The 2022 National Tribal Leaders Climate Change Summit will convene leaders from Tribes and First Nations to advance tribal climate change policy and action.
When: November 28-30, 2022
What: The Summit will engage Tribal leaders, citizens, staff, youth and collaborators in conversation about navigating the cultural, economic, and social challenges of climate change. Our goals include:
Hear from Tribal communities on the frontlines of climate change;
Explore what a just transition looks like for diverse Tribal Nations; and
Discuss how Tribal sovereignty and co-management can advance climate action.
Who: Audience includes:
Tribal leaders, staff, and interested citizens;
Tribal and non-tribal organization staff; and
Tribal collaborators (including advocacy groups, academics, or governmental staff).
Lodging: The Summit will be held at the Northern Quest Resort; a block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced rate ($129/night) until Oct. 31, 2022. To make a reservation, call 1-877-871-6772 and mention the “ATNI Climate Summit (Block 27309)”.
Presentations: Want to present a poster or lightning (3 to 5 min.) talk? Submit your abstract today!
DRAFT AGENDA:
MONDAY NOVEMBER 28
Registration; Welcome, drum circle, sponsored networking reception
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
8:45 am Opening (Facilitator: TBD)
8:50 am Welcoming Prayer: Kalispel or Spokane Tribe
9:00 am Keynote IA: Fawn Sharp, National Congress of American Indians President (invited)
9:30 am Keynote IB: Daniel Wildcat, Haskell Indian Nations University
10:00 am Panel I: Front Line Communities and Climate Change. (Facilitator: TBD) This session will explore the climate challenges being faced by Tribal communities and identify strategies for successful Tribal climate actions.
11:15 am Breakout I: Front Line Communities
Session II (Facilitator: TBD)
12:00 pm Lunch and Keynote II: Frank Ettawageshik (invited)
1:30 pm Panel II: A Just Transition for Tribal Nations Panel (Panelists: TBD)
2:45 pm Breakout II: Just Transition for Tribal Nations
3:30 pm Day 1 Wrap-up and Reflections
4:30 pm Lightning Presentations and Networking Session (Facilitator: Amelia Marchand)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
8:45 am Opening (Facilitator: TBD)
8:50 am Welcoming Prayer: Kalispel or Spokane Tribe
Session III (Facilitator: TBD)
9:00 am Welcome and Keynote III: Debra Lekanoff, Representative of the 40th Legislative
District in Washington State
9:30 am Panel III: Sovereignty and Co-management. This session will explore the impacts of climate change on tribal sovereignty, trust resources and treaty rights and examine how co-management and other federal policies can assist Tribes in achieving goals related to Tribal sovereignty and climate change.
10:45 am Breakout III: Sovereignty and Co-management
12:00 pm Lunch and Raffle (Keynote: TBD)
Session IV (Facilitator: TBD)
1:00 pm Tribute to Terry Williams (Tulalip Tribes)
NCAI President Fawn Sharp; ATNI President Leonard Forsman, Yellowwash Washines, & others
3:00 pm Closing
Summit Partners include Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Bureau of Indian Affairs, PNW Tribal Climate Change Network, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, Oregon State Univ., World Medical Guide., Univ. of Washington, Washington Environmental Council, and Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals.
Planning Team:
Chas Jones, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Amelia Marchand, Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians / NW Climate Adaptation Science Center
Luhui Whitebear, Oregon State University
Clarita Lefthand-Begay, Univ. of Washington
Jody Olney, Washington Environmental Council
Nikki Cooley, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
John Mankowski, Mankowski Environmental
Kathy Lynn, Tribal Climate Change Network
To inquire about being a speaker or presenter, the agenda, youth participation, exhibits, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chas Jones, ATNI Climate Change Program Director at
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