Tribal Training
The FGDC works closely with Federal, State and Tribal organizations
to provide training workshops and education opportunities to assist
Tribes in building the NSDI. Partnerships with the FGDC and the
Tribes are in place with:
- US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
FGDC supports tuition, food and lodging in Shepherdstown, WV. Transportation must be provided by the participant.
- GIS Introduction for Conservation Professionals (TEC7112), offered November 4-6, 2008, May 19-21, 2009, July 14-16, 2009.
- GIS Cartographic Design (TEC7118), offered August 25-27,
2009.
- GPS Introduction for Natural Resource Field Personnel (TEC7132), offered March 2-5, 2009, August 3-6, 2009.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FGDC supports travel, food and lodging in Emmitsburg, MD
- Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments
(E580), offered February 23-26, 2009, August 24-27, 2009.
- Emergency Management Operations for Tribal Governments (E581), offered May 18-21, 2009.
- Introduction to ArcGIS for HAZUS Multi-Hazard Users (E190), October 20-23, 2008, February 23-26, 2009.
- Basic HAZUS Multi-Hazards (E313), December 1-4, 2008, April 6-9,
2009, July 13-16, 2009.
- Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments
(E580), offered February 23-26, 2009, August 24-27, 2009.
For further information on Training and Partnerships with Tribal
Governments, contact Bonnie Gallahan, FGDC Tribal Coordinator, bgallahan [at] usgs.gov,
703-648-6084