Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours
2025-07-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

IRS Office Hours on Pre-Filing Registration Process for Elective Payment and Transfer of Clean Energy and CHIPS Credits
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-16 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.

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January 15, 2025
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time
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January 29, 2025
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February 12, 2025
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February 26, 2024
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March 12, 2025
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March 26, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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May 7, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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June 4, 2025
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June 18, 2025
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July 2, 2025
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July 16, 2025
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2025 USET Best Practices Conference
2025-07-07 00:00 - 2025-07-09 23:59 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
2025 USET Best Practices Conference
The Braided Path: Weaving together Wisdom, Innovation, and Community
July 7-9, 2025
Nashville, TN
Our Why: USET member Tribal Nations have cared for their communities and environments since time immemorial. This wisdom and these invaluable best practices have been passed down through the generations fostering a unique relationship among each other and all living things. This advances a deep connection with the environment, providing holistic health approaches, and cultivates sustainable economic development.

Conference Definition: USET presents an integrated approach to Tribal Sovereignty and Self-determination through the programmatic lens of our Offices of Environmental Resource Management, Economic Development, and Tribal Public Health. This conference hosts learning sessions for Tribal Leadership and staff to engage in a collaborative setting to share knowledge, wisdom, and innovation to enhance our collective strength and impact.

Goals:

To provide collaborative spaces for USET member Tribal Nation Leaders and staff to share knowledge, skills, resources, and fortify relationships.
To promote USET foundational pillars, which support USET member Tribal Nations in strengthening communities of practice.
To provide innovative support service through cross-sectional tracks.
To ensure the health, well-being, and self-determination of present and future generations.

When: July 7-9, 2025
The conference begins on July 7 at 1:30 pm and ends on July 9 at 4:30 pm.

Where: Nashville, TN
Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
The Hotel Room Block has been extended to Monday, June 16. To make your reservation, use the booking link or call 615-255-8400. The discounted room rate is $249.00 + taxes per night. If you have any issues making your reservation, please contact Jane Wilson at jwilson@usetinc.org.
Transportation to/from the Hotel: The hotel does not provide a shuttle service. The Nashville BNA Airport does have taxis and ride shares that will easily transport you to/from the hotel.
Parking: The hotel has valet parking for $65.00 a day. Valet parking does have in/out privileges. Self-parking options are available nearby but are not associated with the hotel.
*Letter from Hotel regarding parking and the temporary closing of the garage at 151 6th Ave North.
Places to Eat and Things to Do Near the Renaissance Nashville Hotel:
Fifth + Broad – Connected to the hotel, explore Fifth + Broadway, where the city comes to life. With eats and entertainment for all ages, Fifth + Broadway is changing the way Nashville lives, works and plays. Enjoy premier shopping, ridiculously good food and more all while taking in the downtown views.
Things to Do in Nashville – Creativity is the heart and soul of Nashville, the “Music City,” and there’s never a shortage of inspiring things to do. From music, culture, and the arts to food, sports, and shopping, there is an “only in Nashville” experience waiting for you.
Renaissance Hotel Interactive Local Attractions Map – At Renaissance Nashville Hotel, you’re in the heart of all the city center action, from the Tennessee State Capitol to Bridgestone Arena to the one and only Music Row.

Who should attend:
USET member Tribal Nation Leaders, staff, committee members, volunteers, and citizens who can benefit in the exchange of information, such as:

USET Member Tribal Nation Leaders
USET Member Tribal Health Staff: Health directors, clinic staff, diabetes coordinators, behavioral health, social services personnel, emergency services personnel, and public health professionals.
USET Member Tribal Economic Development Staff: Development Directors, Enterprise leaders, Community Development professionals
USET Member Tribal Program Staff: Natural resource managers, water and wastewater utility professionals, agriculture program staff and producers, cultural resource managers, climate adaptation and resiliency staff, school and childcare facilities managers, and infrastructure and community development planners.

Tracks:
The USET Best Practices Conference tracks are designed to provide a diverse and comprehensive platform for exploring critical issues and emerging trends across various programmatic focuses. These tracks aim to foster dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Through engaging presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will gain valuable insights, share expertise, and forge meaningful connections with fellow professionals and thought leaders.
The USET Offices of Environmental Resource Management, the Economic Development, and Tribal Public Health will present across these three domains:

Our Homelands: Exploring the relationship between indigenous communities and their ancestral lands, this track delves into the challenges and best practices of preserving cultural heritage, community development, and environmental stewardship.
Our People: Focusing on the well-being and empowerment of indigenous people, this track addresses issues such as health, education, and the preservation of traditional knowledge and languages.
Our Voice: Envisioning a future shaped by indigenous perspectives, this track explores innovative solutions to pressing global challenges and inclusion of indigenous narratives.

