NWTF’s Webinar Series to Navigate the 2025 Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Program
2025-05-22 14:00, 2025-05-28 12:00, 2025-06-03 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
May 22 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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May 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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June 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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One of the most challenging aspects of effective hazardous fuel treatment is the transportation of forest products. These materials are often located far from processing facilities, and the high costs associated with transporting these materials from national forests to forest product facilities have historically hindered the implementation of crucial wildfire prevention strategies.

The Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance program directly addresses this issue by offering incentives to offset transportation costs. By doing so, the program aims to remove one of the significant barriers to effective hazardous fuel treatment, thereby facilitating the broader implementation of wildfire prevention strategies.

To ensure that potential applicants have a clear understanding of the program and how to apply if they are eligible, the NWTF will host a series of informational webinars with the Forest Service for attendees to learn about the program in detail, including eligibility requirements, application processes and the types of projects that qualify for assistance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real-time feedback from experts involved in the program.
Detailed information about the application process, selection criteria and eligible expenses can be found in the Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Program Notice of Funding Opportunity,  Frequently Asked Questions and Example Grant Application.

Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed in honor of Memorial Day.

National Native American Housing Convention
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-29 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
May 26-29, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
Convention website

FCC Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Emergency Alert System Event Code
2025-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
May 6 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
Interested participants must register in advance using the link below. After registering, you will receive a calendar invite with webinar information.
In observance of this year’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day on May 5, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) will co-host a webinar. This informational opportunity will describe the new Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Emergency Alert System (EAS) event code. The MEP code could enable a more rapid and coordinated response to missing and endangered person incidents by allowing alert originators to use the EAS to issue a wider range of alerts, to get the word out about missing persons.
During the webinar, attendees will be provided with information about:

What is the new MEP emergency alert code?
What’s the timeline for implementation?
What can people do now to prepare?

The presentation slide deck will be shared after the webinar.
Questions about the webinar or to schedule a meeting to discuss how to collaborate with the FCC on providing information to your community can be emailed to Native@fcc.gov or IGA@fcc.gov.

Housing as a Driver of Community Economic Development (In-Person Workshop)
2025-05-26 15:00 - 17:00 | TN
May 26 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pacific
Los Angeles, CA
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This 2-hour pre-convention workshop on May 26th from 1-3pm PST hosted by Big Water Consulting as part of the EDA-funded Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice. This workshop will be hosted before the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) 2025 Annual Convention & Tradeshow.
The workshop will bring together Tribal housing, planning and economic development professionals working to support tribal communities and economies in a second installment of the discussion started last June at the 2024 NAIHC Annual Convention in a workshop titled Linking Housing and Economic Development (In-Person Workshop) — Indigenous Economic Development.
They will briefly discuss the many ways in which housing plays both a direct and indirect role in sustainable community economic development; explore specific examples of how Tribal Nations and Native communities have created housing-related workforce development programs and developed workforce/market rate housing and homeownership programs to stimulate community economic development; and engage participants in exercises and activities where they can work together to locate, design, fund, and develop new housing projects and programs in support of their community economic development goals.

Consultation: Indian Affairs Workforce Efficiency and Productivity - EO 14210
2025-05-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Hybrid Event, TN
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation’s fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that end, Indian Affairs -which includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA), and the Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs seeks to engage directly with federally recognized Tribes to receive formal input on critical needs as we develop plans to implement operational improvements. Indian Affairs and other agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) remain committed to fulfilling our responsibilities efficiently and effectively. On February 11, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) 14210 establishing the “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative, which aims to reform the Federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. Under this directive, each agency is required to develop an Agency Reorganization Plan. In support of this effort, the Department is committed to receiving formal consultation feedback from Tribes regarding the EO and related topics. Multiple sessions are scheduled; all are hybrid unless otherwise noted. Times, locations, and registration information are on the BIA’s website.

