Join the National Indian Child Welfare Association's upcoming training in Enhancing Basic Skills for Tribal/First Nations Child Welfare Workers. This training is geared toward tribal/first nations child welfare workers who want to improve on their basic skills. The training will strengthen the workers’ capacity to work with children and families by developing effective interviewing skills, assessment, […]
In recognition of the bold and visionary leadership of our founding member Tribal Nations and leaders who set forth the mission of USET back in 1969, we celebrate “USET Founders Day” on October 5 every year. USET/USET SPF offices are closed. Learn more about USET Founders Day.
Senate Judiciary Committee: “Hearings to examine renewing and strengthening the Violence Against Women Act.” Tuesday October 5, 2021, 10am ET.
House Committee and Oversight and Reform: “Hurricane Ida and Beyond: Readiness, Recovery, and Resilience” Tuesday October 5, 2021, 11am ET.
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States: “Legislative Hearing on H.J.Res.55, H.R.441, H.R.2402, H.R.4881, and H.R.5221” H.R.441 - To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and for other purposes. H.R.5221 - Urban Indian Health Confer Act H.R.2402 - Winnebago Land Transfer […]
The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, P.L. 116-152 (GAOA) which authorized full and permanent funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), presents a number of exciting opportunities for the Department of the Interior and the bureaus leading these important programs. DOI is hosting two listening sessions in October with Tribal Leaders on LWCF. Dear […]
October 5 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) for a special event entitled, “Addressing Barriers to Native American Voting Rights: A Tribal-Federal Roundtable Discussion.” This roundtable will feature Senator Jon Tester (MT), Representative Sharice Davids (KS), Chairman Timothy […]
Hosted by Rory Wheeler, UNITY Peer Guide and Northeast Representative When: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Log in at: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks: Legislative Hearing on Various Bills Including: S. 654, to reauthorize the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, and for other purposes; S. 787, to amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local […]
DONNA M. LORING LECTURE SERIES Racial Justice in Maine State Policy: Understanding the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations October 6 at 12:00 pm - 1:0o pm FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. JOIN ZOOM EVENT WATCH LIVESTREAM The Maine Women Writers Collection at the University of New England will welcome Maine State […]
October 6 at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern Register Leaders from across the country are working to preserve housing and prevent the displacement of some of our most vulnerable residents in rural communities. The session will feature an exceptional slate of rural housing advocates and experts. They’ll explore why preservation is such an important issue […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings to examine the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Wednesday October 6, 2021, 2pm ET.