United South & Eastern Tribes

NCAI Webinars: organize and manage business finances
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
A new year is here with new opportunities to gain skills. This 2023, NCAI is excited to continue partnering with Grow with Google for a series of monthly webinars with free training and hands-on coaching to help tribal small businesses take the next step. The webinars are hosted by Jake Foreman, Grow with Google’s Indigenous Community Digital Coach. The first three webinars will focus on tools to help organize and manage business finances, and the first one will be kicking off on January 26, 2023.
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Thursday, January 26 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 1
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Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business – Part 2
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Thursday, March 23 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mountain: Learn About Investors and Loan Options for Your Small Business – Part 1
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Tribal Consultation on the National Nature Assessment
2023-01-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
Friday, January 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
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On Friday, January 27, 2023, the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a virtual tribal consultation session to discuss the development of the National Nature Assessment (NNA). In response to Executive Order 14072 on “Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies,” USGCRP is planning to develop the first NNA, which will assess the status, observed trends, and future projections of America’s lands, waters, wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystems, and the benefits they provide including connections to the economy, public health, equity, climate mitigation and adaptation, and national security.

Commission on Native Children for a Virtual Hearing on Wellness and Unintentional Injury Prevention
2023-01-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Commission on Native Children extends an invitation to join the Friday, January 27, 2023, for a two-hour virtual hearing via ZOOM beginning at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Virtual Hearing Overview
This panel will examine trends in accidental injuries and prevention in Native communities, and innovative opportunities to promote wellness for Native children and youth.  Successful community-based approaches to reduce accidental injuries and holistic approaches to wellness within the healthcare contest will be highlighted as effective means to address these issues. The panelists will provide practice-based, academic and research perspectives on opportunities and challenges to improve health outcomes for Native children.
Panelists –

Dr. Daniel Calac, Chief Medical Officer of Indian Health Council, Inc., Principal Investigator with the California Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH), Committee on Native American Child Health
Holly Billie, retired Indian Health Service and Center for Disease Control Subject Matter Expert on Injury Prevention
Dr. Amy Elliott, Chief Clinical Research Officer, Avera Research Institute, Joint Appointment with University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

Register Today
Please register in advance by clicking on the link below. Once registered, you will receive information on how to join. The virtual hearing is designed for the Commissioners to engage with the panelists and their presentations. Attendees will be in listen-in only mode. Please share this invitation with your colleagues.
When: January 27, 2023, 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) – Copy and paste links into the web browser.
https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_03gcrEYISkGW8fK5Yiya5A

Healthy Native North Carolinians Gathering
2023-01-30 09:00 - 16:00
Join on January 30, 2023, for the *in-person* return of the Healthy Native North Carolinians (HNNC) Network Gathering! They will bring together Tribal leaders, community members, resource organizations, and supporters to discuss the meaningful holistic health work currently happening in our Native communities and brainstorm a new and creative future for the HNNC Network.
Registration link
At this *free* gathering, they aim to:

Hear and learn from recent HNNC projects in Tribal communities
Practice strategies for “Managing Overwhelm” in these changing times
Connect with resource organizations and funders who want to support your work
Build collaborative ideas for supporting each other moving forward in a new era
Enjoy fellowship and a nourishing meal among our HNNC friends

Location: NC Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Time: Check-in opens at 9:15 and sessions begin at 10:00 AM, end at 4:00 PM.
For any questions, please reach out to Jesalyn Keziah, jesalynk@email.unc.edu.

“A SANE Approach to Human Trafficking Cases” Online Training Opportunity
2023-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
January 30 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Register by January 26
The National Indian Country Training Initiative of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is providing an online training opportunity called “A SANE Approach to Human Trafficking Cases” on January 30, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 PM ET.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are invaluable collaborative partners in a prosecutor’s response to human trafficking, as victims of sex and labor trafficking are at risk of short and long-term physical and psychological consequences. SANEs provide much-needed medical care as a part of a multidisciplinary team. SANEs collect evidence and provide critical insight into medical issues and survivor responses to trauma.
The online training will be co-presented by SANE and prosecutor subject-matter experts, and will focus on health risks, the content of a medical forensic examination, and documentation. The training is ideal for Tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, victim services, and health care professionals, including SANEs.
To register, use the SANE WebEx Online Training Registration Link and click “Register.” For questions, please contact Delores Johnson at delores.johnson@usdoj.gov, Heather Cumper at heather.cumper@usdoj.gov, or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

