United South & Eastern Tribes

Social Security Administration Tribal Consultation
2024-10-17 09:00, 2024-10-15 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
October 15 at 2:00 pm Eastern and
October 17 at 10:00 am Eastern
RSVP to AIAN.EC@ssa.gov and let them know which date (October 15th or October 17th) you plan to attend. You will receive the Framing Questions and Agenda documents as an attachment with your calendar invite.
Their Tribal Consultation Call to Action Plan expanded partnerships across federal agencies to Urban Indian Organizations sharing their objective to increase Video Service Delivery sites, promoting Native language initiatives, and providing free monthly training webinars on SSA programs and policies. They seek to learn the pros and cons of the proposed framing questions to provide direct input into SSA policies, procedures, and priorities and to assist in providing strong consultations, round table discussions, and listening sessions.
If you wish to provide comments in writing, by November 29, 2024, please send written comments to Social Security Administration at AIAN.EC@ssa.gov.

Intersessional Meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (OHCHR) to Hold a Dialogue on Concrete Ways to Enhance the Participation of Indigenous Peoples in the Work of the OHCHR
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-18
October 17-18 at 10:00 am – 6:00 pm CEST
Geneva, Switzerland
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The OHCHR will hold the second of the two intersessional meetings mandated under paragraph 16 of Resolution 54/12, in which the Council decided to “continue to discuss and develop further steps and measures necessary to enable and to facilitate the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ representatives and institutions duly established by themselves in the work of the Human Rights Council.” The objective of the meeting, as outlined in Resolution 54/12, paragraph 16 is to allow States, relevant United Nations agencies, funds and programs, international organizations, Indigenous Peoples from the seven Indigenous sociocultural regions, national human rights institutions, and civil society organizations to hold a dialogue on concrete ways to enhance the participation of Indigenous Peoples in the work of the Human Rights Council.

FASSR Training
2024-10-16 14:30 | Virtual Event
The Office of Indian Services Department of Human Services (OIS-DHS) has scheduled FASSR training on October 16, 21, and 23. It will be the same training with three dates to select from and is open to all programs who operate a welfare assistance program. For those unable to attend one of the training sessions, OIS-DHS will provide a quick reference guide.

October 16, 2024, at 3:30 EST

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Meeting ID: 287 189 330 885
Passcode: [REDACTED]

October 21, 2024, at 12:30 EST

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Meeting ID: 211 431 298 869
Passcode: [REDACTED]

October 23, 2024, at 12:30 EST

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Meeting ID: 253 759 645 737
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FEMA Tribal Consultation to Discuss the NFIP's Community Rating System Redesign
2024-10-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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FEMA will host virtual Tribal consultations with Tribal Nations to discuss suggested approaches for a redesigned CRS.
The purpose of the redesign is to enhance the CRS’s effectiveness, promote resilience, and mitigate the financial impacts of flooding on communities. CRS Redesign is a multi-year effort intended to take a comprehensive look at the CRS program, exploring both incremental improvements and bold shifts in approach.
FEMA is exploring the future of the CRS with a focus on ways the agency can improve the CRS to:

Incentivize communities to take measurable actions and make sustained progress that reduces current and future flood risk;
Embed equity as a foundation of the Community Rating System program;
Incentivize communities to promote property owners to purchase flood insurance to reduce their financial exposure to flood risk; and
Deliver a community participant-centered and modernized program.

The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements in the NFIP. The agency is evaluating the CRS’s potential to provide ongoing support for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments’ goals and needs around floodplain management.

DOI Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Webinar
2024-10-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
October 16 at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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Join the third webinar of the Department of the Interior Environmental Justice Steering Committee’s Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Webinar Series on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm ET (11:30 am – 12:30 pm PT). This webinar will focus on the topic: How to Write a Successful Grant Application. Click here to register for the live event.
Accommodations can be requested during the registration process; please share any requests by October 9, 2024, by 4pm ET. This webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants via email after the webinar. To access recordings of previous Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Webinars, visit the Department’s Environmental Justice website.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Abby Klinkenberg (aklinkenberg@usbr.gov).

