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SUMMARY:VA Tribal Consultation: Dole Act-Loan Guaranty/Native American Direct Home Loan
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nVA invites Tribal Leaders (or their designee) to a tribal consultation session hosted by VA Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) to discuss upcoming changes to the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program. The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (hereinafter\, the Act) aims to enhance the healthcare\, benefits\, and overall support for Native American Veterans. Key provisions within the Act include the expansion of the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program in several ways\, including: \n\nSection 231(a) amended 38 U.S.C. § 3762(a) and (b) provided VA more flexibility when working with Tribal organizations that want to participate in the NADL program. For example\, where prior law required VA to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tribal organization having jurisdiction over a Veteran before VA could make a NADL\, VA now has discretion to make a NADL under a variety of agreements.\nSection 231(b) amended 38 U.S.C. § 3762(h) to allow VA to offer a broader range of refinance options to Native American Veterans living on trust land\, including construction refinances and refinances of loans that VA did not originate. The change provides more parity with Veterans who can utilize a variety of refinance options in the guaranteed loan program. The change also helps Native American Veterans move from less advantageous loan products into NADL program loans that better fit their financial needs\, often with a lower-than-market interest rate.\nSection 231(e) amended 38 U.S.C. § 3765 by adding new definitions and revising current definitions\, which\, for example\, should help eliminate some of the restrictions that have prevented Native American Veterans in places like Alaska from obtaining NADL program loans.\n\nVA wants successful outcomes for our Tribal partners and the goal for the tribal consultation session is to better understand the unique aspects of American Indian and Alaska Native communities that may impact their ability to benefit from the NADL program. This input will inform VA as it contemplates how to implement the changes in the Act. \nVA asks attendees to review the references listed above before attending the tribal consultation session and welcomes input from Tribal Leaders (or their designee) on questions presented below as well as any other topics Tribal Leaders would like to raise. \n\nWhat are the benefits you hope will result from the changes described in items 1-3 above?\nWhat are some of the challenges or considerations VA needs to be aware of when determining how to implement the changes described in items 1-3 above?\nAre there other recommendations\, concerns\, or suggestions that VA should consider?\n\nThe session is scheduled for Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026\, 3:00-4:15 pm (Eastern Time) in Room “Salon AB” at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel\, Washington DC – Crystal City during the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) National Tribal Housing Summit. \nThe deadline to submit written comments is November 20\, 2026. Additional virtual consultation sessions may be scheduled prior to the deadline. Please submit written comments to tribalgovernmentconsultation@va.gov. For questions regarding these efforts\, please contact Justin Stephenson with the NADL Team by email at justin.stephenson@va.gov\, or Stephanie Birdwell at Stephanieelaine.Birdwell@va.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/va-tribal-consultation-dole-act-loan-guaranty-native-american-direct-home-loan/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Housing,Veterans Affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T143000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260803T185729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T185729Z
UID:10004246-1788273000-1788273000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Shared Stewardship and Mapping Areas of Tribal Importance
DESCRIPTION:What is It? \n\nDirectly Supports Tribal Sovereignty by making Tribal geospatial data sovereignty and governance a top priority.\nIncrease Tribal participation in the land management planning process on US Forest Service lands that result in prioritization of treaty\, religious\, cultural\, and subsistence interests; and the identification of opportunities for collaboration and shared stewardship.\n\nAreas of Tribal Importance \n\nAreas are to be determined soley by tribal governments (historical sites\, cultural areas\, traditional gathering areas\, endangered species\, treaty and religious use areas).\nIncorporate Tribal expertise and Indigenous knowledge into Federal land management.\nAll data remains on Tribal Government systems and is fully governed by the tribe as long as no federal monies are involved in the data creation (pursuant to the GDA).\nNTGISC is available to support tribes in building geospatial capacity necessary to create and manage their data.\nATI’s are another layer in addition to Section 106 of the NHPA because it covers more than historic properties.\nNHPA is project by project\, while ATI is on a landscape scale and allows for early engagement in planning and management.\nATI’s can be updated in near real time instead of given timelines like NHPA.\n\nUS Forest Service- Office of Tribal Relations \nThe Office of Tribal Relations within the US Forest Service serves as a single point of contact for consultation with American Indian and Alaska Native Governments. It ensures that relevant programs and policies are developed in consultation with tribal constituents and preserves Tribal sovereignty.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-shared-stewardship-and-mapping-areas-of-tribal-importance/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Natural Resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260902T155821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155821Z
UID:10004293-1788480000-1788825599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:80th Annual Shinnecock Powwow
