Region 8
Serving Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 27 Tribal Nations
Environmental Education and Tribal Nations
The following resources and programs are designed specifically for Tribal Nations.
Some of the sites listed on this page are not on the EPA Web site. Please see our disclaimer information.
| Title | Description | Link |
| The Environmental Education Outreach Program | The Environmental Education Outreach Program is part of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) at Northern Arizona University. The purpose of the Environmental Education Outreach Program (EEOP) is to interest Native American students in environmental careers and to assist schools in improving environmental science literacy. | http://www4.nau.edu/eeop/ |
| A Cultural Approach to Integrated Environmental Studies | Written and edited by a team of Indian teachers and community people who were guided by the project coordinator, Alan Leftridge, a Humboldt State University Professor. The aim of the publication is to ensure the cultural integrity of Amercian Indian lands by preparing tribal communities to make informed decisions about land development, as well as to prevent household hazardous waste. |
http://www.humboldt.edu
/~cicd/epa/ |
| Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals | ITEP was etsablished in 1992 with a vision to assist Indian Tribes in the management of their environmental resources through effective training and education programs. | http://www4.nau.edu/itep/ |
| Pollution Prevention and Cultural Preservation | Pollution Prevention and Cultural Preservation in Native American Communities is a curriculum designed for tribal colleges including eight self-contained lesson plans in an easy-to-customize format, student activities and discussion topics, overhead transparencies, student worksheets, resource lists, student projects, evaluation tools and a student guide. |
http://www.tribalp2.org/
connected.htm |
| Connected to the Earth | Connected to the Earth is a series of do-it-yourself assessment activities designed to help Native Americans locate and correct health and environmental hazards in andaround the home. The 11 fact sheets provide practical information about water quality, waste treatmentsystems, hazardous products, lead, yard and garden care, safe handling of fuels, indoor air quality, energyconservation and household waste. |
http://www.montana.edu/
wwwpb/pubs/4450.html |
| Native AIR (Asthma Intervention and Reduction) | Montana State University Extension Service Housing & Environmental Quality Program is coordinating the program entitled Native AIR ( Asthma Intervention & Reduction). The goals and objectives of this project focus on helping children understand asthma triggers and take action to prevent and/or control asthma. On each of the seven reservations in Montana the children will be given a packet of asthma educational materials to be utilized with their parents cooperation. The materials will aid the adults and children with assessing their home for asthma triggers and how to prevent and control those asthma triggers. To assure asthma triggers are kept in check, children will be also be provided with a fun Asthma Journal to develop an asthma-reduction action plan and to record all daily aspects of their progress. |
http://www.native
asthma.org/ |
| How the Children Learned to Save Water |
Besides teaching about water conservation, the booklet supports Seneca children in learning about and honoring their cultural heritage. In the storyline, the Seneca clan animals (Bear, Beaver, Deer, Hawk, Heron, Snipe, Turtle and Wolf) teach students how to use water wisely. When Snake (a troublemaker) tries to trick the children into wasting water, the clan animals emphasize that water is a valuable gift from Mother Earth. They provide good advice about conserving water as a way of showing respect for Mother Earth. While written in English, the book highlights some key Seneca-language terms. For permission to print copies of this booklet or to adapt this booklet for other tribal languages and cultures, please contact the Seneca Nation of Indians Allegany Territory Department of Education at (716) 945-1790 or via email at todd.waite@sni.org. |
http://www.hec.uconn.edu/
programs.html |
| Learning About Radon | Written for Native Americans, this 18-page booklet discusses radon's place in the world, the basics on testing, and how homes can be fixed to reduce radon levels. Native Americans should contact their Tribal health department or state radon program office for more information. |
http://www.epa.gov/radon/
(22 pp, 3.2MB, About PDF Files) |
| NAEPC | With respect for Tribal Sovereignty, NAEPC, a Tribally driven organization, is dedicated to providing technical assistance, environmental education, professional training, information networking and intertribal coordination. NAEPC does not represent nor speak for Tribes. | http://www.naepc.com/ |