Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2023-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. would like to announce the 2023 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
June’s session will be a part two of the discussion on Health Native Family Trauma Connected to Drugs and Alcohol.
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, and
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 Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

IHS FAAB Meeting
2023-06-28 - 2023-06-29 | Virtual Event
The IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board (FAAB) will hold a two-day meeting on June 28 and 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am ET each day. Interested participants may join the meeting using this link.

CMS IHS I/T/U Webinar Training Series
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Nashville Area Virtual Training
June 20 – June 30, 2023
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am – 11:30 am Central
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Register now!
Target Audience:

Business Office staff
Benefits Coordinators
Patient Registration staff
Billing and Coding staff

Topics at-a-glance:

CMS Tribal Affairs Updates
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
Coding, Billing, and much

Schedule AT-A-Glance:
Tuesday, June 20
Division of Tribal Affairs Updates
Beverly Lofton – CMS Division of Tribal Affairs
Wednesday, June 21
OIG Compliance Updates
Special Agents Kristine Moore — HHS Office of Inspector General
Special Agents Kenneth Barret — HHS Office of Inspector General
Thursday, June 22
Social Security Administration Benefits
Rhonda Romero — Social Security Administration
Carrine Totten — Social Security Administration
Friday, June 23
Medicaid Updates
Nancy Grano — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Monday, June 26
Marketplace Navigator
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Tuesday, June 27
Novitas Solutions
Gail Atnip – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Kim Robinson – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Wednesday, June 28
Medicare Benefits Updates
TBD
Thursday, June 29
Outreach and Education
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Friday, June 30
CHEF and ECA IHS
Bree Tiger — Indian Health Service
Kevin Rogers — Indian Health Service

Cultural Competency and Historical Trauma Webinar
2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM Pacific Time
Description: Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) invites you to join a free 80-minute web conference, Cultural Competency and Historical Trauma. Cultural competency is the ability to interact with people across cultures in an effective and respectful manner. It includes knowing and reflecting on the cultural values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of yourself and others’. This online course covers skills to communicate, collaborate, and achieve desired goals in cross-cultural situations; tribal relations is highlighted and used to illustrate real-life examples.
Presenter: Carrie Brown, MSML has 15 years of experience in public health and human services. She has served communities as a Director of Human Services, Tribal Health and Human Services Director, Safety Circuit Rider, and currently, as the Director of the Nevada LTAP.
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FCC Webinar: Funding for ACP Outreach on Tribal Lands
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The FCC will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, on the Affordable Connectivity (ACP) Outreach Grant Program, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Round 2. The ACP Outreach Grant Program seeks to enlist trusted community messengers to develop innovative outreach strategies to reach qualifying, low-income households living on Tribal lands, to increase awareness of and encourage participation in the ACP.
The Tribal webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET and will provide a detailed overview of the second NOFO (Round 2) that includes the National Competitive Outreach Program (NCOP) and the Tribal Competitive Outreach Program (TCOP), including eligibility, how to navigate the application process, and what to expect after submitting an application. This event is free and registration is open to the public.
To register for the informational webinar, please email Tribal.Events@fcc.gov with the subject line “ACP Tribal Webinar.” The webinar will be recorded and available online after the event.
ACP is a $14.2 billion FCC affordability program that helps qualifying low-income households pay for the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. On May 25, 2023, the FCC released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Round 2 of the TCOP. Round 2 allocates $5 million to each of the NCOP and TCOP.

Eligible entities for Round 2 of TCOP include Tribal governments and subdivisions thereof, Tribally designated housing entities, Tribally designated community-based organizations, Tribally designated community anchor institutions, Tribally designated public service organizations, and consortia of these listed entities.
The TCOP grant application deadline is July 28, 2023, 6:00 p.m. EST.
Prior to the webinar, ONAP encourages participants to read the ACP Outreach Grant Program NOFO for Round 2 and additional reference documents (Frequently Asked Questions, Fact Sheet) available at https://www.fcc.gov/acp-grants. ONAP further encourages that interested individuals e-mail questions in advance the event to tribal.events@fcc.gov.

