United South & Eastern Tribes

2025 UNITY MID Year Conference
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
February 7-9, 2025
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Take advantage of the opportunity to be among the first 700 attendees at this year’s Midyear Conference to receive exclusive Digital Storytelling training. Their brand-new UNITY training empowers Native youth by amplifying their voices and showcasing their community impact. We highly recommend that Youth Councils send their officers to participate in this transformative event. Not only will they gain insight into their roles within the National UNITY Council, but they will also acquire critical leadership skills to revitalize your youth group.

POSTPONED: HHS Tribal Consultation: Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
UPDATE (02/03/2025): This consultation has been postponed by HHS.

February 6 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leaders to a virtual Tribal consultation on Proposed Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published today , would revise the Security Rule to better protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information. It proposes robust cybersecurity standards to address:

Significant changes in technology
Changes in breach trends and cyberattacks
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights’ enforcement experience
Other cybersecurity guidelines, best practices, methodologies, procedures, and processes for protecting electronic protected health information
Court decisions that affect enforcement of the Security Rule

The consultation will take place on February 6 from 2:00 – 3:30pm ET. Public comments on the proposed regulation are requested by March 7 via www.regulations.gov (Docket ID number HHS-OCR-0945-AA22).

Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours
2025-02-05 14:00, 2025-01-29 14:00, 2025-01-22 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows—

Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3:00 pm ET
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Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates.
Date: The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

February’s Task Force will be a special one-hour event that is focused on tick and mosquito borne diseases with a special keynote speaker – Melissa Nolan, Ph.D., MPH; Associate Professor; University of South Carolina.
Who Should Attend?

Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members
Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses
Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel
Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel
Epidemiologists, Data Specialists
Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners
Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel
Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience

Registration: Register today for the zoom meeting.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.

National American Indian Housing Council's Legislative Conference
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-06 | TN
February 4-6, 2025
Washington, DC
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The National American Indian Housing Council’s Legislative Conference, held annually in Washington, DC, offers Tribal leaders, housing professionals, advocates, and attorneys a platform to hear directly from Members of Congress and federal agency representatives through plenary session updates.

Call for Inputs: Report on “The right of Indigenous Peoples to their traditional economies”
2025-01-31 | TN
During its 17th session in 2024, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) confirmed its decision to prepare a report on “The Right of Indigenous Peoples to Their Traditional Economies.” This report will be presented at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in September 2025.
The purpose of the report is to identify, disseminate, and promote good practices and lessons learned in efforts to advance the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, particularly regarding the recognition and strengthening of Indigenous Peoples’ traditional economies. The report will also explore strategies for enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ capacity to participate in decision-making processes related to the management of their traditional economies, with a focus on sustainable development and the protection of their rights to freely engage in economic activities.
EMRIP seeks input from Indigenous Peoples, States, civil society organizations, national human rights institutions, and others on key topics, including legal frameworks, governance structures, food sovereignty, and traditional economic practices. Contributions will help shape actionable recommendations to promote and protect Indigenous Peoples’ economic rights and strengthen their participation in decision-making.
Submit your inputs via email to ohchr-expertmechanism@un.org by January 31, 2025.

NEW NTIA Digital Equity Native Entity Capacity Application Guidance Office Hours
2025-01-30 15:00, 2025-01-21 14:00 | Virtual Event
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is hosting Office Hours for Native entities applying for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. NTIA staff and subject matter experts will answer questions from prospective applicants, with the intent to prepare them to write high-quality applications. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows—

January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm ET

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January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm ET

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NCAI Two-Part Webinar Series: Understanding the EPA's New Regulatory Revisions to Water Quality Standards
2025-01-30 14:00, 2025-01-23 14:00 | Virtual Event
Part One: January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Part Two: January 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), in partnership with the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC), National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER), invites Tribal Nations, state environmental agencies, and the public to a two-part webinar series hosted by NCAI’s Institute for Environmental Sovereignty (IES).
The series will focus on the U.S. EPA’s newly finalized Reserved Rights Rule, which revises 40 CFR Part 131 to require the EPA and states to consider tribal reserved rights—such as fishing, hunting, and gathering—when establishing or revising water quality standards. For a detailed overview of these regulatory changes, participants can refer to the EPA’s 2024 Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions to Protect Tribal Reserved Rights fact sheet, prepared by NCAI’s Institute for Environmental Sovereignty. This fact sheet outlines key aspects of the rule and provides additional context for its implementation.
Part 1 focuses on the rule’s key components and tribal-state collaboration, featuring insights from an EPA representative and the Fond du Lac Band’s Water Projects Coordinator. Part 1 will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.
Part 2 explores state implementation challenges and opportunities, with speakers—including state agency representatives and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)—discussing legal considerations and fostering collaboration. Part 2 will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
2025-01-29 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.