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the 80th Annual Shinnecock Indian Powwow this Labor Day Weekend! As a top-five powwow of the year by Powwows.com\, we are proud to offer cultural and traditional experiences like no other.  Native arts\, crafts\, and food will all be available for attendees to enjoy\, and our vibrant community of dancers and drummers from across Indian Country will showcase their passion and skill. Experience the unique celebration of Native American traditions that only the Shinnecock Powwow can offer.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/80th-annual-shinnecock-powwow/
CATEGORIES:Pow Wows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260806T131522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T191051Z
UID:10004254-1788868800-1788872400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Consultation Sessions regarding recent proposed updates to the 105(l)-facility lease process.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA)\, in collaboration with the Office of Facilities\, Property and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Office of Tribal Leases (OTL)\, invites Tribal representatives to participate in one of two virtual Consultation Sessions regarding recent proposed updates to the I05(1)-facility lease process. \n105(1) Facility Lease Guide Updates\nDuring these virtual Consultation Sessions\, the OTL will consult on proposed changes to the 105(1) facility lease process that will include topics such as the cost approach method\, lease application deadlines\, Principal and Interest (P&l)\, depreciation\, reserve funding related to federally owned or funded facilities\, and an optional construction pre-approval. \nConsultation Session Dates and Times\nEach virtual Consultation Session will be one hour in length and will cover the same information. Participants may attend the session that best fits their schedule. Please see below for details and advance registration links. \n\nSeptember 8\, 2026\, at 1:00 pm Eastern\nSeptember 10\, 2026\, at 2:00 pm Eastern\n\nWritten comments may be submitted to consultation@bia.gov by October 12\, 2026. If you have any questions\, please contact Cody Seaton\, Office of Tribal Leases by email at cody.seaton@bia.gov \nOTL is committed to keeping Tribes informed of leasing process improvements and technological enhancements. Each session will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/consultation-sessions-regarding-recent-proposed-updates-to-the-105l-facility-lease-process/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Interior (DOI)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260625T133855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T133856Z
UID:10004204-1788912000-1789171199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:21st Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Office on Violence Against Women is a grant-making agency in the U.S. Department of Justice. Under §903 of Title IX of the United States Department of Justice Reauthorization and Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005)\, OVW is responsible for conducting annual government-to-government consultations with the leaders of all Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments on behalf of the United States Attorney General. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of each consultation is to solicit recommendations from Tribal government leaders on the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nAdministering Tribal funds and programs;\n\n\n\nEnhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence\, dating violence\, sexual assault\, homicide\, stalking\, and sex trafficking;\n\n\n\nStrengthening the federal response to such crimes; and\,\n\n\n\nImproving access to local\, regional\, state\, and federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/21st-annual-government-to-government-violence-against-women-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Tulalip Resort\, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd\, Tulalip\, WA\, 98271\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260602T191029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191031Z
UID:10004179-1788966000-1788980400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Child Abduction Tabletop Exercise (CATE) in Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:Test your community’s response in conducting an initial investigation\, search and canvass activities for a missing or abducted child scenario occurring on tribal lands. Employ strategies and responses in mitigating and resolving the emergency. Participate in a multi-disciplinary\, multi-jurisdictional tabletop exercise to build cohesiveness with tribal\, state\, local and federal partners when responding to an emergency.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/child-abduction-tabletop-exercise-cate-in-indian-country-2/
CATEGORIES:Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260402T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T153102Z
UID:10004086-1789027200-1789048800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Wisdom Guides Today’s Paths:Respect\, Relevance\, Reciprocity\, ResponsibilityThursday\, September 10\, 20269:00 AM – 2:00 PMVirginia Crossings Hotel & Center \n\n\n\nThis year’s annual Sovereignty Conference will feature four sessions.  Each will highlight one of the themes: Respect\, Relevance\, Reciprocity\, and Responsibility. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – Respect: Acknowledging the inherent worth\, dignity\, and unique worldviews of Indigenous peoples and their knowledge systems.\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Relevance: Ensuring that K-12 and higher education include meaningful Indigenous cultural and historic content for all learners.\n\n\n\nSession 3 – Reciprocity: Building relationships based on mutual sharing\, understanding\, and benefit\, moving beyond extractive research models.\n\n\n\nSession 4 – Responsibility: Recognizing the obligations of the Commonwealth of Virginia to include Indigenous nations in legal codes and opportunities already available to others. \n\n\n\n\nTo meet rising costs and continue to provide a comfortable and engaging conference experience\, we will be introducing a registration fee for both in-person and virtual participation.  The fee covers your attendance and a well-prepared meal for those attending in-person. \n\n\n\n$50 General In-Person Fee$35 Tribal Citizen and Staff Fee$15 Virtual Fee
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-sovereign-nations-of-virginia-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education,Self-Governance,Tribal Organization Events,USET member Tribal Nation Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260821T132518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T132518Z