Office of Indian Tribal Governments Webinar: Sports Wagering Tax Requirements
2023-06-28 13:00 | Virtual Event
You’re invited to join on June 28, 2023, at 2:00pm ET for a free one-hour presentation on Microsoft Teams hosted by the Office of Indian Tribal Governments. This presentation will cover the following requirements applicable to tribes and tribal entities accepting sports wagers:

Wagering and Occupational Excise Taxes
Income Tax Withholding
Information Return Reporting

You don’t have to register, just click the link below to join the presentation on Microsoft Teams. If you’re unable to join online, you can join by phone using the information below.
Online – Microsoft Teams (audio and video)
Click here to join the meeting on June 28, 2023, at 2:00pm ET
Download Teams | Join on the web
Call in (audio only)
737-253-8186 Phone Conference ID: 195 849 302#
If you’re unable to join the presentation live, it will be recorded and posted on the IRS Video Portal after the event.

NIAC Hearing in Albuquerque
2023-06-29 - 2023-06-30 | United States
The upcoming Not Invisible Act Commission hearing to open to anyone interested in either attending or providing written recommendations to help shape the Commission’s report recommendations on how to resolve the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) and human trafficking crisis to improve intergovernmental coordination, bolster resources, and establish best practices for State/Tribal/Federal law enforcement to help combat this crisis.
The upcoming public hearing information is provided below with contact information for any questions/inquires:

Date: Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 – 5:00 PM MST (both days)
Location: Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, 1901 University Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Registration Link: https://web.cvent.com/event/4b7d9be5-2646-4c0a-9e72-54cee05fff37/summary
Hearing Topics: Recruitment and retention of Tribal & BIA law enforcement; and Legislative & administrative changes

If you would like to provide written comments to the Commission on any report recommendations or have general questions, please send them to: NIAC@ios.doi.gov

Please contact John_Grandy@ios.doi.gov for any media/press questions.

National Advisory Council on Indian Education Virtual Meeting
2023-06-29 - 2023-06-30 | Virtual Event
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on June 29–30, 2023 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET daily.
The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE to conduct the following business:

Review bylaws and charter, taking action to establish subcommittees
Discussion of advice to be provided to the Secretary of Interior and Secretary of Education
Vote to approve NACIE’s Annual Report to Congress, and
Discussion with other federal stakeholders (e.g., U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), WHI–NATCU, and U.S. Department of Education, Office of Indian Education (OIE).

Instructions for Accessing the Meeting
Members of the public may access the NACIE meeting via virtual teleconference. Up to 350 lines will be available on a first come, first serve basis for those who wish to join via teleconference.
Join by Phone
The dial-in listen-only phone number for the meeting is 1-669-254-5252, Meeting ID: 160 419 7650, passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by Web
The web link to register to access the meeting via Zoom.gov is
https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJItc-ihqT0vGn9d84t3fIDBSw5SZnum6YQ (-> r20.rs6.net).
Public Comment
Members of the public interested in submitting written comments may do so via email to Crystal Moore at Crystal.Moore@ed.gov. Written comments should pertain to the work of NACIE.

HRSA Webinar: New Resources to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Management
2023-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Register for a webinar, “New Resources to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Management” on Thurs., June 29 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern. The webinar is hosted in partnership with the National Cancer Institute and will showcase two new resources to advance equitable cervical cancer prevention, screening, and management in safety-net settings: a Toolkit to Build Provider Capacity and a Federal Opportunities Report. Resources can be downloaded from the OWH Cervical Cancer webpage.

