United South & Eastern Tribes

USET OTPH Webinar | Supporting the Indigenous Breastfeeding Family
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

USET Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development Training
2024-09-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-10 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.

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
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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, 2024-09-11 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.

USDA Emergency Tribal Consultation on FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions
2024-09-12 08:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
September 12 at 9:00 am Eastern
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting an emergency Tribal Consultation regarding the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) supply chain disruptions on Thursday, September 12.
In-person (Washington, D.C.) / Virtual (Zoom)
A template proxy letter can be found here. Proxy letters should be addressed to Betsy Rakola, Acting Director for the USDA Office of Tribal Relations, via Tribal.Relations@usda.gov by Monday, September 9.

Treasury Department Office Hours | Homeowner Association Fund
2024-09-11 14:00 | Virtual Event
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September’s session will focus on the rise in Syphilis and Dr. Jorge Mera will be the guest speaker.

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.

DOT Webinar on Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program NOFO
2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
September 4 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern
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September 10 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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FHWA announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with an availability of up to $157.74 million of FY 2024 through 2026 funding, with $47.74 million available in FY2024, for the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program (NSFLTP). The NSFLTP provides funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally significant projects within, adjacent to, or accessing Federal and Tribal lands. This Program provides an opportunity to address significant challenges across the nation for transportation facilities that serve Federal and Tribal lands. See NSFLTP website and Grants.gov for more information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Per the FAST Act, Section 1123(b), entities eligible to receive funds under the Federal Lands Access Program (23 U.S.C. § 204), the Federal Lands Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 203), the Tribal Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 202), and the Federal Lands Planning Program (323 U.S.C. § 201) may apply for funding under the NSFLTP Program.
Eligible entities include:

Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA)
Tribal Governments
States, counties, and units of local government may also apply, but only if sponsored by an FLMA or Tribal government.

What kinds of projects are eligible?
To meet the minimum statutory requirements for eligibility, a project must meet all the following conditions:

The project is a single continuous project;
The project meets the Federal lands transportation facility, Federal lands access transportation facility, and/or Tribal transportation facility definitions per 23 U.S.C. § 101, except that such facilities are not required to be included in an inventory described in 23 U.S.C. § 202 or 23 U.S.C. § 203;
The project demonstrates completion of all activities required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.);
Based on the results of preliminary engineering, the project must have estimated construction costs equal to or greater than $12,500,000; and
The project will use NSFLTP Program funds only for construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of transportation facilities. Project design activities are not eligible for NSFLTP Program funds or allowable toward matching requirements.

FY24 NSFLTP NOFO information:
NOFO Number: 693JJ324NF00027
Applications deadline: October 16, 2024
NOFO Link on grants.gov: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355473 (-> lnks.gd)

Pathways Home: Train-the-Trainer
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13
Participants will learn how to deliver a comprehensive homebuyer education program designed to help educate prospective native homebuyers on how to become successful homeowners. The curriculum is specifically tailored for Native American communities.
Participants will also learn the most effective methods to help potential homebuyers determine what is best for them; to build a new home or to buy an existing one. Other areas covered in this curriculum include understanding the mortgage loan process, how to prepare a family budget, how to improve credit profiles, how to avoid the pitfalls of predatory lending, foreclosure prevention strategies, and how the family can maintain the home and their personal finances after the purchase.
Instructors specialize in homebuyer education and include culturally relevant teaching techniques in the classroom.
This course if offered free of charge to tribal housing professionals through a funding agreement between the National American Indian Housing Council and the Wyoming Housing Network, Inc.
Location: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 1101 Lasalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Learn more and register.

Native CDFI Network Eastern Regional Event
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-11
Save the Date
September 9 -11, 2024
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
The Native CDFI Network, in partnership with NeighborWorks America and Four Directions Development Corporation, is hosting an Eastern Regional Event in Bangor and Carrabassett Valley, Maine!
Join from September 9-11 to explore how CDFIs + Clean Energy Finance = Jobs + Native Household Savings! This event connects Native CDFIs, housing experts, community leaders, and regional partners to discuss strategies to build sustainable Native economies.
Key topics will include:

Considerations for connecting clean energy finance with mortgage lending, and housing development
Clean energy options that help reduce household costs (e.g. energy efficient appliances, weatherization tools, rooftop solar, and community microgrids)
Capital stacking options available to reduce cost of clean energy project development

This event provides a unique platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and forge collaborations to advance clean energy initiatives and economic equity. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry partners, explore funding options, and leverage regional resources to drive impactful change in your communities.
More information will be announced soon.

HUD Self-Monitoring Training
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-10 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: Was originally scheduled for July 22-23 and has been rescheduled.

September 9-10 at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The Self-Monitoring training program, is an essential tool designed to assist housing departments and housing authorities in performing the required self-monitoring under the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Our course includes a comprehensive overview of the requirements and an in-depth discussion of each self-monitoring questionnaire issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs (HUD ONAP). Our expert trainer will guide you through every step, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the self-monitoring process and how to meet the necessary requirements. With this training, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to successfully complete the self-monitoring process and achieve compliance with NAHASDA regulations.