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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
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 26, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 26, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 9, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 23, 2025
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May 7, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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May 21, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 4, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 18, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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July 2, 2025
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July 16, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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APHIS Tribal Webinar: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update
2025-01-29 12:00 | Virtual Event
January 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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APHIS’ WS National Wildlife Disease Program (NWDP) currently conducts targeted wild bird surveillance activities in all four flyways (Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific) and investigations of morbidity/mortality events in wild birds. WS collected around 30,000 samples in 49 states within those flyways during the 2022/2023 surveillance season. WS has collected around to date during the 2023/2024 surveillance season. To summarize, WS is:

Collaborating with 49 states for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) wild bird surveillance in all four flyways.
The 2022/2023 HPAI surveillance season collected 90+% of its targeted sample numbers and is currently collecting samples for the 2023/2024 surveillance season with over 14,000 samples collected to date.
HPAI has also been detected in over 200 mammals across Norther America

During this webinar session, they would like to take the time to update Tribal Nations on the current HPAI situation; the 2023/2024 wild bird HPAI surveillance program encourages feedback for future communication and potential avenues for continued collaboration with Tribal Nations.
If you have questions about the webinar, don’t hesitate to contact ONTL Program Analyst Denise Salvetti at denise.salvetti@usda.gov or the ONTL Director Terry Clark at terry.w.clark@usda.gov.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.
January’s session will feature Dr. Jeff King. The presentation is titled, “Native Approaches to Resilience in Times of Anxiety.”
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@uset.org.

USDA Forest Service Listening Session on Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP)
2025-01-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP)
Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue
Provide clarity
Collect insights

Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.

BIA Division of Self Determination ISDEAA Training
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-30 | TN
Please register using the link provided here:
FY25 ISDEAA Training for Tribes and Tribal Organizations
Construction Contracting under Public Law 93-638 – Section 105, 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart J
January 28-30, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Albuquerque, NM
Contract Support Cost
February 19-20, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Virtual
Contract Support Cost
March 12-13, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Virtual
Single Audit
March 19-20, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Virtual
Contract Support Cost
May 14-15, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Virtual
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Services, Division of Self Determination, is pleased to announce the FY 2025 training schedule focused on topics specifically related to the P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as Amended (ISDEAA). The training sessions are specifically designated for elected tribal officials, tribal employees, tribal organizations, and aims to empower tribal communities with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to assist in navigating the complexities of self-determination, enhance governance, and strengthen tribal sovereignty.
The training objectives include reviewing key policies that support P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as Amended, the regulations, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs policies. The Construction Contracting course will provide information and guidance on how tribal governments may design and build projects under the authority of P.L. 93-638. The Contract Support Cost (CSC) course will include a brief overview of ISDEAA. A considerable portion of the agenda is dedicated to detailed and precise examples of CSC worksheets and calculations. The Single Audit course will include information on preparation and follow-up using OMB policy and compliance supplements.
Interested participants are invited to enroll using the training link provided and registration is on a first-come basis. Participation is accepted up to the maximum capacity, thereafter a waitlist is maintained. A confirmation email and a meeting invitation will be provided prior to the start of each training course.
The Division of Self Determination understands cancellations may occur, and we will be flexible and prepared for potential changes. Cancellation notifications may be submitted as soon as possible or at a minimum of 48 hours in advance to allow sufficient time to offer the availability to an individual on the waitlist.
All training resource documents will be provided electronically, allowing each participant the ease of access to determine whether they prefer to follow along using the electronic version or print the material at their convenience.

Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy & Sustainability 7th Annual Conference
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-29 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
January 27-29, 2025
Hollywood, Florida
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This conference will focus on the newly changing landscape for Tribal energy development and sustainability, including best practices, federal leadership, policy and regulatory changes, funding a project, and project planning/development trends.

