United South & Eastern Tribes

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Hearing to Consider Various Nominations for the Department of the Interior
2021-09-21 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
September 21 at 10:00 am Eastern
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Hearing to Consider Various Nominations for the Department of the Interior

M. Camille Calimlim Touton for Commissioner of Reclamation
Laura Daniel-Davis for Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management
Sara C. Bronin for Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-09-21 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 closed.

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)

National Partnership for Dental Therapy Webinar
2021-09-21 12:00 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, September 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern
This webinar will discuss the latest developments in dental therapy policy, including emerging trends and lessons learned from existing states, and about the latest state to authorize dental therapists – Oregon. With many more states contemplating adding dental therapists to their dental teams, this timely information can help ensure advocates and policymakers develop policies that advance health equity and expand access to high-quality dental care while investing in underserved communities.
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ECHO Clinic: Virtual Care Implementation
2021-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
This ECHO clinic is designed to support I/T/U clinicians and administrators in implementing and overcoming common challenges associated with virtual care programs, such as apps that support healthy behaviors, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring.
Date/Time: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
To Join
Simply click on this Zoom link 5 minutes before the session begins (or at any time during the session): Zoom link >
Virtual Care Implementation Program

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund Information Session Co-Hosted by USET SPF and Partner Orgas
2021-09-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The United States Treasury Department has reached out to USET SPF and several of our partner organizations to co-host an information session on the Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) established by the American Rescue Plan Act. The HAF provides funding to Tribal Nations, states, and territories to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020. Funds from HAF may be used for assistance with mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance, utility payments, and other specified purposes.
A total of $498 million has been set aside for Tribal Nations and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, a portion of which has been allocated to each Tribal Nation based on the allocation formulas used for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The deadline for Tribal Nations to submit a Notice of Funds Request is September 30th. Treasury currently has lower submission rates from several regions, including the USET SPF region. Treasury seeks to increase awareness about this opportunity and facilitate more Treasury-Tribal leader engagement. During the information session, Treasury HAF program staff will give an overview of the program and take Tribal leader, staff, and Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) questions.
Date/Time: September 21, 2021, 4:00pm EDT-5:00pm EDT
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Building a Storytelling Warrior: Words and Thought for Mental Health Protectors
2021-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
September 21 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern
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Native Youth and Young Adults will complete a guided journaling activity in which they will utilize various art supplies to process thoughts in a healthy and protective way.
(Note: Materials for this activity will be shipped in advance.)
Presenters:
Antoinette Ascencio, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Culture Keeper, National Council of Urban Indian Health
Objectives:

De-colonizing mental wellness and understanding that it is inherently Indigenous
Learning how to create a space to give thoughts a healthy voice
Understanding how to write in a protective way

Audience:
Native Youth & Young Adults

Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
2021-09-22 08:00 - 10:00 | United States
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)

NATHPO Sacred Sites Summit
2021-09-22 08:00 - 2021-09-23 17:00 | Virtual Event
You’re invited to the First Annual NATHPO Sacred Sites Summit
September 22 – 23, 2021
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Please join the First Annual NATHPO Sacred Sites Summit. Easy registration is available on their website, registration is free to Tribal citizens, staff, and representatives. Registration is $100.00 for all other participants. Sponsorship opportunities are still available through the website as well.
The time is here. In this historic moment, the stars have aligned – now is the time to work toward real solutions for protecting Tribal sacred sites. This event will be a powerful incubator of possibilities as we bring together Tribal Nations, legislators, and agency leadership & staff to make change a reality. If we and the earth are made from the same stuff, our health and survival are linked to taking care of places.

Connecting to place.While we work towards coming together safely again, we will offer virtual experiences to connect with the land and those who hold it sacred, grounding our purpose.
What is.What is the state of current sacred sites protection in the U.S.? What is the existing policy framework and what are the gaps from the Tribal perspective?
What should be.In a world where anything is possible, what is needed to close the gaps? What solutions would truly address the issues and protect places that define us?
We will catalyze real progress by defining recommendations and deliberate, measurable steps forward for preservation and reconciliation.

USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
2021-09-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | 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

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations: "Putting Kids First: Addressing COVID-19's Impacts on Children."
2021-09-22 09:30
September 22 at 10:30 am Eastern
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations: “Putting Kids First: Addressing Covid-19’s Impacts on Children”

House Committee on Veteran's Affairs: Veteran Suicide Prevention: Innovative Research and Expanded Public Health Efforts
2021-09-22 10:00
House Congressional Hearing
September 22 at 10:00 am Eastern
House Committee on Veterans Affairs: “Veteran Suicide Prevention: Innovative Research and Expanded Public Health Efforts”

NCAI Policy Research Center Webinar: 2020 Census Data for AI/AN Population and Tribal Lands - A First Look
2021-09-22 12:00 | Virtual Event
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Please join the NCAI Policy Research Center for a webinar and first look at the 2020 Census Data for the American Indian and Alaska Native population and tribal lands. There will be plenty of time for questions during this webinar and attendees are encouraged to review the NCAI Policy Research Center’s new data series with the 2020 Census results.
2020 Census Results: NCAI Region Tribal Land Data
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TSGAC Tribal Best Practices and Critical Issues Webinar
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Upcoming ACA Webinar:
The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) to the Indian Health Service (IHS) will host a Webinar on
September 22, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)
Tribal Best Practices and Critical Issues:

Sponsorship of Tribal Members in Health Insurance Coverage through a Marketplace
Current and Potentially Continued Marketplace-Related Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act
New Options for Tribal Employers to Use the Marketplace for Employer-Sponsored Coverage (and to Access Comprehensive Indian-Specific Cost-Sharing Protections)

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During the webinar, the following will be discussed:

Opportunities for Tribes to “sponsor” IHS-eligible individuals in health insurance coverage through a Marketplace in order to access substantial federal resources.
Review the mechanics of Marketplace enrollment, as well as highlight efforts made by the federal government to facilitate access to comprehensive cost-sharing protections.
Review of enhanced Marketplace subsidies provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (for 2020 – 2022) as well as the prospect for continuation of some of the provisions in subsequent years.
Review new option for Tribal employers to access the Marketplace for employer-sponsored coverage.

Native American Employment and Training Council
2021-09-22 12:30, 2021-09-23 15:30 | Virtual Event
September 22 at 1:30 Eastern and
September 23 at 4:30 Eastern
The Employment and Training Administration under The Department of Labor is hosting meetings for the Native American Employment and Training Council. These meetings will occur on September 22 at 1:30pm EDT and on September 23 at 4:30pm EDT. The meeting will be open to the public. Join virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 160 466 1257 Passcode: [REDACTED] Dial in number: +164-682-8766).

House Oversight and Reform Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis: Hybrid Hearing on “Recognizing and Building on the Success of Pandemic Relief Programs”
2021-09-22 13:00
September 22 at 2:00 pm Eastern
House Oversight and Reform Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis: Hybrid Hearing on “Recognizing and Building on the Success of Pandemic Relief Programs”

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) scoping meetings to accept comments of the Environmental Review of Proposed Wind Energy Facility in North Atlantic
2021-09-22 16:30 | Virtual Event
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) plans to conduct an environmental review of a proposed commercial-scale wind project offshore New York.
“The Interior Department is committed to confronting climate change, creating thousands of good-paying jobs, and paving the way for the nation’s transition to a cleaner energy future. Offshore wind is a critical component of that ambitious agenda,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “The demand for offshore wind energy has never been greater — we will continue to invest in the infrastructure to develop the offshore wind industry and to help attract the domestic supply chain.”
The project proposes to build up to 122 wind turbines, which would generate 880 to 1,300 megawatts of renewable energy and power nearly 600,000 homes. The project would help New York meet its clean energy goal of achieving 70 percent electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
The lease area is in federal waters approximately 31 miles east of Montauk, New York; 19 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; and 17 miles from Block Island, Rhode Island.
BOEM’s Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) opens a 30-day public comment period on the proposed Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Sunrise Wind, LLC, a joint venture between Orsted North America Inc. and Eversource Investment, LLC.
During the 30-day public comment period, BOEM is seeking information to determine the scope of important resources and issues, potential impacts to the environment, reasonable alternatives, and mitigation measures to be analyzed in the EIS. After identifying the scope of the review, BOEM will conduct a full environmental analysis as part of the EIS and determine whether to approve the COP.
BOEM will accept comments via U.S. mail, through Regulations.gov, and during three virtual scoping meetings where stakeholders and other members of the public can learn more about the project before commenting for the record. The meeting dates and times are:

Thursday, September 16, 2021; 5:30 p.m. (ET) – Register
Monday, September 20, 2021; 1:00 p.m. (ET) – Register
Wednesday, September 22, 2021; 5:30 p.m. (ET) – Register

The comment period will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on September 30, 2021.
More information about the proposed offshore wind project, BOEM’s environmental review, and how to provide public comments may be found at BOEM’s Sunrise Wind webpage.

National Indian Child Welfare Association Listening Session on Redesigning Child Welfare Systems
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Listening Session on Redesigning Child Welfare Systems
September 23, 2021 at 10:00 am – 11:30 pm/11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Register in advance via Zoom.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have any questions, please email Betty Bryant at betty@nicwa.org.

