Upcoming Events Calendar

2009

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November 17-19, 2009, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Indoor Air Quality in Tribal Communities

Hosted by the Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals, this entry-level course is 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, IAQ assessment in homes and schools, and tips for solving IAQ problems. There is hands-on practice with a comprehensive assessment tool used to identify IAQ problems.

Learn more - www4.nau.edu/itep/trainings/aiaqtp_iaq.asp
Find out about other trainings by the ITEP

2010

January 14-16, 2010, Washington, DC

Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium

EPA hosts its annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) 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
Register today at www.iaqsymposium.com

Past Events

National Congress of American Indians, 66th Annual Conference October 11-16, 2009, Palm Springs, CA
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. Read more at www.ncai.org/Home.422.0.html

Indoor Air Quality in Alaska Native Villages October 6-8, 2009, Anchorage, AK
Hosted by the Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals, this entry-level course is designed to provide an understanding of common indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in Alaska Native Villages. Included will be an overview of indoor air pollutants and their health effects, an overview of IAQ assessment in homes and schools, and tips for solving IAQ problems. There will be hands-on practice with a comprehensive assessment tool used to identify IAQ problems. Read more at www4.nau.edu/itep/trainings/aiaqtp_iaq_ak.asp Find out about other trainings by the ITEP

National Indian Health Board, 26th Annual Consumer Conference September 14-18, 2009, Washington, DC
The conference will include keynote speakers, plenary sessions, breakout seminars and workshops addressing critical health care issues facing Indian Country. Read more at www.nihb.org/news_events/acc.php

Community Involvement Training Conference August 18-20, 2009, Seattle, WA
EPA's eleventh Community Involvement Training Conference will be held August 18-20, 2009, in Seattle, Washington. This dynamic conference brings together more than 450 people from EPA and its federal, state, tribal, and local agency partners who plan and implement environmental community involvement, partnership, stewardship, outreach, and education programs. Read more about the conference at www.epa.gov/ciconference/

Asthma Educator Institute June 16-17, 2009, Saint Paul, MN
This class, offered by the American Lung Association of Minnesota in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board, offered participants instruction to prepare them to take the exam to become a certified asthma educator (AE-C). Read more at www.mrsnv.com/evt/home.jsp?id=2597

National Asthma Forum June 4-5, 2009, Washington, DC
EPA brought together hundreds of providers, health plans, health departments, community asthma coalitions, researchers, policy makers, and other leaders 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. Read more at www.epa.gov/asthma/forum.html

National Tribal Forum on Air Quality June 2-4, 2009, Milwaukee, WI
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) hosted the 2009 Joint National Tribal Forum/National Tribal Air Association conference on Air Quality that was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 2-4, 2009. Read more at www4.nau.edu/itep/programs/ntf09/index.asp

Indoor Air Quality Training Classes April 13-17, 2009, Miami, OK
The Miami Tribe hosted indoor air quality training classes from April 13 - 17, 2009. This was an Essentials of Healthy Housing class and an American Lung Association Indoor Air Quality training class. This class consisted of building performance diagnostics and how to start and fund an IAQ program. Read more - Web site

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