Welcome to the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
"ITEP strengthens tribal capacity and sovereignty in environmental and natural resource management through culturally relevant education, research, partnerships and policy-based services."
Virgil Masayesva Tribal Air Programs Excellence Award:
It is that time of the year, the TAMS Steering Committee members along with the NTAA Executive Committee members and ITEP are preparing
to hold the 2019 National Tribal Forum on Air Quality (NTFAQ) in May, 2019.
Please nominate your colleagues that have done an outstanding job in the past year to promote advancement of environmental management of their
tribes to receive Virgil Masayesva Environmental Excellence award. The nomination forms are accessible through TAMS website.
The deadline for submission is February 22, 2019.
ITEP Internships:
ITEP/EEOP offers student summer internships for Native American and other college students with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
Host site applications due February 8
Intern applications due February 25
VW Settlement Technical Assistance Program:
ITEP has been selected as the Technical Assistance Provider for Tribes to access funds from the VW settlement’s $55 million Indian Tribe Trust. The second funding cycle is now open. Funding can be used by federally recognized Tribes to replace old, polluting diesel vehicles or equipment with new, cleaner models. ITEP can help Tribes navigate the process of becoming certified as a beneficiary of the Trust and preparing plans for projects under the Modified Trust Agreement.
» Learn more about VW Settlement Technical Assistance Program.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle:
Supporting NAU’s Zero Waste Week by volunteers, Amanda, Meghan and their Fall Education Program.
» Learn more about Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints:
ITEP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities.
To learn more, or file a complaint, go to the ITEP Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Page.
Quejas por discriminación cometida contra personas que no trabajan para ITEP:
ITEP no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, país de origen, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades.
Para saber más al respecto o presentar una queja, vaya a la página de quejas por discriminación cometida contra personas que no trabajan para ITEP.
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