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SUMMARY:Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Annual National Conference
DESCRIPTION:May 12-15\, 2025\nRiverton\, Wyoming\nConference Website \nThe 2025 Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Annual National Conference\, hosted by the Eastern Shoshone & Northern Arapaho Tribes of the Wind River Reservation\, will be held from May 12 to 15\, 2025  at the wind River Wind Hotel and Casino in Riverton\, Wyoming.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/native-american-fish-and-wildlife-society-annual-national-conference/
CATEGORIES:Infrastructure,Natural Resources,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250317T184821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T185940Z
UID:10003443-1747054800-1747058400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Emergency or Exigency
DESCRIPTION:May 12 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nFEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT). \nThis training educates recipients and subrecipients on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable when purchasing during exigency or emergency circumstances. \nThis training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients\, including: \n\nState\, local\, tribal\, and territorial government personnel\nNonprofit organization staff\nEligible private entities\nOther non-Federal entities\n\nThis training is also appropriate for FEMA staff. \nThese virtual trainings will be delivered using Adobe Connect. In advance of a training\, please test your connection. \nResources: \n\nProcurement Resource Library
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/purchasing-under-fema-awards-training-emergency-or-exigency-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Infrastructure,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250508T155640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T155640Z
UID:10003502-1747135800-1747135800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:RTI Webinar on Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) Suicide Risk Screener
DESCRIPTION:May 13 at 12:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe RTI Zero Suicide Initiative Coordinating Center will be hosting a 90-minute webinar on the Ask Suicide Screening Questions Toolkit on Tuesday\, May 13\, at 12:30pm ET. This webinar will be led by IHS’s Suicide Prevention expert\, Dr. Pamela End of Horn\, and National Institute of Mental Health ASQ experts\, Dr. Lisa Horowitz and Deborah Snyder. This webinar will focus on examining how the ASQ can be used and identifying the advantages and disadvantages of using the ASQ. \nSuicide has been recognized as a serious public health issue that disproportionately impacts American Indian and Alaska Native communities. To better serve at-risk populations and mitigate suicide deaths\, IHS has identified and will implement a uniform\, research-based screening tool. All IHS federal facilities will implement the Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) suicide screening tool by September 1\, 2025.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/rti-webinar-on-ask-suicide-screening-questions-asq-suicide-risk-screener/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250121T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T170641Z
UID:10003406-1747209600-1747328400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:BIA Division of Self Determination ISDEAA Training
DESCRIPTION:Please register using the link provided here:\nFY25 ISDEAA Training for Tribes and Tribal Organizations \nConstruction Contracting under Public Law 93-638 – Section 105\, 25 CFR\, Part 900\, Subpart J\nJanuary 28-30\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time\nAlbuquerque\, NM \nContract Support Cost\nFebruary 19-20\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time\nVirtual \nContract Support Cost\nMarch 12-13\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time\nVirtual \nSingle Audit\nMarch 19-20\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time\nVirtual \nContract Support Cost\nMay 14-15\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time\nVirtual \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nInterested 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.\nThe 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bia-division-of-self-determination-isdeaa-training/2025-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Federal Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250417T171232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T171232Z
UID:10003476-1747216800-1747224000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:SSA's Webinar Wednesday Workshop:  How to Navigate as a Social Security Representative for your Tribal Community members
DESCRIPTION:May 14 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Central\nRegister \nor \nMay 21 at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe Social Security Administration (SSA) invites you to join the WEBINAR WEDNESDAY virtual training workshop that is focused on educational topics important to tribal communities. This information will assist tribal benefit coordinators\, navigators\, social workers\, and partners who provide support to tribal members. Each training session will include a Q&A discussion with SSA experts. \nWe will continue our Webinar Wednesdays in May with workshops that will cover key topics related to becoming an Appointed Representative\, Authorized Representatives\, and the Representative Payee Role. \nTopics: \n\nAppointed Representatives: Learn how an SSA-appointed representative can assist individuals with Social Security matters\, including obtaining information\, requesting appeals\, and understanding the hearing process.\nAuthorized Representatives: Learn and understand the responsibilities and the process for becoming an authorized representative and how this role differs from other representative roles within SSA.\nRepresentative Payee: Learn the key responsibilities of a representative payee and how SSA appoints them.  Discover the importance a representative payee plays in managing the benefits for someone else.\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn from SSA Experts: Direct access to Social Security Administration experts will provide you with detailed information on SSI regulations and changes.\nQ&A Discussions: Have your questions answered in real time during the Q&A sessions.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with other Tribal benefit coordinators\, social workers\, and SSA representatives from both local and national levels.\nImportant for Tribal Communities: This session is tailored to focus on key topics related to becoming an Appointed Representative\, an Authorized Representative\, or a Representative Payee for Tribal members.\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ssas-webinar-wednesday-workshop-how-to-navigate-as-a-social-security-representative-for-your-tribal-community-members/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Social Security Administration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250506T151413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T151413Z
