United South & Eastern Tribes

CMS Listening Session | Long Term Supports and Services
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
September 26 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board is partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to host a Tribal listening session on long term services and supports (LTSS). We invite Tribal leaders, Tribal technical assistants, Tribal health professionals, and Tribal citizens to attend the session and share recommendations and best practices to improve LTSS in Tribal communities. LTSS are a critical part of the Indian health system for Tribal elders and Tribal citizens with disabilities and/or chronic illness. With limited IHS appropriations to support LTSS, reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid can help support LTSS in Tribal communities— please join us to share your thoughts and recommendations. To learn more about CMS’s role in LTSS, visit the LTSS Technical Assistance Center.

RESCHEDULED: USET OTPH Webinar | A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty
2024-09-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Update – This webinar was previously scheduled for September 24.

September 26 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Who should attend: Public health staff, chronic disease prevention staff, health educators, agriculture and foodways staff, Native chefs, Tribal leaders, farmers market staff/volunteers, etc.
We are excited to announce an informative and interactive webinar entitled “A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty,” which refers to the right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, food justice, which encompasses equal access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food; and food security, which entails having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Objectives:

Explore various resources designed to support food sovereignty initiatives within communities.
Establish sustainable partnerships and incorporate cultural values into mission statements.
Define the concepts of food sovereignty.
Examine policy ideas and strategies for food sustainability.

Our guest speaker will be Ms. Hayley Breazeale, Food Sovereignty Coordinator, SC., Master Gardener, and Diabetes Lifestyle Coach with the Catawba Nation Wellness Department.
If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Carter, USET Chronic Disease Program Manager, at jcarter@usetinc.org.

Digital Equity Native Entity Capacity Application Webinar
2024-09-26 13:00 | Virtual Event
NTIA will discuss the next stage in the Digital Equity Act grant programs and how Native Entities (Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations) can reduce barriers to digital equity in their communities. Speakers will discuss the Digital Equity Native Entity Application that opens on Wednesday, September 25.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, September 19. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.

Link for external registration page
https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_b0a2kNaLSneZZqLJaV23Qg#/regist…

Funding Program

Digital Equity Act Programs
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
State Digital Equity Planning Grant
Funding Programs

HHS/IHS Tribal Consultation on CSC
2024-09-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 16:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 25 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Location: Virtual
September 26 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Central
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Location: Dallas, Texas
October 1 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern
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Location: Washington, DC
October 3 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Pacific
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Location: Seattle, Washington
October 9 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Location: Virtual
Please email your written comments and recommendations for this Tribal Consultation to
consultation@ihs.gov. Use the SUBJECT LINE: CSC Methodology for Program Income.
The deadline for transmitting written comments for this Tribal Consultation is
Friday, October 11, 2024.
Over the past 60 days, the Contract Support Cost Advisory Group (CSCAG), made up of Federal
and Tribal members met three times, to discuss needed changes to the existing funding
methodology to address the calculation of CSC on expenditures of program income. The
CSCAG’s charge includes providing advice and recommendations on the Indian Health Service
(IHS) CSC policy, as well as identifying priorities and issues for improvement.
The principles that have been agreed upon by CSCAG members are to take an approach with the
broadest applicability, which aligns as much as feasible with the current CSC policy. During this
timeframe, CSCAG members identified a few areas of agreement, as well as a few areas for
additional discussion. Overall, there remains a considerable amount of work to be accomplished
by the CSCAG and IHS staff to implement a modified methodology.
The IHS is requesting input from all Tribal Leaders, as the implementation of a modified
methodology to negotiate and pay CSC on expenditures of program income can have broad
budgetary implications for Tribes that receive direct services, as well as compacting and
contracting Tribal Nations.
During this Tribal Consultation, they plan to convene three in-person Consultation sessions and
two virtual Consultation sessions to allow multiple opportunities to provide feedback on the
Agency’s proposals to calculate CSC related to expenditures of program income. Details about
the Consultation sessions are provided in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.
Throughout the CSCAG’s discussions, there were a few recurring topics of particular interest to
this Tribal Consultation. The IHS invites your recommendations and feedback broadly on the
expansion of the CSC policy, as well as the necessary changes required to implement CSC
calculations on expenditures of program income.
Due to the variability of how T/TOs collect program income expenditure data, the IHS is seeking
your recommendations on how to estimate initial amounts, as well as reconcile CSC annually.

