Our Mission
The Tribal Technical Assistance to Brownfields (Tribal TAB) program supports Indigenous communities in protecting and restoring sacred lands and accomplishing revitalization goals through the reuse, restoration, or redevelopment of brownfields.
By providing collaborative, culturally-informed assistance and resources, practical tools, and a meaningful network of peers, mentors, and subject-matter experts, Tribal TAB equips Tribal Nations and tribal entities to address brownfields, build strong Tribal Response Programs, and enhance self-governance opportunities, while protecting and preserving the local environment.
Tribal TAB is a collaborative partnership between Kansas State University (KSU), the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).
Technical Assistance We Provide:
Tribal TAB works alongside Tribal Nations to bring community visions to life through genuine collaboration and co-creation. Our team provides hands-on support, guidance, and tools to help restore and reuse lands in ways that reflect and uphold community values, cultural teachings, and care for the environment. By integrating the brownfields process with culturally grounded approaches, we co-develop assistance that strengthens local capacity and supports self-determined, healthy, and resilient lands and futures.
We provide assistance centered around the following four pillars: Storytelling & Visioning, Tribal Response Programs, Finance & Planning Strategies, and Assessment & Cleanup Guidance.
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