Are you or your organization interested in an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) training? If so, contact Casandra Stouder at casandrastouder@gmail.com for more information.
Curriculum Design Training for Doulas & Grassroots Workers
Join Angelica Lindsey Ali “The Village Auntie” for a FREE two-day in-person training.
December 9 & 10, 2025 from 8:30am-4:30pm MST/PHX
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Conference Room 1
Spots are limited so register now!
Rural Indigenous Committee
Join the Rural Indigenous Committee for their next meeting on December 3, 2025 at 1:00pm PHX/MST.
Registration or questions: casandrastouder@gmail.com
2025 TWS Training Schedule
2025 Training Schedule for Tribal Water and Wastewater Utilities Personnel
The ITCA National Tribal Water Systems Operator Certification Program is pleased to provide this schedule of free operator training and certification events (see below Table of Events). The table will be periodically updated as new training courses are confirmed. When a course is open for registration, its title is shown in the table with an active link. Click on the active course title in the table for details and registration instructions. Events that have already occurred are shown in gray with a strike-through. Events that are not yet open for registration are shown in black and don’t have active links. Some courses are offered more than once to provide operators with options. Instructors may vary from one course offering to another.
Types of Course Formats
- Online Courses. Some courses are offered in a 100% live online virtual format. (Note: certification exams are available year-round through computer-based testing.)
- In-Person Courses. Some short-duration, continuing education training events may be offered in a 100% in-person format. Some courses will include in-person certification exam sessions.
- Blended Courses. Comprehensive, certification preparation courses are offered in a Blended format, which consists of two sequential parts: (Part 1 uses live online virtual format) + (Part 2 uses in-person classroom format).
The in-person Part 2 picks up where the virtual Part 1 ends. The in-person Part 2 will not reviewing curriculum content covered during the virtual Part 1. For certification preparation courses that are in the blended format, the in-person Part 2 includes in-person certification exam sessions.
Training Contact Hours All ITCA Program training events provide opportunity for students to earn training contact hours based on participation and attendance. The terms “lesson”, “class”, and “course” are defined in the ITCA Standards for Contact Hour Credit from Virtual Training Events document. Click here: ITCA Standards for Online Training Contact Hours.
Certified Exams
- Computer-Based Testing. Certification exams are available year-round through computer-based testing (CBT) at over 300 nationwide testing center locations (See 2025 CBT announcement).
- Paper-Booklet Testing. In-person certification exam sessions using paper-booklet testing (PBT) are included during Blended certification preparation courses. In addition, the ITCA Program may periodically offer stand-alone, in-person PBT exam sessions.
Travel Expense Reimbursement Participant travel expense reimbursement stipends are available for participants of the in-person parts of ITCA Program training and certification events. For more information, contact the ITCA Tribal Water Systems Program by phone at (602) 258-4822, or by email at TWSInfo@itcaonline.com. *Specified Regional or Area Designations Most of the online training courses are listed without any specified region or area and are therefore, open without restriction. However, some training courses are listed for certain regions or areas. Such training courses are made possible by funding agencies for the express purpose of serving certain geographic areas. When a course is listed for a specific region or area, two different registration options are available—Priority Registration, and General Admission Waiting List.
- Priority Registration
If you work on Tribal lands in the region or area specified for that course, please use the “priority registration” option. Priority registration will be monitored and tracked based on the work address provided during registration.
- General Admission Waiting List
Online training course size is limited to preserve the high quality of student-focused instruction. A general admission waiting list is available for personnel working on Tribal lands that are outside of the region or area specified for the particular course. Selection for the course will be first come, first served based on seats available after the priority registration seats are filled. IHS Area Map, below
Click Here: USEPA Regional Map
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Table of Events
Key to abbreviations:
“v” = virtual live online
“b” = blend (part 1 is online, part 2 is in-person)
“ip” = in-person
| Course ID# | Operator Training/Certification Event | Start & End Date | Days of Week | A.M./P.M. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25000 | 2025 Computer Based Testing | 2025 year-around | ——— | ——— |
| Wastewater | ||||
| ——— | ——— | ——— | ——— | |
| Drinking Water | ||||
| ——— | ——— | ——— | ——— | |
| Specialized Training | ||||
| #26100 (v) | 3Ts for Sampling Tribal School and Childcare Facility Drinking Water for Lead Live Online |
December 19, 2025 | F | A.M. |
| Tribal Utility Management | ||||
| ——— | ——— | ——— | ——— | |
| U.S. EPA Training | ||||
| ——— | ——— | ——— | ——— | |
2025 Computer-Based Testing (Year-Round)
2025 Computer-Based Testing (Year-Round)
January 2025 to December 2025
Attached is an event announcement and certification application booklets. The registration and certification application process is conducted manually by phone, mail, email, or fax.
