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
PROJECT TITLE: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., (ITCA) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Cyber security Data Protection Capacity Building Program
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: December 15, 2025 3:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD (ARIZONA) TIME
SELECTED VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: January 16, 2026
EXPECTED PERIOD OF SERVICES: Tentatively February 1, 2026 through September 1, 2026
SUMMARY:Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA), Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC), is soliciting proposals from consulting firms, individuals, academic institutions, or other legal entities that are interested in performing Cyber security services for ITCA TEC and Tribes. The focus is support for ITCA internal capacity building needs and Tribal Governments located in the Indian Health Service (IHS) Phoenix-Tucson Service Area.
PROJECT TITLE: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., (ITCA) Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capacity Building Program
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: December 15, 2025 3:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD (ARIZONA) TIME
SELECTED VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: January 16, 2026
EXPECTED PERIOD OF SERVICES: Tentatively February 1, 2026 through September 1, 2026
SUMMARY: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA), Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC), is soliciting proposals from consulting firms, individuals, academic institutions, or other legal entities that are interested in performing Artificial intelligence services for ITCA TEC and Tribes. The focus is support for ITCA internal capacity building needs and Tribal Governments located in the Indian Health Service (IHS) Phoenix-Tucson Service Area.
Date: October 20-22
Location: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Malcom Dalton Conference Room
ICS-300 provides an in-depth focus on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
It builds upon foundational courses (IS-100 and IS-200) and prepares participants to manage emergency incidents or planned events at a Type 3 level, which typically involve multiple operational periods and require a more complex organizational structure.
Warren Lee
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board
warren.lee@fdihb.org
Cal Droke
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
cal.droke@itcaonline.com
Date: October 23-24
Location: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Malcom Dalton Conference Room
ICS-400 builds upon the foundational knowledge from ICS-100 through ICS-300 and focuses on advanced incident management skills, Large-scale organizational development, and roles and relationships of command and general staff. ICS-400 also addresses planning, operational, logistical, and fiscal considerations.
ICS-300 is a prerequisite for this course
Warren Lee
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board
warren.lee@fdihb.org
Cal Droke
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
cal.droke@itcaonline.com
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
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
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.
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.
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 | ||||
| #25040(B) | Water Treatment-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course |
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| Part 1 – Live on-line | (v) September 29 – October 3 (in 2025) | M Thru F | A.M. | |
| Part 2 – In-person | (ip) October 6-10 (in 2025) Portland, Oregon | M Thru F | all day | |
| #25043(B) | Water Distribution-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course |
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| Part 1 – Live on-line | (v) October 14-17 (in 2025) | T Thru F | A.M. | |
| Part 2 – In-person | (ip) October 20-24 (in 2025) Billings, Montana | M Thru F | all day | |
| #25041(B) | Water Distribution-Level 2 & 3 Operator Certification Training Course |
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| Part 1 – Live on-line | (v) September 29-October 3 (in 2025) | M Thru F | A.M. | |
| Part 2 – In-person | (ip) October 6-10 (in 2025) Flagstaff, Arizona | M Thru F | all day | |
| #25045(V) | Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Federal Regulations Training Course |
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| Part 1 – Live on-line | (v) October 14-24 (in 2025) | T Thru F | A.M. | |
| Specialized Training | ||||
| ——— | ——— | ——— | ——— | |
| Tribal Utility Management | ||||
| ——— | ——— | ——— | ——— | |
| U.S. EPA Training | ||||
| ——— | ——— | ——— | ——— | |
Every year, ITCA WIC local agencies highlight the importance of promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding by celebrating National Breastfeeding Month during the month of August. ITCA WIC plays an important role in the promotion and support of breastfeeding on many of the Tribal Lands throughout Arizona. Breastfeeding is a team effort! When fathers, partners, families, hospitals, workplaces and communities support nursing moms, breastfeeding improves.
This year, ITCA WIC will be celebrating National Breastfeeding Month by encouraging clients to participate in a virtual Latch On throughout the month. Post your sweetest brelfie (breastfeeding selfie), a cherished photo, or your personal breastfeeding story – let’s fill our feeds with love, strength, and support! Make sure to tag us and use #ITCAWICBreastfeeds.
