September 12 at 9:00 am Eastern Register 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 […]
Session 1: August 15 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Session 2: September 12 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register 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 […]
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.
September 13 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 16 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register 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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register 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.
September 18 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central Register 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 19 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]