Shifting Seasons Summits are hosted periodically by the College of Menominee Nation's Sustainable Development Institute and partners. The multi-day meetings are intended to bring together Tribal decision makers, federal agencies, Indigenous practitioners, land resource stewards, and climate change scientists to share knowledge and resources to benefit climate change adaptation efforts by Tribal and non-Tribal entities. Three summits took place in 2011, 2014, and 2021. The next summit is planned to take place in 2024, and more details will be posted here when available.
2014 Shifting Seasons Summit:
Building Tribal Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation
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The central theme of the 2014 summit was building Tribal capacity for climate change adaptation, specifically in the Northeast Region of the United States. There were 140 participants representing perspectives from academia, government, federal agencies, and Tribal entities. Participants included Tribal decision makers, natural resource managers, and climate change scientists. Overall attendance was about 50% Tribal and 50% non-Tribal.
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Summit participations on a field trip at the College of Menominee Nation.
(Photo courtesy of Northeast CASC / Julie Edler)
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2011 Shifting Seasons Summit:
Great Lakes Tribal Climate Change
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The 2011 summit drew over 100 people from 21 tribes, numerous federal and state agencies, and academia to engage in dialogue to identify themes and action goals for tribal climate change research, education, and outreach. The summit focused on climate change indicators and resiliency strategies.
Summit participants provided recommendations for climate change research, education, and outreach. According to participants' comments, climate change affects Native communities and the environment in many different but intertwined ways.
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