tribal wildland firefighter FTEs. The methodology used to generate this estimate may be outdated. The Department believes the actual number of tribal wildland firefighter FTEs may be significantly higher based on feedback from\, and on-going engagements with Tribes\, the Inter-Tribal Timber Council\, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The present Departmental methodology to determine federal wildland firefighter FTEs thus may not be the best methodology to determine tribal wildland firefighter FTEs. \nThe Department invites you to consult based upon these four framing questions: \n\nWhich methodology would Tribes propose to count tribal wildland firefighter FTEs?\nHow do Tribes staff tribal wildland fire programs including seasonal and/or full-time personnel?\nTo what degree do Tribes include fire-related duties in position descriptions for personnel that contribute to tribal wildland fire programs?\nHow do Tribes determine the rate of pay for tribal wildland fire program personnel?\n\nThey welcome your written comments\, which should be submitted by email to: consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 pm EDT on Friday\, May 12\, 2023. \nIf you have any questions regarding this effort\, please contact Jeff Rupert Director of the Office of Wildland Fire via email at jeffery_rupert@ios.doi.gov or Samuel Kohn Senior Counselor to the Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs\, via email at samuel.kohn@bia.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-wildland-firefighter-methodology-tribal-consultation-2023-05-02/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Consultation,Federal Partners,Policy and Legislative Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20230406T163119Z
CREATED:20230406T163119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T163119Z
UID:10001232-1683072000-1683244799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Native American Employment and Training Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Federal Register :: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Native American Employment and Training Council \nWhen: May 3 at 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern – May 4 at 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern\nThe period from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm on May 4 is reserved for participation and comment by members of the public. \nMembers of the public not present may submit a written statement by Friday\, April 28\, 2023\, to be included in the record of the meeting. Statements are to be submitted to Nathaniel Coley\, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)\, U.S. Department of Labor at coley.nathaniel.d@dol.gov. \nWhere: Foxwoods Hotel\, 240 Fox Tower Drive\, Mashantucket\, CT 06339\, located in the Fox Tower\, Celebrity Ballrooms A\, B and C. The meeting will also be accessible virtually on the Zoom.gov platform. To join the meeting use the following URL: https://www.zoomgov.com/​j/​1603344439?​pwd=​M1liREg0Z1kxdmdWWlA2TXB4LytIUT09\, Meeting ID: 1603344439\, Passcode: 648175. \nFor more information contact Nathaniel Coley\, DFO\, Division of Indian and Native American Programs\, Employment and Training Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor\, Room C–4311\, 200 Constitution Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20210. Telephone number (202) 693–4287 (VOICE) (this is not a toll-free number) or coley.nathaniel.d@dol.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/native-american-employment-and-training-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Foxwoods Resort Casino\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dept of Labor,Economic Development,Federal Partners,Topics,Tribal Administration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T110000
DTSTAMP:20230424T135941Z
CREATED:20230424T135941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T135941Z
UID:10002676-1683111600-1683111600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:WHI TCU Virtual Dialogue: Advancing Financial Mobility Within Native Communities
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 3 at 12:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity\, Excellence\, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU)\, along with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor\, have been hosting a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses multiple topics that impact employment for American Indians and Alaska Natives. \nThis virtual dialogue\, the third in the series\, will review economic disparities and access to financial resources within Native communities. The American Indian and Alaska Native communities in the United States continue to face pervasive structural barriers to economic advancement. Speakers will share strategies for supporting Native individuals\, including those with disabilities\, with resources for economic self-sufficiency\, the importance of banking\, and financial education. You will also hear personal stories from Native speakers with disabilities on their financial journey to economic advancement and self-sufficiency.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/whi-tcu-virtual-dialogue-advancing-financial-mobility-within-native-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Education (ED),Dept of Labor,Economic Development,Federal Partners,Topics,White House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T130000
DTSTAMP:20240927T140318Z
CREATED:20230501T182152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T140318Z
UID:10001260-1683118800-1683118800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:White House Climate and Environmental Justice Briefing
