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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260821T132518Z
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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:20260915T112727
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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:20260915T112727
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260828T143445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183526Z
UID:10004267-1791370800-1791376200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \nWhen: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors\, Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs)\, Case Managers\, PRC\, and other 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 Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. \nRegistration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours. \nQuestions? Please contact Caro Caballero\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Senior Program Coordinator\, at ccaballero@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-26/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Office of Tribal Public Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260609T134433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T134434Z
UID:10004188-1791468000-1791471600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NAFWS Webinar Series: Emerging Technologies in Wildlife Management
DESCRIPTION:The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS)\, in coordination with Tribal partners\, is conducting a webinar series designed to explore existing\, new\, and emerging technologies that support wildlife research and management in Tribal contexts. This series provides a dedicated space for Tribal fish and wildlife professionals to share knowledge and coordinate priorities that support Tribal sovereignty and the stewardship of natural resources.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafws-webinar-series-emerging-technologies-in-wildlife-management/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260602T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T190617Z
UID:10004177-1791936000-1792022399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NICWA October Virtual Training Institute - ICWA Basics
DESCRIPTION:This one-day virtual training provides participants with information about the basic legal requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) and the practice issues involved with ICWA’s implementation. A brief history of U.S. Indian policy as it relates to Indian children and families sets the stage for an examination of the specific provisions of ICWA and practice tips for both Tribal and state social workers.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nicwa-october-virtual-training-institute-icwa-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Social Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260915T134013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T134013Z
UID:10004299-1792072800-1792078200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:How-To Guide To Navigate the Complex Landscape of Tribal Energy Projects
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on ways Tribes have overcome critical issues by integrating flexibility\, planning\, and education into their DOE projects. From complex supply chain and contractor landscapes to intuitive project management structure\, these Tribes have expanded their capacity to ensure successful project results. \nMetlakatla: Navigating the Complex Supply Chain & Contractor Landscape: Education and Internal Capacity\nThis presentation will address the critical bottlenecks currently impacting supply chains and the internal capacity constraints faced by contractors across the energy industry. We will explore practical educational initiatives\, training programs\, and strategic frameworks Metlakatla implemented to upskill the workforce and scale contractor capacity. \nBarona: DOE Financial Award Restructuring and Leveraging Flexibility\nThis presentation will delve into the complexities of award restructuring\, highlighting the common hurdles Barona and other organizations have faced during transitional phases. We will learn and discuss how incorporating flexibility into award structures can help organizations adapt to shifting electricity regulatory and market environments. \nNavajo Nation – Ojo Encino Chapter House: Examining Collaborative Management Structure for Success\nThis presentation will showcase the Navajo Nation Tribal Government – Ojo Encino Chapter’s residential distributed generation initiative as a blueprint for community-led renewable energy deployment. We will examine the project’s collaborative management structure—combining local Tribal leadership\, subrecipient expertise\, and local electrical vendors to leverage and scale administrative\, technical\, and construction capacity resources. Attendees will learn how the Chapter integrates workforce development by training local workers and students\, manages complex multistakeholder preconstruction workflows\, and implements robust team communications and risk mitigation frameworks to ensure seamless project execution.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/how-to-guide-to-navigate-the-complex-landscape-of-tribal-energy-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Energy (DOE),Energy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260225T201451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181345Z
UID:10004016-1792972800-1793318399@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 USET Annual Board of Directors Meeting and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the USET member Mid-Atlantic Tribal Nations   \nREMINDER: Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country\, the USET and USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and are not open for general\, public registration. Anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate. \n  \nHotel Information\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg50 Kingsmill Rd Williamsburg\, VA 23185 \nPlease use this booking link to reserve your room. The rate is $125/night. Room block registration ends at 5:00pm EST on October 2\, 2026 \nGuests may also make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 800-222-8733 and asking for the USET/USET SPF 2026 BOD room block. You may also refer to the group code UST.  \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is open! Click here to go to the registration page. \nAll attendees are strongly encouraged to register in advance. \nThe early bird registration fee is $300 for USET committee members and general attendees.The registration fee increases to $350 on September 9\, 2026. \nCancellation and Substitution Information \nCancellations made prior to September 28\, 2026 will receive a refund of the registration\, less a $50 processing fee. For cancellations on or after September 28\, 2026\, written notification must be received by USET and there will be no refunds. \nSubstitutions can be made by submitting information to kloomis@usetinc.org and jsmith@usetinc.org \n  \nAgendas\nBoard of Directors draft agenda coming soon \n  \nCommittee Agendas\nCommittee Agendas coming soon  \n  \nRESOLUTIONS\nPlease submit resolutions to Liz Malerba at lmalerba@usetinc.org by October 5\, 2026. Late resolutions may not be considered. \nPlease note: Most resolutions should be submitted on the SPF template.  If you are unsure which template to use\, please email lmalerba@usetinc.org.  \nDraft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency\, an issue that was not known before the deadline\, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC\, at its discretion\, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5:00 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise\, they will not be considered. \n\nSPF Template\nUSET Template\n\n  \nUSET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings\nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us\, the lessons learned during this time remind us of the importance of maintaining proactive and precautionary health measures. Moving forward\, USET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members\, staff\, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others\, such as: \n\nStaying home when feeling unwell.\nWashing hands frequently and thoroughly.\nPracticing respiratory etiquette (e.g.\, covering coughs and sneezes).\nRemaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-uset-annual-board-of-directors-meeting-and-uset-spf-annual-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg\, 50 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Community Resilience,Culture and Heritage,Economic Development,Education,Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Housing,Natural Resources,Self-Governance,Social Services,Transportation,Tribal Administration,Tribal Justice,USET/USET SPF Events,Veterans
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260831T165920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T165952Z
UID:10004291-1793750400-1794009599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference
DESCRIPTION:Ten years on from the Tūramarama Declaration\, the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference returns home to Aotearoa – hosted by Te Rau Ora at Tuurangawaewae Marae\, Ngaaruawaahia\, 4–6 November 2026. Registrations are now open at www.wispc2026.com. \nWISPC 2026 brings together Indigenous leaders\, practitioners\, researchers\, rangatahi\, and whānau champions from across the world under the theme Wai Ora – Healing Waters\, reflecting the enduring strength\, resilience\, and life-giving nature of our awa.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/world-indigenous-suicide-prevention-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Health,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260915T112727
CREATED:20260427T123707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T204123Z
UID:10004134-1794700800-1795132799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2026 National Transportation in Indian Country Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Transportation in Indian Country Conference (NTICC) is the premier gathering of tribal transportation professionals in the United States. For one week each year\, NTICC brings together decision-makers\, technical experts\, and industry leaders to advance transportation infrastructure throughout Indian Country.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-national-transportation-in-indian-country-conference/
CATEGORIES:Transportation,Tribal Organization Events
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