DOI Tribal Consultation on NPRM for the Department's Land Acquisition regulations, 25 C.F .R. Part 151, and the NPRM for the Department's Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process, 25 C.F.R. Part 293
2023-01-30 13:00 - 16:00 | United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Department of Interior will conduct two virtual consultation sessions and one in-person consultation to obtain further Tribal input on the Part 151 NPRM and the Part 293 NPRM. The consultation sessions will be open to Tribal leadership and representatives of federally recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Please join one or more of the following consultations sessions:
In-Person

January 12 at 11:00 am Eastern
January 13, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern

BLM National Training Center (NTC)
9828 N. 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. MST (Part 151)
I:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. MST (Part 293)

Virtual

January 19, 2023
I:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. EST
Please register in advance
January 30, 2023
2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. EST
Please register in advance

If you would like to provide written comments, please email them to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
For further information about these consultation sessions, you may contact Oliver Whaley, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action (RACA), Office of the Assistant Secretary -Indian Affairs, by telephone at (202) 738-6065, or email at RACA@bia.gov.

Indian Gaming Association Winter Legislative Summit
2023-01-31 - 2023-02-01
Join the Indian Gaming Association at the annual Winter Legislative Summit January 31 – February 1, 2023.
Your Opportunity to meet with members of Congress and Administration and discuss critical legislative issues impacting Indian Country.

NICWA 2023 Training Institute
2023-01-31 - 2023-02-02 | United States
January/February 2023 Training Institute
Portland, Oregon
January 31– February 2, 2023
Registration is now open. Visit www.nicwa.org/training-institutes to register.

Tribal Listening Session on HHS Initiative to Strengthen Primary Health Care
2023-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals:
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter seeking information from Indian Country about possible HHS actions that may support Tribal efforts to improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Natives through strengthened primary health care.
The OASH is hosting a virtual tribal listening session to collect input and inform the HHS Initiative to Strengthen Primary Health Care.
Title: OASH Primary Health Care Listening Session with Tribal Leaders
When: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Time: 01:00 PM Eastern Time to 02:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
You must register in advance for this meeting. Register at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuyvqjkiEntK-h5P9Z1EVOQYSmXWSHU. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The OASH is accepting written comments, as well, and appreciates your consideration. Submit written comments to OASHPrimaryHealthCare@hhs.gov. Please use the following subject line: Tribal Leader Listening Session. The deadline to provide written comments is Friday, March 3, 2023. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the OASH Primary Health Care Team at OASHPrimaryHealthCare@hhs.gov.
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services

CDC Office Hours: Monkeypox Vaccine Information
2023-01-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm Central/4:00 pm Eastern – 4:00 pm Central/5:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 161 787 3188
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Census Bureau Listening Session
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
On February 1, 2023, the Census Bureau will hold a listening session for Tribal Leaders to learn about the Proof of Concept for the 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A (Detailed DHC-A) for public review and feedback. The listening session will be followed by a Tribal consultation on February 23, 2023. The 30-day public feedback period on the Proof of Concept will conclude on March 2.
This Proof of Concept will be based on 2010 Census data. The Proof of Concept will not include accompanying summary files or a full run of the 2010 Census data. Rather, they are asking users to evaluate data fitness-for-use based on the proposed thresholds and margins of error using metrics and example data.
The Detailed DHC-A will provide population counts and sex and age statistics for detailed racial and ethnic groups and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages. Improvements in the design of the 2020 Census race and ethnicity questions, as well as improved processing and coding, enabled them to collect more detailed race and ethnicity data in 2020 than ever before. The final Detailed DHC-A based on 2020 Census data is slated for release in August.
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Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity (CIIHE) TAC Meeting
2023-02-01 14:00 - 16:00
Office of Minority Health Announces Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity (CIIHE) TAC Meeting and Seeks Additional Nominations: The CIIHE TAC will meet virtually for its first session of the new year on February 1, 2023, from 3:00 – 5:00pm EST. The CIIHE TAC advises the Office of Minority Health on priority areas related to health disparities and achieving health equity in Indian Country. The TAC continues to seek qualified nominations for Delegates to serve on the TAC from the Albuquerque, Navajo, and Phoenix Areas. For further information please contact RADM Rochelle Rollins at Rochelle.Rollins@hhs.gov.