Environmental Protection Agency: EJScreen Office Hours & Training
2024-10-16 11:00 | Virtual Event
October 16 at 12:00 pm Eastern
Join via Zoom link
The EPA is holding a set of Office Hours for users of EJScreen, EPA’s environmental justice screening and mapping tool. These office hours will be a chance for the public to talk with EPA EJScreen experts about how to use and apply the tool, among other topics. EPA will hold these sessions on a bimonthly basis.

American-Made TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize Informational Webinar
2024-10-15 14:00 | Virtual Event
October 15 at 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm Eastern
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This is a 1-hour webinar covering important information about the TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize. This prize is exclusively available to students and faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities. During the webinar, prize administrators will cover prize goals, key dates, how to submit your application, and more. Plus, you’ll be able to ask any questions you have during the live Q&A at the end of the webinar. For more information on the prize, visit https://www.herox.com/TCUenergyandfood.

2024 Department of Homeland Security External Tribal Quarterly Meetings
2024-10-15 13:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to the 2024 DHS External Tribal Quarterly Meetings. These virtual quarterly meetings are hosted by DHS Tribal Affairs and provide an opportunity to have discussions on Homeland Security matters such as equity, resource availability, partnerships, law enforcement and security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and prevention of human trafficking and targeted violence.
They welcome Tribal leaders, elders, representatives, program directors and Tribal members to attend and participate. They also invite all DHS components who work with Tribal Nations. An agenda will be provided to all registrants.
The 2024 quarterly meeting schedule is as follows:
April 16, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
July 16, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
October 15, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
Below is the Zoom registration link for the April session.
When: April 16, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1616223893?pwd=[REDACTED] (-> lnks.gd)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Native American Day
2024-10-14 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Native American Day! Learn more about this special day. USET/USET SPF offices are closed today.

CANCELED | USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: This month’s Infectious Disease ECHO has been canceled due to the USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you in November.

We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. Beginning in March 2024, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Bryan Hendrix, Public Health Data Improvement Manager, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

HHS/IHS Tribal Consultation on CSC
2024-10-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-03 11:30 - 14:30, 2024-10-01 08:30 - 11:30 | 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.

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Public Meeting
2024-10-09 09:00 - 20:00 | The Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, 35806, United States
October 9 at 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Central
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The WHEJAC will convene an in-person public meeting with a virtual option on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time. Meeting discussions will focus on several topics including, but not limited to, workgroup activities, panel discussions, updates from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and other federal agencies, and new formal charges for the WHEJAC.

NIEA Convention & Trade Show
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-12
55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show

Education Sovereignty: A Declaration of Change

The National Indian Education Association will be holding its 55th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Palm Springs, CA, October 9-12th, 2024.
Join more than 2,000 Native educators, students, tribal leaders, and advocates at the largest Native education convention in the nation. This year’s theme, ‘Education Sovereignty: A Declaration of Change,’ will pave the way for the next century of Native education, featuring four full days of inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and special events.

National Indian Country Training Initiative | ICWA Webinar Series: The Indian Child Welfare Act and the Role of Tribal and State Attorneys
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:45 | Virtual Event
October 8 at 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm Eastern
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Registration deadline: October 4, 2024
Non-DOJ applicants will receive notification of their application status by: October 7, 2024
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. Tribal and State attorneys play important roles in advancing the protections of ICWA. This webinar is the fourth in a multipart series concerning the application of ICWA in State courts and the role of Tribal courts in cases involving ICWA. Kate Fort, a nationally recognized expert on ICWA will discuss the implications of ICWA in representing Tribes and States in child welfare cases. Topics will include transfer, state agreements, and many other important topics. CLE has been requested.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Cumper at heather.cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

TribalHub Webinar: Advancing Tribal Mental & Behavioral Health with Integrated Care Solutions
2024-10-08 12:00 | Virtual Event
October 8 at 12:00 pm Central
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Attend an insightful webinar focused on the latest advancements in mental and behavioral health (BH) through integrated care. This session will delve into the transformative potential of our behavior health suite, showcasing how it can significantly improve patient outcomes while being user-friendly and comprehensive.
Key Topics Covered:

