Objectives

By the end of this module, you should be able to do the following: 

Lesson 1: Settler Colonial Systems  

1. Understand the historical legacy of settler colonialism in the United States and its territories and how this system marginalized and ultimately sought to extinguish Indigenous Peoples.  

2. Define core concepts related to colonial systems and their combined influences on Indigenous communities. 

3. Identify contemporary manifestations of settler colonialism and how they directly impact Indigenous Peoples. 

Lesson 2: Social Vulnerability, Disaster, and Indigenous Communities 

1. Understand the systemic drivers of social vulnerability among Indigenous communities. 

2. Recognize the ways that climate change-related disasters threaten the health of Indigenous communities. 

3. Review key policy issues that may further exacerbate the socially driven vulnerability of Indigenous communities.  

Lesson 3: Indigenous Sovereignty in Disasters 

1. Learn about the multifaceted ways that Indigenous communities work to build resilience to hazards and disasters. 

2. Gain a contextual understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ relationships to place as they inform community practices and decision-making. 

Lesson 4: Engaging in Ethical Partnerships with Indigenous Communities  

1. Appreciate the role of trust and long-term participatory engagement in building equitable and ethical collaborations between non-Indigenous and Indigenous partners.  

2. Understand the policies and procedures that impact how federal agencies consult and work with Indigenous Peoples and tribal governments.  

3. Engage in ethical research and emergency management practice with Indigenous communities. 

Quiz

At the close of the module, you will have the opportunity to take a 10-question quiz. If you get 8 out of 10 questions correct, you will receive a certificate of completion for the CONVERGE Indigenous Sovereignty in Disasters Training Module.