American Indian College Fund's Scholarship Kick-Off Event
2023-02-01 19:00 | Virtual Event
February 1 at 7:00 pm Central/8:00 pm Eastern
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The American Indian College Fund’s (College Fund) scholarship season opens on February 1. Hundreds of scholarships are available for all areas of study under the Full Circle Scholarship Program, and students attending tribal colleges and universities can receive additional scholarship support with the program. Any Native American U.S. citizen who is an enrolled member, or descendant of an enrolled member of a state or federally recognized tribe may apply. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.0 grade point average and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a nonprofit, accredited college or university.
To help students understand the application process and the many scholarships available to them, the College Fund is hosting a free scholarship kick-off webinar at 6:00 p.m. MST on February 1. Prizes will also be awarded at the event.

HHS Bi-Weekly Briefing on Monkeypox
2023-02-02 13:00 | Virtual Event
Date Bi-weekly on Thursdays
Time 2:00 PM EST
Zoom Link RSVP Here
Please join the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, the White House National mpox Response team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) for a mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) briefing every other Thursday at 2:00 PM EST.

Administration for Children and Families' Indian Child Welfare Act Webinar
2023-02-02 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Please mark your calendars for February 2, 2023 from 2:30-4pm EST, as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in collaboration with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), hosts a web-based event about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
This panel conversation will cover ICWA and the role of collaborative relationships between tribes, states, and others within their communities as a promising practice to improve outcomes for tribal children, their families, and communities. Panelists will include Judge Janet Bostwick (Pima County, AZ), Judge Kathleen Quigley (Pima County, AZ), and Attorney General Fred Urbina (Pasqua Yaqui Tribe), and will be moderated by Sheldon Spotted Elk (Casey Family Programs).

This event builds on previous ACF listening sessions on this topic. Assistant Secretary Contreras had the privilege of hearing from Tribal leaders in Minnesota, who shared promising practices happening there. (Please refer to these links for more information about Minnesota’s promising child welfare practices.)

HHS ASPR Office Hours: Monkeypox Information
2023-02-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Health and Human Service | ASPR: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Thursdays at 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm Eastern – 3:30 pm Central/4:30 pm Eastern
Zoom link

NFBC Farm Bill Policy Update Webinar
2023-02-03 12:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE – This was originally scheduled for January 31 and has been postponed to February 3rd.

Policy experts from NFBC’s partner, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, will be leading a Farm Bill Policy Update webinar on February 3rd, 2023 from 1:30 to 2:00 PM Eastern.
Join the webinar to get all the latest information about the Farm Bill! Register here: bit.ly/NFBCJan31

USET/USET SPF 2023 Impact Week
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-07 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
USET/USET SPF 2023 Impact Week
February 6-7, 2023
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, VA
Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country, the USET/USET SPF Impact Week, Semi-Annual, and Annual Meetings are not open for general public registration due to the nature of these being formal meetings of our Board of Directors. As such, anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate.

Hotel Information
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Group Rate: $188.00 plus state and local taxes (currently 14.25%) | The Group rate has been extended to January 19, 2023.
Book your group rate
Here is a list of restaurants in the Crystal City area. The Hotel restaurant will not be open for lunch.

Registration
On-site registration opens at 7:00 AM on Monday and Tuesday.
ALL attendees (including USET/USET SPF Board Members and presenters) are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the meeting.
The early bird registration fee is $300.00 for USET committee members, general attendees, and artisans.
The registration fee increases to $350.00 on Monday, January 16.
Due to the significant cost associated with offering a virtual engagement platform, the availability of a virtual engagement platform is limited to the Board of Directors Meeting. Committees will not have a virtual option.
Register today!

Draft Agendas
All Committees are expected to meet during Impact Week.
Agendas:

USET/USET SPF Board of Directors
Culture and Heritage Committee
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Committee
Education Committee
Health Committee
Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee
Housing Committee
Natural Resources Committee
Social Services Committee
Transportation Committee
Tribal Administration Committee
Tribal Justice Committee
Veterans Affairs Committee

Special Events

Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern | Housing and Urban Development Consultation Section 184 |Crystal Gateway Marriott in Salon I
Proposed Rule Text
February 6 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern | Native Farm Bill Luncheon | Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Salon J | Registration is required for all attendees (in-person and virtual). USET/USET SPF 2023 Impact Week attendees must register by January 20, 2023, to receive lunch. Registration for virtual attendees will be open until the event starts. Lunch will be free for registered in-person attendees. Visit the event page for more information.
February 6 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern | Welcome Reception | Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Salon III

Resolutions
Please submit resolutions to Liz Malerba at lmalerba@usetinc.org by January 20, 2023. Late resolutions may not be considered. Please see the resolutions policy for additional details.
Resources:

USET Resolution Template 2023 Impact Week
USET SPF Resolution Template 2023 Impact Week
Resolutions Policy

Virtual Platform

If you are a virtual attendee, log in to the Attendee Website to view agendas, add sessions to your personal schedule, network with other attendees and attend virtual sessions. When it’s time for the session to begin, a “Join Session” button will appear. You must register for the meeting to have access to the Attendee Website.

