Welcome
Welcome to the Alaska Tribal Resilience Bulletin from the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center. This e-bulletin is a quick read of Tribal and Arctic climate-related news, resources and forthcoming opportunities. We encourage Alaska Tribes to take advantage of these opportunities, share this information, and send us any news that may be of interest to others across Alaska or Tribal communities. If you haven't already, subscribe by clicking here.
Due to an increased level of online opportunities we wanted to get this e-bulletin out slightly early. A number of items have dates or deadlines this week.
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Events & Conferences
The International Small Islands Studies Association (ISISA) is holding a 31-hour webinar from Tuesday 23rd through Wednesday 24th June. Many of the webinars focus on the challenges that small islands face in adapting to climate change and on cultural heritage. Access the webinar at any time here, and download the program. Recordings will be available on the ISISA website.
HAPPENING TOMORROW The NCAI Climate Policy and Food Sovereignty Symposium is taking place on June 25th and 26th from 9am to 12:30pm. The two-day symposium is limited to 50 participants and involves small-group work. Find out more about the NCAI's Tribal Food Sovereignty Advancement initiative at their website.
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DEADLINE APPROACHING Chugach Regional Resource Commission and ATNI postponed the Tribal Climate Camp due to COVID-19 but continues to accept applications until June 26th. Alaska Tribes are highly encouraged to apply. The planning committee is exploring opportunities for holding online components before the new camp date set for May 2021 and to be held in southcentral Alaska. Apply and remain updated on the camp status.
First Nations' first summer webinar for resource professionals will take place on Thursday, July 9th at 10am AKDT. The one-hour webinar will focus on the role of data and wildlife management in protecting Tribal values and will be led by Dr. Shaun Grassel, wildlife biologist for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. This is the first in a series of summer webinars. More information about the series is available here.
The Indigenous Peoples Climate Change Working Group invites individuals to a series of virtual meetings, the next of which will be held on Thursday, July 16th. These meetings discuss connecting and developing Indigenous geoscience professionals, educators, and workforce. The IPCCWG is open to all who share our commitment to strengthening the connections between tribes, tribal colleges & universities, research institutions, federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations. A further meeting will be held on August 13th.
The Tribal Lands and Environment Forum will take place from August 17-20 as a virtual gathering. It will feature live online events, on-demand sessions, virtual field trips, and live group discussions focused on issues relevant for Tribal environmental professionals. Information on registration will be available on the ITEP website later this summer.
ITEP's 2020 National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference will be held virtually from September 14 through the 17th. The conference will feature 12 tracks focusing on topics including emergency management, energy, health, and relocation. Registration is open until the event, and more information on the updated schedule is coming soon.
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Funding & Opportunities
DEADLINE TODAY The Native Advisory Council for the Arctic Rivers Project is accepting applications until June 24th. The term will last for two years from July 2020 to July 2022. The Arctic Rivers Project will include Indigenous Knowledges and Western Science to improve understanding of the impacts of climate change on Arctic rivers, fish, and Indigenous communities. Applications are welcome from members of Alaska Native Tribes, Yukon First Nations and members of tribal organizations who serve these communities. Apply online with this form, or contact arcticrivers@colorado.edu for a paper application.
The Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG) Program deadline has been extended to July 6th. The program was created to support the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitats and species of Tribal cultural or traditional importance, including species that are not hunted or fished. The TWG Program provides opportunities for federally recognized Tribes to engage in fish and wildlife conservation efforts on their lands.
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The Alaska Ocean Observing System recently released their Spring 2020 Bering Sea Science report. The report contains the latest findings regarding sea ice patterns as well as information on how environmental change is impacting marine mammals, fish, and shellfish. Download the full report to find out more.
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Congratulations to the 62 Alaska Tribes and organizations who were recently granted awards from the BIA's Tribal Resilience Program! A full list of funded organizations and projects can be found in the 2020 Funding Awards Summary.
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In the May 28 episode of Alaska Voices Victor Tonuchuk, Jr. speaks with friend and collaborator Ryan Toohey about Kotlik, Alaska, his home community. Victor describes how sea level rise, thin ice, and late freezup have affected subsistence and potlatches.
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ABOUT THE TRIBAL LIAISON
Malinda Chase is the Tribal Resilience Liaison for the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center and the Alaska Pribilof Islands Association. She is an Anvik Tribal member. Her role is to serve as a link between tribes and the climate science community in working together to increase tribal capacity to prepare for and respond to climate impacts and change.
Contact: iarc-tribal-liaison@alaska.edu or (907) 474-2768
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