United South and Eastern Tribes

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The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) generated more than $4 billion in economic impact across Alabama in 2023. As one of the state’s top employers, PBCI has created over 7,400 Alabama jobs in industries such as tourism, technology and manufacturing, contributing to a stronger and more resilient state economy. In addition to its economic impact on the state of Alabama, PBCI prioritizes charitable giving and community support as a key aspect of its mission. Since 2021, PBCI has donated more than $37 million to charitable organizations, educational programs, and community development projects across Alabama. https://ow.ly/wVrX50V803f

“We call upon this Subcommittee to immediately exercise its oversight responsibilities to protect trust and treaty obligations, and end this crisis – including by seeking a broad exemption for Indian Country funding from cuts and Indian Country- serving positions from reductions in force.” -USET/USET SPF Treasurer Crystal Williams, testifying before the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Watch the hearing: https://ow.ly/mFbT50V7PHx

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is featuring two gowns worn by Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone (Blackfeet/Nez Perce) in a special installation called “Making a Statement.” The exhibition opens to the public on February 28 and will run until March 2026, with four public programs scheduled for March 2025. The gowns, custom-made collaborations between Gucci and Indigenous artist Joe Big Mountain (Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) of Ironhorse Quilwork, were worn by Gladstone during the 96th Academy Awards ceremony and the Vanity Fair Oscars party. https://ow.ly/Gnnb50V5lwa

What do climate policymakers have to learn from Indigenous people? Quite a bit, according to Casey Thornbrugh, climate science liaison for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Mass., hosted Thornbrugh recently to discuss the history of his nation and the climate resiliency practices they and other Indigenous people have lived by for thousands of years. https://ow.ly/rWVS50V6as6

The Nansemond Indian Nation will open its second medical clinic in Newport News on March 1. It’s the latest in a fast-moving plan to expand the Tribal Nation's medical footprint to vulnerable communities across the region, and there are more clinic locations on the horizon. https://ow.ly/HwPA50V5lpO

The Catawba Indian Nation's food sovereignty program is benefitting from efforts to cull the deer population in the region. A nearby city donated venison to the Tribal Nation, and over the weekend the line for the meat counter wrapped around the inside of the Nation's food distribution center. https://ow.ly/wYnO50V5BSj

Did you know that, until age 8, children do not have the motor skills to brush or floss well enough on their own? The USET Dental Support Center encourages caregivers to help children brush twice a day for two minutes and help them floss between their teeth to remove food and plaque.

Congratulations to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian's Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA). They were honored with the North Carolina Award for Excellence – Advanced Level. This prestigious recognition acknowledges organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to performance excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality services to their communities. https://ow.ly/ukKX50V3Lrs

This afternoon, the Senate will begin the Budget Reconciliation process. During this fast-track process, the Senate will vote on dozens of amendments to its budget resolution, many of which could impact Tribal Nations. Earlier today, a coalition of 13 Tribal organizations, including USET SPF, transmitted a letter to Senate leadership to express concern and highlight opportunities for Indian Country as Congress considers budget reconciliation legislation. The letter urges that the bill exempt Indian Country from any negative policy change or reductions, and that it include Tribal priorities, such as the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act. With voting set to begin at 6:00 pm ET this evening, now is the time for Tribal Nations to weigh in with the Senate to exempt Indian Country from cuts and to advocate for our tax priorities. 🚨We strongly encourage USET SPF member Tribal Nations to reach out to your Senators and ask them to protect Indian Country from cuts in the budget resolution, as well as include the provisions of the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act. Learn more at https://ow.ly/fLaX50V3Sta and find your Senators' contact information at https://lnkd.in/eWg4gUdS.