The United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal advocacy organization established in 2014 that represents and advocates for 33 federally recognized Tribal Nations across the Eastern and Southern United States. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and the federal trust and treaty relationship with Tribal Nations.
Tribal sovereignty, federal Indian policy, trust and treaty obligations, appropriations and budget, health care, education, climate and environmental justice, housing, public safety, economic development, and litigation related to Tribal rights and authorities.
Primarily supported by Tribal member contributions, organizational support from its sister organization structure, grants, and donations.
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET); member Tribal Nations across the Northeastern Woodlands, Southeast, and Gulf Coast; leaders including Chief Kirk Francis and Liz Malerba; related coalition work through the Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty.
non-profit inter-Tribal advocacy organization
