70th Chickahominy Fall Festival & Pow-Wow Saturday, September 24 - Sunday, September 25, 2022 Gates open Saturday 10am-6pm, Grand Entry at Noon Gates open Sunday 11am-5pm, Grand Entry at 1 pm Download the official flyer with directions to the pow-wow.
Early Bird Registration for the National Tribal Health Conference is Now Open! Register now for the premier American Indian and Alaska Native Health Conference - the National Indian Health Board's (NIHB) National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) and 50th Anniversary Celebration! Join NIHB and take a look back at the history and build plans for the next 50 years. Together we […]
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management presents USET Forest and Wetland Webinar Training Series The USET Environmental Program is pleased to announce the upcoming USET Forest and Wetland Webinar Training Series, taking place in summer and fall of 2022. This multi-week webinar series will cover the climate change impacts to USET region forest and […]
Join the listening sessions with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) to discuss the impact of the June 29, 2022, Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, which addressed the scope of a state's criminal jurisdiction to prosecute non-Indian defendants in Indian country. Wednesday, September 26 at 3:00 pm […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking your feedback and recommendations on a draft document entitled “BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW SEC. 40601 ORPHANED WELL PROGRAM, Tribal Grant Guidance, Fiscal Year 2023,” which can be found here: Tribal Orphaned Well Grants. To collect this feedback, DOI’s Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC) and Bureau […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
USET's Office of Environmental Resource Management is hosting Through a series of six workshops, USET will assist member Tribal Nation Utility staff in developing a Cybersecurity Incident Action Plan (IAP). This IAP will supplement existing emergency preparedness plans and support cyberattack response activities. The workshop series will culminate with a table-top exercise to test and […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking your feedback and recommendations on a draft document entitled “BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW SEC. 40601 ORPHANED WELL PROGRAM, Tribal Grant Guidance, Fiscal Year 2023,” which can be found here: Tribal Orphaned Well Grants. To collect this feedback, DOI’s Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC) and Bureau […]
Health and Human Service | ASPR: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response Thursdays at 2:00 pm Central/3:00 pm Eastern - 3:30 pm Central/4:30 pm Eastern Zoom link
NAFOA 2022 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference October 3-4, 2022 | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Mashantucket, CT The conference brings Tribal, state, federal, and industry partners together in one educational forum to discuss important economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of great networking and informative educational sessions. Agenda Conference Links: […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper BOP TLOA Pilot Program Original 2010 Referral Application You are invited to government-to-government consultations with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to discuss implementation of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Tribal Prisoner Program established in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA 2022). The Program will allow […]
Tribal leaders are invited to join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm for a nation-to-nation roundtable discussion of a key question: How can the U.S. Department of Energy strengthen tribal energy sovereignty? When: October 4-5, 2022 Where: JW Marriott Washington, DC 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 For more information and to register […]
The 2022 Native Language Summit will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Oklahoma City. The summit will be hosted by the Bureau of Indian Education with the support of other MOA leads including the Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and Education. Last year, as part of the 2021 White House Tribal […]
NIEA Convention & Trade Show The National Indian Education Association will be holding its 53rd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Oklahoma City, OK, October 5-8th, 2022. This year their theme is Education Sovereignty. Our Choice. We are in a new era of Native education empowered through Tribal sovereignty, self-governance, and the actualization of the […]
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.