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a White House Climate and Environmental Justice Briefing on Wednesday\, May 3rd at 2:00 PM ET to hear from senior Biden-Harris Administration officials about recent announcements that will strengthen environmental justice\, expand the clean energy economy\, and foster conservation and forest resilience to climate change. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAli Zaidi\, White House National Climate Advisor\nStephenne Harding\, Senior Director of Lands\, White House Council on Environmental Quality\nJalonne White-Newsome\, Senior Director for Environmental Justice\, White House Council on Environmental Quality\n\nRegister and submit questions or comments here:  \nhttps://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_HLJVF1gzSjqbC9RrkFqseg (-> r20.rs6.net)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/white-house-climate-and-environmental-justice-briefing/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Briefing,Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics,Tribal Justice,White House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T143000
DTSTAMP:20230501T133530Z
CREATED:20230501T133530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T133530Z
UID:10002682-1683118800-1683124200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Community Talk Series: Our Languages
DESCRIPTION:May 3\, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners\nMay 17\, 2023\, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs\nMay 24\, 2023\, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability\n\nRegister \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/community-talk-series-our-languages/2023-05-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T153000
DTSTAMP:20230505T195714Z
CREATED:20230329T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T195714Z
UID:10001221-1683208800-1683214200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Virtual Sessions | The Power of CEDS
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: May 4\, May 11\, and May 18 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern \nWho Should Attend each Session? (Interested parties within USET member Tribal Nations can attend one or all of the outreach sessions.) \n\nMay 4 – Tribal Leaders\nDuring this session conversations will concentrate on Tribal Leadership’s unique role and perspective on the governance of economic development work.\nMay 11 – Tribal Enterprises/Board members\nDuring this session discussion will focus on Tribal Enterprises’ business development trends and needs for sustainable economic development activities.\nMay 18 – Native Business Owners\nDuring 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.\n\nWhat 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. \nRegister today to attend via Zoom! \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/power-ceds/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T160000
DTSTAMP:20230504T205322Z
CREATED:20230501T134039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T205322Z
UID:10001257-1683208800-1683216000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FEMA Tribal Consultation on 2017 Tribal Declarations Guidance
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 2023 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern\nDear Tribal Leader Letter\nTribal Declarations Guidance \nRegister \nFEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation with Tribal Nations to discuss the 2017 Tribal Declarations Guidance. The purpose of this consultation is to gather Tribal Nations’ feedback on how to best improve the Presidential disaster declaration process to ensure that Tribal Nations can access FEMA resources during and after disasters in Indian Country. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery and the Office of Tribal Affairs will help facilitate the consultation. Written Comments will also be accepted on or before September 17\, 2023.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fema-tribal-consultation-on-2017-tribal-declarations-guidance/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230511
DTSTAMP:20230504T163543Z
CREATED:20230105T163051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T163543Z
UID:10001124-1683504000-1683763199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Amerind/NAIHC Annual Convention and Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:AMERIND and NAIHC are pleased to bring its Annual Convention and Tradeshow to Native Hawaiian homelands this year. This year’s theme is\, Riding the Waves of Culture and Collaboration\, and AMERIND and NAIHC over 700 tribal leaders and housing professionals are expected to attend. This year’s convention will feature remarks from keynote speakers and panel discussions highlighting tribal housing programs and their work. Convention attendees will also have access to over 70 breakout sessions and opportunities to network. \nConvention and Tradeshow website
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/amerind-naihc-annual-convention-and-tradeshow/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Tribal Organization Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230511
DTSTAMP:20230404T154814Z
CREATED:20230404T154814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T154814Z
UID:10001225-1683504000-1683763199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Waterpower Week in Washington Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Hydropower Association’s annual Waterpower Week in Washington conference is taking place May 8-10 at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington\, D.C. \nRegistration is open and they are offering complimentary registration to Tribal and First Nations by using code “2COMP3” when you register here. \nBy attending Waterpower Week\, you will learn and hear about issues and topics important to you and your work. A detailed program can be found HERE. \nA few specific sessions they want to bring to your attention that likely will be of particular interest to you are: \n\nFERC Relicensing and Compliance: What’s New?\nComplying with Emerging Environmental Justice (EJ) Requirements\nHot Regulatory and Legal Topics\nA Collaborative Approach to Successful Project Permitting: Balancing the Real and Present Need for Marine Energy with Protecting the Environment\nConsiderations for Voluntary Dam Removal\nCelebrating Diversity Breakfast (Ticket Required)\nTools of the Trade: Skill-Building and Applications for Negotiations Techniques\n\nWaterpower Week enables you to connect both formally and informally with attendees who work in the waterpower community. It’s an important venue for opening lines of communication on important subjects such as dam removal\, licensing reform\, and environmental protection. \nFor those new to the waterpower community\, Waterpower Week provides a unique opportunity to meet waterpower professionals and become familiar with the waterpower community and how it works.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/waterpower-week-in-washington-conference/