For more information or assistance with registration or assistance with applying for tribal certification, please contact the Tribal Water Department at (602) 258-4822.
Click Here: 2025 Announcement and Registration
Click Here: Application for Water Operator Certification
Click Here: Application for Wastewater Operator Certification
Click Here: Application for Tribal Utility Management
3Ts for Sampling Tribal School and Childcare Facility Drinking Water for Lead Live Online Training Course, December 19, 2025, (Event ID #26100)
3Ts for Sampling Tribal School and Childcare Facility Drinking Water for Lead Live Online Training Course, December 19, 2025, (Event ID #26100)
Meets: Online
Dates: December 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Click here: Electronic Registration
How Comprehensive Community Planning Helps Tribes
Planning can empower tribal governments to make informed decisions about issues in their tribes based on discussions with stakeholders in their community. It can ensure that issues are understood and that priorities can be agreed upon, and create an appreciation for how issues are related to each other. When tribal citizens participate in the government’s planning process, it can help a tribe to unify around a particular goal. A cohesive and unified tribal nation can foster a stronger environment for economic opportunities for all segments of its society.
Pregnancy Across the Lifespan: A Two-Part Online Webinar Series
Join Angelica Lindsey Ali “The Village Auntie” for a two-part online webinar series.
December 2 & 16, 2025 from 12:30-1:30 PM MST/PHX
2025-26 The 4 Sacred Teachings Program
Join Casandra Stouder an Indigenous Wellness Consultant and Community Empowerment Specialist for virtual sessions with practical tools you can immediately use. Sessions take place the last Sunday of every month, October 2025-January 2026 from 9:00-11:30 am.
Registration or questions: casandrastouder@gmail.com
Addressing Maternal Health Disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
American Indian and Alaska Native women face maternal mortality rates two to three times higher than white women, driven by systemic inequities and under-resourced care. Over 90% of these deaths—often linked to mental health and hemorrhage—were preventable, underscoring the urgent need for culturally competent, data-informed solutions.
Addressing Maternal Health Disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
The Need to Do More Than Screen
A Mother’s Story: Beyond the Checklist
Emily Johnson’s story sheds light on Postpartum Anxiety and suicidal thoughts and how screening alone isn’t alone isn’t enough. Her experience highlights the urgent need for invlusive, culturally responsive mental health care that truly supports all birthing people. Read her story.
A Mother’s Story: Postpartum Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts and the Need to Do More Than Screen
Indian Health Service access and health insurance coverage associated with higher quality perinatal care among American Indian and Alaska Native people
A new School of Public Health study finds that perinatal care among AI/AN people is insufficient for many, but access to Indian Health Service care and health insurance coverage may help.
Water Distribution-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course, in Camp Verde, Arizona, March 17-28, 2025, (Event ID #25003-blended), Region 9 Priority
Water Distribution-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course, in Camp Verde, Arizona, March 17-28, 2025, (Event ID #25003-blended), Region 9 Priority
Part 1 Meets: Monday through Friday (on-line)
Dates: March 17-21, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Part 2 Meets: Monday through Friday (in-person)
Dates: March 24-28, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Local Time)
Location: Camp Verde, Arizona
Click here: Brochure & Registration Forms
Click here: Electronic Registration
Click here: Application for Water Certification
Click here: Need to Know for Exam 1: Federal Regulations Exam Module for Water Distribution
Click here: Need to Know for Exam 2: Water Treatment Operator Class I
Food Insecurity in Pregnancy, Receipt of Food Assistance, and Perinatal Complications
“In this cohort study, food insecurity in pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of perinatal complications, and these associations were overall attenuated to the null among individuals who received food assistance in pregnancy. These findings support clinical guidelines of screening for food insecurity in pregnancy and provide evidence to expand food assistance programs that may help improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.” See link for more information.
