Treasury will be hosting an informational briefing with USET/USET SPF member Tribal Nations to discuss the Small Business Credit Initiative (SBCI). The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) provided $500 million for the SBCI program to be allocated among Tribal Nations to support financing for small businesses in Indian Country. SBCI funds may […]
The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and continue weekly […]
Registration is open! View the agenda Tribal-DHS Homeland Security Summit A Virtual Gathering August 9-12 General times 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Eastern; 9:00-Noon Alaska Join Tribal and Department of Homeland Security, cybersecurity professionals, emergency services operators, emergency communications specialists, grants program managers, training providers, etc. in this virtual gathering. Our series of meetings brings us together […]
The Department of the Interior (Department) is planning to propose updates to its Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regulations at 43 C.F.R. part 10 and invites Tribes to consult on its draft proposal prior to publication. The NAGPRA regulations at 43 C.F.R. part 10 provide a systematic process for the disposition and […]
The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on June 9, 2021 and continue weekly until […]
In 1988, the Poeh Cultural Center & Museum was established as a “gathering place” and a way to promote Pueblo arts and culture. Owned and operated by the Pueblo of Pojoaque, the Poeh Cultural Center is a great example of how tribes have fused cultural arts and tourism into a successful enterprise. The Center’s business […]
Save the dates: August 10, September 1, September 15 | 1-2 p.m. EST This interactive series will provide a special focus on mental health issues ranging from coping with grief and loss to chronic stress and alcohol/substance misuse in our Urban Indian communities. Treatment and prevention experts will share effective strategies infused with cultural interventions that Urban […]
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) announced a recent availability of funding for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. Non profits, higher education institutions, and tribal entities are able to apply to compete for this grant. The goal of this program is to “encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers […]
This three (3)-part training explores the condition that corporations and nonprofit organizations are required to have a governing Board of Directors or Commissioners who develop, approve and oversee the operational and financial processes needed for success. They are accountable to their stakeholders and must have an understanding and abide by the roles and responsibilities of […]
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will be presenting a webinar on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 3 p.m. EST with information from its new report, titled “Recent Trends in Third-Party Billing at Urban Indian Organizations: A Focus on Medicaid, Telehealth, and Pandemic Response”. The presentation and accompanying report identify both barriers and […]
USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course Session participants will learn regulations, operator math and chemistry, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design, water mains, hydrants and valves, water system supply, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to […]
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and partner organizations will convene a Tribal Leader Town Hall on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Town Hall is to discuss H.R. 3684: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is the $1.2 trillion bi-partisan infrastructure package passed by the U.S. […]