Responding to the 8a Audit – Key Updates and Compliance Challenges
2025-12-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
You are invited to join an upcoming webinar hosted by GovContractPros as part of its 2025 Small Business Webinar Series, focusing on the latest updates and compliance challenges in the Small Business Administration’s audit of the 8(a) program. The webinar will be led by the experts at GCP, and feature remarks from the National Center’s team.Date: Friday, December 19, 2025Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM ETFeatured Speakers:

Chris James, President & CEO, The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

George Williams, Program Manager, The National Center APEX Accelerator

John Shoraka, Chairman, GovContractPros

Trevor Skelly, CEO, GovContractPros

Anna Sanders, Director of Certifications and Eligibility, GovContractPros

This is a great opportunity to gain insights from leaders in federal contracting and small business compliance during a critical time for Native contractors.

USET/USET SPF Holiday Break
2025-12-22 - 2025-12-26 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed for a holiday break.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2026-01-06 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. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation, prevention, and preparation in the disaster management cycle.

The Task Force also builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team, creating a space to share best practices, discuss public health strategies, and collaborate on preparedness efforts.

When: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required.

Who should attend: You must be an employee, citizen, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join.

Tribal Leaders & 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

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant, at htulis@usetinc.org.

IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
2026-01-06 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-08 12:00 - 15:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

As part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment.

We invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA.

Tribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant, OklahomaDate: Monday, December 15, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver, ColoradoDate: Tuesday, December 16, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday, December 17, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle, WashingtonDate: Tuesday, January 6, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined

Urban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday, January 8, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

The comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9, 2026.

Please email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.

Please email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.

Please use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.

Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
2026-01-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times.

When: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors and Clinical Staff

Learning objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions, requests, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding Social Determinants of Health, GPRA measures, EHR templates and reminders, RPMS, iCARE panels, workflow management, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation.

Registration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours.

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

Investigating and Prosecuting Child Fatalities and Abuse Skills Seminar
2026-01-12 00:00 - 2026-01-16 23:59
This seminar is for federal and tribal prosecutors, investigators, medical and mental health providers, social workers, and child protective services workers who investigate and prosecute Indian Country fatalities, neglect, and abuse cases involving children. This training is also applicable to individuals who investigate and prosecute child fatalities, neglect, and abuse cases on military bases and other federal enclaves. This seminar will provide participants with knowledge and skills necessary to investigate and prosecute complex abuse cases involving children through presentations by national experts in medicine, forensic investigation, and prosecution. The following topics will be addressed: federal jurisdiction and mandatory reporting statutes; causes of abuse-related injuries and death; medical evidence in severe abuse and neglect; interview and interrogation; scene investigation; effective prosecution strategies; countering defense strategies; and evidence collection and documentation. This training will contain graphic videos, photographs and material that some may find disturbing. CLE will be requested.

Investigating and Prosecuting Child Fatalities and Abuse Skills Seminar; January 12-16, 2026. This meeting is being hosted by the Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative and will be held at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) in Columbia, SC. Travel expenses, including airfare and lodging, for approved attendees, will be covered by United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Anyone interested in attending the meeting must register no later than December 8, 2025. If multiple representatives from the same tribe or organization are interested in attending the meeting, please submit a separate registration form for each individual and rank them in order of priority for acceptance. Registration for this event is limited; however, every effort will be made to accommodate all interested parties. CLE will be requested.

Registration deadline: December 8, 2025.Applicants will receive notification of their application status by December 10, 2025.

Please do not book travel and lodging until instructions are provided by DOJ.

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to Deborah Thomas as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the seminar. No nominee will be excluded from a course based on a disability-related accommodations request. This training is authorized under the Government Employees Training Act. If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov or Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.Hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Resilience Writing Retreat
2026-01-13 00:00 - 2026-01-15 23:59
The 2026 USET Resilience Writing Retreat will be hosted by the USET Community Resilience Program and Pamunkey Indian Tribe. USET member Tribal Nation staff, leaders, and citizens working on community resilience documents, such as vulnerability assessments, adaptation plans, climate action plans, and hazard mitigation plans, are invited to participate. During the 3-day event, individuals or teams from each Tribal Nation will have structured work time with facilitators and subject experts to focus on writing their community resilience document that may otherwise be hard to prioritize among day-to-day tasks. The retreat will also prioritize peer editing, reflection, presentations, and identifying areas that may require additional resources, community input, or research.