ITCA WIC is proud to support breastfeeding and we are excited to share a variety of events around the state in honor of Breastfeeding Month! Check out all the opportunities to get involved below:
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community WIC
Breastfeeding Event: Baby Bash & Support
Date/Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: River People Health Center Lobby
Description of Event: Programs tabling to provide information that will help support breastfeeding mothers and families. We will have light snacks and healthy drinks. Raffles throughout the event for families and more.
Gila River Indian Community WIC
Breastfeeding Event: Breastfeeding Celebration Luncheon
Date/Time: Friday, August 8, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Commodity Foods Warehouse – Sacaton, AZ
Description of Event: Winnie the Pooh-themed baby shower even
Colorado River Indian Tribes WIC
Breastfeeding Event: National Breastfeeding Week
Date/Time: Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: CRIT WIC Clinic – 13350 1st Ave., Parker, AZ
Description of Event: Walk-in event with poster board presentation, breastfeeding incentive, and breastfeeding certificate
White Mountain Apache Tribe WIC
Event: Breastfeeding Celebration Luncheon
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: WIC Conference Room
Description of Event: Invitation only luncheon with our breastfeeding moms/babies, questions/comments with an Indigenous Lactation Consultant, incentive give away, and games if time permits.
Native Health WIC
Podcast Information – Coming Soon
Hopi Tribe WIC
Event: Breastfeeding Fun Run/Walk
Dates/Times/Location: August 12, 2025 at the Hopi Tribal Complex in Kykotsmovi from 12 pm – 1 pm and August 13, 2025 at the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca from 12 pm – 1 pm.
Event: Breastfeeding Craft n’ Learning
Date/Time: August 27, 2025 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Location: Hopi Health Care Center
Description of Event: At this event we will begin crafting medicine breasts while we provide breastfeeding information.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe WIC
Event: National Breastfeeding Month Carnival Celebration
Date and Time: Friday, August 1, 2025, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center – Tucson, Arizona
Description of Event: Our Carnival will promote breastfeeding benefits, support our breastfeeding community, and celebrate our breastfeeding families. Our resource fair will include other health departments that will bring family-friendly games to engage and support breastfeeding. We will have music, food, and a scavenger hunt filled with breastfeeding myths and facts to send the community home with something meaningful.
2025 National Breastfeeding Month Weekly Observances
Week 1 (August 1-7): World Breastfeeding Week & National WIC Breastfeeding Week
Week 2 (August 8-14): Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
Week 3 (August 15-21): Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week
Week 4 (August 25-31): Black Breastfeeding Week
Week 5 (September 1-7): Workplace Lactation Week
Week 6 (September 3-9): Semana de La Lactancia Latina
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
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
Water Treatment-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course, in Portland, Oregon, September 29- October 10, 2025, (Event ID #25040-blended)
Part 1 meets: Monday through Friday (on-line)
Dates: September 29 – October 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Part 2 meets: Monday through Friday (in-person)
Dates: October 6 – 10, 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
Water Distribution – Levels 2 & 3 Operator Certification Training Course, in Flagstaff, Arizona, September 29 – October 10, 2025, (Event ID #25041-blended)
Part 1 meets: Monday through Friday (on-line)
Dates: September 29 – October 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Part 2 meets: Monday through Friday (in-person)
Dates: October 6 – 10, 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 Distribution
Click here: Need to Know for Exam 2: Water Distribution Operator (Class II or Class III)
Water Distribution-Level 1 Operator Certification Training Course, in Billings, Montana, October 14-24, 2025, (Event ID #25043-blended)
Part 1 Meets: Tuesday through Friday (On-Line)
Dates: October 14-17, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Part 2 Meets: Monday through Friday (In-Person)
Dates: October 20-24, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Local Time)
Location: Billings, Montana
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 Distribution Operator Class I
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Federal Regulations Live On-line Training Course, October 14-24, 2025, (Event ID #25045), Priority Registration
Meets: Sequential Lessons Daily (on-line)
Dates: October 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (in 2025)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Click here: Electronic Registration
Click Here: Application for Water Operator Certification
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
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.
Prioritizing DEI in maternal healthcare helps create a fairer system where all women receive quality care, leading to better health outcomes and a stronger, more equitable society.
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
“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
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
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
