United South and Eastern Tribes

If you are looking for a career that is more than just a paycheck and you’re looking for work that matters, we invite you to review our current career opportunities at http://ow.ly/zhCQ50IvfaK.

We’re excited to announce our new Food Sovereignty Fridays series! On the last Friday of each month, we’ll highlight Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. This month, Emma Phillips will take us on a virtual tour of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s farm, showcase their farmers market products, and discuss best practices for supporting their local Tribal producers. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/MlRh50Vz8Ax.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent time in tribal communities in Arizona and New Mexico last week highlighting ways they are trying to prevent chronic disease among Native Americans and Alaska Natives, something he has said is one of his top priorities. But Kennedy didn’t appear to publicly address a Native health program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle disproportionate rates of conditions like diabetes and liver disease. The program, called Healthy Tribes, was gutted in this month’s federal health layoffs. https://ow.ly/1v7l50VAcgh

On April 22, join the USET Office of Economic Development and Vincent Grant, Programs Officer from Oweesta Corporation, for an essential webinar designed to highlight the importance of financial literacy in fostering generational wealth within Tribal communities. Attendees will learn how to promote financial education, access resources to build local financial literacy programs, and understand the impact of financial literacy on long-term economic growth. Registration is encouraged for USET/USET SPF member Tribal leaders, economic development practitioners, Tribal financial advisors, and Tribal fund managers! Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/gMQ050Vz8z2.

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, in collaboration with That Painted Horse Press (TPHP), announces the release of Arhilani Wirani Luhchi Yoroni (Tunica Language Story Time): Traditional Tunica Stories as told by Sesostrie Youchigant to Mary Haas. This beautifully illustrated children’s storybook brings traditional Tunica tales to a new generation, furthering the Tribal Nation’s ongoing efforts to preserve its language and honor its ancestors. https://ow.ly/cpOO50VyY45

It was great seeing new and familiar faces this week at Tribal Self Governance 2025! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about our services that can help with your revenue cycle management. Pictured: Marcia Carlson, Vice President of Revenue Integrity and Growth; Christa McAuley, Business Development Representative

Sarah Harris, vice chairwoman of the Mohegan Tribe, spoke to the Quinnipiac University community about Indigenous advocacy through storytelling in an installment of the university’s Critical Conversations titled “We’re All Part of This Story.” “I guess that it was never even really a choice for me. I grew up with, you know, my tribe and my tribal government in my home . . . And so it’s just, it’s something that has just been ingrained in me,” Harris said. “I just value public service, I think it’s like the highest order. And I think that that’s the way that you can give back to your community, that you can shape your community, that you can ready the world for future generations.” https://ow.ly/T2uH50VxpZY

PCI Federal has acquired SuprTEK, a small firm that brings cybersecurity, software development and health IT skills to the buyer's portfolio. PCI Federal is an 8(a) firm owned by the Poarch Creek Indians. “This acquisition of SuprTek will allow us opportunities to provide more technological expertise for our federal clients and other leaders in sophisticated industries that support our government,” Stephanie Bryan, Poarch Creek Indian Tribal's chief executive and chair, said in a release. https://ow.ly/NhhV50VxpK2

This week is the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week! To celebrate, we’re sharing information about how you can support the four domains of Indigenous Social Determinants of Health.

More than 17 million youth under the age of 18 have or have had a psychiatric disorder—more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. Attend the Youth Mental Health First Aid training on May 8 to learn how you can help and support youth in your community! Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Jpqr50VsJPc.