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2011
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Greener Homes National Summit Tribal Healthy Homes Regional Training, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 2011 Environmental Justice Conference: One Community - One Environment,
August 23 - 26, 2011
18th National Tribal Environmental Conference, Tribal Healthy Homes Regional Training, Albuquerque, NM Read more about the annual forum. The George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites,
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2010
Tribal Healthy Homes Northwest Webinar on Woodstove Heating Join Tribal Healthy Homes Northwest for a webinar on "Woodstove Heating in Tribal Homes: Using Best Practices and Targeted Outreach to Reduce Emissions and Health Risks,"The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Native American Programs:
Greener Homes Regional Training, January 25-26, 2011, Cabazon, CA
These two-day, informational workshops focus on home energy efficiency and comfort, as well as indoor air quality, renewable energy resources, and mold and moisture prevention. These workshops also feature hands-on demonstrations of energy efficiency products. For more information, visit
http://registration.firstpic.org
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National Congress of American Indians, 67th Annual Conference, November 14-19, 2010, Albuquerque, NM
The National Congress of American Indians addresses issues of concern for Native American communities such as health and environmental protection. Over 250 tribes are members and send their tribal government representatives to this annual conference. For more information, visit
www.ncai.org
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Native American Programs:
Greener Homes Regional Training, November 2-3, 2010, Portsmouth, NH
These two-day, informational workshops focus on home energy efficiency and comfort, as well as indoor air quality, renewable energy resources, and mold and moisture prevention. These workshops also feature hands-on demonstrations of energy efficiency products. For more information, visit
http://registration.firstpic.org
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2010 State-EPA Innovation Symposium: Environmental Protection for a Changing Climate (Nov 1-4), Madison, WI
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its State partners are teaming up to bring you this important event for government environmental practitioners. Symposium participants will have an opportunity to network, to learn, and to dialogue about what changes in climate and moves toward more sustainable business practices mean for the work of environmental agency personnel. For more information about the Symposium go to:
http://environmental-symposium.org/2010/
16th Annual Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) Conference, October 11-15, 2010, Anchorage, AK
By inviting recognized speakers, as well as knowledgeable local experts in the areas of managing environmental resources, ATCEM has become a highly anticipated event within the environmental field in rural Alaska. The goals of the conference is to provide opportunities for tribal organizations to meet and formulate solutions to the environmental challenges faced in rural Alaskan communities and for tribal members to personally meet and build relationships with state and federal environmental agencies and with other tribal members. For more information, visit
www.atcemak.com/
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The 41st Annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Convention and Tradeshow, October 7-10, 2010, San Diego, CA
The 41st Annual NIEA Convention and Tradeshow’s theme is “Investing in Youth for Our Vision of Tomorrow,” acknowledging the support provided to tribal youth today that will forever make an impact on tribal nations. For 2010, NIEA has placed a priority on presentations that are focused on scientifically-based research and practices which positively influence the teaching and learning to Native students. For more information, visit
www.niea.org/events/overview.php
"Tribal Weatherization + Health Workshops" October 6 & 7; October 21 & 22,
2010
The Northwest Tribal Healthy Homes Working Group is offering hands-on training at three tribal locations this fall. Dates and Locations: Workshop #1: Western Washington - September 16 & 17, 2010, Hosted by the Tulalip Tribes; Workshop #2: Idaho/Eastern Washington - October 6 & 7, 2010, Hosted by the Spokane Tribe; Workshop #3: Oregon - October 21 & 22, 2010, Hosted by the Warm Springs Tribe.
For more workshop information and to register, visit
https://docs.google.com/document
(Note: You will need to create a free Google account to see this page).
Environmental Management for Bureau-Wide Schools Seminar, September 21-23, Albuquerque, NM
EPA and the Bureau of Indian Education will conduct a free seminar for Bureau of Indian Education/Grant/Contract funded school administrators, staff, building officers, and school board members, as well as Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA) designated persons, facility managers and other interested parties. The training will include information on asbestos, lead, indoor air quality and other topics. For more information, visit www.epa.gov/region6/tribal.
The Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) Indian Energy Solutions Conference, September 23-25, 2010, Los Angeles, CA
The Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) developed this conference to bring together tribal leaders, major national and regional tribal organizations, federal energy policy officials, private sector energy companies and the unions to discuss the latest in energy resource science, management, development and protection. For more information, visit www.certredearth.com/IESHome.htm
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National Indian Health Board, 27th Annual Consumer Conference, September 20-24, 2010, Sioux Falls, SD
The conference will include keynote speakers, plenary sessions, breakout seminars and workshops addressing critical health care issues facing Indian Country. Training is also provided on the latest research and best-practice strategies for health issues facing American Indians and Alaska Natives. For more information, visit
www.nihb.org
American Indian/Alaskan Native Leadership Initiative on Cancer, September 11-14, 2010, Seattle, WA
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations have very high incidence rates for specific cancer sites and poor survival rates for most cancers. This AI/AN Leadership Initiative on Cancer addresses comprehensive tribal cancer control through partnerships with The Network for Cancer Control Research among AI/AN populations, tribes, multiple cancer centers, Cancer Information Services (CIS), and the American Cancer Society (ACS). For more information, visit http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/cancercenter/spirit_of_eagles.cfm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Native American Programs:
Greener Homes National Summit, September 8-10, 2010, Reno, NV
The Greener Homes National Summit is a three-day conference designed to foster discussions that will promote energy efficient tribal homes and communities; and encourage economic development of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technologies.
Energy Development in Indian Country, Protection of Air Quality and the Environment Conference,
August 17-19, 2010, Billings, MT
The Fort Belknap Indian Community will host this conference for Region 8 Tribes, Environmental Managers, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, EPA, Federal, State, Local Agencies and Energy Companies. For more information, visit
www.mtwytlc.com/
Tribal Healthy Homes Regional Training, August 17-19, 2010, Bozeman, Montana
The National Tribal Healthy Homes Assessment, Training and Technical Assistance Support Center would like to invite you to participate in 20 hours of classroom and hands-on diagnostic/assessment skill-set training. The training will not only provide a comprehensive overview of healthy home/safety issues; but also emphasize testing/assessment equipment and protocols, as well as low cost mitigation across many issues. For more information on topics, hotels, travel scholarships, and to download a registration form and agenda, visit
www.tribalhealthyhomes.org/bozeman.htm
Tribal Lands and the Environment: A National Forum on Solid Waste, Emergency Response, Contaminated Sites and USTs,
August 24-26, 2010, San Diego, CA
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, National TWRAP Steering Committee, and US EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), would like to invite you to the 2010 Tribal Lands Forum. Topics covered will include waste management, brownfields, Superfund sites, underground storage tanks, land remediation and emergency response. For more information, visit
www4.nau.edu/itep/waste/natl_confr.asp
National Tribal School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training Program,
July 20-21, 2010, Phoenix, AZ
The North Central Integrated Pest Management Center would like to invite you to an upcoming training opportunity
- the National Tribal School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training. Program topics include: The Why and How of School IPM, Pest Management in Tribal Schools, Ectoparasite IPM (ticks, bed bugs and lice), Rodent IPM, Turf and Landscape IPM, School District IPM Program Development, On-Site School Crawlthrough & Priority Setting Exercise, and Coalition Development and Benefits. Registration for this training is free, and limited travel scholarships are available through the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP). For more information and to register for the training, visit
www.ncipmc.org/training/
Tribal Green & Healthy Schools Workshop, July 13-15, 2010, Rapid City, SD