DOI Webinar Series: Learning from our Ancestors, One Health examples from Indian Country
2025-01-24 14:00 | Virtual Event
January 24 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Learning from our Ancestors, One Health examples from Indian Country
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The DOI’s Bureau of Indian Affairs will provide an overview of its mission, purpose, and authorities, and discuss One Health considerations and examples from Indian Country with the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society.

DOI Webinar Series: Nature-based Solutions for One Health - Harnessing the Power of Nature for Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Health
2025-01-23 14:00 | Virtual Event
January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Nature-based Solutions for One Health: Harnessing the Power of Nature for Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Health
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Nature provides a wide range of health benefits, including but not limited to providing clean air and water for humans and animals and reducing health risks from disasters. Nature-based solutions (NBS) are an effective tool to deliver these benefits to communities. As defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, NBS are actions to protect, sustainably use, manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems, which address societal challenges, effectively and adaptively, providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits. Implementing NBS can advance the One Health approach to fight health issues at the human-animal-environment interface. This webinar will present evidence on the role of NBS in supporting human, animal, and ecosystem health, showcasing public NBS resources and projects delivering health benefits across the country.

USET OERM Webinar Series | Reducing Lead in Tribal Communities
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Reducing Lead in Tribal Communities Webinar Series
On October 8th, the Biden-Harris Administration issued its final rules of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The LCRI has committed federal funding to make sure that all communities have safe, clean drinking water. USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) Lead Reduction Team has invited subject matter experts (SMEs) to share challenges, accomplishments, and the processes they are using to help them address potential lead contamination and reduce any risks by using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities guidance.
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:

January 23 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Ginny De La Cruz, Program Manager, Arizona Department of Health Services
Topic: Training – “Applying the 3TS approach in Arizona: A focus on Training”
February 13 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Holly Thompson Duffy, Environmental Health Science Manager, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Topic: Testing – “Utilizing the EPA 3Ts to Test Drinking Water for Lead at Schools and Childcares”
March 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
SME: Rosalind Ground, Environmental Health Director, Seneca Nation
Topic: Taking Action – “Paths to Lead Safety: Community Champions Protecting Our Future”

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, clinic staff, Tribal Utility Staff, Environmental Directors and staff, Education Administrators, and anyone in the Tribal community would like to learn about the EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Schools and Child Care Facilities.

What:

Learn about each module of the EPA’s 3Ts from subject matter experts from across the country;
Hear about the challenges our SMEs overcame while building out a lead reduction program;
See how federal funding can be used to test drinking water for lead in schools and childcare facilities;
Gain valuable knowledge of the EPA’s 3Ts program and how it can provide long term health benefits to Tribal communities.

Registration:
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Key Speakers Information:
Ginny De La Cruz is an experienced public health professional with seven years of service at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Her work has spanned various areas, including skin cancer prevention, foodborne illness investigations, and currently, lead poisoning prevention. Ginny is the Program Manager for both the Arizona Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and the Lead Testing in Drinking Water Program for Arizona Schools and Child Care Facilities.
Holly Thompson Duffy is an Environmental Health Science Manager with the Portland Area Indian Health Board where she manages projects focused on reducing environmental health risks in the 43 member Tribal Nations it serves. In addition to providing core environmental health services, Holly manages the “Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant” which serves the 43 federally recognized tribes in WA, ID and OR. Prior to this she served for nine years as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Portland Area Indian Health Service, managing an interagency agreement with the EPA to reduce the health risks of pests and pesticides by educating and empowering communities to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM). While there she also served as the technical lead on a project to collect valuable data on children’s exposures to lead, allergens, pesticides, and PCBs in Tribal childcare facilities. Holly is looking forward to sharing her experiences of environmental sampling in Tribal communities!
Rosalind Ground is a citizen of the Seneca Nation of Indians located on the Allegany Territory in western New York which is at the beginning of the Appalachian Mountains. It is about 70 miles south of Buffalo and about 10 minutes from the Pennsylvania border. She is an avid Buffalo Bills fan, Go Bills! Rosalind has 7 grown children, 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She received her A.S. degree from Erie County Community College in Science Laboratory Technology. She is currently finishing her bachelor’s degree from Empire State College in Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental Studies and plans on getting a master’s degree in environmental health. She has been working for the Seneca Nation Health System for about 7 years. Rosalind says, “the best reward in my job is helping the community improve their lives”.

