Entries by Kylie Avery

Emergency Resource Available: IndigenousACCESS.org – PNW Atmospheric River Monitoring & Response Tool

Dear Relatives, As our region continues to experience significant impacts from the ongoing atmospheric river event, we wanted to share an emergency resource that may be helpful for your communities and emergency management teams. IndigenousACCESS.org provides mobile-friendly real-time updates and resources, and emergency alert monitoring and other information specific to the Pacific Northwest severe flooding […]

2025 ATNI Annual Convention – Climate Resilience Committee Report

COMMITTEE REPORT _____________________________________________________ ‘ CLIMATE RESILIENCE’ Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians – 2025 Annual Convention Clearwater Casino Resort, Deer B, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392 DISCUSSION Opening and Introduction (3:30 – 3:45 PM) Meeting commenced with a blessing and introductions Welcome from Co-Chairs (3:45 – 3:50 PM) Tony DiBenedetto (Coquille) Eddie Sherman (Diné, […]

2025 ATNI Midyear Convention – Climate Resilience Committee Report

COMMITTEE REPORT _____________________________________________________ ‘ CLIMATE RESILIENCE’ Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians – 2025 Midyear Convention Airway Heights, WA DISCUSSION 1. Opening and Introduction • Meeting commenced with a blessing and introductions (3:30 – 3:40 PM) 2. Committee Leadership (3:40 – 3:49 PM) • Co-Chair Confirmation: Tony DiBenedetto (Coquille) nominated as Co-Chair Voice vote conducted with […]

2025 ATNI Winter Convention – Climate Resilience Committee Report

  Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) – Winter Convention Climate Resilience Committee – Regular Meeting Report Date: January 28, 2025 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM, Portland, Oregon Chair: Eddie Sherman Co-Chair   I. Overview & Purpose of the Meeting The Climate Resilience Committee convened to discuss strategies for advancing climate adaptation, policy advocacy, and […]