When: January 13-15, 2026, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each dayWe recommend arriving on January 12 and traveling home the evening of January 15 or on January 16.

Where: The retreat will be hosted on the sovereign territory of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe at the new Pamunkey Cultural Resources & Community Center (225 Lay Landing Rd, King William, VA). We recommend one of the following hotels:

Holiday Inn Express Richmond-Mechanicsville, 7441 Bell Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (804) 559-0022

Hampton Inn Richmond-Mechanicsville, 7433 Bell Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (804) 559-0559

A limited number of stipends are available to USET member Tribal Nation staff/citizens on a first-come, first-served basis to offset the costs of travel, lodging, and meals; please note your request for a travel stipend on the registration form. Stipends will be distributed after the event has concluded.

Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nation staff, leaders, and citizens working on community resilience documents, such as vulnerability assessments, adaptation plans, climate action plans, and hazard mitigation plans.

Learning objectives:

Learn strategies for tackling large writing projects.

Learn from peers and partners working in similar fields.

Make progress on resilience document drafts.

Identify information inputs still needed.

Registration is open through December 19! After registering, USET Community Resilience Staff will reach out to discuss the project you will bring to the retreat to identify facilitators or topic experts that may support your work.

Questions? Contact Bre Knudsen, USET Community Resilience Program Manager (bknudsen@usetinc.org or 629-277-1160) and/or Steph Courtney, Community Resilience Liaison (scourtney@usetinc.org).

Draft agenda at-a-glance

Tuesday, January 13

Introductions and welcome to Pamunkey lands

USET and OERM intro

Break

Overview of event agenda, structure, housekeeping, expectations

Teams set goals and intentions for the week, introduce project to facilitators

Box/Sack Lunch by Mattapony Reserve

Afternoon site visits to nearby resilience project(s) – Forest & Remediation site (Chickahominy Indian Tribe — Eastern) & Pamunkey Living Shoreline (USET Transport available)

Return to Pamunkey before 5pm

Wednesday, January 14

Greetings; field trip reflections & revisit goals

Presentations from Just Collective

Break

Structured writing time

Peer reflection and review

Lunch by Joanie Beverly (Monacan Nation)

Local VNAA pop-up market during Lunch

Presentation from Jasmine Lamb (Sipayik Resilience Committee)

Break

Structured writing time

Peer reflection and review

Thursday, January 15

Opening reflection – revisit goals from Day 1 & progress from Day 2

Structured writing time

Peer reflection and review

Break

Pottery demo by Allyson Gray

Lunch by Joanie Beverly (Monacan Nation)

Re-centering and reflection

Structured writing time

Peer reflection and review

Break

Closing reflections & evaluations

FEMA Webinar: Login.gov
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Beginning January 26, all Grants Portal users must access their accounts through Login.gov. to obtain access. Users must use their Login.gov credentials with the same email address associated with their Grants Portal account. This change will provide a more streamlined and secure login process, ensuring compliance with federal standards and improving the overall user experience. Login.gov provides strong authentication methods that reduce the risks of unauthorized access and data breaches, underscoring FEMA’s commitment to keep information secure.

FEMA is hosting a one-hour webinar to help you learn more about how to transition to Login.gov. The webinar will also be recorded and posted to FEMA’s Public Assistance YouTube Channel. Advanced registration is not required.

Webinar Details:

When: January 13, at 1 p.m. ET

Where: Zoom

Meeting ID: 161 698 6350

Passcode: GP

For questions or more information on the transition to Login.gov, please reach out to FEMA’s Public Assistance Hotline at 866-337-8448 or email FEMA-Recovery-PA-Grants@fema.dhs.gov.

NTIA Tribal Consultation
2026-01-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) ,Department of Commerce, is initiating Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside for Native Entities (NE). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (Act) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Section 60201, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (Nov. 15, 2021) (IIJA) provided new sources of tribal broadband funding to expand connectivity across Indian Country. Consistent with those statutes, the Department of Commerce and NTIA continue to be dedicated to ensuring universal broadband availability and promoting digital access.

