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 […]
August 27 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Register in advance August 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Register in advance The Office of Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (AS-IA), Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM), Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual consultation sessions […]
Annual Meeting of Federal Partners and Tribal 477 Workgroup Under Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Act of 2017 SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is announcing the annual meeting of Federal agencies and Tribes that participate in the Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Act of 2017, as amended […]
August 29 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register NAFOA is hosting a webinar in conjunction with the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), that will provide an overview of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 for those who oversee the administration of […]
August 29 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Join the Webinar HUD has released a Dear Tribal Leader Letter to streamline the environmental review process and reduce the burden on Tribal Nations and Tribally Designated Housing Entities HUD has developed a programmatic environmental review for soft costs (including administration, operations, maintenance, and planning), tenant-based […]
Consultation Session on September 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Listening Session on September 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register 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, […]
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. […]
This is a two-day course offered to aid Tribal Council members understand the background and history of “NAHASDA” The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act. This course will further develop their knowledge of the Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and Urban […]
September 4 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Join the MS Teams Meeting September 10 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Join the MS Teams Meeting 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 […]
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 […]
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
September 4 at 4:30 pm Eastern Join via MS Teams Link September 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern Join via MS Teams Link 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 […]
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, […]
September 5 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central Register 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 […]
Consultation Session on September 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register Listening Session on September 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Register 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UPDATE: Was originally scheduled for July 22-23 and has been rescheduled. September 9-10 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Register 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 […]
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 4 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Join the MS Teams Meeting September 10 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Join the MS Teams Meeting 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]