Treasury Dept Stakeholder Briefing on new guidance on elective payments
2023-06-29 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on elective payments (better known as “Direct Pay”) and “transfers of certain credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).”
Treasurer of the United States, Chief Marilynn Malerba, announced that the White House and Department of the Treasury will hold two stakeholder briefings on this new guidance:

Thursday, June 15th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time:
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Thursday, June 29th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time:
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Native American Language Resource Center Summer Series: How to Create an Immersion School
2023-06-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-06 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native culture and language standards, develop curriculum, train teachers, assess language proficiency, and integrate technology.
Register here.
June 29: Overview of Starting an Immersion School
July 13: Thinking Through Your Options – Finding the Right Fit
July 20: Curriculum and Teacher Training
July 27: Language Proficiency and Assessment
August 3: Native Language and Technology

Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI) Pre-Application Webinars
2023-06-29 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 12 at 3:30 pm Eastern
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June 29 at 3:30 pm Eastern
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Common Instructions to Applicants
Full Notice

The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2023 for Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program—Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.299A. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1810–0722.
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the Demonstration program is to provide financial assistance to projects that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of Indian students attending preschool, elementary, and secondary schools.
Applications Available: May 23, 2023
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 22, 2023
Date of Pre-Application Webinars: June 12 and 29, 2023
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2023
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 20, 2023

White House Briefing on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
2023-06-30 08:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Join on Friday, June 30th at 9:30am ET for a briefing with Steve Benjamin, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE), Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor, and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision. Please see more event details below and be sure to register.
WHAT: White House Briefing on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
WHO: Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, OPE Director Steve Benjamin, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, June 30th at 9:30am ET
WHERE: Register on Zoom
Please note that this briefing will be closed press.

Dept of Homeland Security Tribal Consultation on Tribal Equity
2023-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper
On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) is honored to invite you to participate in a Nation-to-Nation consultation on Tribal Equity, including how DHS can more equitably deliver outcomes for Tribal Nations through its policies, programs, and activities.
This consultation will be held virtually:
Tribal Equity: The 2024 DHS Equity Action Plan
Date: July 6, 2023 Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Register at the following link: https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOutqjoiHQw5JxPAHgapRGyudaT8vTs
Written comments are welcome until the close of business August 7, 2023, via email to tribal.affairs@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line “Tribal Equity.”
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, Miriam Enriquez, will serve as the Department’s Tribal consultation official and lead this effort. If you have any questions, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud, Senior Advisor and Acting Director for Tribal Affairs or Tricia Swartz, Senior Advisor for Tribal Affairs at tribal.affairs@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line “Tribal Equity.”

EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar
2023-07-07 12:00 - 12:45, 2023-07-11 15:30 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar
The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it will host two informational public webinars on the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete Pilot Program). This Program will invest $200 million in distressed communities to create and connect people to jobs through renewed economic opportunities. The Program specifically targets areas where employment of ages 25-54 years significantly trails the national average. EDA will award funds through a two-phase competitive process. EDA initiated the first phase on June 29, 2023 by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity for applicants to apply for strategy development grants, approval of a Recompete Plan, or both.
Details regarding these upcoming informational public webinars are as follows—
Dates/Times: Friday, July 7, 2023 from 1:00pm to 1:45pm ET

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Date/Time: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 4:30pm to 5:15pm ET

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For more information on the Recompete Pilot Program, please visit EDA’s website by clicking here.

USET, COLT, and GPTCA to Co-host Informational Webinar on BIA Tribal Electrification Program
2023-07-10 11:30 | Virtual Event
FOLLOW-UP: Recording and Additional Resources from USET, COLT, and GPTCA Informational Webinar on BIA Tribal Electrification Program Held on 7/10
Thank you to those who were able to join our co-hosted webinar on the BIA Tribal Electrification Program held on July 10, 2023. If you were unable to join us, we have provided links to the recording, chat, and additional resources below for your review. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us regarding any questions through the contact information provided in the previous email.
Informational Webinar Recording:

Link to Recording of Informational Webinar on BIA Electrification Program Held on July 10, 2023
Link to Chat and Questions Asked During the Informational Webinar
Link to BIA Tribal Electrification Program PowerPoint Presentation

