Our Accomplishments
Below are several examples of ITC's remarkable accomplishments, accrued over 30 years with a tremendous effect on the lives of thousands of people:
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National Indian Forest Resources Management Act (NIFRMA)
Played a key role in developing Public Law 101-630, Title III, for NIFRMA, enacted November 28, 1990.
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Conservation Service Award
Received the 1990 Conservation Service Award from the Secretary of the Interior for outstanding contributions to the improvement of the Indian Forestry Program.
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Indian Forest Management Assessment (IFMAT) Report
Facilitated the completion of the IFMAT Report – 1993, 2003, 2013 and 2023, an independent Congressionally mandated report on the status of Indian forests and forestry.
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Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA)
Contributed significantly to Public Law 108-278, TFPA, enacted July 22, 2004
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Office of Tribal Relations
Worked with the U.S. Forest Service to establish the Office of Tribal Relations under the USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry Division in 2004.
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Forestry Videos
Produced videos promoting Indian forestry with the University of Washington in 2007 and 2008.
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Forest Products Marketing
Produced reports and Forest Products Marketing Workshops in 2011.
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April 1, 2016
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Native STEM Enterprises to Watch
Named 25 Native STEM Enterprises to Watch by Winds of Change Magazine - Fall 2017 Issue.
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Truman D. Picard Scholarship
Awarded $1.29 million in Picard Scholarships to 603 Native American students pursuing natural resources degrees as of 2025.