May 20: Alaska

May 22: California

May 27: Albuquerque

May 29: Minnesota

May 30: BIE Interested Parties (virtual)

June 3: Oklahoma

June 7: Washington, DC

June 6: Virtual

IHS MSP eLearning virtual session
2025-05-27 10:00 | Virtual Event
The Indian Health Service, Office of Quality, Division of Quality Assurance and Patient Safety, Credentialing Program is hosting a one-hour virtual eLearning session for their IHS Medical Service Professional (aka Credentialist) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11 am EST. There will be a guest speaker from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). This information is relevant to our Tribal and Urban credentialing and clinical colleagues who would like to attend, please share this information with your contacts.
Additional information on the ECFMG:
As you may know, International medical graduates (IMGs) comprise one-quarter of the U.S. physician workforce. Certification by ECFMG is the standard for evaluating the qualifications of these physicians before they enter U.S. graduate medical education (GME), where they provide supervised patient care. ECFMG Certification is also a requirement for IMGs to take Step 3 of the three-step United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®) and to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
ECFMG provides other programs for IMGs pursuing U.S. GME, including those that assist them with the process of applying for U.S. GME positions; and that sponsor foreign nationals for the J-1 visa for the purpose of participating in such programs. ECFMG offers a verification service that allows GME programs, state medical boards, hospitals, and credentialing agencies in the United States to obtain primary-source confirmation that their IMG applicants are certified by ECFMG.
If you are interested in participating please reach out to CAPT Harjo who’s information if below.
Dione Harjo, MPH, CPCS, Credentialing Program Coordinator
Dione.Harjo@ihs.gov
(Ret.) CAPT, US Public Health Service
(W) (240) 535-2199

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
May’s session will be on Scientific Mindedness and Cultural Knowledge and will be presented by Dr. Jeff King.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health,
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact the Reclaiming Team, at ReclaimingTeam@usetinc.org.

Emerging as a Key Partner/Player in Regional Economic Development (Virtual Training Session)
2025-05-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
May 28 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
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After or in parallel with the strengthening of local Tribal and Native economies, many Native communities seek to further strengthen and diversify their economies in recognition of both the regional nature of robust and healthy economies in rural areas and the importance of diversification of Tribal and Native economies (especially in light of the harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to tribal economies dependent on casino revenues and tourism). The final section will address how growing Tribal and Native economies can develop deeper and broader connections to state and local governments and regional partners while also looking beyond national boundaries for new opportunities in global markets

Local-State-Tribal Relations in Economic Development (regional planning bodies and approaches, taxation, infrastructure, etc.)

Transboundary Economic Development (economic activities that transcend state and national boundaries)

Indigenous Economic Development Communities of Practice Webinar: Emerging as a Key Partner/Player in Regional Economic Development
2025-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
May 28 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Webinar webpage
Brief Description: After or in parallel with the strengthening of local tribal and Native economies, many Native communities seek to further strengthen and diversify their economies in recognition of both the regional nature of robust and healthy economies in rural areas and the importance of diversification of tribal and Native economies (especially in light of the harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to tribal economies dependent on casino revenues and tourism). The final section will address how growing tribal and Native economies can develop deeper and broader connections to state and local governments and regional partners while also looking beyond national boundaries for new opportunities in global markets

Local-State-Tribal Relations in Economic Development (regional planning bodies and approaches, taxation, infrastructure, etc.)

Transboundary Economic Development (economic activities that transcend state and national boundaries)

Travois Webinar - Title VI Loan Guarantees: Another strategy to access capital for housing and infrastructure
2025-05-29 13:00 | Virtual Event
May 29 at 1:00 pm Central
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Learn how to access capital for infrastructure and housing with a financing tool that may be less familiar compared to some other tools. In this webinar, they’ll provide an in-depth look at the Title VI 95% Loan Guarantee from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a program that can provide funding for Tribal housing and infrastructure development up to five times the Need portion of the formula allocation.
They’ll also explain how the Affordable Housing Program and the Capital Magnet Fund can provide supplemental funding through grants for your affordable housing and economic development projects.
Speakers:
– Adam Rose, director of partnerships and growth at Travois
– Jeff Glass, senior loan guarantee specialist at HUD’s Office of Loan Guarantee – Office of Native America Programs (ONAP)

