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."

2017 Tribal Lands and Environment Forum:

We are very excited to once again offer the annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum (TLEF). This year’s forum will be taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 14-17, 2017. Once again, the Forum will feature special trainings, field trips, and breakout sessions focused on tribal environmental challenges, amazing success stories, and creative collaborative initiatives. We hope to see you in Tulsa!

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ITEP Newsletters:

ITEP newsletters highlights funding opportunities, training programs, and important events and resources for tribal professionals:

Native Voices
Full Circle
Tribes & Climate Change
NTAA Weekly Updates


Student Internships:

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals offers two types of internships for Native American and other college students. The Student Summer Internship (SSI) and the Short Internship Program (SIP).

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ITEP Climate Change:

2017 Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit
September 19-21, 2017
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Click HERE to register and view detailed information.

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
PO Box 15004 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5004
928/523-9555 Fax: 928/523-1266
itep@nau.edu