Additional Resources:

Link to BIA Tribal Electrification Program Funding Page
Link to White House Guidebook to IRA’s Clean Energy and Climate Investments in Indian Country

You are cordially invited to join the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT), Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association (GPTCA), and the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Infrastructure Development Program for an informational webinar with federal officials on the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) Tribal Electrification Program funding opportunity.
BIA Tribal Electrification Program Informational Webinar
Date: July 10, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm ET, 11:30 pm CT, 10:30 MT, 9:30 PT
Guest Speakers:

Onna LeBeau (Omaha Tribe of NE), Director, Office of Indian Economic Development
Sean Henderson (Ft. Belknap Indian Community), Infrastructure & Economic Development Coordinator, Office of Indian Economic Development

Register Here
Established as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the $150 million BIA Tribal Electrification Program will provide financial and technical assistance to Tribal Nations to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity, with eligible uses for (1) the provision of electricity to unelectrified Tribal homes through zero-emissions energy systems; (2) transitioning electrified Tribal homes to zero-emissions energy systems; and (3) associated home repairs and retrofitting necessary to install the zero-emissions energy systems.
Tribal leaders and staff will have the opportunity to hear from the federal officials overseeing the rollout of the program and ask questions. With a 30-day application period expected following the program’s official rollout, the time is now to get the clarity you need on how this program could benefit your Tribal Nation and citizens, as well as how to apply.

OED Tribal Consultation on the draft Tribal Environmental Review Improvement Fund (ERIF) Application
2023-07-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Draft Tribal ERIF Application
Consultation Framing Paper
Summary Report from the February 2023 Consultation
July 10 at 2:00 pm – 4:30 PM Eastern
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Background
This consultation is a follow up to the consultations the Permitting Council OED hosted in February 2023 on the $5 million the agency is making available to Tribes to enhance Tribal engagement in the permitting review and authorization process for FAST-41 covered projects. The purpose of the February 2023 consultation was to scope the needs Tribes have related to enhancing Tribal engagement in the permitting review and authorization process for FAST-41 covered projects.
The Permitting Council OED believes government-to-government consultation is a critical step in creating a funding opportunity that meets the needs of Tribes.The Permitting Council used the feedback during the February 2023 consultations to draft the Tribal ERIF program, and we are excited to announce the availability of the draft Tribal ERIF application for Tribal review and consideration before the application is finalized.

DOE 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo
2023-07-11 - 2023-07-12 | United States
Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo
July 11-12, 2023
New Orleans, LA
Forum website
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Hosted by the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DOE’s 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo is designed specifically to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, power marketing administrations, laboratory and technology centers, and prime contractors to help advance the Agency’s missions.
THIS YEAR’S FORUM & EXPO OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO:

Breakout sessions led by industry leaders and experts in the field
Informative keynotes from top administration officials
One-on-one matchmaking sessions
An exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services for building your business and increasing revenue
Countless networking opportunities

Make plans now to join small business owners and large companies alike to network, partner, and learn how to do business with the Department.

HUD/NAIHC Virtual Training | Self Sufficiency
2023-07-11 - 2023-07-12 | Virtual Event
July 11-12 at 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Eastern
Event details and registration
This course will enable participants to explore the use of NAHASDA funding to design programming and support partnerships to promote residents’ efforts to become self-sufficient. Participants will be able to describe what self-sufficiency means, and visualize what self-sufficiency could mean for their residents and their TDHEs.

POSTPONED: 2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp
2023-07-11 - 2023-07-14 | Avila Center, 711 Mason Road, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
POSTPONED! The camp has been postponed to Spring 2024. More information will be made available soon.