UID:10004262-1789084800-1789171199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Conference on Democracy in Indian Country: Voting Rights and Freedom of the Press
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, September 11\, the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development\, in collaboration with the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance\, the Harvard University Native American Program and the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation\, will host the Conference on Democracy in Indian Country: Voting Rights and Freedom of the Press. \nSpeakers include: \n\nHonorable Regis Pecos\, Leadership Institute at Santa Fe Indian School\nJodi Rave Spotted Bear\, Buffalo’s Fire and Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance\nMelissa Rogers\, Claremont Graduate University\nJoseph Dietrich\, Towson University\nCasey Douma\, Douma Law\nJacqueline De León\, Native American Rights Fund\nJean Schroedel\, Claremont Graduate University\n\nLearn more and register.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/conference-on-democracy-in-indian-country-voting-rights-and-freedom-of-the-press/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260722T125513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T175112Z
UID:10004237-1789124400-1789131600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Public Meeting of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The next public meeting of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) will be held on September 11\, 2026\, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm ET in the Cash Room (2121) at the Main Treasury Building. During 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 Friday\, September 4\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET. If you are unable to attend the TTAC meeting in person\, you may participate virtually. \nPlease email TTAC@treasury.gov with questions and comments. \nRegister for the meeting.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/public-meeting-of-the-treasury-tribal-advisory-committee/
CATEGORIES:Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260519T194855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T194856Z
UID:10004161-1789171200-1789862399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Strategic National Stockpile Training
DESCRIPTION:Tribal Nations Training Week: Strategic National Stockpile Training Hosted by the Center for Domestic Preparedness \n\n\n\nSeptember 12–19\, 2026 | Anniston\, Alabama \n\n\n\nStrategic National Stockpile (SNS) \n\n\n\nAn introduction to SNS medical countermeasures\, medical material\, and response operations during a public health incident. The course will present planning considerations and capabilities related to requesting\, receiving\, distributing\, dispensing\, and administering SNS medical countermeasures (MCM) and medical material through classroom presentations\, group discussions\, and hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nSchedule:September 12 – Travel to Center for Domestic PreparednessSeptember 13 – Opening CeremonySeptember 14-18 Strategic National Stockpile TrainingSeptember 19 – Travel Home  \n\n\n\nRegistration: Click  HERE to Apply!!
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/strategic-national-stockpile-training/
LOCATION:Center for Domestic Preparedness Campus\, Anniston\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20230630T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T200151Z
UID:10001322-1789257600-1789343999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:UNDRIP Day
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Day is celebrated every year on September 13. In honor of this day\, USET/USET SPF offices are closed. Learn more about UNDRIP.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/undrip-day/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:123 Easy Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260715T133027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T195801Z
UID:10004222-1789459200-1789470000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Practices\, Accurate Records: Training for Death Care Professionals Working with Native American Individuals and Tribal Nations
DESCRIPTION:Inaccurate identification of Native Americans in public health and vital records creates a distorted picture of health outcomes\, leading to gaps in morbidity and mortality data that can misdirect public health initiatives at the local\, state\, and national levels. This in-person session will examine the impact of inaccurate data collection and reporting\, highlight best practices for improving the accuracy of records\, and provide insight into the lived experiences of Tribal Nations in the USET region as they navigate the challenges created by incomplete and non–Tribal Nation-specific data. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 15\, 2026. The training will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Eastern\, with lunch and networking from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhere: Pamunkey Cultural Resource Center\, 225 Lay Landing Road\, King William\, VA\, 23086 \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Funeral Directors\, Funeral Home Staff\, Coroners\, Medical Examiners\, Public Health Professionals\, Hospice Personnel\, other professionals involved in death investigation\, certification\, or registration\, and Tribal Leaders and public health staff. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Participants will: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how inaccurate identification of Native Americans in public health and vital records affects morbidity and mortality data and influences public health decision-making.\n\n\n\nRecognize common factors that contribute to inaccurate identification of Native Americans in death records and other vital records.\n\n\n\nExplain the impact that incomplete or inaccurate data has on Tribal Nations’ ability to access resources\, inform health priorities\, and address health disparities.\n\n\n\nIdentify best practices that funeral directors\, coroners\, medical examiners\, and other partners can implement to improve the accuracy of information collected in vital records.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to support accurate and culturally respectful identification of Native American decedents\, contributing to more reliable public health data and stronger partnerships with Tribal Nations.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CEs): \n\n\n\n\nContinuing Medical Education will be provided.\n2.0 Credits for Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers will be provided.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hailey Wade\, OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, hwade@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/sacred-practices-accurate-records-training-for-death-care-professionals-working-with-native-american-individuals-and-tribal-nations/