US Forest Service Webinar | Partnering with Fire: Learning from Tribal Nations and Indigenous Practices
2024-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
September 26 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central
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Join the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service for our upcoming virtual workshop “Partnering with Fire: Learning from Tribal Nations and Indigenous Practices.”
This virtual webinar is open to natural and cultural resource managers, especially from Tribal Nations in the southern United States, and others who want to learn more about the how Tribes work with fire to adapt to a changing climate. Registration is required.
Topics and speakers include:

Mark Morales, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Steven Parrish, USDA Forest Service: Choctaw Nation agreements with USDA Forest Service.
Gesse Bullock, Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas fire crew and partnerships.
Mary Huffman, The Nature Conservancy: Indigenous Peoples Burning Network IPBN.

USET Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development Training
2024-09-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is partnering with West Yost Associates to provide Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development and a Tabletop Exercise to member USET Tribal Nations. This series will consist of six virtual training workshops informed cyber-incident first responders of the available resources, strategies and best practices in mitigating or minimizing the impact of a cyberattack on Tribal Nation critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
This training will help USET member Tribal Nations prepare for cyber-incident response and recovery operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to build a Cyber-Incident Response Plan (CIRP) over the course of the training to supplement existing emergency preparedness plans and resources. The final training will be a virtual table-top exercise in which the attendees will be able to evaluate their CIRP in response to a simulated incident.
When:

Thursday, August 8, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, August 22, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, August 29, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Tuesday, September 10, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, September 19, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, September 26, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern

Who Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations Utilities-Water and Wastewater professionals and Tribal Nation governmental officials.

Registration:
Registration is open.

Continuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board.

Questions: Please contact Veronica Menta, USET Financial Analyst, at vmenta@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.

SAMHSA Webinar: Advancing Indigenous Substance Misuse Prevention
2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 25 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Take part in SAMHSAs Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC) webinar as they highlight a program that has successfully integrated Strategic Prevention Framework principles and other evidence-based strategies into culturally rooted practices, advancing their substance misuse prevention initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to expand our shared knowledge of effective substance misuse prevention practices within Tribal communities.
Spotlight Feature: The L.E.A.D. Program (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion)
Presented by the Red Lake Nation Band of Chippewa Indians, the L.E.A.D. Program is a forward-thinking initiative designed to provide a compassionate alternative to traditional criminal justice methods. By diverting individuals who could benefit from treatment and support away from the legal system and into community-based interventions, the program addresses the root causes of substance misuse and mental health challenges. Through partnerships with law enforcement, behavioral health experts, and local organizations, L.E.A.D. promotes recovery and reduces recidivism with comprehensive, community-centered support.
Join them to celebrate and learn from this innovative program to expand your knowledge, strengthen your community’s prevention initiatives, and discover valuable resources available for your community!

NABS Research Webinar: Hidden Epidemics of Indian Boarding Schools
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Join NABS on September 25th, 2024 from 12pm-1:30pm CT for our upcoming Research Webinar: Hidden Epidemics of Indian Boarding Schools.
This webinar will explore hidden epidemics within the U.S. Indian boarding school system. This event will feature guest speaker Dr. Preston McBride (Comanche by descent), and will be moderated by NABS Research Assistant Joe Tahdooahnippah (Comanche).

SBA Tribal Consultation on HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms
2024-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms
Federal Register :: Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms
AGENCY:
U.S. Small Business Administration.
ACTION:
Notification of Tribal consultation meeting; request for comments.
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) announces that it is holding a Tribal consultation meeting in Washington, DC, concerning forthcoming proposed revisions to the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program regulations. The proposed rule would amend the 8(a) Business Development (BD) and size regulations to clarify certain policies. Additionally, SBA requests comments and input on how best to implement the Executive order entitled “Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination,” which, among other things, calls on agencies to increase the accessibility, equity, flexibility, and utility of Federal funding and support programs for Tribal Nations. SBA is also seeking comments on prospective policy changes addressing joint venture participation in SBA’s programs. Testimony presented at this Tribal consultation will become part of the administrative record for SBA’s consideration when the Agency deliberates on approaches to changes in the HUBZone and 8(a) BD program regulations.
DATES:
The meeting is Monday, September 23, 2024, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Pre-registration for this Tribal consultation meeting is requested by September 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting Locations:

The in-person Tribal consultation meeting in Washington, DC will be held at SBA Headquarters, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416.
The virtual portion of the Tribal consultation meeting will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. A subscription to Microsoft Teams is not required to participate. SBA will provide further information, including a direct invitation link to the meeting, upon registration.