Food Insecurity in Pregnancy, Receipt of Food Assistance, and Perinatal Complications
Water Treatment-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course, in San Diego, California, February 10-28, 2025, (Event ID #25002-blended), Region 9 Priority
Water Treatment-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course, in San Diego, California, February 10-28, 2025, (Event ID #25002-blended), Region 9 Priority
Part 1 meets: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (on-line)
Dates: February 10, 12, 14, 19, 21 (in 2025)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Part 2 meets: Monday through Friday (in-person)
Dates: February 24-28, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Local Time)
Click here: Brochure & Registration Forms
Click here: Electronic Registration
Click here: Application for Water Certification
Click here: Need to Know for Exam 1: Federal Regulations Exam Module for Water Treatment
Click here: Need to Know for Exam 2: Water Treatment Operator Class I
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Federal Regulations Training Course & Operator Certification Exam Sessions, in Chandler, Arizona, January 22-31, 2025 (Event ID #25001-blended), Region 9 Priority
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Federal Regulations Training Course & Operator Certification Exam Sessions, in Chandler, Arizona, January 22-31, 2025 (Event ID #25001-blended), Region 9 Priority
Part 1 meets: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (on-line)
Dates: January 22, 23, 24 (in 2025)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Part 2 meets: Monday through Friday (in-person)
Dates: January 27-31 (in 2025)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Local Time
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Click Here: Brochure & Registration Forms
Click Here: Electronic Registration
Click Here: Application for Water Operator Certification
Click Here: Need to Know for Water DISTRIBUTION FedReg Exam
Click Here: Need to Know for Water TREATMENT FedReg Exam
Indigenous doulas helping Native moms take back their health after centuries of discrimination
“Now, organizations across North America are resuscitating the practice of Indigenous doulas. They’re training them to offer culturally safe, emotional and physical care, relying on traditional knowledge and reestablishing their place in the health care system: by the sides of Indigenous birthing women, where today’s doulas say they were always meant to be.” Read more below!
Indigenous doulas are helping Native moms take back their health after centuries of discrimination
National Indian Health Board Tribal Prenatal-to-Three Policy Agenda
The National Indian Health Board developed the Tribal Prenatal-to-Three Policy Agenda to raise
awareness regarding the most impactful and culturally appropriate policy levers and strategies
to support American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health and wellbeing in the earliest years
of life, from the prenatal period through age 3. These recommendations chart a path forward to
health equity and improved outcomes for AI/AN families, infants, and toddlers.
2024 Tribal Prenatal-To-Three Policy Agenda
2025-2026 GHWIC Registration Links
Funding for this was made possible (in part) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
Year 2 Project Schedule for ITCA GHWIC Subawardees (09/30/2025 – 09/29/2026)
(Click on image to download the PDF file)
2025-2026 registration links can be accessed below.
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (CoP) CALLS
ITCA Health Promotion Specialist will send Tribal Site Coordinators the registration link directly.
