Tribal Climate Videos
How LA’s Thirst for Water is Draining a California Valley
The Collaborative brought the Thomson Reuters Foundation to the Owens Valley and Big Pine Paiute to explore how the City of Los Angeles has systematically drained the Owens Valley and reduced water rights for the area’s Paiute Tribes. Paya means water - learn about Big Pine Paiute as they struggle to grow on the land where they have always been.
Climate Matters: Communicating Climate to Your Departments, Council and Tribal Members
Raymond Martinez DECP Director and Tribal Risk Assessment Program Manager at Pueblo de San Ildefonso introduces his climate program which emphasizes community engagement.
Climate Matters: Climate Tools for Community Engagement
Watch the video to learn about the recently updated climate toolkit and how it can your Tribe with community engagement. The Toolkit can be found and downloaded under Media-Reports, in the menu above.
Tribal Solid Waste Videos
Swap Shop: A first Step to a Tribal Reuse Program
Watch the video to find out about how the Pala Tribe has been working to develop a Reuse Store.
C is for Compost and Cash
Watch the video to learn how the Pala Tribe has developed an innovative compost partnership with Waste Management.
Like Diamonds, PFAS are Forever
Are you worried about forever chemicals? Do you want a better understanding of PFAS contamination and what it means for your Tribe? Watch our workshop to learn more.
Talking Trash
This workshop seeks to show that Best Management Practices may not be a one-size fits all. We will see difference examples and approaches to managing Solid Waste Transfer Stations within a tribal community.
A Puzzle Within a Puzzle: How to Analyze a Federal RFA
A puzzle within a puzzle is how we might describe a federal request for application (RFA). This workshop helps proposers better understand how an RFA is structured and what you need to know when applying for federal funds.
Using Digital Story to Reduce Waste
Why does story matter? How can story change people’s actions and motivate them to reduce, reuse or recycle? Watch our workshop about the power of story and a tool to develop your own digital story.
How to Leverage Funding for Tribal Waste Managers
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)” was passed in November. 2021 and offers incredible amounts of funding for infrastructure funding for Tribes. Learn more from our workshop below.
Soil and Sovereignty: Creating an Integrated Food System
How can we achieving Food Sovereignty and Security through gardening and composting? What does food sovereignty mean from a tribal perspective? For Blue Lake Rancheria, it started with a dream for a thriving community garden.
Transfer Station Feasibility Analysis
Is a transfer station a good idea for your Tribe? Is it feasible? Watch this video to learn more.
Composting Feasibility
Is your Tribe considering building a composting facility? Are you interested in a commercial operation or just generating better soil for your community? Find out more about developing a Tribal composting program.
Lessons Learned on Household Hazardous Waste
Speakers: Sarah Ryan, Environmental Director, Big Valley Rancheria; Jill Sherman Warne, Director, Native American Environmental Protection Coalition; Cynthia Naha, Director, Natural Resources Department, Santo Domingo Pueblo
An Introduction to Prescription Drug Take Back Programs
Find out more about prescription drug take back programs in California and the impact of illegally disposed drugs on our environment.
Talking Trash Communications Workshop: Powerful Presentations for Audience Impact
Learn how to develop more effective Powerpoint presentations that help move your audience to action.
Talking Trash Communications Workshop: Understanding Yourself, Understanding Others
Watch this to learn more about personality types and what motivates you and others.
Talking Trash Communications Workshop: Getting to Know Your Audience
Are all audiences the same? This presentation will give you the tools to better understand and engage your Tribal audiences.
Talking Trash Communications Workshop: Storytelling
Story is your best tool to motivate your audience. What makes a good story? Watch this and find out.
Talking Trash Communications Workshop: Messaging
This series wraps up with a presentation on messaging and what makes good and not so good messages.
Prescription Drug Disposal Workshop Part 1: Why Does it Matter and What Can Your Tribe Do?
This workshop delves into the impacts of improper drug disposal and provide guidance on what Tribes can do about it, including how to participate in prescription drug take back programs and events. Speakers for Part 1 include Andria Ventura of the Clean Water Action and Dr. Dan Calac of the Rincon Indian Health Clinic.
Prescription Drug Disposal Workshop Part 2: Why Does it Matter and What Can Your Tribe Do?
This workshop delves into the impacts of improper drug disposal and provide guidance on what Tribes can do about it, including how to participate in prescription drug take back programs and events. Speakers for Part 2 include Nate Pelczar and Doug Kobald of the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), Cynthia Naha, Senior Associate at EFCWest and Jill Sherman-Warne from the Native American Environmental Protection Coalition (NAEPC).
HHW Workshop Session 1: Best Practices in HHW - Planning for Your Trickiest HHW Program Issues
Managing Cars, Chemicals and HHW: Big Valley Rancheria’s Solid Waste Program Development - Sarah Ryan, Big Valley Rancheria
HHW Workshop Session 2: Best Practices in HHW - Planning for Your Trickiest HHW Program Issues
Grandma’s Cleaning Cabinet - Jill Sherman Warne, Native American Environmental Protection Coalition (NAEPC)
HHW Workshop Session 3: Best Practices in HHW - Planning for Your Trickiest HHW Program Issues
Household Hazardous Waste and Other Grant Opportunities for Tribes - Jeffrey Lin, CalRecycle
HHW Workshop Session 4: Best Practices in HHW - Planning for Your Trickiest HHW Program Issues
Producer Responsibility and Product Stewardship Programs: Who’s Funding These? - Doug Kobold, California Product Stewardship Council
HHW Workshop Session 5: Best Practices in HHW - Planning for Your Trickiest HHW Program Issues
HHW Collection, Storage and Transportation - Larry Sweetser, Sweetser and Associates, Inc
Why Is This So Hard Session 1? Decision-Making Strategies to Improve Your Waste Problems
Root Cause Analysis - Sarah Diefendorf, Director, EFCWest
Why Is This So Hard Session 2? Decision-Making Strategies to Improve Your Waste Problems
Developing a Problem Statement - Sarah Diefendorf, Director, EFCWest
Why Is This So Hard Session 3? Decision-Making Strategies to Improve Your Waste Problems
Identifying Your Opportunity - Elaine McCarty, Associate Director, EFCWest
Digital Story in a Day
Sarah Diefendorf, Director, EFCWest and Cynthia Naha, Environmental Director, Santo Domingo Pueblo