The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the
2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp
United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Climate Resilience Camp will support individuals or teams of Tribal Climate Change coordinators, Tribal leaders, Tribal program staff, and Next Generation Tribal Professionals to learn steps and best practices for Tribal-based climate change adaptation planning. Specifically, participants will be provided a space to learn and discuss Tribal community engagement, Tribal cross-departmental coordination and planning, and access to internal and outside climate adaptation resources including local and external knowledge/expertise, climate and related data, and funding to support climate change adaptation. Each team is encouraged to select and work toward a specific goal or deliverable to advance climate change planning in their Tribal Nation.
Prospective attendees are encouraged to view a brief video (below) on last year’s camp.

When: July 11-14, 2023, at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each day. Suggested travel and kick-off dinner is on Monday, July 10. Suggested departure is on Saturday, July 15.

Where: The Avila Center, 711 Mason Rd., Durham, NC 27712
Reservations will be made for attendees when they register for the camp.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Meals and lodging for Tribal Nation teams at the Avila Center will be covered by the program. Tribal Nation teams, however, are responsible for covering all travel costs getting to and from the event (including but not limited to airfare, airport parking, mileage, per diem, car rental or other expenses on travel days). Teams or individuals from federally recognized Tribal Nations may request stipends for travel reimbursement. The Raleigh Durham International Airport is about 24 miles from the Avila Center.

Who should attend: We encourage participation by small teams (~3 people) from federally recognized Tribal Nations, though some team members may participate remotely. These teams may include Tribal Nation climate change coordinators, Tribal Leaders, environmental/cultural resource managers, emergency management professionals, next generation/early career environmental professionals, and/or Tribal citizens involved in climate change planning in their Tribal Nations.
We recognize that some Tribal Nations may only be able to send one participant to the Camp. “Teams” of one are still encouraged to register and attend, and will be grouped with other individual participants to benefit from peer learning and discussion opportunities.

Camp Objectives:

Learn examples of Tribal climate adaptation planning.
Identify climate adaptation resources from climate adaptation science centers.
Build camaraderie with your Tribal Nation team.
Discuss how climate adaptation can align with the values and priorities of your Tribal Nation/community.
Create a strategy to engage your Tribal Nation/community in climate adaptation planning.

Register
There is no fee for registration. Space is limited (~30 Tribal participants/~10 Tribal Nation teams), and priority will be given to Tribal Nation team (delegations) of 3 people. We recommend teams register by Friday, June 30.

COVID Protocols
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.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

Contact:
For questions, please contact Casey Thornbrough, USET OERM Program Manager, at cthornbrugh@usetinc.org or the Camp Coordinator, tish carr at waysprogram@gmail.com.

Treasury Department Webinar on the CPF Annual Report
2023-07-11 13:30 | Virtual Event
The Annual Report for Tribal entities with obligations and expenditures through June 30, 2023 is due on July 31, 2023. For more information, please see the Capital Project Fund (CPF) Compliance and Reporting Guidance for Tribal Entities.
July 11, 2023, 2:30 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a webinar to go over how to complete the CPF Annual Report for Tribal Entities, including a walkthrough of the portal. Please register for the webinar here.

Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations virtual video event
2023-07-11 14:30 - 15:45 | Virtual Event
Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations
The second in a series of conversations on cultivating Native economies, hosted by the Minneapolis Fed’s Center for Indian Country Development
July 11, 2023
2:30–3:45 p.m. Central
Virtual video event
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Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are a vital source of credit and financial services in Indian Country. The Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) is shedding light on the unique characteristics and contributions of Native CDFIs, and best practices that strengthen their work and impact in Native communities.
You are invited to join the July 11 for a conversation about the latest research on the unique lending practices of Native CDFIs. This is the second event in a new webinar series from CICD: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The series provides Tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic prosperity.
The July 11 webinar will feature recent research on Native CDFIs, including studies of Native CDFIs’ success with character-based lending practices and use of client counseling as a way to support clients and mitigate loan risk. The webinar will also offer insights from recently completed interviews with Native CDFI leaders across Indian Country who shared their perspectives on community needs, tailoring products and services to meet those needs, and where there are opportunities for and barriers to funding.
The Native CDFI Network and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) are cohosting this webinar as part of an OFN regional meeting taking place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

