Renewable energies and electric vehicles are all the rage when it comes to shifting the energy economy to one based on clean renewable energy sources. While electrifying the energy and transportation sector are crucial for reducing the collective carbon footprint it does not come without consequences. The minerals and metals needed for electrification are often extracted from Indigenous and Tribal homelands, leaving communities and landscapes at risk of losing sacred lands, cultural practices and traditions and contaminating important natural resources. Join the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals for presentations followed by Q&A to explore the complexities of mining on Indigenous lands to advance the clean energy economy.

The Sixth National Climate Assessment is underway. In this webinar, hear from Indigenous scholars who have contributed to past assessments, learn more, and get your questions answered about the current public call for author nominations and feedback.

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) are cohosting this webinar. The webinar will provide an overview of the EPA and the DOE's Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (TCTACs) and will explain the roles of NIHB and ITEP in the TCTAC program. The TCTAC programs intend to support tribal capacity by providing free technical assistance to Tribal communities and organizations. You will also hear from invited Tribal partners about their experience working with the TCTACs as well as get a chance to connect with your regional TCTAC.