Tuesday, January 13 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET

Tuesday, January 20 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET

Below are the questions on which NTIA seeks your input during this consultation:

How can NTIA reform its TBCP and NE programs to better serve Tribal connectivity?

How can NTIA adapt its TBCP and NE programs to be aligned with, complementary to, and non-duplicative of BEAD? What activities should be the focus of the TBCP and NE programs given the progress of the BEAD Program?

What steps should NTIA take to stretch every dollar as far as possible and maximize the impact of TBCP and NE with respect to broadband connectivity on Tribal lands?

What steps can NTIA take to reduce administrative burdens and red tape for Tribal governments?

How have recent advancements in low earth orbit satellite and fixed wireless broadband technologies, impacted broadband connectivity in Indian Country?

Would additional information on the latest advancements and improvements in satellite and/or wireless technologies assist in evaluating broadband technology options?

What challenges exist with respect to broadband adoption on Tribal lands?

What types of projects or initiatives –either public or private– have been most effective in advancing broadband access in Indian Country?

Written comments can be submitted to broadbandusa@ntia.gov with the subject line: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grant Program/Digital Equity Native Entities Program, by February 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

If you have any questions regarding the TBCP or NE programs or these consultation sessions, you may contact tbcp@ntia.gov.

FCC Consultation on Potential Changes to NEPA Rules
2026-01-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
By Public Notice (DA 25-1003), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces two new dates for virtual Tribal Consultation on potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.

The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates. The slide deck used during Tribal Consultation on December 11, 2025, is now posted on the ONAP webpage for reference.

December 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

January 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) interested in consulting should send an email to Native@fcc.gov with a subject line indicating the date of participation, “Consultation – December 11,” or “Consultation – January 14.”

Please note that comments and meetings are also permitted at any time after the reply comment deadline, subject to the FCC’s ex parte rules for presentations on the merits or outcome of the rulemaking. Virtual Tribal Consultations may be recorded and transcribed.

DHS FLETC Tribal Law Enforcement Resource Webinar Series
2026-01-15 11:00 | Virtual Event
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, State, Local, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources

Topic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 am Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley, Director

Description: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a CODIS participant. CHI works with law enforcement, medicolegal, and other criminal justice agencies as a DNA testing resource for unidentified and missing person cases. Currently, CHI has a Bureau of Justice Assistance Program which provides free DNA testing for Family Reference Samples (FRS) and Unidentified Human Remains (UHR) for missing Indigenous person cases. To date, 45 identifications have been made in Indian Country under this program.

Topic: Resources, Training, and Tools to Address Substance Misuse and Human Trafficking, National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Date: Wednesday: November 19, 2025, 10:00 Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Eric Nation, Executive Director

Description: Learn of resources available for Tribal law enforcement specific to training on the topics of early identification, human trafficking, and drug endangered children.

Topic: State & Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association (SRLEEA) Training and Resources

Date: Wednesday: December 10, 2025, 10:00 Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Bensen, Chief of Police- Nez Perce Tribe

Description: The SRLEEA is dedicated solely to supporting and promoting law enforcement executives and agencies that serve small, rural & tribal communities across America. The organization provides resources and training to support departments in leadership, jail management, and more.

Topic: DHS Resources to Support Tribal Law Enforcement

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 am Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. David Flute, Senior Advisor- Tribal Affairs Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is comprised of several agencies who work with state, local, and Tribal departments and possess several resources that may interact to support Tribal law enforcement. This webinar provides an overview of various DHS agencies and specific resources for Tribal law enforcement departments related to human trafficking, search and rescue, and more.