FCC Tribal Workshop
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-13 | Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA, 98248, United States
The FCC Tribal Workshop is hosted by the Lummi Nation in Ferndale, Washington and will be held on July 12-13, 2023 (originally scheduled for June 29, 2023). In addition to workshop training sessions, the event will include a listening session inviting Tribal comment on current FCC initiatives to promote equal access to broadband and eliminate digital discrimination.
The event page (which includes a Public Notice and registration information for this workshop) is here: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/06/fcc-tribal-workshop-ferndale-washington
When: Wednesday, July 12 (all day) and Thursday, July 13 (9:00am-noon)
Where: Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
What: FCC staff will provide presentations on a broad range of important FCC initiatives that impact Tribal Nations. A training on data and mapping and working with the FCC will be covered on the second day.
Who: Tribal leaders, Tribal IT managers, government and community planners and managers, Tribal enterprise specialists, and representatives of Tribal social service agencies, schools, and libraries should consider attending this event.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, Tribal affiliation, and contact information to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov with the subject line “July Workshop.” Questions about the workshop may be directed to the Office of Native Affairs and Policy: Lloyd Collier, Attorney Advisor, Lloyd.Collier@fcc.gov or Derik Goatson, Attorney Advisor, Derik.Goatson@fcc.gov.

HRSA Webinar: Overview of the 2023-2025 HRSA Strategy to Address Intimate Partner Violence
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Register for a webinar, “Overview of the 2023 – 2025 HRSA Strategy to Address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)” on Wed., July 12 from 1-2pm ET. The webinar features speakers from OWH, HRSA’s Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the HIV/AIDS Bureau and will outline how HRSA bureaus and offices can prevent and respond to IPV. The Strategy is available on the OWH IPV webpage to view and download.

EDA Informational Webinar about the Recompete Pilot Program
2023-07-12 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Recompete Pilot Program will make focused investments to spur long-term success in communities grappling with years of economic distress. As part of the Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s place-based economic development approach, the program intends to meet communities where they are by offering flexible grant opportunities to ensure sustainable and equitable economic growth in all pockets of a community.
On July 12, 2023, EDA will host an informational webinar for Indigenous Communities at 2:00 p.m. ET about the Recompete Pilot Program. Please register here.
The Phase 1 NOFO was informed by input received earlier this year in their Request for Information (RFI) and during our Tribal consultation. A high-level summary of those responses can be found here: RFI summary / Tribal consultation summary. This program builds on our belief that local community leaders—public, private, civic, and labor—are best positioned to craft their own economic future. To view the Phase 1 NOFO, FAQs and other updates, visit our Recompete Pilot Program landing page.

CDC Rape Prevention and Education Program Tribal Consultation
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announce an upcoming consultation that will convene leaders from tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR:
CDC Rape Prevention and Education Program Tribal Consultation
July 12, 2023 2:00–3:30 pm (EDT)
The consultation will occur virtually via Zoom. To register, please use this registration link. The agenda will be available on May 12, 2023 at the CDC Tribal Health website www.cdc.gov/tribal.
This Tribal consultation will provide opportunities for leaders from Tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR to have a government-to-government discussion to ensure that the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for new funding from the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) program is sensitive to the needs and concerns of Tribal communities, and that the funding opportunity is as effective as possible in preventing sexual violence. CDC/ATSDR wants to hear how to best support Tribal nations and Tribal communities on RPE efforts and addressing injury prevention-related health inequities.
Elected Tribal officials are encouraged to submit written Tribal testimony by 5:00 pm (EDT) on July 24, 2023, by email to CDC’s Tribal Support mailbox, tribalsupport@cdc.gov, or by mail at the following address:
Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances
Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Mailstop V18-4
Atlanta, GA 30329-4027
Telephone: (404) 498-0300