Commenters and attendees may participate in-person or remotely at this consultation meeting.
Pre-registration: Send pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Chequita Carter of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416; Chequita.Carter@sba.gov; or Facsimile to (202) 481-2177.
Comments: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

Email: to Jackson S. Brossy, Assistant Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration, at tribalconsultation@sba.gov.
Mail (for paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): to Jackson S. Brossy, Assistant Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416.

NAFOA 2024 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-24 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
NAFOA 2024 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, California
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All-Native American Comedy Show | Good Medicine,
2024-09-21 18:00 - 20:30
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 7:00PM and 9:30PM ticket event
Location: Theater Lab
Ticketed event: Good Medicine | Schwartz Center Box Office (emory.edu)
Event Description: After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit, all-Native American comedy show, Good Medicine, comes to Emory University for one-night of stand-up! Hosted by comedian Adrianne Chalepah (Showtime) the showcase features Brian Bahe (Comedy Central), Siena East (MAX), and Tai Leclaire (Warner Bros.). Good Medicine has sold-out shows across the country and featured comedians hailing from over 35 Tribal Nations who have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, ABC, NBC, FX and more! Presented by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies with support from Theater Emory and the Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process.
Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 and dial in the numeric Participant Passcode [REDACTED]. No prior registration is necessary. Please note the dial in process is automated. The conference call will have a moderator to direct the Q&As. Please note all call are Eastern Time (ET).
CDFI Certification Conference Call Schedule

Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

CDFI CONTACT INFORMATION

Have questions/concerns about CDFI Certification?
OCPE Helpdesk
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National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training | Culture as Prevention: Using Elders to Enrich Child and Youth Programs
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
September 19, 2024, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern
Register by September 17
One universal principle across Tribal nations is the reverence with which Tribal Elders are held along with the knowledge they possess of Tribal cultural practices. Connection of Tribal Elders with children and youth in various Tribal programs including child welfare, juvenile justice and more has proven to be valuable for both Elders and children and youth.
In this webinar, participants will learn more about how several Tribes are utilizing Tribal Elders within their programs, as well as the Americorps Senior Program which connects Elders as volunteers with Tribal programs which need them. Faculty will include Tribal representatives who currently have Elders involved in their programs, and from Americorps Senior Program Deputy Director and the Program Manager who serves as the lead for Tribal nations.
This webinar is the fourth in a series titled Culture as Prevention. The training series is the result of a partnership between DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the National Indian Country Training Initiative. This webinar is available to all federal, state, local and Tribal juvenile justice, and social service professionals, as well as those interested in exploring incorporating Tribal Elders in their systems involving children.
There is no tuition charge for this training.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Cumper at heather.cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

USET OTPH Webinar | Supporting the Indigenous Breastfeeding Family
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Who should attend: Public health staff, medical practitioners, health educators, diabetes coordinators, lactation consultants, and doulas.
We are excited to announce an informative and interactive webinar entitled “Supporting the Indigenous Breastfeeding Family.” The objectives of this presentation include learning how to support Indigenous breastfeeding families by implementing policies and procedures on breastfeeding in the workplace. We will also discuss developing collaboration between Tribal health programs to support breastfeeding families and improve healthier lifestyles.
Our guest speaker, Dr. Charlene Remirez, is a Labor and delivery registered nurse who has been practicing for over 15 years and recently graduated with a Doctorate in Nurse Practice. Dr. Ramirez is currently working as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Montana State University and is starting a journey to becoming an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within the following year.
If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Carter, USET Chronic Disease Program Manager, at jcarter@usetinc.org.

Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference | Pathways to Partnership: Enhancing Trust through Tribal Consultation
2024-09-19 | Hybrid Event, TN
Thursday, September 19 at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
Register to attend virtually or in-person
Pathways to Partnership:
Enhancing Trust through Tribal Consultation
The 2024 Virginia General Assembly passed HB1157 with bipartisan support: a bill affirming the Commonwealth’s obligation to consult with federally recognized Tribal Nations before granting state permits for projects that may impact tribal cultural, historical, and environmental interests. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the bill into a law that will take effect July 1, 2024. What does this mean for state and local agencies and the tribes in Virginia? What does it look like when it’s working well? Why is it necessary? These questions, and more, will be addressed through the presentations of speakers – from Virginia Tribes to agencies and other professionals in the field.
Consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), consent is the most appropriate and preferred diplomacy tool between sovereign governments. However, consultation is currently the most commonly used diplomacy tool to proactively protect the inherent sovereign interests and rights of Tribal Nations, so it is imperative that it is meaningful and robust. Director Carroll will open the conference with a discussion on the importance of consultation as part of building strong, respectful, and healthy relationships between governments, including how it can be most effectively used for both federal and state relations.

Victimology in Missing Child Investigations in Indian Country
2024-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
September 18 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
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Victimology, a comprehensive collection of personal information regarding the missing child and their immediate family, is a crucial part of missing child investigations in Indian Country. It is a collection of information addressing personality, lifestyle, and patterns that reveal specific risks, vulnerabilities, and stressors for the child. Victimology provides the foundation to determine the level and nature of the child’s risk of victimization. Victimology factors that form the basis for a subsequent risk assessment will be thoroughly discussed.

ACF Annual Tribal Consultation
2024-09-18 12:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
September 18 at 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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During the sessions, ACF leadership will engage with Tribal leaders on issues important to the Tribes and ACF Tribal program priorities. Topics include ACF implementation of EO 14112 and integration processes for the 477 program. Please see this consultation agenda for more information.

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-09-18 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 new 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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July 2, 2024
12:30-2 p.m. EDT
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July 17, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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July 31, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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August 14, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 4, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 18, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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October 2, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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U.S. DOT Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
2024-09-18 12:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. DOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence is hosting a new virtual thought leadership series focusing on Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This three-part series will include three panels of transportation thought leaders focusing on:

Project Delivery Lessons Learned from Emergency Response Following an Infrastructure Catastrophe
Best Practices to Get Big Infrastructure Projects off the Ground
Project Acceleration for the Public Good.

Each speaker will discuss an illustration of an infrastructure project completed or currently underway and share best practices across a spectrum of issues.
The first panel session will be held on September 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET. To view the lineup of sessions and speakers, visit: https://www.volpe.dot.gov/project-delivery-center-excellence/making-good-potential-bipartisan-infrastructure-law.
To register, visit: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_YW5SUmdIS8ibnRPbxFoAow

Mental Health First Aid Training
2024-09-18 08:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Trainings in September 2024. The training will consist of approximately two hours of self-paced pre-work and one 5-hour virtual training day. Mental Health First Aid, as defined by their website, is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn more about the training.

When:
Youth Mental Health First Aid
September 11 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern
Adult Mental Health First Aid
September 18 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern

Who Should Attend:
Any community member and staff of a USET member Tribal Nation who would like to learn new skills and/or expand on current skills related to mental health and ultimately help those in their communities.

What You Will Learn:

How to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders
How to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis

Register:
Youth registration link
Adult registration link

Questions:
Please contact Amanda Watts, Evaluation Specialist, at awatts@usetinc.org with any questions.

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training | ICWA Webinar Series
2024-09-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
ICWA Webinar Series: The Indian Child Welfare Act and Advocates for Native Youth
September 17 at 2:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern
Register by September 12.
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Representatives of Native youth, including Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), and attorneys representing children play an important role in ICWA cases. This webinar is the third in a multipart series concerning the application of ICWA in State courts and the role of Tribal courts in cases involving ICWA. Panelists with experience in advocating for Native youth in ICWA cases will discuss the various roles as well as provide information on best practices. CLE will not be provided.
There is no tuition charge for this training.

