Purpose The forum will provide a platform to discuss issues of vital interest to Indian Country and make available opportunities to:
Showcase tribal science through cutting-edge research and case studies
Promote Native Science and highlight progress being made in environmental and health programs on tribal lands
Share tribal science success stories through presentations, exhibits and poster session
Obtain technical training in high priority areas identified by tribal governments and members of the Tribal Science Council
Network and share knowledge among Native scientists and environmental professionals from throughout Indian Country
Interact with Native students and hear their environmental voices via youth poetry and poster contests
2010 Theme The Forum theme "Mother Earth: Indigenous Knowledge and Science to Promote Positive Change" will be explored in the following tracks: Air, Water, Earth, Community Health and Cross-Theme Issues.
