Because there is
strength in unity

Our motto grew out of a recognition among our founding member Tribal Nations that some form of unity between themselves would facilitate their dealings with the federal government. As the organization has grown to include 33 diverse member Tribal Nations, the motto continues to serve as the foundation of our work today.

Member Tribal Nations

Our membership is comprised of thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about our member Tribal Nations.

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Committees

USET hosts numerous committees on a wide variety of fields. From Health and Housing to Tribal Justice. Learn more about all USET Committees.

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Programs

USET programs work to support and build capacity for our member Tribal Nations. See an overview of our programs and their resources.

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Events

Stay up to date with all the latest events across the entire organization. See what’s happening on the events calendar.

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Member Tribal Nations

Our membership is comprised of thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about our member Tribal Nations.

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Committees

USET hosts numerous committees on a wide variety of fields. From Health and Housing to Tribal Justice. Learn more about all USET Committees.

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Programs

USET programs work to support and build capacity for our member Tribal Nations. See an overview of our programs and their resources.

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Events

Stay up to date with all the latest events across the entire organization. See what’s happening on the events calendar.

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About
USET

Established in 1969, the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal organization serving thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. USET is dedicated to enhancing the development of Tribal Nations, improving the capabilities of Tribal governments, and improving the quality of life for Indian people through a variety of technical and supportive programmatic services.

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USET
SPF

Established in 2014, the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal organization advocating on behalf of thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. USET SPF is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing the inherent sovereign rights and authorities of Tribal Nations and in assisting its membership in dealing effectively with public policy issues.

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2026 USET and USET SPF Impact Week Board of Directors Meetings

The 2026 Impact Week Board of Directors Meetings will take place March 9-12, 2026. Registration is open! We look forward to seeing you soon.

2026 USET and USET SPF Impact Week Board of Directors Meetings

Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty

The Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty (CTS) is a collaborative alliance that serves as a powerful unifying voice of regional and national inter-tribal policy-oriented, non-profit organizations to engage with federal policymakers on critical issues affecting the sovereign interests, rights, and authorities of Tribal Nations, Tribal citizens, and community members across the United States.

Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty

USET Scholarship Fund accepting applications

The USET Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications! Undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled citizens of USET member Tribal Nations are eligible to apply. Applications are due January 15, 2026.

Youth Programs

Marshall Plan for Tribal Nations

The concept of a Marshall Plan-like investment for Tribal Nations draws on the same restorative justice, political, and economic principles that underlay the European Marshall Plan. Through a domestic Tribal Nations Marshall Plan, the U.S. would recognize and take responsibility for the trust and treaty obligations arising out of its permanent occupation of Tribal homelands and our massive cession of resources that built the foundations of today’s America.

Medicaid Unwinding

CMS posted the anticipated state timelines for initiating unwinding-related renewals as of February 24, 2023. Learn more about Medicaid unwinding.

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2025 USET/USET SPF Educational Book

We are excited to announce the release of the third edition of the USET/USET SPF Educational Book! This valuable tool for our overall education and advocacy efforts was first released in 2019 as part of our 50th anniversary celebration. The current edition includes up-to-date information about our member Tribal Nations and our programmatic and advocacy work.

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Career Opportunities

We are dedicated to enhancing the development of federally recognized Indian Tribes, to improving the capabilities of Tribal governments, and assisting the USET Members and their governments in dealing effectively with public policy issues and in serving the broad needs of Indian people. If you are looking for a career that is more than just a paycheck and you’re looking for work that matters, we invite you to review our current opportunities.

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May 27th

2025

Understanding Tribal Treaties and Reserved Rights

In January 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior launched a series of short videos to ensure a shared understanding of critical Tribal relations topics across all federal agencies. Though initially designed for federal employees, these learning materials are accessible…

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Aug 31st

2023

Native Healing Coalition Releases Interactive Digital Map with Largest Compilation of Indian Boarding Schools in U.S.

In efforts toward uncovering the truth about the historical impact of Indian boarding schools in the United States, the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) has released a digital map containing a total of 523 Indian boarding schools…

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Jan 13th

2023

CDC Launches Tribal Public Health Data Site

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched an online Tribal Public Health Data site to assist Tribal partners and others with information and tools related to Tribal data. The site provides guidance on accessing CDC Tribal data;…

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Nov 17th

2022

“Lakota” Documentary Raises Awareness of Mental Health Issues

To help raise awareness in Tribal communities, Emmy award winning filmmaker Kyle Bell (Thlopthlocco Creek Tribal Town), in partnership with SGCETC, offers "Lakota"—a film that Tribal Nations can show to their youth and communities. The film profiles a young woman…

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Dec 14th

2021

BIA “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People” Website

Indian Affairs Tool to Bring Attention to Missing and Murdered Cases Website allows tip submissions and makes important case information easily shareable The Bureau of Indian Affairs has a website dedicated to solving missing and murdered cases in Indian Country. The tool…

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May 10th

2021

Reclaiming Native Truth

Reclaiming Native Truth is a national effort to foster cultural, social and policy change by empowering Native Americans to counter discrimination, invisibility and the dominant narratives that limit Native opportunity, access to justice, health and self-determination. Reclaiming Native Truth’s goal…

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