WHO Monkeypox Technical Briefing for the Transport and Tourism Sector Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 13:00-14:15 CEST This briefing will present an overview of the current monkeypox outbreak and highlight key considerations for the transport and tourism sector. Speakers: Dr Rosamund Lewis, WHO Technical Lead for Monkeypox and Public Health Physician Dr. Ninglan Wang, Unit Head of […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter Framing Paper BOP TLOA Pilot Program Original 2010 Referral Application You are invited to government-to-government consultations with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to discuss implementation of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Tribal Prisoner Program established in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA 2022). The Program will allow […]
Law & Economics Center Sixteenth Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues Sunday, October 9 to Tuesday, October 11, 2022 George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Arlington, Virginia Apply Here *Prior completion of the Economics Institute for Judges is required. LEC programs are provided free of charge as a public service. There is no tuition, we […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes our relatives’ resilience and strength, our significant influence made on every aspect of American society. As it should be with all things, the telling of history should reflect the truth. We must no longer allow the narrative to be a self-serving untruthful revisionist history told by those with the greatest power […]
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 […]
8th Annual Repatriation Conference: ReACTivating Our Ancestral Connections October 11-13, 2022 Hosted by: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Four Winds Casino & Resort, New Buffalo, MI Register Early bird registration is open for in-person attendees through August 31st. Register and reserve your hotel room rate as soon as possible - rooms will be going FAST!! […]
USET/USET SPF 2022 Annual Hybrid Meeting October 11-13, 2022 On the sovereign territory of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Hotel Information: Foxwoods Resort and Casino 240 Fox Tower Drive Mashantucket, CT 06338 Make your reservation as soon as possible to receive the best rate. Booking link Please be advised that all rates quoted are […]
October 11-13, 2022, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Central Time This 3-day virtual training will provide an orientation to basic standards of accounting and GAAP, financial statements, and accounting transactions in a typical small Tribe/TDHE, and implementation of a strong financial management system and related internal controls in order to comply with the general provisions […]
Section 105(1) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. § 5324(1)) provides that Tribes and Tribal Organizations (T/TOs) carrying out Federal functions under a self-determination contract or self-governance compact may enter into a lease agreement with Indian Affairs for the tribally owned or rented facility used to carry out those functions. The […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter HHS acknowledges and respects the importance of tribal sovereignty in the collection, management, and the use of tribal data. Therefore we are initiating Tribal Consultation to seek input on developing an HHS Tribal Data Sharing Policy. Input from tribes is essential to inform the development of any new policy and to […]
All Tribes Consultation Webinar Measuring Health Disparities in Medicaid and CHIP Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time Registration Link The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs (DTA), in collaboration with the CMCS Disabled and Elderly Health Program Group, will host an All Tribes Consultation Webinar on Thursday, […]
Law & Economics Center Economics Institute for Judges Sunday, October 16 to Friday, October 21, 2022 George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Arlington, Virginia Apply Here *Prior completion of the Economics Institute for Judges is required. LEC programs are provided free of charge as a public service. There is no tuition, we arrange and cover your […]
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the 8th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week the week of March 11 - 18, 2023 on the CDP campus in Anniston, AL. Registration is open. CDP training is completely funded for state, local, Tribal, and territorial emergency responders to include roundtrip airfare, meals, lodging, training, and any […]
Join the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) webinar "Understanding the HEARTH Act Leasing Regulations" to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. Central. This webinar introduces participants to the process of adopting HEARTH Act leasing regulations and its approval by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Participants will also hear about one Tribal […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter HHS acknowledges and respects the importance of tribal sovereignty in the collection, management, and the use of tribal data. Therefore we are initiating Tribal Consultation to seek input on developing an HHS Tribal Data Sharing Policy. Input from tribes is essential to inform the development of any new policy and to […]
The virtual Gathering Circle will be an opportunity to expand our stakeholders' understanding of ongoing USET Tribal Health Programs Support's (THPS) programing strengths and challenges. The Gathering Circle will be a quarterly webinar. Each session will highlight various THPS programs. Who should attend? USET member Tribal Leaders USET member Health Directors and Clinicians Federal Partners […]
Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future White House Native Women Symposium Series Session 3: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) October 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM EST Registration Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Pwzn2hIMQtWD_g8mh7lrHw The White House is pleased to announce its third virtual session of the White House Native Women Symposium, Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future, shining a spotlight on issues of importance to Native women. This Symposium series features […]
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 any of the following numbers using […]
American Indian Tourism Conference "Rising Together for the Journey Ahead" October 24 – 27, 2022 The annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) will be held at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in partnership with The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians in Funner, California. AITC, now celebrating its 24th anniversary, is the only national conference dedicated to […]