CoP Call 1 - November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time (MST)
- Co-Presenters: Quechan Tribe & Elko Band of Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
CoP Call 2 – December 16, 2025 *updated date* at 10:00 AM MST
- Co-Presenters: Gila River Indian Community & Yavapai-Apache Nation
CoP Call 3 – February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM MST
- Co-Presenters: Hopi Tribe & Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
CoP Call 4 – April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM MST
- Co-Presenters: San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe & Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada with Ft. McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe
CoP Call 5 - July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM MST
- Co-Presenters: Hualapai Tribe & Ute Indian Tribe
CoP Call 6 - August 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM MST
- Co-Presenters: Tonto Apache Tribe & Battle Mountain Band of Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
WEBINARS
Webinar 2
- Presenters: TBA
- Date: January 13, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM MST
- Registration: https://itcaonline.zoom.us/meeting/register/cC9pCgsKSuGpxnfvMVjfwA
Webinar 3
- Presenters: TBA
- Date: April 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM MST
- Registration: https://itcaonline.zoom.us/meeting/register/QX_qaObNRgu4CsbvY216aw
Webinar 4 – “Year 2 Closeout & Year 3 Overview”
- Presenters: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
- Date: September 22, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM MST
- Registration: https://itcaonline.zoom.us/meeting/register/rVKgUBrvTcOEkaZZHnos7Q
TRAININGS (in-person)
Training 1 – “Connecting Voices & Community”
Dates: December 4 – 5, 2025
- Day 1: 8am – 4pm
- Day 2: 8am – Noon
- Registration required: Click Here – Registration Form
- Hotel booking link: Click Here – Booking Link
- Hotel group code ends Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Draft agenda: Click Here – Agenda
Training 2
Dates: May 12 – 13, 2026
GHWIC WORK GROUPS (in-person)
GHWIC Work Group 1
Dates: February 18 – 20, 2026
- Times: 8am – 4pm
- Registration: TBA
GHWIC Work Group 2
Dates: July 21 – 23, 2026
- Times: 8am – 4pm
- Registration: TBA
MHI Tribal Maternal Health Strategic Plan
In 2020, the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA), was contracted by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to develop a strategic plan in collaboration with tribal maternal health professionals. The Maternal Health Innovation program is funded nationally by HRSA and is designed to assist states in collaborating with maternal health experts and optimizing resources to implement state-specific actions that address disparities in maternal health and improve maternal health outcomes.
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Maternal Health Innovation Program is to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in American Indian communities in Arizona.
MHI Program Goals
- Improve maternal mortality and morbidity in Tribal communities
- Improve access to maternal health data surveillance
- Improve maternal health partnerships between tribal communities and the state
Pathway 2 Wellness (diabetes prevention)
Funding for this was made possible (in part) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
Pathway 2 Wellness
- Support to implement a one-year long cohort of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP).
- If you’re interested in learning more about the Pathway 2 Wellness, please send an email to Glenda Tovar (Glenda.Tovar@itcaonline.com) to schedule a meeting.
Quarterly Community of Practice (CoP) Calls
ITCA invites Tribes and Tribal serving organizations implementing or on the road to implementing the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) to join the upcoming CoP Calls.
During these NDPP CoP calls we will gather to collectively share our experiences, successes and challenges, and discuss possible problem-solving approaches, ultimately learning from each other. Register today and mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you and bring your coffee/tea.
CoP Call 1 – December 10, 2025 @ 10 am Mountain Standard Time (MST)
CoP Call 2 – March 11, 2026 @ 10 am MST
CoP Call 3 – June 10, 2026 @ 10 am MST
CoP Call 4 – September 9, 2026 @ 10 am MST
Eligibility for Participants of the National DPP Lifestyle Change Program
- Infographic (click image to enlarge)
- Prediabetes Risk Test (click image to enlarge)
About the Lifestyle Change Program
Highlights:
- The lifestyle change program can help you build healthy new habits that last a lifetime.
- When you join the program, you’ll learn, laugh, share stories, and try new things.
- Most of all, you’ll lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve your health.
The program includes:
- A CDC-approved curriculum
- A lifestyle coach
- A support group
What you’ll learn:
In the first half of the program, you’ll learn to:
- Eat healthy without giving up all the foods you love.
- Add physical activity to your life, even if you don’t think you have time.
- Deal with stress.
- Cope with challenges that can slow your progress, like choosing healthy food when eating out.
- Get back on track if you stray from your plan. Everyone slips now and then!
In the second half of the program, you’ll enhance the skills you’ve learned so you can maintain the changes you’ve made.
Time Commitment:
The program runs for 1 year.
- During the first 6 months, you’ll meet about once a week.
- During the second 6 months, you’ll meet once or twice a month.
Source: About the Lifestyle Change Program | National Diabetes Prevention Program | CDC
Program Staff
Glenda Tovar, Umbrella Hub Primary Contact (Lifestyle Coach)
Vanessa Dodge, Umbrella Hub Secondary Contact (Lifestyle Coach and Data Preparer)
Gwenda Gorman, Health & Human Services Director (Lifestyle Coach)
