United South & Eastern Tribes

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
2025-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
April’s session will be on Sassafras Earth Education and will be presented by Dr. Jacqueline Vorpahl.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health,
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact the Reclaiming Team, at ReclaimingTeam@usetinc.org.

NEW Environmental Thriving Communities Grant Office Hours (For Applicants sharing geography with IN, MI, MN, and WI)
2025-04-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The Minneapolis Foundation is hosting an Office Hours for applicants in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 5, interested in applying for their Environmental Justice Thriving Community Grant. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hour are as follows—

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 22 2025 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm ET
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Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Webinar - Ransomware: Are You on a Hacker's Hit List?
2025-04-22 12:00 | Virtual Event
April 22 at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern
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Discover why cybercriminals target businesses of all sizes and what you can do to protect your organization.
On April 22, join REDW cybersecurity experts Trisha Wilbrand and Jennifer Moreno as they demystify ransomware threats and provide actionable defense strategies. Attendees will learn:

Why tribal entities are increasingly targeted
Five essential prevention strategies including multi-factor authentication
Critical internal controls for vulnerability reduction
Incident response essentials that can save millions

Perfect for business leaders and IT professionals concerned about the $4.88M average cost of data breaches as reported by IBM in 2024. Don’t wait until it’s too late—fortify your defenses now.

NCUIH Annual Conference
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-25 | Westin Washington Hotel, 999 9th Street, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Preparations are underway for the NCUIH Annual Conference
on April 22 – 25, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The NCUIH Annual Conference provides a platform for Urban Indian Organizations, health care professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to come together and discuss critical issues related to urban Indian health. Please save the date and stay tuned for further details, including registration information and the complete conference agenda, which will be available in the coming months.
Conference Schedule Overview
Tuesday, April 22: Training for Urban Indian Organization Boards of Directors
Wednesday and Thursday, April 23 – 24: Conference Programming
Friday, April 25: Capitol Hill Visits for Urban Indian Organizations
Location
Westin Washington, DC Downtown, 999 9th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.

Tribal Housing Leadership Workshop
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-24 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Registration is now open for the Southern Plains Indian Housing Association’s Leadership Training, occurring from April 22 to 24, 2025. The training will be instructed by Dr. William R. Latchford, DCJ, President of Native Peacekeeper Consulting Group, LLC.
Time:

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Thursday, April 24th, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Training Description: This three-day workshop is a tool for your leadership development. It is designed to help you create and accomplish your personal best, and to help you lead others to get extraordinary things done. At its core, leadership means setting goals, lighting a path, and persuading others to follow. But the responsibility entails much more. Leaders must get their message out in a way that inspires, make the most of their limited time, and build roads to precious resources. They must negotiate alliances, improve their colleagues, and align the ambitions of the many with the needs of the organization. What makes for a great leader? Is it something to do with inward characteristics, such as confidence and focus? Is it more about outward presence, including charm and compassion? Or is it about the ability to create a vision and get others to commit to it? The answer is all of the above. By accepting the challenge to lead, you come to realize that the only limits are those you place on yourself.

HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-23 | Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, United States
April 22-23
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
The Annual Tribal Budget Consultation provides a forum for HHS leadership and financial officers to consult with Tribal leaders on funding and policy priorities for the Department budget. This year’s consultation will focus on identifying Tribal funding and policy priorities for the FY 2027 budget. HHS will identify specific issues for consultation in collaboration with Tribal Nations during the planning calls scheduled for March. These issues will be sent to Tribal leaders prior to the ATBC so that you can prepare your thoughts, ideas, and recommendations.
If you plan to attend the ATBC in-person one or both days at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, please register here:

https://hhsgov.zoomgov.com/survey/NwBHVuDOW7eG79Aw__f-MSzFKJFApwwsTd-w1y0688mCsBzx3XA.s7r9D8axy-Ivvvwc/view?id=y7cTLruARA6VgFOiUNjUog#/sharePreview (-> click.connect.hhs.gov)