Mental and Behavioral Health + Integrated Care: Explore the importance of integrating mental and behavioral health services within broader healthcare systems. Understand the benefits of a holistic approach to patient care that addresses both physical and mental health needs simultaneously.
Enhancing Outcomes with Our Behavior Health Suite: Discover how our innovative behavior health suite can enhance patient outcomes. We will demonstrate the suite’s ease of use and comprehensive nature, highlighting key features designed to streamline processes and improve overall care quality.
Comprehensive and User-Friendly Solutions: Learn about the intuitive design of our BH suite that ensures ease of use for healthcare providers. The suite’s comprehensive tools and functionalities are tailored to meet the diverse needs of mental and behavioral health professionals, enabling more efficient and effective care delivery.
Crisis Content and Simplified Referrals: See how our suite integrates crisis content seamlessly with existing health systems to simplify the referral process. This integration facilitates timely interventions and ensures that patients receive the appropriate care promptly.
Leveraging Mobile Technology for Documentation: Understand how mobile technology, including ambient tech, can expedite the completion of documentation. Our suite supports mobile solutions that allow healthcare providers to document patient interactions quickly and accurately, reducing administrative burden and enhancing patient care.

Forvis Mazars Webinar: Tax Updates: Planning for the Election and the Year to Come
2024-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
October 8 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
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Between the election and the 2025 legislative sunsets, there is much to consider in the tax world. Join Forvis Mazars for a complimentary webinar providing an overview and planning considerations with these upcoming events in mind. Head into the year-end with information you and your business need to know.
Learning Objectives

Recognize how the 2024 tax environment may affect your future plans.
Discuss tax considerations relating to the 2024 presidential and congressional elections.
Identify potential 2025 legislative changes and the impact they may have.

1 CPE credit (pending approval) in the Taxes field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.

USET Tribal Public Preparedness and Resilience Task Force in collaboration with USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee University of Miami Tour
2024-10-08 06:45 - 16:00 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
*This special event is in conjunction with the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida on October 7-9, 2024, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. Participants of the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting are invited to join this special event. Learn more and register for the Annual Meeting, by visiting the event page. The tour requires separate registration.

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience is a Tribally-centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of USET member Tribal Nations through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle. The intention of the Task Force is an opportunity for Tribal Nations to work together and learn from one another on all public health preparedness topics and to break down the silos seen between health, environmental, and emergency management resources.
What: Attend tours of the University of Miami Marine Campus, Gordon Center, and Medical Campus, and participate in presentations about hurricanes. These tours will be led by experts from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and Miller School of Medicine. Participants will be provided demonstrations and simulations, and future offerings/trainings will be discussed. Lunch and transportation are provided.
When and Where : October 8 at 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:45 am to utilize the transportation provided by USET.)
Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members, USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee, USET Committee members, USET member Tribal Nation leadership and staff
Learning Objectives:

Experience the cutting-edge SUSTAIN Laboratory, featuring a state-of-the-art wind-wave tank. Witness the creation of category 5 hurricane force winds and observe water and wind interactions in a dynamic 3-D environment.
Discover the latest research and strategies in hurricane preparedness and response.
Delve into the science of extreme weather events.
Receive detailed information on training offerings, including Active Shooter Response Training for First Responders, Unarmed Security, and Normal Personnel.

Agenda: Review the detailed agenda.
Travel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipend for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. The Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click this link to request a stipend. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org.
Register today for the tour! If you are participating in the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately here.
Questions: For questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Garret, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org.

Native Languages Summit
2024-10-08
On October 8, 2024, the White House Initiative for Native Americans and Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Education, and the National Indian Education Association will convene the 11th Annual Native Languages Summit (NLS) with the 2011 Native Language MOA signatories.
This year’s theme, Beyond the Decade: Inspiring a Generation of Native Language Learners, focuses on encouraging continued momentum for Native language learners of all ages and wherever they are in their language revitalization journey.
The NLS is committed to empowering national discourse between Tribal, Federal, State, and Local government agencies to collectively support and strengthen Native American Language (NAL) instruction across all American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
Special Note: This event coincides with the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Annual Conference, October 9 -12th, which is hosted by the NIEA.
2024 Convention and Trade Show — National Indian Education Association

Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262

October 8, 2024
8:45 AM-4:45 PM

Register By September 30, 2024

CANCELED: 2024 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-09 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
UPDATE (10/05/2024):
As part of the planning for the 2024 USET & USET SPF Annual Meeting, we have been monitoring Hurricane Kirk and Hurricane Milton.
While Hurricane Kirk appears to no longer hold any potential for concern, the most recent weather prediction has Hurricane Milton coming on shore as a category 2 by the latter part of our meeting. With any storm, it could weaken or intensify, but it is only a best guess forecast at this time.
However, throughout the day today, we have been notified by several of our members and attendees that they are pulling the plug on sending staff out of concern for the safety of their staff should the storm materialize or worsen.
Based on the possibility of Hurricane Milton becoming a storm of concern, the desire to take related precautionary and preventive measures, and the attendance cancellation notices that we have already received, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2024 USET and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
While we are still working through the logistical details of this cancellation, including the likelihood of a single day virtual Board meeting, we will follow up with further information regarding registration and other related matters. We wanted to communicate this decision as promptly as possible to assist you in adjusting your travel plans to Seminole.
Thank you for your understanding.
For those that may have registered for the USET Scholarship Fund golf tournament, and have already arrived, you should have already received communication that the golf tournament will be held tomorrow as scheduled. The cancellation of the USET/ USET SPF Annual meeting does not affect this decision. Please enjoy your outing.
Every individual is responsible for canceling their hotel reservations to keep from incurring any fees.
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2024 USET/USET SPF Board of Directors Annual Meeting
On the sovereign territory of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
October 7-9, 2024
Hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida

REMINDER: Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country, the USET/USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and not open for general public registration. Anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate.

Hotel Information
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Hotel Rates:
Group discounted rate has expired
Please call (954) 316-2929 as soon as possible to make your reservation and receive the best rate available.
Hotel check in is 4:00 pm.
Hotel check out is 11:00 am.
Shipping information for the hotel:
Shipping instructions
Loading Dock map
Other Hotels in the area:
Le Meridien Dania Beach
1825 Griffin Rd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-920-3500
Dolce Hotel
5510 FL-7
Hollywood, FL 33314
954-222-5530

Agendas
USET/USET SPF Board of Directors Agenda
The following USET Committees have submitted an agenda:

Culture and Heritage
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Education
Health
Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Housing
Natural Resources
Social Services
Transportation
Tribal Administration
Tribal Justice Committee will not be meeting
Veterans

Special Events

USET Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament | October 6 | The Club at Emerald Hills Golf Course
Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:30 am to utilize the provided transportation.
Registration is at 8:00 am | Shotgun Start at 9:00 am
Teams of 4
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
$100 entry per player
Call in by Wednesday, October 2 by 4:00 pm | 954-966-6300 Ext. 13324

USET Tribal Public Preparedness and Resilience Task Force in collaboration with USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee University of Miami Tour:
What: Attend tours of the University of Miami Marine Campus, Gordon Center, and Medical Campus, and participate in presentations about hurricanes. These tours will be led by experts from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Participants will be provided demonstrations and simulations, and future offerings/trainings will be discussed. Lunch and transportation are provided.
When and Where: October 8 at 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:45 am to utilize the transportation provided by USET.)
Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members, USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee, USET Committee members, USET member Tribal Nation leadership and staff
Agenda: Review the detailed agenda.
Travel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipend for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. The Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click this link to request a stipend. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org.
Register today for the tour! If you are participating in the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately here.
Questions: For questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Garret, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org

Resolutions
The draft resolution submission deadline has passed. Draft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency, an issue that was not known before the deadline, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC, at its discretion, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise, they will not be considered.

USET SPF Resolution Template for 2024 Annual Meeting
USET Resolution Template for 2024 Annual Meeting

Vendors and Artisans
Vendors can reserve a booth at $850.00/per booth. Vendors need to register for the meeting to reserve their booth.
Artisans can reserve a table at $300.00/per table. Artisans need to register for the meeting to reserve their table.
Event Schedule
Set up time each day: 7:00 am -8:00 am
Vendor/Artisan Hours:
Monday, October 7, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Must be moved out by no later than 2:00 pm.)
Shipping information for the hotel:
Shipping instructions
Loading Dock map
For questions, please contact Destiny Smith, USET Employee Relation & Personnel Management Assistant, at dsmith@usetinc.org.