UID:10003501-1747227600-1747233000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DHS Monthly National Tribal Drop-In Meeting Webinar
DESCRIPTION:May 14 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe webinar meeting is meant to enhance communication and cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Tribal leaders\, representatives\, and members. Important announcements and the sharing of vital information between the DHS and Tribal governments and communities take place at this monthly meeting. \nRepresentatives from the Office of Partnership and Engagement\, Intergovernmental Affairs\, and DHS components will provide updates and respond to attendee inquiries in the next meeting. \nAttendees should expect: \n\nThe information on relevant programs and upcoming projects could potentially influence tribal governments and communities.\nThey will get a presentation on the Enhanced Tribal Card.\nThis event is an opportunity for Tribal leaders and representatives to ask questions\, exchange ideas\, and engage in discussions about emerging issues that impact their communities.\n\nSend your questions and comments to Tribal.Affairs@hq.dhs.gov. \nShould you have more inquiries\, please call (202) 841-2065 or email rodney.lockett@hq.dhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/dhs-monthly-national-tribal-drop-in-meeting-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250401T194550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T194550Z
UID:10003468-1747312200-1747317600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Health Information Technology Modernization Four Directions Warehouse
DESCRIPTION:Health Information Technology Modernization Four Directions Warehouse \nDate: Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 \nTime: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nRegistration Link: Meeting Registration – Zoom (zoomgov.com) \nEvent Sponsor: IHS \nWho Should Attend: Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/health-information-technology-modernization-four-directions-warehouse/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250401T194347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T194347Z
UID:10003467-1747317600-1747321200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DSTAC Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:The Direct Service Tribes (DST) Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Monthly meeting to provide leadership\, advocacy\, and policy guidance.  Advocating for Indian Health policies that advance DST objectives and priorities. \nDate:  Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 \nTime:  3:00-4:00pm ET \nJoin ZoomGov Meeting\nhttps://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1608602523 \nMeeting ID: 160 860 2523\nOne tap mobile\n+16692545252\,\,1608602523# US (San Jose)\n+16692161590\,\,1608602523# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)\n+1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)\n+1 551 285 1373 US\n+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)\n+1 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line)\n833 568 8864 US Toll-free\nMeeting ID: 160 860 2523\nFind your local number: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/u/aotEF8PZg \nJoin by Skype for Business\nhttps://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/skype/1608602523 \nEvent Sponsor: IHS \nWho Should Attend: Federal\, Tribal\, and Interested Parties
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/dstac-monthly-call/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T235959
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250521T172300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T172300Z
UID:10002036-1747699200-1747785599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Consultation: Indian Affairs Workforce Efficiency and Productivity - EO 14210
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter\n\nAs we navigate the complexities of our nation’s fiscal realities\, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that end\, Indian Affairs -which includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)\, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)\, the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA)\, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs seeks to engage directly with federally recognized Tribes to receive formal input on critical needs as we develop plans to implement operational improvements. Indian Affairs and other agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) remain committed to fulfilling our responsibilities efficiently and effectively.\n\nOn February 11\, 2025\, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) 14210 establishing the “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative\, which aims to reform the Federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. Under this directive\, each agency is required to develop an Agency Reorganization Plan. In support of this effort\, the Department is committed to receiving formal consultation feedback from Tribes regarding the EO and related topics.\n\nMultiple sessions are scheduled; all are hybrid unless otherwise noted. Times\, locations\, and registration information are on the BIA’s website.\n\n\n\n 	May 20: Alaska\n \n 	May 22: California\n \n 	May 27: Albuquerque\n \n 	May 29: Minnesota\n \n 	May 30: BIE Interested Parties (virtual)\n \n 	June 3: Oklahoma\n \n 	June 7: Washington\, DC\n \n 	June 6: Virtual
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/consultation-indian-affairs-workforce-efficiency-and-productivity-eo-14210-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),Consultation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250421T145743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T145743Z
UID:10002047-1747699200-1747871999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIHB Hosting CMS ITU Training