The Annual Tribal Budget Consultation also includes the opportunity for interested Tribal Nations to meet one-on-one with HHS Divisions to discuss Tribal-specific priorities. These 30-minute sessions will be held in private meeting spaces within the Hubert H. Humphrey Building. Various HHS agencies will be available to listen and contribute to the conversation. Please note that all one-on-one meetings are entirely in-person. To request a one-on-one meeting, please indicate the HHS agency or agencies you would like to meet with using the following link. Requests for one-on-one meetings must be received by 5:00pm ET on Friday, April 11:

https://hhsgov.zoomgov.com/survey/fPOrZTXmJX_v41dg1TiV1EsGqnxppA_vjTtcyYfan4HWZhJd54I.1kgqPsmlbpNsxED6/view?id=pzzUicnOQBWR3JuB3VWT8Q#/sharePreview (-> click.connect.hhs.gov)

ATBC Written Comment Period
Open January 17 – April 21, 2025
To further the meaningful impact of Tribal feedback on the development of FY 2027 HHS budget, they ask that Tribal Nations please submit written comments for the consultation record by April 21, 2025, at 5:00pm ET to consultation@hhs.gov. Please include the subject line “HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation” with your transmittal.

NAHASDA Intermediate webinar series
2025-04-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
April 21 – April 25 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern each day
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Series Information: This Virtual NAHASDA Intermediate Training will enable participants to create a more effective and efficient Housing Organization by increasing knowledge of IHA management and operations. It will lead to an improved delivery of Housing opportunities for the beneficiaries of your NAHASDA programs. We will discuss reporting requirements and required policies and governing documents. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of NAHASDA rules and regulations. NAHASDA Intermediate provides instruction on program implementation and administration. Topic areas include Uniform Guidance, management and development capacity, eligible families, administrative requirements, policy development, the environmental review process and development process. Participants will have an increased understanding of the regulations and administrative requirements a Housing Entity must have in place to create and manage housing programs and projects effectively.

Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Introduction for Non-Disaster Grants
2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
April 21 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
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FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
This training educates recipients and subrecipients on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable when purchasing under a FEMA non-disaster grant. It also provides information on domestic preferences and Build America, Buy America Act requirements.
This training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients, including:

State, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel
Nonprofit organization staff
Eligible private entities
Other non-Federal entities

This training is also appropriate for FEMA staff.
These virtual trainings will be delivered using Adobe Connect. In advance of a training, please test your connection.
Resources:

Procurement Resource Library

Tribal Drinking Water Conference
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-24 | Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV, United States
April 21-24, 2025
Grand Sierra Resort & Hotel
Reno, NV
Conference website
Ensuring both the quality and ample supply of drinking water is a multifaceted duty. Tribal Utilities must possess financial stability, managerial competence, and technical expertise to meet immediate water needs while safeguarding community health sustainably. Join us, alongside EPA and RCAC, to expand your skills, gain insights, earn contact hours, network, and enjoy engaging activities. This is a unique opportunity to build your network of water professionals.
More details to follow, but for immediate inquiries contact: registration@rcac.org

National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials (NASTTPO) 2025 Annual Conference
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-24 | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
The annual workshop will be held Monday, April 21 – Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency located at 333 W Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203.
For more information: NASTTPO
Previous Nasttpo Webinars: NASTTPO

Webinar for SAMHSA Tribal Grantees: Connecting with Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Centers
2025-04-17 14:00 | Virtual Event
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When: April 17, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PDT, 12:00 p.m. MDT, 1:00 p.m. CDT, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Tribal training and technical assistance (TTA) centers offer a wide range of free, tailored support for providers working to prevent substance use and mental health challenges in Tribal communities. Backed by SAMHSA funding and other sources, the centers provide resources designed to honor and recognize Tribal knowledge and evidence.
Featured Co-Presenting Tribal T/TA Centers:

SAMHSA Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center
American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center
Opioid Response Network

Who Should Attend?

