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COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON THE COLVILLE RESERVATION By Kathy Moses

COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON THE COLVILLE RESERVATION By Kathy Moses Communications Specialist Environmental Trust Program . The information superhighway has taken a detour in many rural areas including the Colville Reservation. . WHY?. Limited Tribal funds Lack of services

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COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON THE COLVILLE RESERVATION By Kathy Moses

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  1. COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON THE COLVILLE RESERVATION By Kathy Moses Communications Specialist Environmental Trust Program

  2. The information superhighway has taken a detour in many rural areas including the Colville Reservation. WHY?

  3. Limited Tribal funds • Lack of services • Outdated Infrastructure • Varmints

  4. What can we do to break down communication barriers? • Build strong working relationships • Gain trust and credibility • Be active in community organizations • Be sensitive to traditional and cultural way Colville Tribes Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Team Nespelem Legion Auxiliary Unit 114

  5. Community / Educational Outreach Work with local schools. Earth Day Celebration

  6. Community Involvement + Recognition = Success

  7. Colorful, Creative and Educational Brochures

  8. PUBLIC NOTICES The need for a Burn Ban in Okanogan County is evident in Omak, WA

  9. Providing detailed documentation helps answer questions

  10. Protecting our Natural Resources is vital to our existence and becoming educated on what we can do to protect Mother Earth is extremely important to all that share this planet. Contractor need to know the Tribal Codes and Federal Air Rules for Reservation (FARR).

  11. ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST MISSION To achieve and maintain a healthy environment with functioning ecological systems including biodiversity, clean water, clean air, and healthy soils required to support plants, animals, tribal values, and subsistence uses.

  12. 2014 Native Youth Artist Competition Winners Air Quality Program gives recognition to three students at the 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration 4/22/14

  13. Next Steps • Continue school outreach • Meet with Elders at senior meal sites • Attend meetings in each Tribal District • Update Tribal Webpage • Provide Air Quality Information on Wildfire Updates Thank you!

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