LOCATION:Pamunkey Cultural Resource Center\, 225 Lay Landing Road\, King William\, Virginia\, 23086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260907T141055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T141055Z
UID:10004296-1789473600-1789488000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Chemical Shadows:  Analyzing Illicit Production
DESCRIPTION:This four-hour webinar is essential for law enforcement\, criminal analysts\, and community partners who must navigate the complex and dangerous landscape of the illegal drug market. You will gain the critical ability to identify a wide array of threats\, from Fentanyl and its related substances to various clandestine operations including meth labs\, BHO labs\, illegal marijuana grows\, and pill mills. Beyond just identification\, this webinar equips you with current tactics for hazard mitigation\, provides planning considerations for your specific jurisdiction\, and covers practical skills such as proper PPE selection\, presumptive field testing\, and leveraging available local\, state\, and federal resources\, ensuring you are prepared to respond safely and effectively to any illicit drug scene.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/chemical-shadows-analyzing-illicit-production/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260806T151754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T200944Z
UID:10004252-1789565400-1789570800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Economic Cluster Working Group - Tourism Industry Session
DESCRIPTION:This session has been postponed to a later date. Email updates will be coming soon via the Office of Economic Development team. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Brenna Ortiz (bortiz@usetinc.org). \n  \nUSET’s Office of Economic Development is hosting our ongoing Economic Cluster Working Group sessions for our Creative Economies and Tourism Industry sectors. As part of our updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan to help rebuild and grow different areas of Tribal economies\, we have created working groups that will work on key economic areas. The focus of this meeting will be to discuss initiating an Indigenous-led program on how to execute Indigenous exhibitions/pop-ups at different art museums throughout the USET Tribal member region to encourage tourism and community visitation. \nWhen: September 16 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: Tribal leaders\, Tribal economic developers and staff\, and community stakeholders\, Tourism Industry leaders\, Tribal Nation Museum Directors\, Indigenous Exhibition Producers\, and Indigenous Artists. \nLearning objectives: Guest Speakers from multiple areas of Museum Management\, Exhibition Curation\, Tourism Fashion Design/Art businesses. \nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Contact Brenna Ortiz\, Project Admininstrator\, bortiz@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-economic-cluster-working-group-tourism-industry-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,USET Office of Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260903T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T144351Z
UID:10004294-1789567200-1789574400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader:\nIn response to requests from tribal leaders and tribal-serving organizations\, and pursuant to Executive Order 13175\, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments\, I am writing to initiate a Tribal Consultation regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) 340B Drug Pricing Program – Rebate Model Pilot. The Consultation will be held virtually on Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026\, via Zoom. \nOn August 3\, 2026\, HRSA issued a Notice Regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program in the Federal Register to announce the availability of a revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (Pilot). Consistent with HRSA’s 340B statutory authority\, the Pilot provides a rebate mechanism through which qualifying manufacturers may effectuate the 340B ceiling price for certain drugs sold to covered entities. \nThe Pilot is limited to a select group of drugs and is open to qualifying manufacturers that submit plans meeting specific criteria. \nDuring the consultation\, HRSA will discuss how the Rebate Pilot will help: \n\nbalance tribal stakeholder concerns regarding implementation of a rebate model with the agency’s goal of testing rebates in the 340B Program;\ngather data on the effectuation of the ceiling price through use of rebates;\ngenerate data relevant to other federal health care programs\, including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program; and\nimprove transparency and inform future policy decisions.\n\nIn addition\, HRSA welcomes concerns and input from tribes as they work to implement this important initiative. \nParticipant Information:\nWhat: HRSA Tribal Consultation on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program\nDate: Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom)\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00pm ET\nRegistration link: Consultation Registration – Zoom \nIf you are unable to attend\, you are encouraged to send any written testimony or comments to\ntribalconsultation@hrsa.gov by Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \nFor more information\, please contact Commander Sharyl Trail\, Director of the HRSA Office of\nTribal Affairs at strail@hrsa.gov. \nHRSA values its government-to-government relationship with tribal nations and looks forward to\nengaging in meaningful consultation to better understand and consider the perspectives and\nconcerns of tribal partners regarding the proposed pilot program.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/hrsa-340b-rebate-model-pilot-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Health,Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260402T143559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T135516Z
