This is part of a previously recorded series through the U.S. Geological Survey designed to explore what it means to ethically engage with Indigenous Knowledge in resource management and conservation spaces. We will learn from Tribal and Indigenous communities about the frameworks they use to protect and share their knowledge, and from Federal agencies about how they navigate their responsibility to foster respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with knowledge holders. This session may be of particular value to Federal employees seeking to build partnerships with Indigenous peoples and to Tribal citizens and Indigenous peoples seeking to understand resources and opportunities for collaborating with Federal partners.
Speakers
Aaron Jones (Tulalip Tribes)
Ann Marie Chischilly (Northern Arizona University)
Bobby Saunkeah (Chickasaw Nation)
The visual to the right was created by Coral Avery (BIA Tribal Climate Resilience, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center) with the support of the webinar series planning team. The image depicts a green snapping turtle within a circular medicine wheel (offset four quadrants colored white, yellow, red, and black), encircled by a wreath of plants significant to Indigenous cultures from across the US, Alaska, and the Pacific Islands (kelp, clams, yucca, corn, cedar, & fireweed) and a watercolor blue border.
Who Should Attend
We welcome any Department of the Interior staff and partners, and anyone else who may be involved with tribes or who wish to learn more about working with tribes.
Contact
For Closed Captioning or technical questions: Jennifer Hill at 240.772.0393 or jennifer_hill@fws.gov