This video, presented by Brandon Sousa, Attorney-Advisor in the Department of the Interior’s Division of Indian Affairs, Branch of Environment and Lands, presents a template that tribes may use for engaging people in the process of code development and implementation. This includes informing your community, businesses, and other stakeholders on what laws and policies are in place and why. A printable copy of the template is available under the “Attachments” tab. This video is one of seven videos recorded during ITEP’s An Introduction to Developing Tribal Solid Waste Codes in Alaska training, delivered in November 2020 (agenda below). The training description and all associated videos may be accessed at https://mediaspace.nau.edu/channel/channelid/190825923.

Developing Tribal Codes in Alaska: An Introduction to Tribal Solid Waste Codes Agenda

1 - Developing Tribal SW Codes in Alaska - Training Introduction; Julie Jurkowski, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

2 - Code Development for Tribal Environmental Professionals in Alaska; Annie Perry, Legislative Attorney, Snowpony Consulting

3 - Navigating the Jurisdictional Labyrinth; Brandon Sousa, Attorney-Advisor in the Department of the Interior’s Division of Indian Affairs, Branch of Environment and Lands

4 - Community of Ekwok’s Solid Waste Ordinance Development Process; Lorraine King, Community of Ekwok

5 - Roll Out and Engagement Plan for Tribal Waste Management Codes and Ordinances; Brandon Sousa, Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs

6 - Writing a Tribal SW Code - An Alaska IGAP Staff Perspective; Sarah Sherwood, Copper River Native Association

7 – Outreach, Community Buy-in, and Enforcement Options in Alaska; Annie Perry, Legislative Attorney, Snowpony Consulting