UID:10004085-1789644600-1789648200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Whole Health: Strategies to Manage Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana as they explore how substance use and mental health recovery can be supported through multi-disciplinary coordination. This session will share strategies to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in rural and tribal settings that often require coordination across departments\, nuanced prescription management\, and a team-first approach. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 17 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Public health officials\, counselors\, psychiatrists\, social workers\, clinicians\, service providers\, clinical administration staff\, Tribal leaders\, and others with interest. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nHow to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in a rural\, tribal setting.\n\n\n\nTeam focused\, multi-disciplinary integration strategies from prevention to after care as well as how to address stigma and other influences.\n\n\n\nCulturally appropriate integration of care.\n\n\n\nCo-occurring issues that are prevalent and the successes and challenges experienced in administering care.\n\n\n\nAdvantages and barriers to integrated care.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Caro Caballero\, ccaballero@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/whole-health-strategies-to-manage-co-occurring-mental-health-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260806T151759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T193012Z
UID:10004253-1789651800-1789657200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Economic Cluster Working Group - Creative Economies Session
DESCRIPTION:USET’s Office of Economic Development is hosting our ongoing Economic Cluster Working Group sessions for our Creative Economies and Tourism Industry sectors. As part of our updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan to help rebuild and grow different areas of Tribal economies\, we have created working groups that will work on key economic areas. The focus of this meeting will be to discuss the importance of a Chamber of Commerce and an ongoing list of local Native business owners in their communities. Each person in the Creative Economies working group will be asked to highlight and share a list of three Native-owned small businesses in their community and add those businesses to the spotlight questionnaire on OEcD webpage. \nWhen: September 17 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET \nWho should attend: Tribal leaders\, Tribal economic developers and staff\, and community stakeholders\, creative entrepreneurs\, small business owners. \nLearning objectives: Learning more about the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and Tribal Nations’ local Chamber of Commerce. \nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Contact Brenna Ortiz\, Project Admininstrator\, bortiz@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-economic-cluster-working-group-creative-economies-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,USET Office of Economic Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260727T153449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153449Z
UID:10004240-1789689600-1789862399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Haskell Heritage Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Haskell Indian Nations University has set a date to celebrate 100 years of the memorial arch and stadium on campus. \nHaskell Heritage Homecoming is set for Friday and Saturday\, Sept. 18 and 19. \nActivities will include a community bison harvest on Sept. 18\, followed by presentations on the history of the stadium and arch\, documentary showings in the auditorium\, and a powwow in the stadium on Sept. 19.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/haskell-heritage-homecoming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260810T181612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T181612Z
UID:10004258-1789732800-1789732800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Listening Session: Fostering the Future Initiative
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury)\, you are invited to a listening session regarding the implementation of access to Trump Accounts for eligible youth in foster care\, including youth under the care or legal guardianship of Tribal child welfare agencies. This session is intended to ensure that Tribal Leaders and their designated representatives have an opportunity to provide feedback regarding implementation\, coordination\, and the unique considerations that may arise for Tribal governments and Tribal child welfare systems. This listening session will be held on September 18\, 2026\, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. To attend\, please register here. \nFor more information and proposed questions\, please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Treasury is accepting written comments received by Friday\, October 23\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. Alaska time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov. \n\nFostering the Future Initiative Listening Session 080626.pdf
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-listening-session-fostering-the-future-initiative/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Social Services,Treasury Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260105T144925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T144927Z
UID:10003885-1789948800-1790121599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
DESCRIPTION:NAFOA hosts an Annual Conference (Spring) and the Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to collaborate\, share practical insights\, and collectively define a path toward stronger Tribal economies and sovereignty.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafoa-fall-finance-tribal-economies-conference/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260401T131115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131116Z
UID:10004082-1789948800-1790207999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Conference on Cultural Property Protection
DESCRIPTION:Join us this September in Washington\, D.C.\, for three days of expert-led sessions\, networking\, and site visits. Our planning team is hard at work finalizing an engaging program you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/smithsonian-national-conference-on-cultural-property-protection/
