The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians are collaborating on an ITEP course: Introduction to Climate Change Adaptation Planning. When: November 5-7, 2019Where: Swinomish Tribal Indian Community – Anacortes, WADeadline: Friday, October 1st (*apps received before or by […]
Once home to the Charcowah village of the Clowewalla, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde bought the 23-acre site from Washington developer George Heidgerken. The property is located within the tribes’ ancestral homelands and holds significant historical and cultural importance for the Grand Ronde. “Willamette Falls is the second largest waterfall in the United States […]
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians will be hosting the 2019 Tribal Water Summit September 5-6, 2019 at the University of Idaho, College of Law in Moscow, ID. The goals of the 2019 Tribal Water Summit are to bring together a diverse group of leaders, scientists, policy analysts, and community citizens to exchange knowledge about […]
The Tribes and First Nations Climate Summit brought together over 200 tribal leaders, staff, and tribal members, agency staff, students and practitioners to advance tribal climate change programs, strategies, policy and action by discussing current issues related to three key themes: Traditional Knowledges, Tribal Climate Resiliency, and Policy. Over 40 tribes from across the nation […]
She.kú Environmental Directors, Climate Change POCs, and other interested parties, The 3rd Tribal Adaptation Menu workshop will be hosted by the Menominee Nation in Keshena, WI October 22-24, 2019. Attached is the Save-the-Date flyer with more details including the registration link and webpage for the event. This workshop is intended for Tribal Natural Resource managers […]
After a 2016 fire left the Spokane Tribe without water or power, the community turned to solar for back up. Will other tribes follow suit? https://crosscut.com/2019/06/how-solar-could-make-wa-tribes-energy-independent by Manola Secaira / June 24, 2019
ATNI Fall Annual Convention 2019 ATNI Conventions are where members convene for discussion, presentations and the work of the committees in regard to policy, legislation, and the future of Indian Country in the Northwest. When: Monday, October 7, 2019 -to- Thursday, October 10, 2019 Hosted By: Suquamish Tribe Where: Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort Register Today! […]
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Tribal Resilience Program (Program). The Program will provide funding for tribal activities that support tribal resilience and/or and ocean and coastal management planning as tribes incorporate the science (including Traditional Knowledge) and technical information to prepare for extreme events and […]
Job announcement: Tribal Liaison for New Mexico at the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (SC CASC) This position manages relationships between the SC CASC and its Tribal partners in New Mexico. The liaison will be responsible for working closely with partners from a variety of Tribes, Pueblos, and inter-tribal organizations in New Mexico to […]
The NW Climate Adaptation Science Center has two Tribal Climate Resilience Internships available through the BIA Pathways Program for Native American undergraduate and Master’s students. One position is located in Corvallis, Oregon, while the other is in Eugene, Oregon. Completion of the internship program gives the interns federal hiring preference in their future job searches. […]
Apply now to fund your tribe’s energy projects. The Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund is Now Open! APPLY NOW Dear Friends, We are excited to announce that the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund is now accepting applications for 2019! The TSAF is a tribal-led initiative that provides new funding to tribes to support their renewable energy projects. […]
Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress. Applications Now Open! Deadline March 29, 2019! Calling All Native High School Students Join students from across the country to discuss community adaptation and related environmental issues impacting Native peoples. The mission of the Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress (NYCALC) is to develop future conservation leaders […]
Native Village Integrates Solar and Storage to Cut Costs, Displace Diesel Local crew with Hughes’ solar PV system. Photo from Tanana Chiefs Conference. With help from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy grant funding, the Native Village of Hughes installed a 120-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system that will cut diesel use and […]
2019 National Tribal Forum on Air Quality May 6-9, 2019 Temecula, California Hosted by: The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians ~ ~ ~ The National Tribal Forum on Air Quality (NTFAQ) provides an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and discuss current policies, regulatory initiatives, technical, and outreach topics in air quality. The NTFAQ is […]