Meeting App
We have a meeting app – USET/USET SPF Events. Download the app from your app store and search for USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your personal schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.

Open the app in Google Play
Open the app in the Apple Store

If you have used the app for a previous USET/USET SPF 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 2024 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting and download the event to your app.

COVID Protocols (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change)
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

USET Founders Day
2024-10-05 | United States
In recognition of the bold and visionary leadership of our founding member Tribal Nations and leaders who set forth the mission of USET back in 1969, we celebrate “USET Founders Day” on October 5 every year. USET/USET SPF offices are closed.
Learn more about USET Founders Day.

Office of Tribal Transportation Webinar on TTPSF Funding Opportunity
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
October 3 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
Join via Zoom link
The TTPSF webinar will review the funding opportunity. Grant funding is available for:

Development and update of transportation safety plans
Data assessment, improvement, and analysis – identifying data needs, improving crash data collection, compiling other safety data, or conducting safety studies
Systemic Roadway Departure Countermeasures – streamlined access to specific low-cost safety improvements to address rural roadway departure crashes
Infrastructure Improvements – Projects to address transportation safety needs on tribal transportation facilities.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for the Tribal HPP Program. The program, funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide nearly $9 million in Fiscal Year 2024 to (1) an Indian Tribe or governmental subdivision of an Indian Tribe whose annual allocation of funding under the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) is insufficient to complete the highest priority project of the Tribe, or (2) to any Indian Tribe that has an emergency or disaster occur on a Tribal transportation facility that renders the facility impassible or unusable. The Tribal HPP Program is a nationwide priority program modeled after the Indian Reservation Roads High Priority Projects Program (IRRHPP) and developed through negotiated rulemaking. The IRRHPP was formerly administered through regulations from 2005 through 2012.

Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Webinar
2024-10-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
October 2 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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Please join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) to learn about national concerns and emerging issues in preparation for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation this November. This webinar will feature the co-chairs of the NCAI’s Violence Against Women Task Force as they outline key priorities for addressing violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women and survivors of violence.

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-10-02 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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HUD Virtual Training: NAHASDA Essentials
2024-10-02 10:00 - 2024-10-03 16:00 | Virtual Event
October 2-3 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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This training from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, home-buyer programs, rehabilitation, and crime prevention services. Other significant topics will include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, eligible program participants, income verification, federal requirements, financial management, and program administration. The training will be presented through case studies, group discussions, team games, lectures, and hands-on exercises.

HHS Tribal Consultation on Updated Draft Tribal and TEC Data Access Policies
2024-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Deputy Secretary, is initiating Tribal consultation on two new draft policies: (1) the HHS Tribal Data Access Policy, and (2) the HHS Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Data Access Policy . The revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior consultation, as well as internal HHS working group experts. We ask that you please review the enclosed draft policies to offer your comments and recommendations to assist in the preparation of the final policies. Comments are welcome on all aspects of the drafts. Please see this Dear Tribal Leader Letter for full details.
HHS invites you to provide your input and feedback on the draft policies through one or both of the following methods:

Virtual Consultation
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST
ZoomGov Registration:
https://hhsgov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsde2grj8uGGIprr2dP29JGZRIFRw3MWc
Written Comment
Please send comments by October 31, 2024, via one of the following methods:
• Email: consultation@hhs.gov
• Subject Line: (please submit comments on each draft separately)
o HHS Tribal Data Access Policy
o HHS TEC Data Access Policy
• Postal Mail:
Bertha Alisia Guerrero, Director
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
200 Independence Ave. SW
Mail Stop: 620E
Washington, DC 20201
HHS is also pleased to announce its new Tribal Data Access Website is now live at https://cdo.hhs.gov/s/tribal-data (-> click.connect.hhs.gov). We encourage you to bookmark this link and check it regularly for updates. We will be posting the final HHS Tribal and Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access Policies, FAQs, and new Division-specific materials here as they are available. We also welcome input during consultation about additional information or features you would like to see on this site.Enclosures:

Dear Tribal Leader Letter
HHS Tribal Data Access Policy
HHS TEC Data Access Policy

CANCELED: Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2024-10-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Our October meeting will take place in person during the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
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: Register today for the zoom meeting.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.