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260907T141154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T141154Z
UID:10004297-1790078400-1790092800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Fentanyl Frontline: The survival and Interdiction
DESCRIPTION:Given the lethal threat posed by even incidental exposure to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids\, this webinar provides essential\, life-saving training for law enforcement\, criminal analysts\, and community partners on the front lines of the narcotics crisis. This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn to identify specific hazards\, apply current tactics to mitigate them\, and master the proper selection and wear of personal protective equipment. By also learning basic first aid for exposure\, you will be equipped with the critical knowledge and skills necessary to protect yourself and your team when responding to any scene where these deadly substances may be present.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fentanyl-frontline-the-survival-and-interdiction/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260907T143313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T143313Z
UID:10004298-1790170200-1790175600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DHS Tribal Affairs National Tribal Drop-In Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leaders\, Representatives\, and Citizens of Federally Recognized Tribal Nations\, \nYou are invited to the Department of Homeland Security National Tribal Drop-In Meeting on September 23\, 2026\, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The Intergovernmental Affairs Tribal Affairs team\, with colleagues from the Federal Emergency Management Agency\, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency\, U.S. Customs and Border Protection\, Homeland Security Investigations/Immigration and Customs Enforcement\, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers\, Transportation Security Administration\, Federal Protective Service\, and other federal partners\, will host this session. \nThe meeting’s purpose is to share program updates\, listen to your feedback\, and answer questions. We are committed to keeping communication open and ensuring you have access to Department of Homeland Security resources and services. Your insights and experiences help us improve our programs and strengthen our partnership. \nThis month’s presentation is being delivered by: U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ)\, on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) (https://namus.nij.ojp.gov) Presenter: Mr. Charles (Chuck) Heurich\, MFS\, Physical Scientist.  \nPlease share this invitation with others. \nWe look forward to your participation. Registration is required to receive the invitation. If you have questions before the meeting\, contact us at Tribal.Affairs@hq.dhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/dhs-tribal-affairs-national-tribal-drop-in-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Homeland Security (DHS),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T141500
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260810T194956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T194956Z
UID:10004260-1790254800-1790259300@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:From Planning to Response: Developing Effective Tribal Community Response Plans
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 24\, 2026\, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm EDT \nRegister Here: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r9bdbfff6ff5acb12f3e2ef4832424f85 \nDescription: This webinar will explore how Tribal Community Response Plans (TCRPs) can strengthen a community’s response to missing persons cases. Drawing from Tribal community experiences and technical assistance efforts\, presenters will discuss how TCRPs build partnerships\, clarify roles\, improve coordination\, and establish practical response procedures that can be activated during a crisis. \nParticipants will learn a step-by-step approach to developing and sustaining a TCRP\, including community assessment\, stakeholder engagement\, tabletop exercises\, plan development\, training\, and long-term maintenance. Presenters will share lessons learned\, common challenges\, and strategies for creating plans that are realistic\, actionable\, and sustainable. \nBy the end of the webinar\, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to begin or strengthen a TCRP in their community\, identify key stakeholders\, build collaborative partnerships\, and maintain preparedness over time. \nThis training is available to all interested parties. There is no charge to attend this training\, and CLE will not be available. \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 Administration\, 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 Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov\, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/from-planning-to-response-developing-effective-tribal-community-response-plans/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260715T133024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T124020Z
UID:10004221-1790640000-1790812799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Diabetes and Dental Support Programs Regional Training
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health is hosting a Regional Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and Dental Support Center training. The purpose of the regional training is to provide a collective approach to understanding the needs of both the diabetes and dental programs\, provide educational resources/materials to support productivity and impact. The training will be tailored to Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area SDPI programs and dental clinics\, supporting efforts to strengthen sovereign Tribal public health systems and enhance capacity across the region. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 29-30\, 2026\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Eastern each day \n\n\n\nWhere: Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT 06382 \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area diabetes and dental staff\, Health Directors\, Healthcare professionals. Only staff members directly related to IHS Nashville Area SDPI programs and dental programs are allowed to register for this event. Outside contractors will not be allowed to attend this event. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of resources available to IHS Nashville Area SPDI and dental program grantees.\n\n\n\nLearn diabetes and dental care best practices from subject matter experts working within the USET region.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to effectively collect and analyze data within RPMS Diabetes Management System (DMS) and Dentrix.\n\n\n\nLearn how to implement program activities and initiatives.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Contact D’Angelique Lister\, Office of Tribal Public Health Program Coordinator\, dlister@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-diabetes-and-dental-support-programs-regional-training/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260602T190452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T190453Z