Agenda:
Agenda (last updated July 1, 2025)

Registration: Registration is now open.

Travel Stipends:
The 2025 Travel Stipend Request is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to BPCsupport@usetinc.org.

Special Events:

Barter Market: Back for the second year, the Barter Market is an activity to discuss trade and remember the value of our time, expertise, and craft beyond the cash economy. To participate, please bring a good or service, large or small, that can make for a good trade. Some examples include: Maple syrup, seeds, beadwork, baskets, jam, teas, traditional tools, books, a hug, resume review, seed sorting, etc.

Speakers:
For inquiries on speaker opportunities at the USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference, please contact us at bpcsupport@usetinc.org.

Exhibitors:
For inquiries on exhibitor opportunities at the USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference, please contact us at bpcsupport@usetinc.org.
FedEx Shipping Instructions
Renaissance Hotel Vendor Shipping Instructions

Meeting App:

Download the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.
If you have used the app for a previous USET meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference and download the event to your app.

Open the app in Google Play
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What to Expect:

The hotel does not provide airport shuttle service.
All meals will not be provided.
A wellness room will be available for participants to take a moment to unwind and relieve some stress.
A lactation room will be provided for participants needing to pump or breastfeed.
It will be hot and humid in Nashville. The weather is a bit unpredictable, but heat and humidity are a guarantee. However, some rooms in the hotel might be a bit chilly so it’s suggested to bring a light jacket or sweater.
There will be fabulous prizes given during general sessions and you must be present to win.
There will be amazing vendors!
The USET/USET Event app will have the most up-to-date information regarding sessions, locations, and maps. Notifications will be sent throughout the conference for helpful reminders and announcements.

USET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings
While 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:

Staying home when feeling unwell.
Washing hands frequently and thoroughly.
Practicing respiratory etiquette (e.g., covering coughs and sneezes).
Remaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.

Rescheduled: Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Recipients
2025-07-08 00:00 - 2025-07-09 23:59 | United South and Eastern Tribes Nashville Office, 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Update: This training has been rescheduled from July 10-11, 2025, to July 8-9, 2025

Participants will receive in-person instruction at no-cost in the Diabetes Management System package for RPMS (BDM) in both the roll and scroll interface and the Visual DMS graphical user interface (GUI). Topics include building and maintaining diabetes and pre-diabetes registers, editing patient information, and running register and quality assurance reports. Additional topics include using QMAN for custom searches to meet needs that commonly arise for diabetes programs, creating panels of patients in iCare, and performing the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.
When: July 8-9 at 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Central each day
Where: In-person only at the USET and Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office, 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, on the third floor in the computer training room
Hotel Accommodations:
Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
To make your reservation, use the booking link here or call (877) 901-6632. The discounted room rate is $249.00 + taxes per night. The discounted room rates expire on June 9, 2025.
*A shuttle will be provided from the Tribal Best Practice Conference Hotel to the Nashville office where the training is being conducted.
Who Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations that are Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant participants who submit the annual web
audit in SOS.
Learning Objectives:

Recognize the importance of building and maintaining a diabetes and pre-diabetes register.
Learn about best practices within the Diabetes Management System Package for RPMS.
Understand how to run quality assurance reports.
Learn the steps necessary to perform the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.

Registration: Register today.
Questions: For questions, please contact Michele Scarlata, USET Project Administrator, at mscarlata@usetinc.org.

NIHB Hosting Tribal Caucus in Preparation for Upcoming Consultations on the Ongoing IHS Realignment
2025-07-08 10:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
July 8 at 11:00 am Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board will host a virtual tribal caucus on July 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET, in preparation for the upcoming series of in-person tribal consultations on the ongoing realignment of the Indian Health Service (IHS).
The purpose of this caucus is to provide an overview of the ongoing IHS realignment proposal and give time and space for tribal leaders, health professionals, and advisors to prepare for the in-person tribal consultations.
Please be advised that this Tribal caucus is closed to Federal partners. This meeting is also off the record and not for press purposes. Please email federalrelations@nihb.org if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Program Tribal Consultations
2025-07-08 10:00, 2025-07-09 12:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking tribal feedback and recommendations on a draft grant solicitation entitled “Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) Program Tribal Grant Directed Announcement, May 2025.” Funding for Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) on tribal lands will be distributed through a grant program managed by the Environmental Compliance and Cleanup Division (ECCD). The Department of the Interior will provide grants to reclaim those lands based on eligibility requirements established in Sec. 40704 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the AHMR Program. Grants will be available to Tribal Nations to inventory, assess, decommission, reclaim, respond to hazardous substance releases on, and remediate hardrock (non-coal) abandoned mines. AHMR Grants are subject to funding availability.
Consultations are scheduled for two online sessions:

Session 1: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET
Session 2: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Written remarks may be provided by August 11, 2-25 at 11:59 p.m. ET by email to AHMRprogram@ios.doi.gov or by mail to: US Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, Attn: AHMR Program, One Denver Federal Center, Building 46, Room 101, PO Box 25207, Lakewood, CO 80225.
On your correspondence, please note your tribal affiliation and include “Tribal AHMR Grant Directed Announcement” in the header or subject line to identify the subject matter. Keep in mind that all relevant comments, including personal information if provided as part of your comments, may be posted publicly without change.

IHS Strategic Realignment Consultation
2025-07-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 14:00 | TN
The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. [PDF – 104 KB]

Enclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees [PDF – 104 KB]

During these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory Committees. Please see the website that lists the current IHS Tribal Advisory Committees.

Tribal Consultation – Seattle, Washington
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT
Registration Link
Address: Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 South 176th Street
Seattle, Washington 98188
Tribal Consultation – Phoenix, Arizona
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Registration Link
Address: Marriott Phoenix Chandler
1600 South Price Road
Chandler, Arizona 85286
Tribal Consultation – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
Registration Link
Address: Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis
3200 East 81st Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
Tribal Consultation – Washington, District of Columbia
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Registration Link
Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building – Hall of Tribal Nations
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Urban Confer – Virtual
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Registration Link

Annual Tribal Environmental Summit
2025-07-09 00:00 - 2025-07-11 23:59 | Route 66 Casino, 14500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
July 9-11, 2025
Route 66 Casino Hotel
14500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Summit website

2025-07-09 01:00 - 02:30 | Virtual Event
July 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central
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You are invited to join the webinar meeting, designed to enhance communication and cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Tribal leaders, representatives, and members.

ABA Webinar: 50th Anniversary of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
50th Anniversary of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
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Format: Free non-CLE Webinar, available on-demand immediately after on YouTube
Sponsor: ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Since 1975, or for 50 years, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDA) has provided a unique legal framework for tribes to assume the responsibility, and associated funding, to carry out programs and services that the United States government would otherwise be obligated to provide to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Today, the tribal self-determination and self-governance policies, and other legislative initiatives designed along the lines of the Act, have proven to be some of the most successful policies that the United States has ever enacted impacting American Indians and tribal communities.
These unique policies have fostered an extraordinary renaissance in tribal communities by empowering tribes to promote their tribal economies, build governmental infrastructures, provide law and order, manage tribal natural and cultural resources, meet the healthcare and educational needs of their members, and perform a myriad of other governmental functions. This webinar will include distinguished presenters that have been deeply involved in shaping and implementing the self-determination policy in tribal communities and nationally.
Speakers:

Mary L. Smith – Immediate Past President, American Bar Association; Former CEO, Indian Health Service; Vice Chair, VENG Group; Chair, Caroline and Ora Smith Foundation
Deb Haaland – Former Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
Bobbie Greene Kilberg – Former White House Fellow, President Nixon’s Domestic Policy Council
Bryan T. Newland – Former Tribal Chairman, Bay Mills Indian Community; Former Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
W. Ron Allen – Chair/CEO, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal
Natasha Singh – President and Chief Executive Officer, Alaska Tribal Native Health Consortium

Moderator:

Geoffrey D. Strommer – Partner, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker LLP

Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
2025-07-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Rivercane Gathering 2025 Webinar Series
RESTORING RIVERCANE, WEAVING KNOWLEDGE: A GATHERING OF PRACTICE, STORY AND STEWARDSHIP
In each session, they will hold space for learning, dialogue, and the sharing of knowledge centered on our relative, rivercane. Together, you will engage with leaders and cultural practitioners who are in relationship with rivercane, and are actively engaged in its care, protection and renewal. This will be a welcoming space to learn, share and discuss rivercane stewardship, cultural importance and restoration approaches that bring together Indigenous Knowledge and western science.
WEBINAR SCHEDULE
June 12: Cultural Uses of Rivercane, Dr. Ian Thompson, THPO Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Register here
July 10th: Restoration and Propagation Techniques, Laura Young, Southwest Region Steward, Virginia Natural Heritage Program. Register here
August 7th: Rivercane Mapping Approaches, Theo Witsell, Chief Conservation Officer and Co-founder, South-eastern Grasslands Institute; Tina Rotenbury, GIS Specialist at Ozark St. Francis National Forest. Register here
September 11th: Canebrake Health and Care, Jaime Smith, Choctaw Nation, Roger Cain, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, Adam Griffith, EBCI Cooperative Extension Agent Environmental Restorationist and Land Manager. Register here
October 9th: Rivercane Genetics, Michael P. Fedoroff, Director of CONSERVE Research Group, Michael R. McKain, Assistant Director of Watershed Biodiversity, CONSERVE Research Group, University of Alabama. Register here

