The Tribal Climate Change Guide is part of the Pacific Northwest Tribal Climate Change Project (TCCP). The TCCP is part of the L.I.G.H.T. Foundation (LF), is an independent, Indigenous-led, conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofit established on the Colville Indian Reservation in the traditional territory of the Nespelem Tribe in present-day north central Washington State. LF supports the restoration and cultivation of native Plant and Pollinator Relatives and the culturally respectful conservation of habitats and ecosystems which are climate resilient and adaptive. For more information about LF, visit: https://thepnwlf.org/. For more information about the Tribal Climate Change Project, visit: https://tribalclimate.uoregon.edu/. If you would like to add information to this guide, please email kathy.lynn.or@gmail.com.

 

Events

January 15, 2026. 10:00 am Pacific. The Migratory Bird Program – Virtual Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is for staff to share information and updates with Tribes from the Migratory Bird Program and open a dialogue for ideas and feedback at the staff level.  For more information, please see the attached flyer. To access the meeting, please use the information below or contact your regional Native American liaison. To access the webinar, use the Microsoft Teams link: Click here to join the meeting, Meeting ID: 248 317 766 892, Passcode: WQ6Ax6jB

January 21, 2025. 3:00 pm Pacific. January EV Council Tribal Workgroup. We will be joined by Robert Knapp, Environmental Planning Program Manager with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, who will share successes and challenges in EV charging installation and EV adoption at Jamestown S’Klallam. The Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council (EV Council) includes members of 10 Washington State agencies who play a central role in the statewide effort to transition to EVs. Agency members coordinate on policy development, program implementation, and funding opportunities so that all Washington residents can enjoy the benefits of EVs. The EV Council Tribal Workgroup convenes to provide a space for tribal planners to discuss transportation electrification priorities and challenges and communicate them to EV Council. Each monthly workgroup meeting features a topic of focus including presentations from state agencies, tribal governments and organizations, and guests. https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/j/85234686039?pwd=Xz6b6KJqxrgZHtNssKaZizSaHgveVa.1

February 2-5, 2026. Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. Winter Convention. Portland, Oregon 
At the upcoming ATNI Winter Convention, we look forward to a meaningful exchange of ideas that fosters collaboration among tribal leaders, professionals, and community members. This collective effort is key to driving positive change and empowering our communities. ATNI Conventions play a vital role in bringing members together to engage in impactful discussions, informative presentations, and committee activities focused on policy, legislation, and the future of Indian Country in the Northwest. Information to book your accommodations will be emailed once your registration is complete. Please register before January 22nd, 2026 to receive hotel discounted prices. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atni-winter-convention-2026-tickets-1858978798629?aff=oddtdtcreator. 

February 9-10, 2026. Navigating Coastal Hazards Workshop. Astoria, OR. Helping Pacific Northwest coastal communities prepare and adapt to coastal hazards through research and community engagement. Limited travel support will be offered. Official registration will be going out late November. Please contact Ali Burgos, the Cascadia CoPes Hub Project Manager, if you have any questions at alessandra.burgos@oregonstate.edu. https://cascadiacopeshub.org/

March 4-6, 2026. Adapting Together: Shaping the Future of Fire in the Northwest. Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA, in the Columbia River Gorge. Join Oregon State University, the Fire Adapted Communities Network, and partners for an engaging workshop to transform how we adapt and coexist with wildfire in light of dynamic ecological, social, and economic challenges. As new fire policies and adaptation strategies have grown across the Northwest, it is essential that we work together to learn, share, and craft actionable visions. The workshop will be a space that honors wildfire adaptation as a collective and long-term journey involving diverse voices, generations, roles, and experiences. https://fireworkshop.forestry.oregonstate.edu/

April 14-17, 2026. U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Governance Summit 2026. Tucson, AZ https://usindigenousdatanetwork.org/summit-2026/ 

May 12-14, 2026. 7th National Adaptation Forum. Pittsburgh, PA. The National Adaptation Forum is a biennial convening for adaptation professionals to innovate, network, and focus on established and emerging climate adaptation issues of the day. The Forum provides opportunities for professional development through training sessions, facilitated presentations and panels, and formal and informal networking sessions. At its core, the Forum is cross-disciplinary, bringing together practitioners from a variety of sectors, spanning natural, built, and social systems. Participants include representatives from governments (local, state, federal and tribal), nonprofit organizations, corporate sector and universities. https://nationaladaptationforum.org/ 
 

The Tribal Climate Change Guide is supported through partnerships between the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program and the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 Tribal Program.
Questions about this Guide should be directed to kathy@uoregon.edu.

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