The National Indian Health Board will host a virtual event on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time to preview a draft strategy for an outreach campaign during Native American Heritage Month to persuade Congress to include fiscal year ’24 advance appropriations in the final Indian Health Service (IHS) appropriations bill for fiscal […]
The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Tribal Advisory Group (TAG) will meet to discuss updates on the implementation of the national CHAP to the contiguous 48 states. The CHAP TAG's role is to provide input and feedback to the IHS on the program's design and implementation to serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The […]
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 on the fourth Tuesday of every […]
COVID-19 Update CALL Hosted by the White House COVID-19 Response, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Office of Public Engagement Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00 PM ET Please Register Here Speakers Dr. Ashish Jha, White House Coordinator of COVID-19 Response and Counselor to President Julie Rodriguez, White House Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and […]
“This monthly webinar series will provide stakeholders with information to prepare for the Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment unwinding.” Wednesday, October 26 @ 12:00pm ET and Wednesday, December 7 @ 12:00pm ET Register
Please join the Ninth Public Meeting of the Department of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) on Wednesday October 26, 2022 from 1 pm – 4 pm hosted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury at the Treasury Building. During this meeting, TTAC will advise the Secretary of Treasury on issues related to Federal tax issues and […]
Register The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the Children & Adults Health Programs Group, is holding this All Tribes Consultation Webinar Wednesday, October 26, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern time to share an overview of CMS’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (CMS-2421-P) Streamlining the Medicaid, Children’s Health […]
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF TRUST SERVICES CENTRAL OFFICE HEARTH Act Overview for Tribes October 27, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Mountain Daylight Savings Time) Via Microsoft Teams Webinar Participants must register in order to attend. AGENDA Carla H. Clark Acting Chief, Division of Real Estate Services, Central Office • Welcome and opening […]
Join Native Americans in Philanthropy's moderator, Stephine “Steph” Poston (Pueblo of Sandia), and three Native Voices Rising strategic change makers, Geneva Wiki (Yurok Tribe), Holly Masten (Yurok Tribe), and LorenAshley Buford (Yamassee), to discuss how philanthropy can lift up the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples working for change in their communities. Created and led by […]
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) is a Federal-Tribal workgroup established to provide recommendations to the IHS Director on strategies to improve PRC operations, data, oversight and transparency. Membership includes two representatives from each of the 12 IHS Areas. October 27, 2022 from 2pm – 3pm ET You must […]
The White House is pleased to announce its third virtual session of the White House Native Women Symposium, Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future, shining a spotlight on issues of importance to Native women The third session of the series, which will focus on MMIP issues and feature a panel of Native women experts and […]
24th Annual Intertribal Tax Alliance Conference November 1-November 3, 2022 HOSTED by the Eastern Band of Cherokees at the Beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Resort and Casino WHERE: 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee NC 28719 HOTEL: Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Resort | Ph. 828-497-7777 Rates/Reservations: $96.00 + Tax Conference rate: www.paypal.me/intertribaltaxconf $695.00 1 person $595 for 2 or more […]
November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn more and see all the events celebrating this month.
The 2018 Farm Bill established the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program to boost the nation’s efforts to keep high-consequence animal diseases from entering and spreading in the United States. This program allows APHIS to collaborate with animal health partners throughout the nation to implement high-value projects that enhance prevention, preparedness, detection, and response […]
Mental Health within Native Communities: A Story of Resilience, Recovery, and Employment November 1, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET REGISTER The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHI TCU), along with the U.S. Department of Labor and the […]
As part of their ongoing Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer concerning Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization, IHS invites you to join a virtual Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer session on Thursday, March 10, 2022. During this event the IHS will provide a status update on the acquisition process for solutions to […]
November 2 at 8:30 am - 10:30 am Central/9:30 am - 11:30 am Eastern Virtual WebEx Link Meeting number: 2760 317 9615 Password: fiNd2r28784 (34632728 from phones) Join by video system Dial 27603179615@statedept.webex.com Join by phone +1-415-527-5035 USA toll +1-929-251-9612 USA Toll 2 Access code: 276 031 79615 The U.S. Department of State, working with […]
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. EDT Register Please join Children’s Funding Project and the National Indian Child Care Association for the third, and final, webinar in a series about strategic public financing for tribal nations. The third webinar, “How Emerging Funding Strategies Can Help Tribal Nations Support Child and Youth […]
On Thursday, November 3rd from 3pm-4pm EST, join the Fall 2022 book talk. The author of Native Presence and Sovereignty in College, Dr. Amanda Tachine, and Dr. Rachel Talbert, Postdoctoral Fellow at Teachers College, will engage in a conversation about Indigenous weapons that can defeat systems of oppression in college environments. This event will be […]
November IHS All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call Please join IHS and Tribal Leaders in the November Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders call. November 3, 2022, from 3-4pm ET. Click here to view event page.
Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Join us as they kick-off Native American Heritage Month and experience one their newest Outreach Program’s: MPMRC Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Workshop. This workshop provides an opportunity for individuals from all walks of life to learn more about four areas of primary focus through topics presented […]