Native Youth Firefighter Training Strengthens Tribal Sovereignty

The Department of the Interior has launched a new Native Youth Firefighter Training Program to connect tribal students with careers in wildland fire management. This partnership between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education promotes tribal sovereignty by creating practical workforce pathways and enhancing public safety on Indian lands.

We Believe in a Hands-On Approach to Land Management – Not Maintaining a Wilderness

Native Americans have a long history of managing the land and its resources. Many Native American cultures view the land as a sacred and interconnected system that must be cared for and protected. This perspective has led to the development of a wide range of land management practices that prioritize conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The idea that…