Tribal leadership and organizations
Healthcare professionals, including licensed clinicians and peer support specialists
Behavioral health professionals, community leaders, and anyone supporting wellness initiatives in Tribal areas

T/TA Includes:

Webinars, online learning modules, and written resources—all accessible to a broad audience
Topic-based virtual learning collaboratives, communities of practice, and short-term training tailored to specific groups
Intensive, individualized TA for communities, tribes, and systems

Why Attend?
This 1.5-hour webinar is a unique opportunity to learn about other TTA centers, connect with peers, and access fundamental resources that will enhance efforts to promote substance use prevention and mental health across Tribal communities. We’re committed to supporting your efforts and strengthening outcomes for your communities.
Questions? Please contact Petrice Post at PPost@edc.org

Dept of Transportation: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Informational Webinar
2025-04-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Transportation will host three informational webinars on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity is now live and open for applications.
All FY 2025 SS4A grant applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM (ET) on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
These informational webinars will provide a general overview of the SS4A program and the grant application process, centered around individual emphasis areas. Prospective SS4A applicants are encouraged to attend.
April 15 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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April 17 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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April 23 ta 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Please see the SS4A Webinar Series page for more details.

Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Beyond the Basics
2025-04-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
April 17 at 11:00 am- 2:00 pm Eastern
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FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
This interactive course presents core and advanced concepts of procurement under grants in lecture form followed by independent activities that apply the information to real-life scenarios.
This training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients, including:

State, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel
Nonprofit organization staff
Eligible private entities
Other non-Federal entities

This training is also appropriate for FEMA staff.
These virtual trainings will be delivered using Adobe Connect. In advance of a training, please test your connection.
Resources:

Procurement Resource Library

Indigenous Economic Development Communities of Practice Webinar: Natural Resource Management and Environmental Resilience and Adaptation
2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
April 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central
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Brief Description: Rather than serving purely as a constraint on economic development, many tribes and Native communities have incorporated natural resource conservation and management strategies into their economic development plans as a source of potential revenue, a method of reducing the vulnerability of the community, and a demonstration of their view that their unspoiled lands and ecosystems have value that exceeds the benefits provided by potential development or exploitation.
This session will address how natural resource conservation and management and environmental adaptation and resilience strategies that guide community economic development activities enable tribes and Native communities to examine economic development through the lens of sustainability and cultural appropriateness.

NIHB Tribal-Only Town Hall on the Proposed Reorganization of HHS
2025-04-15 13:00 | Virtual Event
April 15 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board would like to invite you to a Tribal-only townhall discussion on the recently proposed reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on April 15 at 2:00 PM ET. The proposed reorganization of HHS, combined with a considerable reduction in force, would substantially impact Tribes, therefore requiring meaningful Tribal Consultation.
The departmental restructuring will mean significant changes to Tribal Affairs Offices across HHS, Tribal Advisory Committees, Tribal set-aside funds, and staffing for Tribal-serving programs. Some impacted agencies and operational divisions identified include:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA),

Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA),

Administration for Community Living (ACL),

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH),

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

National Institutes of Health (NIH), and

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Tribal Townhall Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z2_PfHFlQOKOqW6_S7D9_Q
During this townhall discussion, Tribal Leaders will have the opportunity to discuss how the reorganization will impact their Tribal communities. This event is Tribal-only.
This meeting is off the record and not for press purposes.
If you have questions, please email federalrelations@nihb.org
Further, if your Tribe or community is experiencing immediate impacts of this reorganization, we encourage you to share your story with NIHB here.

NIHB Webinar - Investing in Tribal Health: Strengthening Public Health for Future Generations
2025-04-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
April 10 at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) on April 10, 2025, from 2:30 – 3:30pm ET for a powerful webinar during Tribal Public Health Week 2025, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable investments in Tribal public health. During this webinar, we will explore the critical role of funding in strengthening health systems, addressing health disparities, and empowering Tribal communities. Tribal leaders, public health experts, and advocates will share insights on how financial support drives meaningful change and improves health outcomes.

