Wildlife Range Shifts and Tribal Lands

Wildlife range shifts present unique challenges for the lands, lifeways, and sovereignty of Tribal Nations. This page serves as a hub for related learning and information exchange.

Breaking Bonds: Wildlife Range Shifts in a Changing World

This StoryMap explores the dynamics and impacts of climate-driven wildlife range shifts in the homeland of the Menominee people.

Visit the StoryMap

Recent Events

  • 55th Annual Winter Meeting of the Wisconsin Chapter of The Wildlife Society

    PRESENTATION

    This oral presentation highlighted the dynamics and impacts of wildlife range shifts on Tribal lands.

    February 12, 2026

  • November Science Seminar

    PRESENTATION

    This presentation on Wildlife Range Shifts and Tribal Lands was delivered to the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center for its November Science Seminar. A total of 87 people attended and a recording is available online.

    November 24, 2025

  • Spooky Science Series

    COMMUNITY EVENT

    This week-long series explored resilience issues affecting the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. Sessions included a mixture of presentations, activities, and facilitated discussions. A total of 76 people from the College of Menominee Nation and surrounding community attended.

    October 27-31, 2025

  • 38th Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society

    WORKSHOP

    This half-day workshop on Wildlife Range Shifts and Tribal Lands included a mixture of presentations and facilitated discussions. A total of 14 people attended with affiliations including six Tribal Nations and one Tribal organization.

    September 24, 2025

Interested in connecting on this topic?

Help us build a network of people working to address wildlife range shifts on Tribal lands.

Contact Us