Office of Management and Budget Tribal Consultation on the President's FY 2023 Budget
2021-09-23 13:00 - 15:00
This Tribal consultation on the President’s FY 2023 Budget will be held via teleconference on:

Thursday, September 23, 2021 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET)

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Tribal leaders and their designees are invited to provide comments and recommendations on how the FY 2023 President’s Budget can effectively support American Indian and Alaska Native governments, organizations, communities and individuals. This includes, for example:

Specific feedback on the highest priority programs and activities recommended for investment in the FY 2023 budget, including associated funding levels. Tribal leaders’ feedback on the treatment of these programs and activities in the FY 2023 President’s Budget in the context of those included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Budget Reconciliation process will be particularly helpful to OMB.
Specific technical assistance needs to support the effective use of existing resources, such as through the American Rescue Plan Act, as well as future resources, such as those included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Budget Reconciliation process.
Options for a potential mandatory funding proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service (IHS), including input on the analytical considerations in setting the level for mandatory funding and how this funding should grow in subsequent years.
Barriers to improvement of water infrastructure for IHS and other tribal and Federal facilities.

If registration is not possible, or if you are having difficulty registering, please email tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov for alternate participation information. OMB welcomes your written comments as well. Please send them to tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov by no later than October 4, 2021.

White House Weekly Rural Stakeholders Call
2021-09-23 14:00 | Virtual Event
This week he call will be joined by USDA Rural Development Chief of Staff Farah Ahmad who will discuss the USDA/HHS Joint Child Care Resource Guide for Rural Communities, and will provide an update on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Agenda. Here are the details:
White House Weekly Rural Stakeholders Call
Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021
Time: 3:00pm ET/2:00pm CT/1:00pm MT/12:00pm PT
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White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly Briefing Call
2021-09-23 15:00 | United States
Join the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for the weekly IGA briefing call on Thursday, September 23 at 4:00PM ET featuring special briefings from the White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy on the Administration’s efforts to address extreme heat and Department of Housing and Urban Development Senior Advisor Richard Cho on the recently launched House America initiative.
White House IGA Briefing Call

National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy
HUD Senior Advisor Richard Cho

Thursday, September 23 at 4:00 PM ET
Register in advance for this webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact IGA46@who.eop.gov

Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference
2021-09-24
To build cooperative relationships between Virginia’s Tribal Nations and state agencies, the Rappahannock Tribe is hosting a tuition-free Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference: Building Government-to-Government Relationships on September 24, 2021 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in the Auditorium.
Based on the history of relations with state government and Virginia’s Indigenous population, the Sovereignty conference will help build relationships, understanding, and common ground needed to better the future for our Virginia Tribal communities and all Virginians.
Scholars and experts in Native American sovereignty from across the country will present and provide an opportunity for Tribal and state officials to approach and address issues we face as sovereign nations in the Commonwealth and to discuss how together we might address them more efficiently and respectfully for the benefit of all Virginians.
Register to attend in-person or virtually.

Smithsonian Institution virtual symposium - "The Other Slavery: Histories of Indian Bondage from New Spain to the Southwestern United States"
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-27 | Virtual Event
On behalf of the Smithsonian Institution, you are invited to watch the virtual symposium “The Other Slavery: Histories of Indian Bondage from New Spain to the Southwestern United States.”
Available Sept. 24-27
On demand: https://nmai.brand.live/c/the-other-slavery
Stories of enslaved Indigenous peoples have often been absent from the historical narrative. Join the Smithsonian for a virtual symposium that explores the hidden stories of enslaved Indigenous peoples, focusing on the legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americas and Asia and its impact on what is now the southwestern United States. Experts from a range of academic disciplines, including Indigenous studies, anthropology, and history, will examine untold stories of coerced labor and peonage and the long-term impact of Indian slavery. Panelists will discuss the legacies of Native American enslavement with Indigenous community leaders and cultural workers. The symposium will explore the different forms and complexity of human bondage that resulted in hybrid cultures, tangled economic practices, and intricate social relationships between the Spanish and Indigenous communities. Overall, this program seeks to give a comprehensive “first voice” to these hushed stories and living legacies.
The symposium is presented by the Smithsonian Latino Center, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in association with the Smithsonian’s initiative, Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past.
The Other Slavery symposium is made possible, in part, through support from the One Smithsonian Symposia Fund through the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of the Under Secretary for Museums and Culture. Bank of America is proud to be the founding partner of Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past.