SSBCI Tribal Enterprise Discussion
2025-05-29 14:00 | Virtual Event
May 29 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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Learn more about how Tribal Enterprises can participate in SSBCI transactions as borrowers, lenders, investors, and investees to expand capital access for businesses owned wholly, or partially by one or more Tribal Governments.

Consultation: Indian Affairs Workforce Efficiency and Productivity - EO 14210
2025-05-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-05 00:00 - 23:59 | Hybrid Event, TN
Dear Tribal Leader Letter As we navigate the complexities of our nation’s fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline operations while minimizing any potential impact on the quality of services provided to Tribes. To that end, Indian Affairs -which includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA), and the Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs seeks to engage directly with federally recognized Tribes to receive formal input on critical needs as we develop plans to implement operational improvements. Indian Affairs and other agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) remain committed to fulfilling our responsibilities efficiently and effectively. On February 11, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) 14210 establishing the “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative, which aims to reform the Federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. Under this directive, each agency is required to develop an Agency Reorganization Plan. In support of this effort, the Department is committed to receiving formal consultation feedback from Tribes regarding the EO and related topics. Multiple sessions are scheduled; all are hybrid unless otherwise noted. Times, locations, and registration information are on the BIA’s website.

May 20: Alaska

May 22: California

May 27: Albuquerque

May 29: Minnesota

May 30: BIE Interested Parties (virtual)

June 3: Oklahoma

June 5: Washington, DC

June 6: Virtual

June 12: North Dakota

USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
2025-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
Food Sovereignty Fridays
On the last Friday of every month, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will highlight Tribal Food Sovereignty Projects, and/or Culinary Traditions! All webinars will be open to the public and recorded.

When:

The last Friday of the month at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central/11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders and Tribal Agriculture/Natural Resources/Environmental Directors. This is open to all of Indian country.

Registration:
Register today.

Questions:
For more information, please contact Danielle Greendeer, USET Food Sovereignty Program Manager, at dgreendeer@usetinc.org.

Annual Intertribal Timber Council Symposium
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-05 | TN
June 2-5, 2025
Missoula, Montana
Symposium website

EMI Tribal Train the Trainer
2025-06-02 00:00 - 2025-06-06 23:59 | TN
June 2-6, 2025
Registration information:
For Online Registration: DHS-FEMA General Admissions Application
To Register:

Please obtain a Student Identification Number (SID): https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Please apply online: National Emergency Training Center Online Admissions Application (fema.gov) Course number is L8585 Start Date: June 2, 2025.
In-person registration will also be available day of class – if registering at class, please bring your SID number (may contact POC for assistance with obtaining a SID number)

Learn more.

Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Tribal Caucus for DOI Workforce Consultations Webinar Part 2
2025-06-02 14:30 | Virtual Event
We invite you to join the Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Tribal Caucus for DOI Workforce Consultations Webinar Part 2 on June 2 as a check-in point with Tribal leaders regarding the completed DOI Workforce Tribal Consultation Sessions.
Your participation will help ensure that Tribal voices and priorities are strongly represented.
Event: CTS Tribal Caucus Webinar Part 2
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 3:30 P.M. ET
Host: Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty (CTS)
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Please register in advance using the link below:
https://qrco.de/CTSDOITribalCaucus
This Tribal caucus will provide an opportunity to review and discuss key talking points, share feedback, and coordinate strategies for the remaining DOI Workforce Consultations. We encourage all members and interested Tribal representatives to attend and contribute to this collaborative effort.
For questions, email info@coalitionfortribalsovereignty.org.

