Course Dates: January 25-27, 2022
Course Times: 9am-2pm PDT; 10am-3pm MDT; 11am-4pm CDT; 12pm-5pm EDT
(2-hour session, 1-hour break, 2-hour session, Daily)
Deadline: The application is due on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Course capped at 12 participants
Learning objective:
At the end of the event, participants will articulate their community’s main ambient (outdoor) air quality concerns and identify the resources (e.g., documents, contacts, training) needed to begin addressing air quality issues in their community.
Who should participate:
This workshop is for environmental professionals who are just beginning to address ambient air quality issues in tribal communities. No prior knowledge or background in air quality is needed. Participants should:
- have less than ONE (1) year of experience working in air quality,
- be willing to actively participate in the community-based learning approach, and
- contribute to the workshop assessment and evaluation activities.
General description of the event:
The workshop includes active participation in conversations, discussions, brain-storming, independent reading, exploring case studies, and conducting independent and collaborative tasks. Using a variety of resources and examples for tribal programs, this workshop will help participants begin to develop:
- a basic air quality assessment to identify main ambient (outdoor) air quality problems in a tribal community,
- an action plan of activities aimed to address the main air quality issues identified in a tribal community,
- communication skills through presentations and guided discussions in an online community-based learning
environment, and
- problem-solving and decision-making skills through independent investigation and exploration.
Topics:
- Identifying air quality sources and concerns in a community
- Tribal Air Program Case Studies
- Resources for tribal air quality professionals
Technology Requirements and Recommendations:
- A computer with access to a stable internet connection.
- The latest version of Zoom (visit
www.zoom.us to download the free software).
- Video and audio capabilities, which will enhance your learning experience (strongly recommended).
- Access to GoogleDrive/GoogleDocs applications (participants do not need to have an account
but should be able to access through shared links).
Team:
- Barbra Valdivieso, Environmental Specialist, Department of Community Development, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
- Mercedes Kaiser, Air Quality Specialist, CRIT Environmental Protection Office, Colorado River Indian Tribes
- Mike Natchees, Director, Air Quality Department, Ute Indian Tribe
- Lydia Scheer, Manager, ITEP
- Christal Black, Assistant Manager, ITEP
- Natasha Fulton, Community Program Coordinator, Intermediate, ITEP
- Nashelly Meneses, Instructional Designer, Intermediate, ITEP
The application is due on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance to the workshop via email by Tuesday, January 18. Those accepted to participate in the workshop will receive the Zoom link and password to join the workshop. The link and password is unique and should not be shared with others.
If you have questions please contact Christal Black, Assistant Manager, ITEP at
Christal.Black@nau.edu or phone 928-523-8410.