DESCRIPTION:May 20-21\nHoliday Inn and Suites\nElk Grove Central – Hwy 99\n9175 West Stockton Boulevard\nSacramento\, CA\nRegister \nThe National Indian Health Board (NIHB)\, in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\, invites you to attend the upcoming CMS ITU Training held in person May 20–21\, 2025\, in Sacramento\, California. \n This important training helps Indian Health Service (IHS)\, Tribal\, and Urban Indian (ITU) programs maximize their ability to access third-party resources through Medicare\, Medicaid\, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. \nBook Your Room –  Act now: The hotel room block expires April 27! \nRooms are limited — register and secure your lodging today! \nWho should attend: \n\nBusiness Office staff\nBenefits Coordinators\nPatient Registration staff\nBilling and Coding professionals\n\nTopics include: \n\nCMS Tribal Affairs updates\nMedicare\, Medicaid\, and Social Security programs\nBilling\, coding\, and more\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kristen Bitsuie at kbitsuie@nihb.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-hosting-cms-itu-training/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sacramento\, CA\, 9175 West Stockton Boulevard\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Federal Partners,Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250714T155924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T155935Z
UID:10001934-1747825200-1747836000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is pleased to announce that starting January 15th we 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: Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \nWhen: The third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nations Health Directors and Clinical Staff \nLearning Objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions\, requests\, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding: \n\nSocial Determinants of Health\nGPRA measures\nEHR templates and reminders\nRPMS\niCARE panels\nworkflow management\nPatient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation\n\nRegistration: Registration is not required. \nJoin via Zoom: Zoom link \nQuestions: Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET Public Health Planning & Infrastructure Program Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250317T184712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T184712Z
UID:10003442-1747836000-1747839600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Introduction
DESCRIPTION:May 21 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT). \nThis training provides an overview of the federal procurement under grants rules for recipients and subrecipients when purchasing under a FEMA grant. \nThis training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients\, including: \n\nState\, local\, tribal\, and territorial government personnel\nNonprofit organization staff\nEligible private entities\nOther non-Federal entities\n\nThis training is also appropriate for FEMA staff. \nThese virtual trainings will be delivered using Adobe Connect. In advance of a training\, please test your connection. \nResources: \n\nProcurement Resource Library
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/purchasing-under-fema-awards-training-introduction-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Infrastructure,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250317T190107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T190200Z
UID:10003447-1747836000-1747839600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training: Introduction for Non-Disaster Grants
DESCRIPTION:May 21 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nFEMA’s Grant Program Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT). \nThis training educates recipients and subrecipients on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable when purchasing under a FEMA non-disaster grant. It also provides information on domestic preferences and Build America\, Buy America Act requirements. \nThis training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients\, including: \n\nState\, local\, tribal\, and territorial government personnel\nNonprofit organization staff\nEligible private entities\nOther non-Federal entities\n\nThis training is also appropriate for FEMA staff. \nThese virtual trainings will be delivered using Adobe Connect. In advance of a training\, please test your connection. \nResources: \n\nProcurement Resource Library
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/purchasing-under-fema-awards-training-introduction-for-non-disaster-grants-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency (FEMA),Federal Partners,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Infrastructure,Topics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250821T173051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T173111Z
UID:10002062-1747836000-1747839600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion for attendees to learn from one another and build community across the region. The roundtable topic will be announced one to two weeks before each session through an update to the outlook event. We encourage attendees to join all discussions as they’re able\, since all facets of environmental care and resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse groups of participants. \nWhen: on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (ending on November 19\, 2025) \nWho Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nation staff\, leaders\, and citizens interested in community resilience\, regardless of department or typical work duties. \nWhat You will Learn: Participants will share and receive ideas for creative solutions for environmental adaptation and resilience across sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across Nations. \nRegister: Registration is open. \nQuestions: Please contact Steph Courtney\, USET Community Resilience Liaison\, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns. \n \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-community-resilience-virtual-roundtables-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250425T201144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T201144Z
UID:10003497-1747915200-1747922400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: Responding to Domestic Violence and Strangulation Incidents
