Virtual Trainings
January 27-28, 2026
This two-day, training is designed for Tribal, federal, and state environmental, cultural resource,-and natural resource professionals who participate in environmental review processes. The course is especially relevant for those working with or alongside Tribes and federal agencies under NEPA, NHPA Section 106, and related environmental laws.
Participants learn how environmental compliance works in Tribal contexts through applied examples and GIS supported workflows. The training emphasizes Tribal sovereignty, consultation responsibilities, protection of sensitive cultural resources data, and practical strategies for supporting efficient project delivery.
This course is well suited for Tribal resource specialists, THPO staff, and environmental and natural resource managers who want to confidently support environmental reviews while protecting Tribal interests.
This one and half-day training is designed for Native professionals and tribal-serving organizations who review NEPA documents or participate in federal environmental review processes. Grounded in a Tribal perspective, the course focuses on building practical skills to evaluate, strengthen, and respond to NEPA documents in ways that reflect tribal priorities, sovereignty, and lived experience.
Participants will learn to critically review Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for legal sufficiency, clarity, and analytical quality. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will practice reviewing an Environmental Assessment to identify gaps, unnecessary analysis, and opportunities for targeted comments and improvements. T
he course emphasizes tribal-specific considerations under NEPA, including meaningful engagement, government-to-government consultation, cultural resource protection, and the integration of Tribal Knowledge, treaty rights, and trust responsibilities. Participants will also gain an overview of how NHPA Section 106 and the Endangered Species Act intersect with NEPA in projects affecting tribal lands and resources.
April 2026 (Dates TBD)
Mapping Tribal Knowledge Through Storytelling
This training introduces tribal staff to GIS StoryMaps, an easy tool that combines maps, photos, and storytelling to share the importance of tribal lands, wildlife, and cultural history.
No GIS experience is required.
StoryMaps help tribes communicate how they protect traditional landscapes, culturally significant species, and natural resources while preserving knowledge for future generations.
Who This Training Is For
Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO)
Environmental departments
Fish and Game / Wildlife programs
Cultural preservation programs
Tribal educators and planners
Participants will learn how to:
Understand basic GIS concepts
Create simple interactive maps
Combine maps with oral histories, photos and other media
Use StoryMaps to explain cultural landscapes and conservation work
By the end of the training, participants will create a basic StoryMap project.
Why GIS StoryMaps Matter
GIS StoryMaps allow tribes to tell their own stories about the land and show how culture, wildlife, and landscapes are connected.
They can be used to support:
protection of cultural landscapes
wildlife conservation
environmental stewardship
repatriation and cultural history
communication with agencies and the public
$400
March 11-12, 2026
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Dates TBD
This advanced course is designed for THPO staff and tribal partners seeking an in-depth understanding of the Section 106 process. It moves beyond the basics to provide a strategic framework for navigating federal historic preservation law while strengthening tribal consultation and advocacy.
Case Study Focus: The Badger–Two Medicine
Using the Badger–Two Medicine Section 106 process as a central case study, the course examines effective strategies for documenting Traditional Cultural Properties (TCPs) and developing strong consultation approaches.
What You Will Learn
The Four-Step Process: From initiation and defining the APE to eligibility determinations and resolving adverse effects
Identifying and documenting TCPs, evaluating integrity, and addressing Traditional Cultural Landscapes
Effective government-to-government consultation strategies
Practical preparation for tribal consultation meetings
This training builds the technical capacity and confidence tribal staff need to influence project outcomes and protect irreplaceable cultural resources and landscapes.
$600