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Webinar agenda:
Online Bi-Monthly Tribal Clean Energy Roundtable: Health Benefits of Clean Transportation in Tribal Communities (every other month)

Hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), this roundtable brings together Tribal and Indigenous leaders, environmental experts, and community advocates to discuss the intersection of clean transportation, air quality, and community health.

Transportation is one of the largest contributors to air pollution, which disproportionately affects BIPOC and frontline communities. As Tribes consider adopting electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean transportation technologies, it is essential to center wellness, justice, and data-driven approaches in the transition.

This session will explore strategies for reducing transportation-related air pollution, improving health outcomes through clean mobility, and ensuring that EV adoption does not unintentionally burden marginalized communities. Panelists will also discuss tools and approaches for monitoring emissions and evaluating the health impacts of clean transportation projects in Tribal contexts.

Presenters:
Bob Blake: Robert Blake is the owner of Solar Bear, pronounced Gizis-o-makwa in Ojibwe, a solar installation company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also, Robert is the executive director of Native Sun Community Power Development, a non-profit organization located in Minneapolis. Robert is a Tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation. His passion is spreading the word about renewable energy through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.

Shasta Gaughen: As the Pala Tribe’s Environmental Department’s director and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), Shasta oversees the operation of the entire department. Her job is to make sure that Pala’s environment, both natural and cultural, is protected. She also ensures a continuous source of funding for the department through grants and partnerships.

Who Should Attend:
This webinar is intended for Tribal leaders, environmental professionals, natural resource managers, and anyone interested in the future of transportation on Tribal lands.

Please direct any questions to:
Kieren Daley-Laursen, ITEP, Kieren.DaleyLaursen@nau.edu
Taryn Bell, ITEP, Taryn.Bell@nau.edu