The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) invite you to join us for a webinar series that will continue connecting people from different backgrounds and Tribes, communities, federal agencies, Tribal organizations and state and local entities to address various environmental health and environmental justice issues of mutual concern across all regions as well as issues specific to individual regions as we did in our physical summits.

The webinars will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET (12pm PT, 1pm MT, 2pm CT).

Superfunds Sites

Superfund sites in tribal country refer to environmentally contaminated areas located within or near Native American reservations that are designated for cleanup under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). These sites pose significant threats to both the environment and the health of indigenous communities, often resulting from historical industrial practices or hazardous waste disposal. The intersection of environmental justice and tribal sovereignty is a key aspect of addressing these challenges, as Native American communities advocate for a voice in the cleanup process, cultural considerations, and the restoration of their lands. The management and remediation of Superfund sites in tribal areas require collaborative efforts between federal agencies, tribal governments, and local communities to ensure a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach to environmental restoration and protection.”

Speakers: Summer King and Aubrey Racz