With recent policy shifts from the current administration impacting federal funding and health programs, it is more crucial than ever to secure dedicated resources for Tribal health. Your support is essential in ensuring that Tribal nations have the funding and infrastructure needed to build a healthier future. Register today and learn how you can contribute to strengthening Indigenous public health systems and advancing health equity!

Native Learning Center Webinar on Housing Advocacy and Influencing Change
2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
This Webinar examines Tribal Nations and their citizens’ unique housing needs. Despite the growing need for safe, decent homes, federal investments in affordable housing on Tribal lands and Tribal Citizens living in urban and suburban areas have been chronically underfunded for decades, particularly in more rural and remote areas. Recent changes to federal Native Housing Programs have led to an even greater reduction in resources for communities most in need. Details regarding the upcoming Webinar are as follows—

Date/Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET
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USET OERM Virtual Trainings: Learning About Lead In Drinking Water - Elevated Lead Levels
2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead In Drinking Water –
Elevated Lead Levels Virtual Trainings
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management’s (OERM) Lead Reduction Team is partnering with subject matter experts to share remediation activities that address elevated lead levels in drinking water. We are aware that some Tribal Nations are unclear about elevated lead level response planning. The EPA 3Ts modules (training, testing, and taking action) provides guidance to remove lead from drinking water and encourages short-term and long-term remediation ensuring safe drinking water at Tribal schools, daycares, and other common children’s gathering places. This training will cover remediation activities from flushing to service line replacement. We encourage Tribal leaders, health and environmental officials, and educators to attend this training.
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. The adverse health effects range from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants, to lowered IQ levels, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy, successful educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a healthy and productive environment for children. Please join us for these informative conversations.

When:

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

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

What: Participants will learn about:

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

Registration:
Registration is open.

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

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

Indian Country ECHO Webinar: Current Measles Response and Clinical and Prevention Best Practices
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Mar 26, 2025 2:00 pm Eastern – Current Measles Response and Clinical and Prevention Best Practices
Apr 2, 2025 2:00 pm Eastern – MMR Vaccine Outreach Strategies
Apr 9, 2025 2:00 pm Eastern – Making a Strong Vaccine Recommendation: Vaccine Communication Approaches

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This will be a three part collaborative learning series presented by Indian Country ECHO and UNM Project ECHO. Designed for Indian Health Service, Tribal, Urban Indian clinical and support staff, as well as state immunization program managers, this series will provide critical updates on the current measles outbreak, response efforts, and prevention strategies in Tribal and Urban Indian communities. Participants will gain insights into clinical presentation, diagnosis, infection control, and vaccination approaches while exploring culturally tailored outreach strategies to enhance MMR vaccine confidence. Through expert-led discussions and shared learning, this series aims to equip healthcare professionals with effective tools to respond to measles outbreaks in their communities, implement prevention measures, and strengthen immunization efforts in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
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January 15, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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January 29, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 12, 2025
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February 26, 2024
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March 12, 2025
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March 26, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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May 7, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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June 4, 2025
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June 18, 2025
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July 2, 2025
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July 16, 2025
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Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Introduction
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
April 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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EMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).
This training provides an overview of the federal procurement under grants rules for recipients and subrecipients when purchasing under a FEMA grant.
This training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients, including:

State, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel
Nonprofit organization staff
Eligible private entities
Other non-Federal entities

This training is also appropriate for FEMA staff.
These virtual trainings will be delivered using Adobe Connect. In advance of a training, please test your connection.
Resources:

Procurement Resource Library

Building Native Communities: Financial Confidence for Elders
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-10 | Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtwon, 920 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
April 8-10
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown
920 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Conference Website
Building Native Communities: Financial Confidence for Elders is group financial education, similar to the Financial Skills for Families and Financial Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults, providing tools and knowledge specifically for our senior Native community members.

