Tribal Nations have long faced disproportionate impacts from disasters such as wildfires, flooding, and severe storms, often without access to the resources needed before, during, and after these events. Too often, conventional disaster preparedness systems overlook Tribal priorities, leaving limited space for Tribes to design and implement approaches that reflect their cultures, values, governance structures, and community needs.
Since 2020, the National Center for Disaster Preparedness has partnered with Tribal Nations to address these gaps. Together, we work to strengthen preparedness and resilience through approaches grounded in Tribal knowledge, traditions, and self-determination—supporting readiness strategies that are culturally responsive and community-led.
NCDP has been working with Tribal Nations on training programs since 2020 to create curricula. Below are trainings that we can customize to address the needs of your Tribal Nation.
NCDP was awarded a training grant to create a curriculum on Tribal Nations’ Readiness and Resilience. Below is a suite of courses that are available through August 2026:
NCDP has also been working to develop a Tribal Nations curriculum that incorporates traditional knowledge and teaching methods. These trainings will incorporate storytelling and customized lessons tailored to regional contexts, recognizing the rich history and honoring the culture. About this program.
