The Department of Integrative Biology is happy to share the availability of two certificates, led by Integrative Biology faculty member and microbiologist, Dr. Timberley Roane (Timberley.Roane@ucdenver.edu), that provide the training needed for careers as tribal liaisons. Tribal liaisons are individuals who work on behalf of Native and Indigenous communities within governmental and non-governmental agencies. Both certificates focus on environmental work, including research, stewardship, policy and representation, and can help with qualifying for liaison-based jobs. Both certificates focus on:
- Tribal governance and non-tribal relations
- Cultural engagement and participatory decision-making
- Indigenous cultural responsiveness and positionality
- Communication, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Liaison skills (writing, presenting, research methodologies)
The Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands (ESIL) Certificate (Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands | CU Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ucdenver.edu) is a for-credit certificate providing training for students interested in environmental liaison work for or with tribal communities. As a for-credit certificate, ESIL complements academic degrees and trainings. Individuals participating in the ESIL Certificate can be current undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate students at any institution but may require students to temporarily locate in the Denver metro area for completion of the Certificate requirements.
The Native Food, Energy, Water Systems (FEWS) Certificate (Native Food, Energy, Water Systems Certificate | CU Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ucdenver.edu) is a continuing and professional education certificate providing training for individuals (students and non-students) interested in environmental liaison work for or with tribal communities. As a non-credit certificate, Native FEWS is open to any individual, including CU Denver students, regardless of academic and experiential backgrounds. The Native FEWS Certificate works with individuals in developing a personalized plan that focuses on place-based training opportunities.
Talk with Dr. Roane for more information!