Tribal Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Resources
Article: Indigenous Solutions to Climate Crisis Could Lie in Archaeology, Experts Say. Indigenous Communities are most vulnerable to a changing climate, but solutions could be found locally.
Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledge (TKs) in Climate Change Initiatives. This is a resource for tribes, agencies, and organizations across the U.S. interested in understanding TKs in the context of climate change.
Videos:
First Stewards: Coastal Peoples on Climate Change
Mother Earth in Crisis: A Moment of Reflection
The Ancient Science of Climate Change
Collection from a Native perspective
Cultural Resources
Article:
Study Finds Knowledge Gaps on Protecting Cultural Sites from Climate Change. The Southeast CASC and USGS funded this project. Project found here.
Publications:
Assessing the Climate Vulnerability of the World’s Natural and Cultural Heritage. New tool developed to assess climate vulnerabilities.
Climate-Driven Migration: Prioritizing Cultural Resources Threatened by Secondary Impacts of Climate Change. Information on how archaeological sites are threatened by various climate change factors and addresses need for cultural resource management.
Videos:
The following three videos are part of a South Central CASC-funded project, which captures tribal observations and understanding of a changing climate:
Listening for the Rain: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change
Celebrating Tribal Environmental Professionals: Yvette Wiley
Celebrating Tribal Environmental Professionals: Polly Edwards
Climate Heritage Network Videos. The Climate Heritage Network presents the best in culture-based climate action from CHN member organizations and partners around the world.
A Chance to Speak
A Chance to Listen
Islands in Transition: How Will Climate Change Alter the Apostle Islands
GOSHEN: Places of Refuge for the Running People
Native American Communities Affected by Climate Change Plan for the Future (OETA)
One Water – Sac and Fox Nation
Facing Climate Change: Coastal Tribes
Meltdown: Photographing Climate Change on the Tibetan Plateau
The Kamburu Story: A Community-Let Response to Climate Change in Kenya
Conversations with the Earth: Indigenous Voices on Climate Change
Websites:
Sense of Place: Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky. Indigenous Education Institute
Living in Nature. This website is dedicated to highlighting cultural landscapes in the U.S. that are threatened by a changing climate.
ICOMOS Climate Action Working Group. An online resource portal containing thematic resources including examples of best practices, relevant policies and guidance, and case studies of stories from around the world.
Webinars/Workshops
Climate Vulnerability Assessment Training
Working and Researching with Tribes
Climate Adaptation and Vulnerability Assessment Resources
Tribal Climate Planning Initiative (video)
Community Resilience Planning Guide
Tribal Climate Adaptation Guidebook
National Wildlife Federation Climate Smart Guide
ITEP Tribes & Climate Change Program
Climate Change Response Framework
Lessons in Climate Change Adaptation
Educational Resources
GLOBE Program – Worldwide Science & Education
Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and Secondary Teachers
Living Landscapes: Culture, Climate Science & Education in Tribal and Native Communities
Games for Students – Beat the Uncertainty: Planning Climate Resilient Cities
NASA Resources for Educators – Global Climate
Native Roots, Greener Futures Curriculum
Educational Outreach Activities and related Activity Flyer
Youth Resources
For Federal-wide Community Resilience Youth Resources, visit the BIA website
Federal Internships & Job Postings
Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress (NYCALC)
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
Navajo Technical Institute (NM)
Haskell Environmental Research Studies
College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), New Mexico
Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA)
Kiksapa & Haskell: NASA Climate Youth Experience
Funding Opportunities
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pathways Program
Scholarship & College Guide for Native Students
Do I qualify for college financial aid?
Other Resources
Vulnerability of Cultural Heritage to Climate Change. Report from Europe.
High Water and High Stakes: Cultural Resources and Climate Change. As the climate continues to change, rising sea-levels from melting glaciers is a concern, threatening the human population worldwide. But with preparation and understanding of this reality, steps can be taken to adapt.