SSBCI Tribal Program Lender Engagement Discussion
2025-06-02 15:00 | Virtual Event
June 2 at 4:00 pm Eastern
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Join for a lender engagement discussion. SSBCI Tribal lending programs often partner with non-CDFI lenders to originate transactions, support underwriting, and/or access private financing to support SSBCI lending transactions. In this discussion, we will explore some best practices shared by participating jurisdictions about engaging non-CDFI lenders and hear from a few jurisdictions on their lender engagement strategy and approach.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2025-06-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates.
Date: The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who Should Attend?

Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members
Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses
Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel
Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel
Epidemiologists, Data Specialists
Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners
Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel
Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience

Registration: Once we receive your contact information on the form here, you will be sent the link for the calendar invite. We do this to preserve the integrity of the PHPR Task Force and ensure only USET member Tribal Nation staff and organizations are able to join.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org, Samantha Rieche, USET Staff Epidemiologist at srieche@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant at htulis@usetinc.org.

Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours
2025-06-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Due to the high demand of additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations.
To solicit feedback on topics, please email Onawa Miller, USET OTPH Director, at omiller@usetinc.org
When: First Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: Health Directors, Tribal Leaders, and Tribal Nation Designated Staff
Participants will learn about:

The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V
How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre Award and Startup Cost
The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)
How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables
How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy
The 340B Pharmacy
CSC on RCM
Maximizing Space for a 105(l)
TMG, TSG
HSP Tools, SAP

Registration: Register today
Questions and Feedback: Please contact Onawa Miller, USET OTPH Director, at omiller@usetinc.org with any questions or feedback on topics.

Tribal Roundtable Discussion: Proliferation of Unregulated Internet Gaming
2025-06-04 11:30 - 15:00 | TN
June 4 at 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Washington, DC
Location to be sent upon RSVP
Please RSVP to: Samantha.Stilwell@sanmanuel-nsn.gov
The discussion is about the proliferation of unregulated internet gaming due to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s failure to regulate sports event contracts. This roundtable is hosted by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, California Nations Indian Gaming Association, Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations, Indian Gaming Association, Washington Indian Gaming Association, Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. The location for the roundtable will be provided upon RSVP.

IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
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January 15, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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January 29, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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February 26, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 12, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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March 26, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 9, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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April 23, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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May 7, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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May 21, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 4, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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June 18, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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July 2, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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July 16, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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CDC Webinar: Partnering with Tribal Nations to Prevent and Respond to New World Screwworm
2025-06-04 14:00 | Virtual Event
June 4 at 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm Eastern
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The purpose of this webinar is to support preparedness and early awareness of New World Screwworm (NWS), the current situation in Central America and Mexico, how NWS is a threat to tribal nations and tribal communities, as well as how to identify and treat infestations. The session will also highlight the risks NWS poses to tribal members, public health, livestock, food systems, and economies and how we can partner to report suspected cases in both people and animals.

NIEA Webinar - Native Educator Programs Showcase: Institutions with Native Support Systems Panel Discussion
2025-06-04 16:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
June 4 at 5:30 pm Eastern
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Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for the third virtual webinar in their Native Educator Programs Showcase. This webinar will feature a panel discussion with teacher educators and leaders from institutions that provide intentional support for Native students in strategic and creative ways. Join to learn to learn how these institutions have developed unique systems of support that influence the creation of strong, qualified Native educators.

Tribal Finance Essentials Virtual Crash Course
2025-06-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
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This crash course in Tribal Finance Essentials will cover five key financial governance areas that newly elected leaders need to know. These key financial governance areas will help you to make more informed decisions and communicate those decisions with interested parties, such as Tribal membership and financial institutions.
Event Schedule
12:00 PM: Welcome + Agenda
12:10 PM: Kinship Building Activity
12:30 PM: Discussion on financial reporting, budgeting/budget process, policies and procedures, external audit/audit process, and communication.
2:35 PM: Q&A Discussion
3:00 PM: Event Concludes