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

USET OTPH Webinar: Operationalizing Health Equity
2025-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is excited to announce our first Chronic Disease ECHO Series, available to all USET member Tribal Nations. Each series will feature speakers from diverse cultural backgrounds who will echo the importance of establishing, strengthening, and broadening the reach and impact of effective health promotion and disease prevention programs tailored to Tribal communities. We invite you to join us in this micro-learning series with Tribal Nation staff and community members.
When: January 23, 2025, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
Speaker: Ms. Niki Lucht, Epidemiologist, Wood County Health Department
Learning Objectives:

Learn strategies & tools for operationalizing health equity.
Learn examples of health equity work in a local health department setting
Use a tool to include equity in goals.

Who Should Attend: Suggested participants include, but are not limited to:

Health clinic staff
Educators and school personnel
Youth program staff
Traditional healers
Cultural leaders

Register: Register today.
Please do not hesitate to contact Jacqueline Carter, USET Chronic Disease Program Manager, with any questions or concerns at jcarter@usetinc.org.

DOI Webinar Series: DOI’s Role in Advancing One Health: Mission, Management, and Authorities
2025-01-22 12:00 | Virtual Event
January 22 at 1:00 pm Eastern
DOI’s Role in Advancing One Health: Mission, Management, and Authorities
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Join us for a panel on the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) role in advancing the One Health initiative. This session will cover the DOI’s mission, vision, and authorities, along with a brief introduction to its Bureaus and Offices (E.g. U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services). We will discuss how the DOI supports the National One Health Framework. Additionally, we will explore invasive species management, highlighting how the National Invasive Species Council’s efforts align with the principles of One Health by addressing the impacts of invasive species on ecosystems, human health, and wildlife.

DOI Webinar Series: Scientific Approach to One Health - USGS's Mission and Role
2025-01-21 14:00 | Virtual Event
January 21 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Scientific Approach to One Health: USGS’s Mission and Role
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Join an informative presentation that explores the vital scientific role and Mission of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Discover how our expertise and scientific investments in One Health activities benefit the Nation by helping to optimize the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems.

Southwest Indian Agricultural Association (SWIAA) Annual Conference
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-23 | TN
SWIAA Annual Conference includes educational presentations and qualified speakers on a wide range of topics relevant to Tribal agricultural producers throughout the Southwest. The Conference will give an opportunity for Tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners to gather and learn the latest developments in range management, agriculture production, and more. It is also an important networking event for people to connect, exchange information and resources, and build community.

Dates: January 20 to 23, 2025
Location: Laughlin, NV
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2025-01-20 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The USET/USET SPF offices will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities Webinars
2025-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting webinars for potential applicants to the Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities opportunity that is now open under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Details regarding the upcoming webinars are as follows—

General Applicant Webinars:

January 16, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:00pm ET

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April 10, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:00pm ET

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Tribal Focused Webinar:

February 24, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:00pm ET

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NEW Treasury Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program Overview Tribal Webinar
2025-01-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is hosting a webinar to discuss final regulations on the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program, with a focus on aspects that impact Tribal Nations. Details regarding the upcoming webinar are as follows—

Date: January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm ET
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U.S. Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultations on American Community Survey
2025-01-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
U.S. Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultations on American Community Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) will conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on the proposed race/ethnicity code list for the 2030 American Community Survey: https://www2.census.gov/​programs-surveys/​demo/​2030-race-and-or-ethnicity-code-list/​.
The Census Bureau is seeking feedback from Tribal governments on the following questions:

Are there any groups missing from the proposed code list? If so, please identify them and suggest how the groups should be classified and why.
Are any groups on the proposed code list misclassified? If so, please identify them and suggest an alternative classification or indicate if the term should be removed.
Are there alternative terms, abbreviations, or in-language terms people may use to identify with a specific group that should be added to the proposed code list? If so, please identify them and suggest a classification.

Tribal Nations will have until February 5, 2025, to review the proposed updates to the code list and provide input. Comments can be sent to Dee.A.Alexander@census.gov or OCIA.TAO@census.gov.
The two virtual Tribal consultations are scheduled for the following dates and times:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET

Register link: https://uscensus.webex.com/​weblink/​register/​r489540f73a388fe3c4c9f6b9bbd3f648.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET.

Register link: https://uscensus.webex.com/​weblink/​register/​ree1ade98a8ed634b2754ef6209796141.