SAMHSA Ready-to-Use Resources Webinar Series
2026-01-15 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-19 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare has created a new webinar series featuring practical, ready-to-use tools to improve outcomes for families affected by substance abuse. Each 30-minute webinar is from 2:00 – 2:30pm ET on its given day and highlights a new resource topic:

January 15, Carry the Message Toolkit: How SUD Treatment Agencies Can Help Child Welfare Agencies Meet the Safety Needs of Children

January 19, Implementing a Family-Centered Approach in Outpatient Treatment

February 12, Collaborative Teams Toolkit for Trauma-Informed Care

Overview of Treasury Final Rules: General Welfare Exclusion & Wholly Owned Tribal Entities
2026-01-15 14:00 | Virtual Event
Join NAFOA for a webinar examining the finalization of Treasury rules on the General Welfare Exclusion Act and Tribal Wholly-Owned Corporate Entities—groundbreaking regulations that promise to transform Tribal economic development and provide long-awaited tax certainty for Indian Country.

Announced on December 15, 2025, these rules are the result of years of sustained Tribal advocacy and consultation with the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee. They affirm Tribal sovereignty by granting Tribes deference in determining general welfare benefits. The rules explicitly exempt wholly-owned Tribally chartered corporations from federal income tax and recognize Tribal authority to make special needs determinations on par with states.

Speakers will break down the key provisions of each regulation and explore their practical implications for Tribal finance operations and economic development strategies. We will address implementation considerations, including IRS training requirements and audit suspensions. Explanation of this final guidance will assist Tribes with leveraging this tax clarity to strengthen their economies while maintaining sovereign authority when designing welfare programs or structuring business entities.

Taking It Further: Strategies for Deepening Indigenous Learning Beyond the Conference
2026-01-15 16:30 | Virtual Event
What comes next after inspiration?

Following Educator Day, NIEA invites educators to continue the conversation through our Beyond Educator Day Webinar, designed for those ready to move from reflection to meaningful action.

Join Christine M’Lot, 2025 Educator Day Keynote Author, for a post-conference session focused on deepening Indigenous learning through Indigenous-led resources, land-based education models, and digital tools, including virtual reality.

Beyond Educator Day WebinarTaking It Further: Strategies for Deepening Indigenous Learning Beyond the Conference📅 January 15, 2026⏰ 5:30 PM ET

Catawba River Cane Restoration and Conservation
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
USET is hosting a webinar featuring Catawba Indian Nation’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to will share progress and lessons learned from initiatives focused on restoring culturally and ecologically significant plants, including Giant Rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea), Schweinitz’s Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), Georgia Aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum) and Sacred Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica). Together, these efforts aim to strengthen the Nation’s stewardship of natural and cultural resources, ensuring that traditional practices can be sustained for generations to come. The webinar will provide participants with an overview of how rivercane restoration improves riparian buffers, enhances water quality, and preserves a resource long used by the Catawba people for cultural and craft traditions. It will also showcase the Nation’s work monitoring culturally significant plants, including those tied to the recovery of Schweinitz’s Sunflower, a federally endangered species in the Carolina Piedmont.

Courtney Skeldon, Wildlife & Habitat Stewardship Program Manager for the Catawba Nation, will present restoration strategies, highlight key insights from the Nation’s work, and engage with the audience in a Q&A. By integrating ecological science with cultural stewardship, the webinar will showcase how the Nation’s efforts serve as a model for community-driven conservation. Topics will include: Rivercane restoration methods, cultural importance of rivercane, restoration and monitoring of Schweinitz’s sunflower, ecological benefits of habitat restoration, and opportunities for community involvement.

When: January 20 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental, Cultural Staff from USET Tribal Nations and other federal Tribal Nations.

Learning objectives:

Rivercane restoration methods

Cultural importance of rivercane

Restoration and monitoring of Schweinitz’s sunflower

Ecological benefits of habitat restoration

Opportunities for community involvement

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact David Anderson, Senior Agriculture Technical Assistance Specialist, at 828-557-5352.

20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation
2026-01-21 00:00 - 2026-01-23 23:59 | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, Minnesota, 55372, United States
UPDATE: The 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation, originally scheduled for October 28 – 30, 2025 has been postponed to January 2026 due to the federal government shutdown, which has interfered with the government’s ability to ensure sufficient representation from federal agencies at the Consultation, as required by the Violence Against Women Act. We regret any difficulty this postponement causes you. Additional details will be available soon.