NATHPO Prep for TC Regarding the NEPA and the NHPA Section 106 Process
2025-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
NATHPO will be hosting a Prep Webinar to help THPOs and Tribal Leaders prepare for the upcoming FCC Consultation for Tribal Nations Regarding the NEPA and the Section 106 Process of the NHPA. (See TC details below)
Join Prep Meeting
Meeting ID: 224 927 187 896 3
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) announced via Public Notice (DA 25-538) an upcoming opportunity for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to consult with Commission staff regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Section 106 process of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The consultation will be held via video conference on:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Click here to read Public Notice
>>> Register link here

Recognizing the Commission’s government-to-government relationship and its express desire to work with Tribal Nations, WTB and ONAP will hold a video conference to discuss the issues raised and proposals made in a March 2025 petition filed by CTIA—The Wireless Association (CTIA Petition).
Attendance will be limited to elected and appointed leaders or duly appointed representatives of federally-recognized Tribal Nations and NHOs, including Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs). Time permitting, we will invite statements from other Tribal representatives and participants during the Listening Session.
Tribal Nations and NHOs, like other interested parties, should file comments, reply comments, and ex parte presentations in the public record in order to put facts and arguments before the Commission in a manner such that they may be relied upon in the decision-making process. The Commission, however, will exempt ex parte presentations involving elected and appointed leaders, and duly appointed representatives, of federally-recognized Tribal Nations and NHOs from the disclosure requirements in permit-but-disclose proceedings (47 CFR § 1.1206) and the prohibitions on presentations during the Sunshine Agenda period (47 CFR § 1.1203). Specifically, presentations from elected and appointed leaders or duly appointed representatives of federally-recognized Tribal Nations or NHOs, including THPOs, to Commission decision makers shall be exempt from disclosure.
For questions about the consultation, email Native@fcc.gov.

US Forest Service Region 8 and Region 9 Listening Session
2025-07-11 08:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
July 11 at 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern
Region 8 & 9 Joint Tribal Listening Session Registration link
Webinar ID 827 5669 4447
Region 8 Executive Session Registration link
Webinar ID 862 2448 9456
Region 9 Executive Session link
Webinar ID 857 4188 1059

9:00-9:15 am ET
Welcome/Housekeeping/Opening Remarks

9:15-9:30 am
Forest Service Leader’s Intent and Context
Keeping tribal voices involved in decision making and co-stewardship across ancestral homelands

9:30-10:00 am
Current Environment Update
· Energy Executive Orders (14270, 14241)
· Timber Executive Orders (14223, 14225)
· Secretary Memorandum 1078-006
· Secretary Memorandum 1078-010

10:00-10:30 am
Q&A and Discussion

10:30-10:45 am
Break

10:45-11:15 am
Annual Programs of Work/Tribal Capacity/ Future of Tribal Engagements

11:15-11:45 am
Integrated Compliance/Agreement Opportunities/New Technologies

11:45-12:00 noon
Q&A and Discussion

12:00-1:00 pm
Lunch

1:00-2:30 pm

Region 8 Executive Session

3:00-4:30 pm
Region 9 Executive Session

NIHB Tribal Caucus Listening Session to Prepare for Upcoming Consultations on the HHS Realignment
2025-07-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-14 13:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
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The National Indian Health Board is hosting a virtual tribal caucus on July 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET in preparation for the two virtual listening sessions on July 16 and 17, 2025, from 12:00-5:30 p.m. ET, each day.
The listening session will solicit tribal feedback and priorities regarding Secretary Kennedy’s announced restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order 14210 entitled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.”
Please be advised that this tribal caucus is closed to federal partners. This meeting is also off the record and not for press purposes. You can email federalrelations@nihb.org if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Please note that this is a separate tribal caucus from the one NIHB is hosting to prepare for the upcoming series of IHS tribal consultations.

