Bridging Generations in Resilience: Mobilizing Communities for Future Generations
When
Bridging Generations in Resilience: Mobilizing Communities for Future Generations
đź“… Forum Dates: May 6-7, 2025
📍 Location: Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino, Maricopa, AZ
Who should attend: Tribal community members, Tribal leadership, university representatives, non-profit organizations, environmental departments, federal and state agencies, and county agencies. People who have a vested interest in environmental health
Poster Session Information :
We invite students, researchers, community members, and professionals to submit posters for the 2025 Tribal Environmental Health Forum, themed "Bridging Generations in Resilience: Mobilizing Communities for Future Generations." This is an opportunity to share your work on environmental protection, preparedness, community resilience, and educational initiatives that support tribal communities.
Posters will be showcased during the forum, providing a platform for discussion, networking, and collaboration. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to this important conversation!
Please submit your abstract here
For more information on submission guidelines and deadlines, please contact mayravargas@arizona.edu
Hotel Information:
Accommodation & Travel: If you have not already made arrangements for accommodations, we encourage you to book your stay at Harrah’s Casino. The group code S05TEH5 has been set up. Please contact the hotel directly for reservation information by calling 1-800-CAESARS and providing that group code. Be advised Please be advised that at check in all guests will be asked to provide a standard credit or debit card for a nightly $50 Incidentals Deposit that will be released after check out (Reloadable and Green dot cards are not accepted). We will hold all rooms at the group rate until 11:59 PM on April 13th. As of April 14th, 2025 reservations will be booked subject to availability and at the prevailing rate at that time.
2025 Indigenous Resilience Award Nominations:
This prestigious honorary award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and impact in promoting the health and well-being of tribal communities and their environments. Honorees are celebrated for their commitment to environmental stewardship, community empowerment, and the advancement of Indigenous knowledge systems. Through their actions, they embody the core values of relationship, respect, responsibility, and reciprocity—creating lasting, positive change and inspiring future generations.
Eligibility Requirements:
Both individuals and organizations are eligible for nomination.
Nominees may be Native or non-Native; however, their work must demonstrate a direct and meaningful impact on tribal communities.
Nominees who have previously received this award as individuals are not eligible to receive it again in that capacity.
If an individual has been recognized in the past, the organization they are affiliated with may still be eligible for nomination.