Due to the significant cost associated with offering a virtual engagement platform, the availability of virtual platform is limited to the Board of Directors Meeting. Committees will not have a virtual option.

Resources:

Attendee Guide
Setting Up Your Profile on the Attendee Website
Adding to Your Schedule on the Attendee Website

Meeting App
We have created a new app – USET/USET SPF Events. Download the app from your app store and search for USET/USET SPF Impact Week. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your personal schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.

Open the app in Google Play
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Vendors and Artisans
Vendors can request a booth at $850/per booth. Vendors must register for the meeting no later than January 20 to request their booth.
Artisans can reserve a table at $300/per table. Artisans need to register for the meeting to reserve their table.

COVID Protocols (as of 09/15/2022, subject to change)
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic. Today, we are announcing the following updates to the USET sponsored meeting COVID protocols:
USET/USET SPF Sponsored Meetings

Up to date* vaccinated attendees will not be required to mask and can fully engage without restrictions. Vaccinated attendees will provide proof of up-to-date status via self-attestation. Daily testing is strongly encouraged.
Unvaccinated attendees, or attendees not up to date, will be allowed to attend, but will be required to:

Wear a KN-95 or N-95 mask, or
Test negative within 24 hours of the event AND also test negative daily, if the meeting is for extended days

As part of our public heath authority responsibilities, we will continue to provide education, offer PPE, rapid tests, and continue to strongly encourage best practices. Additionally, for USET/USET SPF meetings hosted by member Tribal Nations, we will continue to comply with the COVID protocols that each set for their respective nation. While these protocols have changed to better reflect the current state of the pandemic, updated booster shots, and availability of treatments options, the USET TEC strongly recommends ongoing caution due to the health disparities that exist across Indian Country.
*Please note that up-to-date means that the primary series has been received and any current boosters (if eligible and/or available) have been administered.

5th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference
2023-02-07 - 2023-02-09
February 7-9
Hollywood, Florida
Event webpage
This hybrid onsite and virtual conference will focus on the newly changing landscape for tribal energy development and sustainability, including best practices, federal leadership, policy and regulatory changes, project funding, and project planning/development trends.

State of the Union Briefing
2023-02-07 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join on Tuesday, February 7th at 2pm ET a briefing ahead of the State of the Union where they will take a look back at the last two years of the Biden-Harris Administration and talk about what to expect in the President’s upcoming address. Please see more event details below, and be sure to register.
WHAT: State of the Union Briefing
WHO: Anita Dunn, Assistant and Senior Advisor to the President
WHEN: Tuesday, February 7th, 2:00pm ET
WHERE: Register on Zoom

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Listening Session on Health Center Program
2023-02-07 15:00 | Virtual Event
On February 7, HRSA will host a listening session on access barriers that Tribal Nations and Tribal population serving organizations have encountered in relation to the Health Center Program. HRSA is conducting the listening session as part of an equity assessment of the program. Tribal leaders are invited to join the virtual session at 4:00pm EST by registering HERE.

CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2023-02-08 - 2023-02-09 | Virtual Event
Dear Colleague:
On behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), I invite you to join this upcoming meeting that will convene leaders from tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR:
25th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
February 8, 2023, 9:00–5:00 pm (ET)
February 9, 2023, 9:00–3:00 pm (ET)
The meeting will be hosted by the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, and you are invited to attend virtually. Please use the registration link to receive access to the virtual meeting.
The meeting will provide opportunities for tribal leaders to hear about and provide input on public health issues affecting tribal nations. These topics will include, but are not limited to, tribal priorities for CDC and ATSDR and CDC programmatic highlights. We look forward to productive discussions. The meeting agenda will be available on the TAC Meetings 2020 to Present | CDC webpage in January 2023.
For more information about the meeting, please contact the Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances at TribalSupport@cdc.gov or 404-498-0300.
Sincerely,
Celeste Philip, MD, MPH
Acting Director, Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support
Deputy Director for Non-Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

bi-weekly White House Health Community Engagement Call
2023-02-08 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bi-Weekly on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm Eastern
Register.