NAGPRA Regulations Training
2024-09-17
Brought to the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) by the Association on American Indian Affairs
September 17 & October 1, 2024
September 17 | Part 1: Introduction to the new NAGPRA regulations and how to read and interpret the law.
The new NAGPRA regulations have finally synced the intent of the legislation with appropriate implementation. The new regulations were intended to correct the old regulations, which had developed into burdensome practices that conflicted with the law. Understanding the underlying purpose and concepts of the law and new regulations is the starting point to resolve any question on how to move the repatriation process forward. There will be a Q&A period.
October 1 | Part 2: Introduction to the new NAGPRA regulations repatriation process, step-by-step.
With a firm understanding of the purpose and concepts in NAGPRA, the regulations’ step-by-step process will provide a clear and efficient way forward. If time allows, we hope to hear feedback on what your institutions may still be struggling with, considering that the new regulations are intended to lessen costs and provide clear timelines.
Pricing:
AAMG and AAIA Members: $29/workshop, $55/both
Nonmembers: $59/workshop, $115/both
Student Members of AAMG or AAIA: FREE registration for both workshops
Offering 5 member and 5 nonmember registrations to attend BOTH workshops for FREE on a first come, first serve basis. Fill out this sponsorship application form here. You will receive registration information once received.

Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee
2024-09-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 16 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The Treasury has scheduled the next TTAC meeting to be held in-person at the Treasury building in Washington, D.C.
Register here by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 13, 2024.
The meeting agenda is forthcoming. Please email TTAC@treasury.gov with questions and comments.

Enhancing Tribal Collaboration to Build Sustainable Public Safety Partnerships
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-17 | Catawba Indian Nation, 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
The Catawba Indian Nation is provided a course that offers a proactive training experience aimed at fostering collaboration among tribal, state, federal, and local governments. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to identify Tribal justice challenges and strengthen partnerships that support Tribal justice initiatives.
Training is free and breakfast and lunch are provided.
When: September 16-17, 2024 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each day
Agenda
Topics:

Emotional Intelligence
Tribal Governance and Jurisdiction
Restorative Justice, Law and Legal Issues
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People
Creating Collaborative Tribal Initiatives

Who should attend:

Law Enforcement
Community Corrections
State Corrections
Educational Institution
Courts and Legal Systems
Tribal & Non-Tribal Youth Services
Tribal & Non-Tribal Government
Indian Health Services

Register: Visit https://forms.microsoft.com/r/Ji1pVqHwbk to register
Questions: For questions or more information, please contact Lydia Locklear, Catawba Deputy Tribal Attorney at lydia.locklear@catawba.com or Shawn Butler, Catawba Tribal Chief of Police, at shawn.butler@catawba.com.

White House Briefing on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
2024-09-13 12:30 | Virtual Event
The White House Office of Public Engagement invites you to a briefing on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark bipartisan legislation that President Biden has championed for decades.
You will be joined by Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council, Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other administration officials to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to address gender-based violence as well as new actions that will be announced this week. Please see below for details and a registration link.
White House Briefing on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Featuring: Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council
Arati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
WHEN: Friday, September 13th, 1:30 PM
WHERE: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_5Go5u55HRU2phQMS_TS_zQ (-> whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com)

Department of Treasury Tribal Consultation | Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program
2024-09-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 13 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, the NPRM proposes revisions to strengthen and modernize the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs maintained by financial institutions—including casinos and other entities that may be owned by Tribes or Native entities.
For more information and proposed questions, please see the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter or visit the Tribal Consultation page on Treasury’s website. Treasury is accepting written comments received by October 18, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time.
Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

UNDRIP Day
2024-09-13 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
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.

FEMA Office Hours | Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Session 1: August 15 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Session 2: September 12 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The update consolidates information and eligibility requirements for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) projects addressing air quality, drought, extreme temperatures, wildfire and wind. It also reflects recent policy changes to simplify program delivery through streamlined cost effectiveness methods and a lower benefit-cost analysis discount rate.
State, local, Tribal and territorial governments may use the guide to navigate the application process and manage the grant lifecycle to receive critical resilience dollars. Information in the guide includes policies and processes to enable effective and consistent implementation across all HMA programs.
HMA provides funding to reduce the risk and impact of disasters such as wildfires, drought, extreme heat, hurricanes, earthquakes and flooding. Programs in HMA are Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Flood Mitigation Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and HMGP Post Fire.
The update follows the update last year—the first since 2015—that incorporated climate change and future conditions, equity, building codes, capability and capacity building, nature-based solutions and community lifelines as key principles for its grant programs. It was also the first guide to cover BRIC.
This aligns with FEMA’s “people first” approach and helps communities build climate resilience through reducing complexity and barriers to accessing our HMA grant funds. It also aligns with the 2024 FEMA Year of Resilience theme to build capacity to withstand tomorrow’s hazards.
FEMA is offering two Office Hours sessions which provides an overview of the recent updates. Registration is now open.