BIA Tribal consultations on Executive Order 14191 - Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
2025-07-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-14 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Following two well-attended consultations in March, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is holding additional consultation sessions concerning Executive Order 14191 – Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families.
Three more online sessions are scheduled:

Session 1: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 12:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Session 2: Monday, July 14, 2025, at 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET
Session 3: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 3:00-5:00 p.m. ET

Dear Tribal Leader Letter

FCC Tribal Consultation on NEPA and Section 106 Process of NHPA
2025-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) announced via Public Notice (DA 25-538) an upcoming opportunity for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to consult with Commission staff regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Section 106 process of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The consultation will be held via video conference on:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Click here to read Public Notice
>>> Register link here

Recognizing the Commission’s government-to-government relationship and its express desire to work with Tribal Nations, WTB and ONAP will hold a video conference to discuss the issues raised and proposals made in a March 2025 petition filed by CTIA—The Wireless Association (CTIA Petition).
Attendance will be limited to elected and appointed leaders or duly appointed representatives of federally-recognized Tribal Nations and NHOs, including Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs). Time permitting, we will invite statements from other Tribal representatives and participants during the Listening Session.
Tribal Nations and NHOs, like other interested parties, should file comments, reply comments, and ex parte presentations in the public record in order to put facts and arguments before the Commission in a manner such that they may be relied upon in the decision-making process. The Commission, however, will exempt ex parte presentations involving elected and appointed leaders, and duly appointed representatives, of federally-recognized Tribal Nations and NHOs from the disclosure requirements in permit-but-disclose proceedings (47 CFR § 1.1206) and the prohibitions on presentations during the Sunshine Agenda period (47 CFR § 1.1203). Specifically, presentations from elected and appointed leaders or duly appointed representatives of federally-recognized Tribal Nations or NHOs, including THPOs, to Commission decision makers shall be exempt from disclosure.
For questions about the consultation, email Native@fcc.gov.

Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
2025-07-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is pleased to announce that starting January 15th we will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics: Social Determinants of Health, GPRA measures, EHR templates and reminders, RPMS, iCARE panels, workflow management, and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times.
When: The third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nations Health Directors and Clinical Staff
Learning 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

Registration: Registration is not required.
Join via Zoom: Zoom link
Questions: Please contact Hailey Wade, USET Public Health Planning & Infrastructure Program Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

HHS Virtual Tribal Listening Sessions on the Reorganization
2025-07-16 11:00 - 2025-07-17 16:30, 2025-07-17 11:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Date: July 16 – July 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 5:30pm ET each day
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Written Comments:
Written comments related to the HHS reorganization are requested by July 18, 2025. Please send comments via one of the following methods:
Email: TribalAffairs@hhs.gov
Subject Line: Tribal Listening Session on the HHS Reorganization
Postal Mail:
Darcie L. Johnston, Principal Deputy Director
Dept. of Health & Human Services
Office of the Secretary, IEA
200 Independence Ave. SW
Mail Stop: 620E.11
Washington, DC 20201
This listening session will provide an opportunity for tribes to collectively share their feedback and priorities regarding the HHS reorganization. HHS leadership will be present to hear your feedback on their specific programs and services. Due to the temporary restraining order preventing the Department from active public engagement on the reorganization issued in American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO v. Trump , No. 3:2025cv03698 (N.D. Cal. 2025), HHS participants will be limited to receiving tribal comments during the listening session for internal planning purposes. We hope the listening session will contribute to the Department’s greater understanding of the tribal implications of these proposed changes, as well as tribal recommendations for this action.

CANCELED: USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: This month’s roundtable has been canceled. Please join the next roundtable on August 20th to hear from an exciting speaker.

Join the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion for attendees to learn from one another and build community across the region. The roundtable topic will be announced one to two weeks before each session through an update to the outlook event. We encourage attendees to join all discussions as they’re able, since all facets of environmental care and resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse groups of participants.
When: on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (ending on November 19, 2025)
Who Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nation staff, leaders, and citizens interested in community resilience, regardless of department or typical work duties.
What You will Learn: Participants will share and receive ideas for creative solutions for environmental adaptation and resilience across sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across Nations.
Register: Registration is open.
Questions: Please contact Steph Courtney, USET Community Resilience Liaison, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.

Dept of Treasury Tribal Consultation: Implementation of the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act
2025-07-17 12:00 | Virtual Event
July 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a Tribal consultation on the implementation of the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (Act), which authorizes Tribal child support enforcement agencies (Tribal IV-D agencies) direct access to federal tax information to obtain federal tax refund offsets for collection of past-due child support. Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter, which includes more information, the registration link and framing questions.
You may register for the Tribal Consultation here.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by August 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
