We’re recruiting students, teachers and concerned members of Tribal communities to participate in the Tribal Climate Change Action Camp, to be hosted by Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint New Mexico July 24 to 28, 2017. We’ll provide you training, tools and support to work with your community on local climate change concerns. Your lodging and meal costs will be covered, and travel expenses reimbursed. Photograph by Jason S. Ordaz, courtesy of the Institute of American Indian Arts, 2015
Climate Resilience Project Ideas
Build awareness about local climate-related issues with an outreach activity
Establish a phenology trail to track changes in local plant and animal life cycle events
Interview elders about their observations and concerns
Establish a heritage garden for traditional plants
Develop citizen science activities for K-12 youth around local environmental issues
AIHEC, the Southwest Climate Science Center, the South Central Climate Science Center, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the Native Nations Climate Adaptation Program are partnering to provide qualifying applicants training, technical support and a small seed grant of up to $1,500 to carry out a climate resilience project. Workshop topics include: Introduction to climate science Climate change adaptation strategies Environmental monitoring fundamentals Community engagement and organizing strategies Planning and implementing a community project
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in a Tribal community
Must be willing to commit to a local climate resilience project
In order to receive a seed grant, applicants must identify a local agency, school or organization to work with and provide a plan to sustain the project
For more information contact:
Holly Barton AIHEC SWCSC Tribal Climate Science Liaison
[email protected] 480.364.2833
Deadline is June 28, 2017 Click the link below and submit an online application AIHEC Tribal climate camp