Sponsored by the Northern Plains Health Promotions Program, a program of the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen's Health Board, along with Environmental Protection Agency Region 8, and the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service, this workshop will provide information and training on topics such as children’s environmental health, indoor air quality, tools for schools, asbestos, school chemical cleanout, waste reduction and recycling. Tribal leaders, school administrators and staff, tribal environmental representatives, environmental sanitarians, and other interested parties should attend. For more information, visit www.epa.gov/osw/partnerships/sc3/pdfs/tribalschools-flyer.pdf
2010 National Tribal Forum hosted by ITEP and the National Tribal Air Association, July 13-15, 2010, Albuquerque, NM
The joint meeting is a gathering of tribal environmental professionals concerned about air quality in Indian Country. NTAA staff will provide opportunities for discussion of budget and policy issues, and ITEP will present education, training and monitoring updates. The conference agenda will include: discussion of EPA's new leadership and air quality management priorities, tribal air program budget forecasts and what tribes can do to make a positive impact; trends in national air quality and public health impacts; the latest on climate change, the Tribal New Source Review rule; and much, much more! There will also be a track dedicated to indoor air quality during the conference. For more information, visit www4.nau.edu/itep/air/aq_ntf10.asp
National Asthma Forum, June 17-18, Washington, DC
EPA hosts this event as hundreds of providers, health plans, health departments, community asthma coalitions, researchers, policy makers, and other leaders gather to discuss the most effective community-based strategies for improving asthma program outcomes, building successful and sustainable asthma care programs, and extending the reach and impact of great programs to deliver high-quality asthma care to everyone in need. Read more about the conference at www.epa.gov/asthma/forum.html.
Indoor Air Quality in Tribal Communities Training hosted by ITEP, June 15-18, Minneapolis, MN
Entry-level course designed to provide an understanding of common indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in tribal homes and schools. The course includes an overview of indoor air pollutants and their health effects, and tips for solving IAQ problems. There is hands-on practice with a comprehensive assessment tool used to identify IAQ problems. For more information and registration, visit www4.nau.edu
2010 National Tribal Science Forum, June 6–10, Traverse City, MI
The Forum theme "Mother Earth: Indigenous Knowledge and Science to Promote Positive Change" will be explored in the following tracks: Air, Water, Earth, Community Health and Cross-Theme Issues. For more information, visit http://epa.blhtech.com
Tribal Healthy Homes, or THH, Training, June 9-11, Sacramento, CA
This training will not only provide a comprehensive overview of healthy home/safety issues; but also emphasize testing/assessment equipment and protocols, as well as low cost mitigation. This training will consist of 20 hours of training of which be a combination of classroom and hands-on diagnostic/assessment skill-set training. Get more information on this training.
17th National Tribal Environmental Conference May 24–27, Isleta Pueblo, NM
Tribal Environmental Stewardship: Walking the Talk to Protect Mother Earth - The conference and annual meeting aim to engage The National Tribal Environmental Council, or NTEC, members and other tribes and environmental partners in a fresh approach that will move beyond the seminar format usually presented in conference agendas. This agenda will be designed to facilitate sharing information, promoting discussions and developing strategies to address a range of environmental and natural resource issues important to the participants. For more information, visit www.ntec.org
National Indian Health Board, 2nd Annual Public Health Summit May 18-20, Albuquerque, NM
Hosted by the National Indian Health Board, the focus of this event is to facilitate a better understanding of the status of public health in tribal communities in areas such as: environmental health, emergency preparedness, health promotion, disease prevention, data gathering and sharing, public health literacy in media, behavioral health and mental health, and work force needs.
www.nihb.org
Indoor Air Quality in Alaska
April 13-16, Bethel, AK
Hosted by the Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals, this
entry-level course is designed to provide a basic understanding of
common indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in village homes and schools.
The course includes an overview of indoor air pollutants and their
health effects, and appropriate tips for solving IAQ problems. There
will also be hands-on practice with a comprehensive assessment tool used
to identify IAQ problems.