USET OTPH Webinar | Current Alcohol, Drug, and Concealment Trends and Identifiers
2024-09-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health is hosting a webinar titled, “Tall Cop Says Stop: High in Plain Sight,” which will cover current alcohol, drug, and concealment trends and identifiers. This workshop will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge, and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with alcohol & drug abuse. There are several identifiers, logos and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over-the-counter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse, and drug concealment on school, home, and work property. These items, along with much more, will be discussed.
When: September 6 at 8:00 am – 9:30 am Central/9:00 am – 10:30 am Eastern
Who Should Attend: Educators, Prevention Providers, Coalition Members, Law Enforcement, Probation Officers, School Administrators, Treatment Providers, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Counselors, Social Workers, etc. (This webinar is for adults only.)
Following the Webinar, Attendees will be able to:

Quickly identify alcohol and drug use and abuse indicators of possible at-risk individuals, through products, stash compartments, clothing brands, lingo, emerging drugs, etc.
Recognize the current drug culture at first observation or interview, including Delta 8 and 10
Identify concealment methods for alcohol and drugs in the classroom or workplace, including vaping
Provide education for improved policy and procedures regarding current alcohol and drug abuse prevention and intervention
Recognize area specific alcohol and drug abuse information and content in relations to trends, culture and identifiers

Registration: Please register for the webinar.
Questions: Please contact USET’s Planning and Infrastructure Senior Program Coordinator, Breanna Knudsen, at bknudsen@usetinc.org with any questions.

Department of the Interior (DOI) Consultation and Listening Sessions on Proposed Rule: Federal Acknowledgement of Tribal Nations (25 CFR 83)
2024-09-05 14:00 | Virtual Event
Consultation Session on September 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Listening Session on September 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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The DOI will be holding a consultation session for Tribal Nations on Tuesday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET on whether it should reconsider its prior decision to ban re-petitioning under 25 CFR Part 83, “Procedures for Federal Acknowledgment of Indian Tribes.” This section determines the regulations establishing the process and criteria for how the DOI administratively acknowledges Tribal Nations. A listening session will also be held for present, former, and prospective petitioners on Thursday, September 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The DOI initially proposed continuing the ban on re-petitioning and conducted two tribal consultations and one listening session in June 2022. After reviewing the written comments and transcripts of the consultations and listening sessions, the DOI is now proposing to create a limited exception to the ban through the implementation of a re-petition authorization process.

Office of Indian Energy Webinar | Federal Support for Intertribal Organizations
2024-09-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 5 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
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Join the Office of Indian Energy’s September webinar to learn about our latest funding opportunities, including the Intertribal Organization Opportunity: Support for Tribal Clean Energy Communication and Engagement, available to eligible intertribal organizations.
Representatives from the Midwest Tribal Resource Association Inc. (MTERA) and the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) will share how similar past DOE funding catalyzed clean energy development for their member Tribes.
MTERA and TCC each received funding to establish intertribal technical assistance energy providers networks. Learn more on the project pages:

Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association, Inc. – 2016 Project
Tanana Chiefs Conference – 2016 Project.

Force Account for Construction Management
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06 | Virtual Event
During this training, Jeff Ackley will prove Indian Housing Authorities with guidance on the use of Force Accounts in Construction management. Participants will learn about the Housing Authorities’ roles and responsibilities, how to export and plan for construction projects, and the planning, development management of any force account for construction development. During the training session, Jeff Ackley will go over how to best implement force account into their communities.
Learn more and register.

NPS Transcontinental Railroad Tribal Consultation Sessions
2024-09-04 15:30 | Virtual Event
September 4 at 4:30 pm Eastern
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September 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern
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The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting two virtual Tribal consultations sessions to share information on the National Park Service’s multi-year and multi-state effort to study the history, legacy, and impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Transcontinental Railroad program (TCRR) seeks to study, engage, and develop programming that tells the full story of this route.
Program background: In 2019, via the Golden Spike NHP act, Sec. 2205 of Public Law 116-9 (the Dingell Act) Subsection (c) the United States Congress charged the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) with establishing a program that commemorates and interprets the Transcontinental Railroad. This new national program spans three NPS Regions (Regions 3, 4, & 5, (Midwest) Regions 6, 7, & 8 (Intermountain,) and Regions 8, 9, 10, & 12 (Pacific West) as it follows the historic railway connecting Iowa to California at Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah.
How to engage: As a federally recognized Tribal Nations with connections to the railroad’s complex legacy, they invite you and/or other Tribal representatives to join them in shaping the future of this program. They invite your participation at whatever level you would like to be engaged. They respectfully wish to honor the level of contributions of time and energy you are willing and able to provide.

Visit this project’s planning page on NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) platform: parkplanning.nps.gov/TCRRstudy to submit comments, find planning documents, and access other meeting links.

The National Park Service looks forward to building and growing their relationship with you. Their goal is to provide a full and inclusive telling of this complex story and codify that Indigenous perspectives are essential to this route’s significance. If you have additional questions, please email them.
