About
The Southeast Tribal Environmental Forum (SETEF) is an annual event hosted by Tlingit & Haida’s Environmental Program. It brings together Tribal environmental professionals, leaders, and partners from across Southeast Alaska to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and address environmental priorities.
The forum provides opportunities to share knowledge, discuss emerging environmental issues, receive technical training, and strengthen collaboration on priorities affecting Tribal lands, waters, and communities.
Throughout the year, the Environmental Program also hosts quarterly teleconferences to keep Southeast Tribes informed on environmental initiatives, regulatory updates, funding opportunities, and issues of regional interest.
This year’s theme is “Preserving Our Roots, Protecting Our Future.”
2026 Conference Dates
- Dates: August 25–28, 2025
- Where: Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Juneau, Alaska
Join Tribal environmental professionals, leaders, partners, and technical experts for three days of collaboration, training, and knowledge sharing focused on protecting our lands, waters, and communities.
Call for Proposals
Register today!
Southeast Tribal Environmental Forum Overview
Event Overivew
Date: August 25-28. 2026
Location: Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Juneau Alaska
This year’s theme is “Preserving Our Roots, Protecting Our Future.”
2026 Presenters
Roald Helgesen President, Tlingit & Haida Foundation
Charlene Robertson Vice President, Tlingit & Haida Foundation
Jacqueline Pata Secretary/Treasurer, Tlingit & Haida Foundation
Rob Sanderson Jr. Board of Directors, Tlingit & Haida Foundation
Richard J. Peterson Board of Directors, Tlingit & Haida Foundation
Registration
Call for Presenters
Do you have knowledge, experience, or innovative ideas to share? We invite you to submit a presentation or training proposal for the 2026 Southeast Tribal Environmental Forum (SETEF).
This year's forum will bring together Tribal leaders, environmental professionals, partners, and community members to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and discuss issues impacting our lands, waters, and communities.
Please submit one proposal for each presentation or training/workshop you wish to offer.
Important Dates:
Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Presenter Notification: Friday, July 25, 2025
Whether you're sharing a successful project, traditional knowledge, research, best practices, or lessons learned, we encourage you to submit a proposal and help make this year's forum a meaningful learning experience for all.
If you have any questions, please contact us at envforum@tlingitandhaida.gov.
We look forward to hearing your story and welcoming you to