UID:10004176-1790640000-1790899199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NICWA September 2026 Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Child Welfare Association’s September Training Institute in Portland\, Oregon will take place at Barbie’s Village at 935 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR 97232 and will feature Positive Indian Parenting and Foundations of Tribal Child Welfare Casework Practice.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nicwa-september-2026-training-institute/
CATEGORIES:Social Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260915T103904
CREATED:20260901T123137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T123159Z
UID:10004292-1791244800-1791331199@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:National Language Summit
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Education Association and the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education invite you to the National Language Summit\, a one-of-a-kind gathering dedicated to strengthening the future of Native language education across Indian Country. \nSpend the day alongside Native language advocates\, educators\, Tribal leaders\, and community experts working to revitalize\, reclaim\, and sustain their languages. \nThrough interactive sessions and focused conversations\, participants will share what is working\, exchange ideas\, strengthen connections\, and build upon the momentum of Native language work happening across Indian Country.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-language-summit/
CATEGORIES:Education,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T103905
CREATED:20260506T142907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T142909Z
UID:10004143-1791244800-1791417599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the fifth annual Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit\, October 6–7\, 2026\, at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant\, Michigan. This two-day event brings together tribal leaders\, council members\, tribal government officials and executives from tribal enterprises in Michigan\, Wisconsin and Minnesota. \n\n\n\nWe’re shaping this year’s Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit around what it takes to build and finance tribal economies right now — how deals come together\, get funded and how tribes are structuring growth. The agenda will cover Native finance\, housing development\, healthcare\, energy and tribal taxation\, along with practical tools like Section 105(l) leasing and real-world examples. It’s designed for tribal leaders and enterprise executives\, as well as the bankers\, attorneys\, policymakers and partners working alongside them. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also include sessions on data centers\, AI\, workforce development and drones — focused on how these sectors are emerging in tribal communities. Policy updates will track what’s happening in Washington — across federal agencies and Congress — and what it means for tribal economies\, projects and decision-making. \n\n\n\nThe goal is straightforward: give tribal leaders and partners clear\, usable information they can act on — and create space to interact directly with the people leading change across the tribal economy.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/great-lakes-tribal-economic-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260915T103905
CREATED:20260804T185326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185326Z
UID:10004251-1791244800-1791503999@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Tax Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-tax-conference/
CATEGORIES:Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T103905
CREATED:20260311T200509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T200514Z
UID:10004022-1791331200-1791676799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIEA Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:NIEA is accepting proposals for sessions that support and exemplify this year’s theme:Strength in Community: Building the Future Together. \n\n\n\nThe 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Buffalo Convention Center in Buffalo\, NY\, October 7–10\, 2026. \n\n\n\nWe encourage proposals aligned with our theme that offer engaging\, research-informed and/or practice-based sessions created by and with Indigenous educators\, experts\, and communities. Strong submissions elevate Indigenous ways of knowing\, center community-based knowledge\, and support the holistic success of Native learners\, families\, and communities across educational settings. \n\n\n\nThis year\, NIEA’s call for proposals includes three distinct session types: \n\n\n\n\nConvention Sessions: Sessions for the general Convention audience\, taking place on October 8\, 9\, or 10\, 2026.\n\n\n\nEducator Day Sessions: Sessions specifically for PK–12 educators\, focused on practical strategies and classroom resources\, taking place on Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026.\n\n\n\nStudent Day Sessions: Sessions specifically for youth (grades 6-12)\, taking place on Friday\, October 9\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions at NIEA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show\, Educator Day\, and Student Day are organized into specific strands. To learn more about submitting a proposal\, please review the call for proposal guides below.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/niea-convention-trade-show-4/
CATEGORIES:Education,Tribal Organization Events
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