DESCRIPTION:May 22 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nDomestic violence\, or intimate partner violence\, constitutes some of the most challenging and high risk calls that law enforcement officers will handle.  Domestic violence calls can be complex with the potential of lethality\, both to the victim\, responding officers\, and innocent bystanders.  Factors that contribute to the high-priority nature of these calls include the potential for escalation\, the presence of children and pets\, the presence of weapons\, recurring incidents\, and the potential for lethal outcomes.  Specialized training on responding to domestic violence scenarios assists officers to handle these situations more effectively and empathetically. \nThe instructor for this webinar is Joe Bianco\, a retired police officer and national expert with the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention on responding to domestic violence cases in a victim-centered manner.  The webinar will focus on determining predominant aggressor and responding to strangulation. Topics to be covered include: Understanding Trauma\, Power & Control\, & Coercive Control in Domestic Violence; the Lethality and Rage of Stranglers;  Working with Survivors and the Importance of Involving Victim Specialists Early; Basic Domestic Violence Investigations; Report Writing/Documentation; and\, Understanding Injuries and Strangulation/Medical Forensic Exams. \nThis training is for all federal\, state\, and tribal criminal justice\, social service\, and medical professionals. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided. \nThis training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative\, the United States Indian Police Academy\, the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, the Drug Enforcement Agency\, the Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms and Explosives\, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov\, Deborah Thomas as Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-indian-country-training-initiative-online-training-responding-to-domestic-violence-and-strangulation-incidents/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Federal Partners,Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250505T133604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T133604Z
UID:10003500-1747915200-1747926000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Public Meeting of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC)
DESCRIPTION:May 22 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nPlease join Treasury during the May 2025 Meeting of the Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) on May 22\, 2025\, from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ET in the Cash Room (2121) at the Main Treasury Building. \nDuring this meeting\, the TTAC will advise Treasury and IRS officials on Tribal tax issues; report on subcommittee work on the General Welfare Exclusion\, Tribal Economies\, and Parity and Reform; and hear public comments. \nDue to security requirements\, only registered attendees will be permitted entry into the Treasury Building. Registration will close on May 17\, 2025\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.  \nIf you are unable to attend the TTAC meeting in person\, you may participate virtually. Choose the VIRTUAL option during the registration process.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/public-meeting-of-the-treasury-tribal-advisory-committee-ttac/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Taxation,Topics,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250522T192920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T142806Z
UID:10003323-1747918800-1747922400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET OERM Virtual Trainings: Learning About Lead In Drinking Water - Elevated Lead Levels
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents\nthe Learning About Lead In Drinking Water –\nElevated Lead Levels Virtual Trainings \nUSET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management’s (OERM) Lead Reduction Team is partnering with subject matter experts to share remediation activities that address elevated lead levels in drinking water. We are aware that some Tribal Nations are unclear about elevated lead level response planning. The EPA 3Ts modules (training\, testing\, and taking action) provides guidance to remove lead from drinking water and encourages short-term and long-term remediation ensuring safe drinking water at Tribal schools\, daycares\, and other common children’s gathering places. This training will cover remediation activities from flushing to service line replacement. We encourage Tribal leaders\, health and environmental officials\, and educators to attend this training.\n\nLead 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.\n\n\n\nWhen:\n\n 	April 10 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm– 3:00 pm Eastern\nSME: Michael Celona and Alex Smith-Lin\, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: Bubbler Replacement\nTopic: Training – “Massachusetts’ Efforts to Address Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities”\n 	May 22 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nSME: Dr. Jason Barrett\, Associate Extension Professor\, Associate Director\, Mississippi State University: Filters and fixture replacement\n 	June 12 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nSME: Kathy Rodgers\, General Manager\, The Water Office: Lead line replacement\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders\, Health Directors\, clinic staff\, educators\, environmental officials\, and Tribal utility staff\n\n\n\nWhat: Participants will learn about:\n\n 	Strategic guidance for sustainable remediation planning and implementation  \n 	Strategic community engagement and outreach planning \n 	Federal funding opportunities that support corrective action activities\n 	U.S. EPA 3Ts “Taking Action” module training\n 	How service line inventories can expedite the replacement of hazardous service lines composed of lead\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n\nRegistration is open.\n\n\n\nKey Speakers Information:\n\nMichael Celona is the Capacity Coordinator in the MassDEP Drinking Water Program\, where he oversees the implementation of the Water-Smart Program for Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities. He has been with MassDEP since 2019 after spending 20 years at the MA Department of Public Health. He has degrees in Environmental Science and Environmental Policy\n\nAlexander Smith-Lin is the Program Coordinator for the Mass DEP Water-Smart Program. In coordination with the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, this program offers free lead testing for schools and childcare facilities throughout the state. His duties include reviewing applications for sampling\, communicating with Public Water Systems and School Officials about results and follow-up\, and developing and implementing outreach strategies. He has been with the Program for 5 years since graduating from UMass Amherst with degrees in Marketing and Sport Management.