University of Maine at Augusta hosting a virtual Maine's Mid-Century Moment series
2021-09-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
September 24 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern
The University of Maine at Augusta will host its final event in the Maine’s Mid-Century Moment series with a virtual panel discussion exploring some of the cultural and political issues that impacted Maine indigenous communities.
This virtual event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required for the Friday, September 24, 2021, online program, from noon – 1:30 p.m.
This event will feature three speakers:
Donald Soctomah, a Passamaquoddy historian, will focus on inequities faced by Maine Wabanakis in the mid-century era.
Donna Loring, who has been a tribal representative of the Penobscot nation in the Maine state legislature, will discuss material from her manuscript in progress on the history of the tribal-state relationship with a focus on the mid-century period.
Bunny McBride, scholar and public historian of Maine indigenous culture, will discuss her work on Penobscot elder Charles N. Shay, a 97-year-old World War II combat medic.
The panel will be moderated by UMA Professor of English Kay Retzlaff.
Registration is required.
This discussion is part of the University of Maine at Augusta’s Maine’s Mid-Century Moment, a series of humanities discussions at multiple locations around the state, generously funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities*.
For more information about National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor* please visit: http://www.neh.gov/

2021 National Tribal Broadband Summit
2021-09-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
This September, the Department of the Interior (DOI), in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the White House Council for Native American Affairs, will convene tribal broadband industry experts to discuss how to make the most use of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant funds, American Rescue Plan Act funds, and other Federal funding opportunities for broadband, and how to plan for the future of Tribal broadband networks and digital economies. This summit will provide a platform for leaders across the broadband deployment ecosystem to share best practices, new ideas, and lessons learned from their real-world experience bringing broadband service to Native American communities. This year’s event will focus on:

Implementing the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant. Planning and implementing network construction and expansions, obtaining rights of way, NEPA assessments, and multi-jurisdictional projects. Implementing telehealth, distance learning, adoption, and workforce development projects, including equipment distribution and maintenance, curriculum development, and training methodologies.

Planning for Long Term Success. Identifying needs, setting goals, creating strategies, developing a plan and leveraging data to maximize the short and long-term educational, cultural and economic benefits of connectivity. Developing a local tribal workforce to maintain and operate networks, capacity building for Tribes and Tribal organizations, and achieving financial stability.

Technical Solutions, Middle Mile, Connectivity Solutions. Exploring the various connectivity options available and identifying possible solutions to bring broadband to Tribal lands. E.g., spectrum white spaces, new spectrum and how best to use it, and middle mile networks.

Broadband Use and Adoption. Leveraging technology to improve health care outcomes via telehealth services, enhancing economic development, increasing community engagement, and expanding educational opportunity.

Register today!
The Summit will take place online, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern, Fridays September 17, 24 and October 1, 2021.

NAFOA 2021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
2021-09-27 - 2021-09-28 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 Market Street, San Antonio, TX, United States
NAFOA is thrilled to announce the 2021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to be held September 27-28, 2021 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio in San Antonio, TX.
The conference will offer two full days of high-quality, educational breakout sessions, and general sessions focused on discussing important issues facing Indian Country. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in person in San Antonio. Can’t join us in TX? We have a virtual attendee option available and the sessions will be accessible to all attendees to view after the conference.
Conference Links:
Agenda
Register Online
Hotel & Travel Information
CPE FAQs
Member Tribe Registration Form
General Registration Form
Sample Justification Letter
Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities
Grand Hyatt Safety Information

24th National Transportation in Indian Country Conference
2021-09-27 - 2021-10-01 | Virtual Event
Although we cannot be together in-person, that’s not stopping NTICC from bringing you another extraordinary online conference experience that will both inform and connect the Tribal transportation community. NTICC offers:

20 breakout sessions
5 Conference Tracks: Planning, Safety, Transit, Project Management & Hot Topics
50+ Expert Presenters

Incredible NTICC Sponsors!
Agenda
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AIANTA - Planning for Cultural Tourism
2021-09-27 11:00 | Virtual Event
Monday, September 27 at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) – Planning Cultural Tourism Webinar
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In 2008, Akwesasne leaders built their “Sharing the Spirit” initiative, which eventually paved the way for the formalized Akwesasne Cultural Tourism Strategic Action Plan. Today, implementation of the plan has led to a new tourism website, Akwesasne.travel, elevated tourism training for Akwesasne artisans, and increased awareness of Akwesasne culture and heritage. Join Penny Peters, Travel Industry Development Manager, Raeann Adams, Community Planner, and Gail McDonald, Akwesasne Heritage Complex Project Developer, and the Native American Traveling College in discussing how the strategic plan was conceptualized and how it continues to guide Akwesasne’s tourism planning.