Please direct questions about the Consultation to OVW’s Acting Deputy Director for Tribal Affairs, Rebekah Jones, (202) 532-3287, and/or Ginger Baran Lyons, (202) 598-9445.

Dear Tribal Leader,

We are honored to invite your participation in the 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation to be conducted, in person, October 28-30, 2025, at the Mystic Lake Center, Prior Lake, Minnesota. The Department of Justice will be joined by other federal stakeholders, including our colleagues from the United States Departments of Health and Human Services and the Interior. We will conduct the Tribal Consultation over three full days.

Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 20126, the purpose of the Violence Against Women Tribal Consultationis to solicit recommendations from Tribal leaders on the following four topics:

Administering Tribal funds and programs;

Enhancing the safety oflndian women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, homicide, stalking, and sex trafficking;

Strengthening the federal response to such crimes; and

Improving access to local, regional, state, and federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.

A copy of the 2024 Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation Annual Report of Proceedings will be emailed to you and posted on the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) website at: www.justice.gov/ovw/tribal-consultation. OVW will also email and post any consultation framing papers and related materials along with OVW’s update report on the status of 2024 consultation recommendations. Logistical information about the Tribal Consultation and registration will be available soon at: www.ovwconsultation.org.

We look forward to seeing and hearing from you in October. If you have questions about the Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation, please contact OVW’s Acting Deputy Director for Tribal Affairs, Rebekah Jones, at: Rebekah.Jones@usdoj.gov or (202) 307-6026.

Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours FY26
2026-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Due to the high demand for additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations. To provide feedback on topics, please email Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

When: The third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Tribal Nation designated staff

Learning objectives

October 15: The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V

November 19: The 340B Pharmacy

December 17: How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy

January 21: How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables

February 18: How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre-Award and Startup Costs

March 18: The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)

April 15: Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Direct Contract Support Costs

May 20: Maximizing Space for a 105(l)

June 17: Tribal Management Grant (TMG), Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP)

July 15: Annual Funding Agreement Negotiations & Defining Scope of Work

August 19: Health System Planning (HSP) Tools, Strategic Action Plan (SAP)

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

IRS office hours: elective payment of energy credits
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities to take advantage of elective payment of certain credits. 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
Time
Register

August 20, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

September 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

October 15, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

November 19, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

December 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

January 21, 2026
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

Resources:

Video: How to complete Form 990-T for elective payment election
Video: Pre-filing Registration Tool Overview
Pre-Filing Registration Tool — User Guide and Instructions, Publication 5884 PDF
Clean Energy Authorization Permission Management User Guide, Publication 5902 PDF
Elective pay and transferability frequently asked questions

The tribal community can find answers to many questions on IRS.gov/tribes. If you have a question on any tribal tax matter, please visit Contact ITG.
For the latest tribal news, connect via IRS Social Media and subscribe to this and other IRS newsletters.

New GWE Act Regulations: Explanations & Opportunities regarding U.S. Treasury Department Final Rules
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Join the National Intertribal Tax Alliance (NITA) and guest presenters from Drummond Woodsum, Holland & Knight, and Hobbs Straus for informative discussion and guidance on the new General Welfare Exclusion Act regulations. The new regulations defer to Tribes on what is included in Tribal general welfare payments. Learn how your Tribal Nation can implement this Act!

CDC/IHS RSV Learning Collaborative: Preventing RSV Infection in AI/AN Children Through Partnerships and Early Planning
2026-01-21 13:45 - 14:45 | Virtual Event
We are pleased to invite you to the rescheduled Session 3 of our CDC/IHS RSV Learning Collaborative: Preventing RSV Infection in AI/AN Children Through Partnerships and Early Planning.

This session will serve as an in-season check-in, focusing on assessing implementation progress to date and identifying any challenges that may need to be addressed to ensure timely support and coordination.

Session 3 – January 21, 2026 | 2:45-3:345 PM ETTopic: In-Season Check-In – Assessing Implementation Progress and Addressing Challenges

**The agenda and additional details will be shared as we get closer to the session date.

We look forward to hearing your updates, learning about your progress, and working together to address any emerging issues to strengthen RSV prevention efforts this season.