LOCATION:Capitol Hilton Hotel\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T133000
DTSTAMP:20240927T140410Z
CREATED:20230419T160430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T140410Z
UID:10002666-1683547200-1683552600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: Tribal Training for FY23 CWD Funding Opportunity
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMay 8\, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern\nWeb Join\nMeeting ID: 161 367 5936\nMeeting Password: IWzQNU4Zj \nMay 17\, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nWeb Join\nMeeting ID: 160 638 8763\nMeeting Password: MI2zdvJgs\nDial-in information:\n+1 669-254-5252 US ()\n+1 646-828-7666 US () \nMay 22\, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern\nWeb Join\nMeeting ID: 160 638 8763\nMeeting Password: MI2zdvJgs\nDial-in information:\n+1 669-254-5252 US ()\n+1 646-828-7666 US () \nFor more information contact Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-aphis-tribal-webinar-tribal-training-for-fy23-cwd-funding-opportunity/2023-05-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T140000
DTSTAMP:20230511T130037Z
CREATED:20230217T150733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T130037Z
UID:10001170-1683721800-1683727200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation on Health IT Modernization
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nAs part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program\, you are invited to join a series of four Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer(TC/UC) sessions in calendar year 2023 on Health IT Modernization. \nThese are important and timely meetings for IHS to ask questions and get your feedback. During the first event\, Preparing for Change\, scheduled for March 8\, the IHS will provide an overview of milestones and accomplishments of the Health IT Modernization Program and seek your feedback on change readiness\, what the IHS could be doing to support organizations and individuals\, and what facilities can be doing to prepare for an electronic health record modernization.\nAttendees can register for the sessions in advance through the links below. After registering\, attendees will receive an e-mail with a link to the web conference and audio call-in numbers. Please register and join these sessions. \nFor added convenience\, the registration links below will be posted on the IHS Event Calendar. In addition\, timely reminders for upcoming TC/UC events will be sent out by e-mail from IHS Area Offices and posted on the new IHS Updates web page. \n\nWednesday\, March 8\, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegistration link\nWednesday\, May 10\, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegistration link\nWednesday\, August 2\, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegistration link\nWednesday\, November 8\, 2023 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegistration link\n\nWRITTEN COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Please send your comments and\nrecommendations on Health IT Modernization within 30 days following each session.\nBy E-MAIL to consultation@ihs.gov or urbanconfer@ihs.gov — SUBJECT LINE: Health IT\nModernization. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Mr. Mitchell Thornbrugh\, Chief Information Officer\, IHS\,\nby telephone at (240) 620-3117\, or by e-mail at mitchell.thornbrugh@ihs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-on-health-it-modernization-2023-05-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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SUMMARY:Webcast | The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Tribes
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 11 at 12:00 pm Central\nRegister \nHas your Tribal Nation considered the opportunities created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? The direct pay provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act can not only help you make your communities more energy resilient by investments in electric vehicles\, solar\, wind\, geothermal\, and battery storage—but also represent a historic opportunity to diversify your economy and create quality jobs through investments in manufacturing and other clean energy technologies. \nJoin Moss Adams and Native American Bank for the webcast\, The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Tribes. We’ll discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act breaks the cycle of competitive grant funding\, financing opportunities\, and how the direct pay provisions put cash directly into Indian Country through investments in: \n\nClean fuels\nCarbon reduction technologies\nClean electricity\nGreen manufacturing\nClean vehicles\nGreen building and construction\n\nContact Laura Krauss\, Moss Adams\, (972) 458-3748 with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/webcast-the-inflation-reduction-act-benefits-for-tribes/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Infrastructure,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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