141st APHA Annual Meeting

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Indian spiritual traditions and sacred sites: Implications for successful collaboration, outreach and improved policy

Monday, November 4, 2013 : 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Jennifer Irving, MPH , Oglala Sioux Tribe, Pine Ridge, SD
During this presentation, we will highlight best and promising practices and relationships to enhance Tribal capacity and increase economic development in Indian Country(Oglala Sioux Tribe); highlight successful Tribal engagement and collaboration efforts, framed from the Tribal perspective; describe Pine Ridge, South Dakota's Solar Panel Tribal Project, noting opportunities for economic development, renewable energy and sustainable housing; showcase collaborative efforts such as the Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation; and discuss the critical legislative concepts of self-determination and sovereignty.

Learning Areas:
Environmental health sciences
Public health or related laws, regulations, standards, or guidelines
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
Discuss best and promising practices and relationships to enhance Tribal capacity and increase economic development in Indian Country(Oglala Sioux Tribe) Discuss successful Tribal engagement and collaboration efforts, framed from the Tribal perspective Describe Pine Ridge, South Dakota’s Solar Panel Tribal Project, noting opportunities for economic development, renewable energy and sustainable housing Identify collaborative efforts such as the Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation Discuss critical legislative concepts (self-determination, sovereignty)

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I serve as the Legislative Liaison in the President's Office of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.