The second Biennial National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference — hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) — will be offered both virtually and in-person in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 29 – September 1. This event will convene knowledge holders on climate change adaptation and resilience efforts of Tribal and Indigenous peoples and communities, with an emphasis on the intersection, inclusion and honoring of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledges.
This conference is a great opportunity for Tribal and Indigenous resource professionals, federal staff, personnel from universities, nonprofits, and students from academic institutions including Tribal colleges and universities to attend. It’s not too late to register!
Registration:
In-person attendance ($250 fee): Friday, August 12th
Virtual attendance ($50 fee): Monday, August 22nd
Presentations by NW CASC Affiliates
Tuesday, August 30
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT | Breakout Session #1: Climate Resilience
Lessons Learned from Assessing Past BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Grant Recipients
Coral Avery (BIA) and collaborators
Wednesday, August 31
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. PT | Breakout Session #5: Fish & Aquatic Ecosystem Recovery
Affiliated Tribes or Northwest Indians Unite on Salmon Recovery
Kieren Laursen (ATNI)
