Welcome to ITEP
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) was created to act as a catalyst among Tribal governments, research and technical resources at Northern Arizona University (NAU), various federal, state and local governments, and the private sector, in support of environmental protection of Native American natural resources.
ITEP Mission
“ITEP strengthens tribal capacity and sovereignty in environmental and natural resource management through culturally relevant education, research, partnerships and policy-based services.”
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ITEP was established at NAU in 1992, in cooperation with USEPA. ITEP accomplishes its mission through several programs.
ITEP Vision
“A healthy environment for strong, self-sustaining tribal communities”
ITEP Core Values
LISTENING
Listening to Tribes and understanding Tribal priorities drives our programs and the services we offer. By listening to Tribes, we ensure that our services continually evolve to meet the ever-changing needs and priorities of Tribes.
RESPECT
Respect for the People and communities we serve. Respect for Tribal values, sovereignty, history, and knowledge. Respect for the importance of the work and mission of Tribal environmental departments. Respect for Mother Earth and all that she provides. And respect for the elders and the wisdom they pass down to the next generation of environmental stewards.
SERVICE
Service to Tribes, Tribal environmental professionals, students, and educators is paramount to our work. Service to Tribal communities working to combat climate change and other environmental degradation and challenges. Service to future generations by providing opportunities for learning, service, and education to positively impact Tribal communities.
LEARNING
We Value and Learn from the people and communities we serve. Learning from the Tribes and Tribal practitioners is central to our training and educational model. We strive to build communities of practice through in-person trainings, peer-to-peer mentoring, national conferences, internships, and webinars to help us learn from one-another and make our connections stronger.
The ITEP logo depicts the Earth with Hopi/Pueblo symbols:
- Sun (Hopi)
- Cloud/Rain (Hopi)
- The red half circle with jagged edges is Pueblo pottery design for earth
- The blue pattern at bottom is Pueblo pottery design for water
CONNECT WITH US
Your tax deductible donation supports ITEP’s programming efforts.
Please contact us if you would like to contribute to our endowment or for any additional information regarding donations.