Next Step FX: The People, Products and Platforms Essential for the Future of FX
2023-02-08 14:00 - 17:30
Next Step FX: The People, Products and Platforms Essential for the Future of FX (afme.eu)
Date: Wednesday 8th February 2023, 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm Eastern
Venue: Deutsche Bank Center – 1 Columbus Circle New York.
To register for this event and view further information such as: the agenda, speakers and session timings, please click here.
The Global FX Division (GFXD) is a member-based trade association and work on behalf of the largest 25 global banks and are hosting this complimentary event to attract new diverse talent into their digital and fiat currency businesses. We are reaching out to see if you could share the below invitation with your membership and in return, we would list the NAFSA as a partner for our event.
Our event is about promoting foreign exchange (FX) as an industry by looking at the current FX market and development of digital currencies and how this impacts the future of FX. We have a keynote speaker from the NY Federal Reserve Bank – Michelle Neal (Head of the Markets Group) as our keynote/fireside chat speaker, and 2 panels containing senior bank representatives from digital product, custody and FX trading/sales businesses. At the conclusion of the panels, there will be a networking reception, which will offer multiple opportunities for attendees to network with FX leaders from the world’s leading FX banks.
What is unique about this event is access to the heads of foreign exchange from approx. 15 banks and their HR/DEI talent recruitment executives will be in attendance and available to connect with during the networking event, so it’s a direct conversation with the hiring managers.
The main aim of the event is to:
– Promote the FX market as a preferred place to work and attract talent from diverse backgrounds to help develop the FX workforce of the future
– Showcase the FX market, with a focus on current and future FX market developments
– Provide a mix of informative panel sessions and structured networking opportunities

February Tribal and Urban Indian Organizations Call
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, February 9 , 2023
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Who Should Attend: Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders

CDC/ATSDR Tribal Consultation Session
2023-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
February 9, 2023, from 4:00 pm -5:00 pm Eastern
Written comments due by Febrary 24, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern
Registration
Federal Register :: Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (CSTLTS), CDC/ATSDR Tribal Consultation Session
Purpose: The purpose of the consultation meeting is to advance CDC/ATSDR support for and collaboration with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal nations and to improve the health of AI/AN people by pursuing goals that include assisting in eliminating health disparities faced by tribal nations; ensuring that access to critical health and human services and public health services is maximized to advance or enhance the social, physical, and economic status of AI/AN people; and promoting health equity for all AI/AN people and communities. To advance these goals, CDC/ATSDR conducts government-to-government consultations with elected tribal officials or their authorized representatives. The tribal consultation is intended to provide interested parties with an opportunity to discuss their public health priorities that may affect tribal nations. Consultation is an enhanced form of communication that emphasizes trust, respect, and shared responsibility. It is an open and free exchange of information and opinion among parties that leads to mutual understanding.
Matters to be Considered: CDC/ATSDR is hosting this meeting to hold consultation with federally recognized tribal nations to receive input and guidance on strengthening relationships during the implementation of the CDC Moving Forward Initiative. CDC/ATSDR is seeking feedback on how the agency can better engage with Indian country through meaningful consultation. The consultation will be held to also hear from tribes on their priorities as we transition out of the COVID-19 public health emergency and on how CDC/ATSDR can better support tribes and tribal communities moving forward.

North County Climate Change Alliance Webinar: Fossils, Fertilizers, and False Solutions
2023-02-09 19:30 | Virtual Event
Thursday, February 9th at 7:30 pm Central
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Please join to hear from Steven Feit, an attorney from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). The discussion will expand on the findings of a recent report done by CEIL entitled Fossils, Fertilizers, and False Solutions. We will learn how fertilizers drive the exceedance of several planetary boundaries, their deep links to fossil fuels, and how the two industries are pursuing an aligned agenda to slow the needed climate transition.
Fertilizers and pesticides are interdependent inputs to a destructive food production model that is contributing to catastrophic biodiversity collapse, toxic pollution, and the violation of human rights.
There is also an often-overlooked dimension of the threat posed by these agrochemicals: their fossil fuel origins. Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer and pesticides are fossil fuels in another form, making them an under recognized but significant driver of the climate crisis. Moreover, the very processes inherent in fertilizer production puts it at the center of fossil fuel industry plans to greenwash their products through carbon capture, hydrogen, and ammonia.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merging the COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. This ECHO will also include COVID-19 and influenza updates for the USET Region. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
2023 First Quarter Topics:

January 20: Streptococcal Pharyngitis
February 10: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza
March 10: HIV/AIDS and Women’s Reproductive Health

Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.