\n\nDr. Jason R. Barrett is originally from Bobo\, MS\, a small farming community south of Clarksdale\, MS. He now resides in Starkville\, MS with his wife and four kids. Jason began his Mississippi State University Extension career as a graduate assistant in the Food and Fiber Center. Dr. Barrett went on to work for the Agricultural Economics Department as an Extension Associate and furthered his career as an Extension Instructor and then an Assistant Extension Professor with the Center for Government and Community Development (GCD). Now\, he is an Associate Extension Professor and Interim Director with the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute where he specializes in public utilities (water and wastewater)\, private well education and screening\, and leading the Mississippi Well Owner Network. He also leads the Lead Testing in Schools and Childcare Centers Program for Mississippi. Other research interests include the finance and economic development factors associated with water and wastewater utilities.\n\nKathy Rodgers is the owner of The Water Office\, LLC\, which provides water operations\, consulting and project management services in New England. In 2024 Kathy Rodgers and her team at The Water Office\, LLC completed over 100 service line inventories for public water systems in Maine\, including 4 Tribal systems. To ensure compliance was achieved with the Lead and Copper Rule Revision for Lead Service Line Inventory (LCRR LSLI)\, Kathy and her team developed outreach materials and utilized many tools to complete the inventories including: GIS mapping of service connections\, onsite digitization and review of historical records\, website publication of the LCRR LSLI results and data capture method for ongoing updates to ensure the accuracy of data. From operating to advocating\, Kathy has held a wide range of roles in the water industry since 2005. Kathy earned a B.S. in Chemistry and a Master’s in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and holds Class I water treatment and distribution licenses in Maine\, New Hampshire\, and Rhode Island.\n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\nFor more information\, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:\n\nJakira Saunders\, Program Manager\nBen Peyton\, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-oerm-webinar-virtual-trainings-2025-05-22-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250508T160207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T160207Z
UID:10003503-1747922400-1747922400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NWTF’s Webinar Series to Navigate the 2025 Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Program
DESCRIPTION:May 22 at 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nMay 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nJune 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nOne of the most challenging aspects of effective hazardous fuel treatment is the transportation of forest products. These materials are often located far from processing facilities\, and the high costs associated with transporting these materials from national forests to forest product facilities have historically hindered the implementation of crucial wildfire prevention strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance program directly addresses this issue by offering incentives to offset transportation costs. By doing so\, the program aims to remove one of the significant barriers to effective hazardous fuel treatment\, thereby facilitating the broader implementation of wildfire prevention strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure that potential applicants have a clear understanding of the program and how to apply if they are eligible\, the NWTF will host a series of informational webinars with the Forest Service for attendees to learn about the program in detail\, including eligibility requirements\, application processes and the types of projects that qualify for assistance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real-time feedback from experts involved in the program. \nDetailed information about the application process\, selection criteria and eligible expenses can be found in the Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Program Notice of Funding Opportunity\,  Frequently Asked Questions and Example Grant Application.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nwtfs-webinar-series-to-navigate-the-2025-hazardous-fuels-transportation-assistance-program/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Federal Partners,Natural Resources,Topics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250418T152405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154702Z
UID:10003486-1748217600-1748303999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The USET/USET SPF offices are closed in honor of Memorial Day.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/memorial-day/
LOCATION:123 Easy Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37211\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250224T142331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T144933Z
UID:10003425-1748217600-1748563199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:National Native American Housing Convention
DESCRIPTION:May 26-29\, 2025\nLos Angeles\, CA\nConvention website
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-native-american-housing-convention/
LOCATION:123 Easy Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Housing,Infrastructure,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250424T220640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T220640Z
UID:10003495-1748260800-1748264400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FCC Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Emergency Alert System Event Code
