Professional Societies

Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
"CIER develops the educational, research, and technical resources needed by First Nations people in order to assist them in dealing with environmental issues and initiatives."

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
"ITEP acts as a catalyst among tribal governments; research and technical resources at Northern Arizona University; various federal, state, and local governments; and the private sector in support of environmental protection of Native natural resources."

National Aboriginal Forestry Association
The Association's mission statement says they are "advancing the concepts of aboriginal control and sustainable development of forest resources to serve the needs of aboriginal communities."

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
"NAFWS has developed a national communications network for self-determined tribal fish and wildlife management. The Society represents professional biologists, natural resource managers, technicians, and conservation law enforcement officers."