Events

USDA Tribal Webinar: “Biological Control of Invasive Species: Guide to the Research and Regulatory Process

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USDA Tribal Webinar: “Biological Control of Invasive Species: Guide to the Research and Regulatory Process Classical Biological Control is a pest management tactic where they evaluate, import, and release natural enemies of invasive species to reduce their populations, thereby reducing the impact caused by the pest. During the upcoming Tribal webinar, USDA APHIS will explain […]

Live Webcast: Secretary Haaland to Announce Strategy for Conservation and Restoration of Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity

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On Thursday, April 7, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will host a virtual event highlighting the Interior Department’s efforts to advance collaborative work on wildlife corridors, a core component of the America the Beautiful initiative. The Secretary will outline a path forward to identify and prioritize conservation and restoration of wildlife corridors, as well […]

DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan

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DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]

USET COVID-19 Project ECHO Session

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Every second Friday of the month: USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern (join) Join by phone only at […]

U.S. Treasury Update on the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

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Webinar presenter: James Colombe, Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury James Colombe currently serves as policy advisor for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he assists with implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative program in Indian Country. Prior to coming to Treasury, he served as senior project manager for community development […]

USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic

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USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support The one-hour virtual clinics allow for primary care clinicians to collaborate with a team of specialists to learn best practices for treating and curing hepatitis C (HCV). These clinics include case presentations, recommendations from expert faculty, and a didactic session. Who should […]

USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps

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USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day  USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]

USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps

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USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day  USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]

Boston Premiere of Bounty Film

Bounty reveals the hidden story of the Phips Proclamation, one of many scalp-bounty proclamations used to exterminate Native people in order to take their land in what is now New England. In the film, Penobscot parents and children resist erasure and commemorate survival by reading and reacting to the government-issued Phips Proclamation’s call for colonial […]

Tribal consultation on the beta – or draft – version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST)

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The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) invites you to participate in a Tribal consultation on the beta – or draft – version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) that the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently launched. Option 1: Thursday, April 7, 2022 4:00 pm ET – 7:00 pm ET Please register […]

2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series—Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs: How Can We Help?

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Hosted by DOE's Office of Indian Energy, this webinar will kick off the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series, and will focus on how Tribal Nations can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. As the Office of Indian Energy grows and evolves, this webinar will […]

Living with HIV during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

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This webinar will focus on COVID-19 prevention for those living with HIV as well as vaccination and boosters. Tribal communities and Tribal citizens living with HIV may have concerns and questions about COVID-19, including the risk of serious illness and vaccine safety. Information on HIV prevention and treatment during the pandemic and how HIV patients […]

Two Templates for Tribal Government-Native CDFI Participation in the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program

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Presenter: Pilar Thomas, Quarles & Brady LLP Pilar Thomas (Pascua Yaqui) is a partner in Quarles & Brady's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group. She focuses her practice on tribal renewable energy project development and finance, tribal economic development, federal Indian Law, and natural resource development. She serves as general counsel for several tribes, […]

USET THPS – Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities Webinar

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Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities presented by USET Tribal Health Program Support With so much misinformation circulating in the media, it can be hard for people to feel confident that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the right choice for them. Many of us know firsthand the difficulty of discussing this […]

Climate Change: The Challenges for Health, Equity and the Law

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Climate change and global warming are already having a significant impact on public health and health care systems across the globe. Lack of infrastructure and preparedness result in systems that are ill-equipped to handle the challenges of increases in climate change-related deaths, acute and chronic illnesses, and resource strain. These issues disproportionately impact tribal communities […]

White House Virtual Convening on Equity

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Join the White House for a virtual convening on equity this Thursday, April 14th as more than 90 federal agencies—including all Cabinet-level agencies—release their first-ever Equity Action Plans, as called for in President Biden’s historic Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. WHEN: Thursday April 14th, 10AM […]

USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps

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USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day  USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]

USET THPS hosts Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future

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Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support Alongside masking, vaccination, physical distancing, and sanitation, improving indoor air quality through ventilation and filtration is an important step in any COVID-19 prevention strategy. Improving ventilation and filtration in buildings can be a great strategy to prevent other respiratory illnesses in […]

What You Need to Sell Your Arts and Crafts Online

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Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists and craftspeople face unique challenges with the shift to online sales and continued limits on attendance at local arts and crafts fairs. Register now to join on April 14 at 3:00pm ET for this free webinar to learn how to develop and expand your e-commerce presence. During this program, […]

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Quarterly Reporting Due

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Program’s Reallocation Methodology Update  On March 30, 2022, Treasury published technical updates to the ERA1 Reallocation Guidance, along with a redlined version showing the updates to the version published on October 4, 2021. This update includes Tribal recapture updates. As explained in the guidance, each Tribe will be allowed to keep funds from its initial ERA1 […]

Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop

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Bioneers presents Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop with Mashpee Wampanoag and Ho-Chunk led discussions. The workshop, held April 15 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, focus on how rights of nature laws can protect indigenous lands. Speakers will include Danielle Greendeer, David Greendeer, Samantha Skenandore and Alex Bunten. The event will be held […]

Tribal Leader Call on President’s FY 2023 Budget Request

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Dear Tribal Leader: Please join me for a briefing on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET to discuss President Biden's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the Department of the Interior's (Department) Indian Affairs, which includes the Bureau of lndian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of lndian Education (BIE), and the Bureau of Trust […]

USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps

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USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day  USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]

CAMTalks: Indigenous Perspectives on Archaeology

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CAMTalks: Indigenous Perspectives on Archaeology | April 16, 1 p.m. Eastern Downtown campus, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester A panel of experts will discuss what is known of Indigenous history in the area from the first known human activity some 11,000 years ago up to present day. This panel is presented as part of the Cape Ann […]