DESCRIPTION:May 6 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern\nInterested participants must register in advance using the link below. After registering\, you will receive a calendar invite with webinar information. \nIn observance of this year’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day on May 5\, 2025\, the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) will co-host a webinar.  This informational opportunity will describe the new Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Emergency Alert System (EAS) event code.  The MEP code could enable a more rapid and coordinated response to missing and endangered person incidents by allowing alert originators to use the EAS to issue a wider range of alerts\, to get the word out about missing persons. \nDuring the webinar\, attendees will be provided with information about: \n\nWhat is the new MEP emergency alert code?\nWhat’s the timeline for implementation?\nWhat can people do now to prepare?\n\nThe presentation slide deck will be shared after the webinar. \nQuestions about the webinar or to schedule a meeting to discuss how to collaborate with the FCC on providing information to your community can be emailed to Native@fcc.gov or IGA@fcc.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-missing-and-endangered-persons-mep-emergency-alert-system-event-code/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Partners,Topics,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250522T172440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T172440Z
UID:10003517-1748271600-1748278800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Housing as a Driver of Community Economic Development (In-Person Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:May 26 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pacific\nLos Angeles\, CA \nRegister \nThis 2-hour pre-convention workshop on May 26th from 1-3pm PST hosted by Big Water Consulting as part of the EDA-funded Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice. This workshop will be hosted before the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) 2025 Annual Convention & Tradeshow. \nThe workshop will bring together Tribal housing\, planning and economic development professionals working to support tribal communities and economies in a second installment of the discussion started last June at the 2024 NAIHC Annual Convention in a workshop titled Linking Housing and Economic Development (In-Person Workshop) — Indigenous Economic Development. \nThey will briefly discuss the many ways in which housing plays both a direct and indirect role in sustainable community economic development; explore specific examples of how Tribal Nations and Native communities have created housing-related workforce development programs and developed workforce/market rate housing and homeownership programs to stimulate community economic development; and engage participants in exercises and activities where they can work together to locate\, design\, fund\, and develop new housing projects and programs in support of their community economic development goals.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/housing-as-a-driver-of-community-economic-development-in-person-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250516T163748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T163748Z
UID:10003514-1748340000-1748340000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS MSP eLearning virtual session
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Health Service\, Office of Quality\, Division of Quality Assurance and Patient Safety\, Credentialing Program is hosting a one-hour virtual eLearning session for their IHS Medical Service Professional (aka Credentialist) on Tuesday\, May 27\, 2025 at 11 am EST. There will be a guest speaker from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).  This information is relevant to our Tribal and Urban credentialing and clinical colleagues who would like to attend\, please share this information with your contacts. \nAdditional information on the ECFMG: \nAs you may know\, International medical graduates (IMGs) comprise one-quarter of the U.S. physician workforce. Certification by ECFMG is the standard for evaluating the qualifications of these physicians before they enter U.S. graduate medical education (GME)\, where they provide supervised patient care. ECFMG Certification is also a requirement for IMGs to take Step 3 of the three-step United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®)  and to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States. \nECFMG provides other programs for IMGs pursuing U.S. GME\, including those that assist them with the process of applying for U.S. GME positions; and that sponsor foreign nationals for the J-1 visa for the purpose of participating in such programs. ECFMG offers a verification service that allows GME programs\, state medical boards\, hospitals\, and credentialing agencies in the United States to obtain primary-source confirmation that their IMG applicants are certified by ECFMG. \nIf you are interested in participating please reach out to CAPT Harjo who’s information if below. \nDione Harjo\, MPH\, CPCS\, Credentialing Program Coordinator \nDione.Harjo@ihs.gov \n(Ret.) CAPT\, US Public Health Service \n(W) (240) 535-2199 \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-msp-elearning-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20211208T210323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T200056Z
UID:10000501-1748350800-1748354400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance:  Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMay’s session will be on Scientific Mindedness and Cultural Knowledge and will be presented by Dr. Jeff King. \nWho 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. \nThe one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to: \n\nGain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health\,\nDiscuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health\, and\nLearn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff\, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.\n\nThe 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. \nContinuing education credits will be provided. \nRegister in advance for the session. \nFor questions\, please contact the Reclaiming Team\, at ReclaimingTeam@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bhecho-2022-02-22-2022-03-22-2022-04-19-2022-07-26-2023-01-24-2023-02-28-2023-05-23-2023-11-28-2024-01-23-2024-02-27-2024-06-25-2024-09-24-2025-02-25-2025-03-25-2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250522T172751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T172751Z
UID:10003518-1748437200-1748444400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Emerging as a Key Partner/Player in Regional Economic Development (Virtual Training Session)