National Public Health Week
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-13 | TN
April 7-13, 2025
NPHW
For three decades, National Public Health Week has been a cornerstone in advancing health equity, improving community well-being and championing policies that protect and promote public health. As we mark this milestone, join a dynamic forum reflecting on the remarkable progress of the last 30 years and charting the path forward. Through engaging discussions with leading public health experts, examine the biggest lessons learned, emerging challenges like climate change and misinformation, and the innovations that will shape the future of public health. Joel Bervell, MD, TikTok’s Medical Mythbuster, will join public health leaders in a powerful conversation about the next era of public health — where science, collaboration, communication and advocacy come together to build healthier, more resilient communities.

2025 Tribal Self-Governance Conference
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-10 | Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
April 7-10, 2025
Gila River Indian Community’s Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino
Chandler, Arizona
Registration Information:
Click here to REGISTER for the 2025 Tribal Self-Governance Conference.
Early Registration – $625 (Ends November 15, 2024)
Regular Registration – $750
Don’t wait to register. Due to capacity limitations at the venue, registration will close when capacity is registered.
If you need an invoice for registration, please contact Mandi Johnson at mandij@tribalselfgov.org.

Hotel Information
Gila River Resort and Casino – Wild Horse Pass (CONFERENCE LOCATION): BOOK A ROOM

5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

NOTE: The hotel room block at Wild Horse Pass is intended for registered conference attendees. Due to high demand for hotel rooms at the host facility, if you reserve a room, you must register for the conference by December 1, 2024, or the reservation will be canceled. A draft agenda for the conference will be released in October.

Conference Website

NAIHC Training: Using Force Account Construction for Housing Development
2025-04-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
April 3 and 4 at 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern
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Jeff Ackley will provide Indian Housing Authorities with guidance on using Force Accounts in Construction management. Participants will learn about the Housing Authorities’ roles and responsibilities, how to export and plan for construction projects, the planning, and development management of any force account for construction development. Jeff Ackley will go over how to implement force account into their communities best.

NAFOA Webinar: Reduce Undue Burden by Revising Procurement and Finance Policies and Procedures
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
April 3 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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Join NAFOA and Moss Adams for an insightful webcast designed for procurement and finance professionals seeking to streamline their processes and reduce unnecessary burdens associated with current policies and procedures. In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must adapt their procurement and financial practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall effectiveness.

National Indian Education Association Webinar: Native Educator Programs Showcase - Tribal Colleges and Universities Panel Discussion
2025-04-02 16:30 | Virtual Event
April 2 at 5:30 pm Eastern
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Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for a virtual webinar featuring a panel discussion with educators and leaders from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU’s). This webinar panel discussion will showcase educator programs that are combating the teacher shortage and providing unique pathways of support for strong, qualified educators.

Outdoor Recreation as a Catalyst for Local Economic Development in Rural and Tribal Communities Webinar
2025-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
April 2 at 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm Eastern
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Description: This session on outdoor recreation and economic development will focus on the intersection between outdoor recreation activities and their vast impacts on local economies and communities. Speakers will share a variety of examples of how tribal nations and rural communities have leaned on outdoor recreation to strengthen local economies, create jobs, advance ecotourism and environmental stewardship, and preserve culture and traditional foodways. You will hear from several Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellows and community leaders who will share their experience and work in communities to promote economic resilience and transformative change.

Speakers:

Alexandra Calloway-Nation, ERC Fellow, Wind River Development Fund

Essence Sage Oyos, ERC Fellow, Mesa Grande Business Development Corporation (BDC)

Marc Wilken, ERC Fellow, Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship

Learning Objectives:

Understand current state and trends of the outdoor recreation economy and the role of outdoor recreation in community economic development.

Identify unique tourism development and business opportunities for the outdoor recreation economy.

Gain knowledge around workforce development strategies.

Identify examples of rural resilience during a changing climate and extreme weather events.

Identify economic impact metrics and assessment tools.