Read more about ITEP at www4.nau.edu/itep/trainings/aiaqtp_iaq_ak.asp Find out about other trainings by the ITEP
National Indian Child Welfare Association 28th Annual Conference April 11-14, Portland, OR
The goals of the conference are to highlight successful strategies for building effective services and to reveal the latest and most innovative practices of child welfare and children’s mental health service delivery. Read more about the conference at www.nicwa.org/conference/
Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes Impact Week March 7-10, Washington, DC
The Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, (MAST), founded in
1996, represents the 35 sovereign tribal nations of Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan, representing nearly 134,000
American Indian people. For more information please contact Scott Vele at (715) 787-4494 or m.a.s.t.@frontiernet.net
Native American Child & Family Conference
March 2-4, Chandler, AZ
Hosted by the Southwest Consortium of Indian Head Start Programs, the goal of the conference is to provide Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care programs with training opportunities to build their capacity in providing quality services. Learn more at www.southwestconsortium.org/nacfc.htm
Hosted by the Inter-Tribal Environmental Council, this one-day course provides training on air sampling for mold, bacteria and other indoor air allergens. Continuing education units will be offered for this course. For more information
IAQ/Industrial Hygiene Sampling Workshop
February 10, San Diego, CA
Hosted by the Inter-Tribal Environmental Council, this one-day course provides training on air sampling for mold, bacteria and other indoor air allergens. Continuing education units will be offered for this course.
For more information
EPA hosts its Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium in Washington, DC, to bring together past, present, and future leaders in protecting and improving IAQ in our nation's schools. Read more about the Symposium
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2011 Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium and Pre-Symposium Tribal Workshop - January 12, 2011, Washington, DC
EPA recently hosted the 11th annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium in Washington D.C. The symposium was held from January 13 to 15, 2011 with a special Pre-Symposium Tribal Workshop held on January 12. The symposium brought together nearly 500 people from across the country with diverse backgrounds to discuss the most innovative and up to date best practices for improving and sustaining good indoor air quality within our nation's schools.
Mansel Nelson lead the Pre-Symposium Tribal Workshop that was designed to prepare tribal participants to get the most out of the 2011 IAQ Tools for Schools National Symposium, as well as provide information and guidance on tailoring the IAQ Tools for Schools program to tribal communities. Attendees were able to hear firsthand real success and challenges of implementing a Tribal IAQ management program, as well as provide their own experiences. The workshop was able to provide an atmosphere of sharing, networking and learning.
The IAQ Tools for Schools program was established in 1995 and is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting and preventing IAQ problems. For more information please visit, www.epa.gov/iaq/schools
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Tribal Leaders Focus on IAQ at EPA's National Asthma Forum
Tribal leaders from across the country discussed indoor air quality issues in tribal communities at the Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 National Asthma Forum, held June 17-18, in Washington, D.C. Besides networking with EPA Regional and Headquarters representatives, leaders also learned about the resources available on the newly updated IAQ Tribal Partners Program website — from case studies of successful, inspiring IAQ management programs to culturally specific tribal materials — that raise awareness, increase the impact of their outreach and facilitate communication between diverse tribal communities. The Tribal Partners Program also highlights other upcoming events as a way to further the conversation about indoor air quality and its effects on tribal homes. Read more about the Asthma Forum.
Back Row from Left to Right: Brian Berube, Chris Griffin, Joel Stokka, Michael Allison, Ron Schiller, Jill Horak, Teri Morrison, Mark Berry, Barnie White, Lisa Wildcatt, Nicole Radford. Front Row from Left to Right: Joan Tovsen, Gillian Mittelstaedt, Jerry Hause, Karen Workman, Andrea Junker, Agnes Attakai, Barbara Spark, Heidi LeSane. (Click on the highlighted names to link to their contact information in the Directory.)
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We want your input: Have you planned a successful and sustainable community program? If so, we would like to know. Please send us an e-mail at iaqtribal@epa.gov describing the program, and that program could be highlighted on this Web page. We will follow up with the program directly to gather more information and permission to use their story.