DESCRIPTION:May 28 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central\nRegister \nAfter or in parallel with the strengthening of local Tribal and Native economies\, many Native communities seek to further strengthen and diversify their economies in recognition of both the regional nature of robust and healthy economies in rural areas and the importance of diversification of Tribal and Native economies (especially in light of the harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to tribal economies dependent on casino revenues and tourism). The final section will address how growing Tribal and Native economies can develop deeper and broader connections to state and local governments and regional partners while also looking beyond national boundaries for new opportunities in global markets \n\n\nLocal-State-Tribal Relations in Economic Development (regional planning bodies and approaches\, taxation\, infrastructure\, etc.) \n\n\nTransboundary Economic Development (economic activities that transcend state and national boundaries)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/emerging-as-a-key-partner-player-in-regional-economic-development-virtual-training-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250321T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143513Z
UID:10002021-1748437200-1748448000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Economic Development Communities of Practice Webinar: Emerging as a Key Partner/Player in Regional Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:May 28 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nWebinar webpage \nBrief Description: After or in parallel with the strengthening of local tribal and Native economies\, many Native communities seek to further strengthen and diversify their economies in recognition of both the regional nature of robust and healthy economies in rural areas and the importance of diversification of tribal and Native economies (especially in light of the harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to tribal economies dependent on casino revenues and tourism). The final section will address how growing tribal and Native economies can develop deeper and broader connections to state and local governments and regional partners while also looking beyond national boundaries for new opportunities in global markets \n\n\nLocal-State-Tribal Relations in Economic Development (regional planning bodies and approaches\, taxation\, infrastructure\, etc.) \n\n\nTransboundary Economic Development (economic activities that transcend state and national boundaries)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/indigenous-economic-development-communities-of-practice-webinar-emerging-as-a-key-partner-player-in-regional-economic-development/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Infrastructure,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250418T181942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T182010Z
UID:10003493-1748523600-1748523600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Travois Webinar - Title VI Loan Guarantees: Another strategy to access capital for housing and infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:May 29 at 1:00 pm Central\nRegister \nLearn how to access capital for infrastructure and housing with a financing tool that may be less familiar compared to some other tools. In this webinar\, they’ll provide an in-depth look at the Title VI 95% Loan Guarantee from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)\, a program that can provide funding for Tribal housing and infrastructure development up to five times the Need portion of the formula allocation. \nThey’ll also explain how the Affordable Housing Program and the Capital Magnet Fund can provide supplemental funding through grants for your affordable housing and economic development projects. \nSpeakers:\n– Adam Rose\, director of partnerships and growth at Travois\n– Jeff Glass\, senior loan guarantee specialist at HUD’s Office of Loan Guarantee – Office of Native America Programs (ONAP)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/travois-webinar-title-vi-loan-guarantees-another-strategy-to-access-capital-for-housing-and-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Housing,Infrastructure,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250528T190711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T190711Z
UID:10003526-1748527200-1748527200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:SSBCI Tribal Enterprise Discussion
DESCRIPTION:May 29 at 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nLearn more about how Tribal Enterprises can participate in SSBCI transactions as borrowers\, lenders\, investors\, and investees to expand capital access for businesses owned wholly\, or partially by one or more Tribal Governments.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ssbci-tribal-enterprise-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Federal Partners,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250602T133240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T135250Z
UID:10003459-1748599200-1748604600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents\nFood Sovereignty Fridays \nOn the last Friday of every month\, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will highlight Tribal Food Sovereignty Projects\, and/or Culinary Traditions! All webinars will be open to the public and recorded. \n\nWhen: \n\nThe last Friday of the month at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central/11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders and Tribal Agriculture/Natural Resources/Environmental Directors. This is open to all of Indian country. \n\n  \nRegistration: \nRegister today. \n\nQuestions:  \nFor more information\, please contact Danielle Greendeer\, USET Food Sovereignty Program Manager\, at dgreendeer@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-oerm-food-sovereignty-fridays-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,Topics,Tribal Organization Events,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTSTAMP:20260826T055809
CREATED:20250224T142755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T142755Z
UID:10003426-1748822400-1749167999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Annual Intertribal Timber Council Symposium
DESCRIPTION:June 2-5\, 2025\nMissoula\, Montana\nSymposium website \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/annual-intertribal-timber-council-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Infrastructure,Natural Resources,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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