In the meantime, please continue to share and promote the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Product Ordering Best Practices document with your VFC providers (especially those serving enrolled IHS/Tribal/Urban facilities), as it remains a valuable tool to support timely and effective implementation

Behavioral Health Integration Webinar Series: Integrating Substance Use Treatment into Integrated Care Settings
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Patients diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) frequently encounter stigma in their personal lives as well as in clinical settings. Consequently, establishing a foundation of trust between these patients and their care teams presents both a significant challenge and a critical necessity. Integrated care settings offer distinct advantages that can be leveraged to support SUD patients, distinguishing them from non-integrated environments. This discourse will examine effective methodologies for integrating the treatment of SUD patients within the framework of integrated care settings.

Objectives: 1. Identify SUD signs, symptoms, and associated health conditions. 2. Examine unique challenges and opportunities for treating SUD patients in integrated care settings. 3. Evaluate the role of trust-building in enhancing the effectiveness of clinical care for SUD patients within integrated care setting.

Credits: 1 hour of ACCME, ANCC, AAPA, ASWB, APA To receive a certificate of continuing education, you must electronically sign-in for the session, participate in the entire live internet activity and complete the online evaluation. You will be able to print your certificate after completing the evaluation. The evaluation for this session will close two weeks from the date of the webinar.

Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference
2026-01-26 00:00 - 2026-01-28 23:59 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
January 26-28, 2026
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL
Conference website
The 8th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference returns January 26–28, 2026 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL!
Join Tribal Leaders, energy experts, and sustainability champions for three days of impactful discussions, innovative solutions, and meaningful collaboration focused on Tribal energy development, renewable energy projects, and sustainability initiatives across Native communities.
Whether you’re a Tribal representative, energy professional, or sustainability advocate—this is the event you don’t want to miss!
📌 Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL
📅 Dates: January 26–28, 2026
🔔 Registration opens September 15, 2025!
Hotel Reservation link

Native Finance Summit
2026-01-27 00:00 - 2026-01-29 23:59 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, 777 W. Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK, 74015, United States
The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) announced its inaugural Native Finance Summit, taking place January 27–29, 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 3-day national event will bring together a powerful lineup of Tribal leaders, financial professionals, legal experts, and industry innovators who are shaping the future of Tribal economic development and finance to explore actionable solutions that strengthen Tribal economic sovereignty.
“The Native Finance Summit is a critical platform to equip Tribal Nations with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving financial environment,” said Gary Davis, Executive Director of NAFSA. “We’re broadening the conversation beyond Tribal lending to include sovereign digital finance and new economic opportunities that are aligned with the self-determined futures of Indigenous communities.”
Under the theme “Empowering Tribal Nations Through the Emerging Financial Technologies of Tomorrow & Sovereign Finance,” the Native Finance Summit 2026 will provide practical insights and tools for Tribal nations navigating today’s complex financial landscape—while also looking ahead to future pathways for growth, innovation and investment.

NICWA January 2026 Training Institute
2026-01-27 00:00 - 2026-01-29 23:59
The National Indian Child Welfare Association’s (NICWA) Foundations of Tribal Child Welfare Casework Practice is designed for individuals working throughout the Tribal child welfare system. Newer advocates in this field will become familiar with the basic elements of these practices, while experienced workers can consider this a refresher and opportunity to stay up to date on best practices.

The training dives into the daily processes and duties in Tribal child welfare, covering topics such as engaging and assessing families using the Relational Worldview Model, best practices for court preparation including writing reports and providing testimony, children and family engagement, utilizing supervision for success in serving families, and basic case management unique to Tribal workers.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Series
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the innate intelligence, strengths, balance, resources, and resilience of Native people.

When: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

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.

Learning objectives

Increase knowledge of innate intelligence of Native people and relationship to treatment and lifelong recovery

Deepen understanding of cultural practices as teaching tools for healthy behavior and how traditional practices influence behavior change

Gain knowledge of two examples of traditional behavioral health programs

Learn example of how to translate a traditional practice into a potential billable clinical service

CME/CE Program accreditation for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors and social workers

Registration is open!

Questions? Contact reclaimingteam@usetinc.org.
