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

August 25, 2025. 11:00 am Pacific. PNW DEWS August Drought & Climate Outlook. These webinars provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing drought conditions, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers will also discuss the impacts of these conditions on things such as wildfires, floods, disruption to water supply and ecosystems, as well as impacts to affected industries like agriculture, tourism, and public health. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1885772828440467804

August 26, 2025. 11:00 am Pacific. Improving Housing for Native American Communities. Native Americans, whether living on or off tribal lands, experience disproportionately higher rates of substandard housing and homelessness and face significantly lower levels of homeownership than other populations.  This webinar will explore federal policy recommendations and highlight innovative, Native-led solutions across the West to address affordable housing challenges and enhance quality of life for Native American communities. Register here.

August 26, 2025. Join Us August 26th - Tribal Climate Adaptation through Environmental Protection Part 2: Air and Water. Leaders and representatives of California Tribes and Tribal-serving organizations are invited to participate in Tribal Energy & Climate Collaborative eXchange (TECC-X) meetings to learn, share, and discuss important climate- and energy-related opportunities and issues affecting California Tribes. The bi-monthly, one-hour meetings are co-hosted by the Tribal Energy and Climate Collaborative and Pala’s Tribal Climate Health Project (TCHP) with breakout sessions focused on different topics. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DYLz7ZduS9WL-9KrlKmRcg#/registration

August 27, 2025. 10:00 am Pacific.  Webinar: Opportunities for Tribes to Contract with USDA NRCS & FSA for Forestry Projects. Learn what the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers for forestry-related projects. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UxxfSyI4S5O6NNw07zlUpw#/registration

August 27, 2025. 10:30 am Pacific. Caring For Our Relatives Program. From The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals. These monthly sessions are designed to support Tribes moving from planning to on-the-ground climate action. Register on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gqQnpFCw. Details + schedule: https://sites.google.com/view/caringforourrelatives/home.

August 27, 2025. 11:00 am Pacific. Webinar: Too Hot to Handle: Managing the Ecological Impacts of Extreme Heat in the Northwest. Eva Colberg and Scott Kalafatis, NW Climate Adaptation Science Center. In this webinar, the NW CASC’s Deep Dive team will present a review of current knowledge and practice around climate-driven extreme heat events and their impacts on Northwest species and ecosystems, focused on the 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave. This synthesis is the result of the NW CASC’s 2025 Deep Dive workshop, which convened natural resource managers and scientists from Northwest Tribes, universities, non-profit and private sectors, and federal and state governments to review what is currently known (and unknown) about managing Northwest species and ecosystems in the face of future extreme heat events. https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vqfeTbE6TQWgCfMEgknA6Q#/registration

September 3, 2025. 12:00 pm Pacific. Webinar # 2: Seasonal Variation Quick View - Coastal Inundation Community of Practice - NOAA's Sea Level Calculator.  The Sea Level Calculator uses Quick Views to present curated sets of data and interactive visualizations that focus on different dimensions of coastal inundation and sea level rise. Use monthly flooding and extreme events data to anticipate risk periods and plan for infrastructure maintenance, road closings, and public safety measures. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTUaf6AHhGnj9LbYR_cnDScNnKB7ig1rz8HIaPjKnwZr2whg/viewform

September 3-5, 2025. ATNI Energy Sovereignty Summit. Snoqualmie Casino and Hotel.  This year’s summit is dedicated to advancing Tribal Energy Sovereignty. Hosted by ATNI’s Energy Program, the event is aimed at bringing together Tribal leaders, staff, young professionals, and key partners to identify challenges, funding options, workforce development, and new opportunities that may be addressed through strategic planning with partners who support Tribal Energy Sovereignty. The ATNI Energy Program goal is to share information, explore potential partnerships, and encourage collaboration to build a strong and sustainable future. https://atnitribes.org/events-conventions/atni-2025-energy-sovereignty-summit/

September 16-18, 2025. Tribal Green Summit 2025. Tribal Green Summit 2025, hosted by the Snoqualmie Tribe, in partnership with the Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network (TSWAN). Link to registration and more:
TSWAN.org - Tribal Green Summit. Registering for the Summit will help us with planning a great event! Registration fees help us with costs, however scholarships are available if needed. Snoqualmie Tribe members and staff, and TSWAN members are free, but please register so we know how many attendees we will have. For more information on registration and lodging, visit: https://www.tswan.org/tribal-green-summit. 

September 17, 2025. 12:00 pm Pacific. Webinar # 3: Changes in Flood Frequency Quick View - Coastal Inundation Community of Practice - NOAA's Sea Level Calculator. Learn how to combine historical flooding data with future projections to illustrate how minor, moderate, and major flood events will evolve under various sea level rise scenarios. Customize flood day thresholds, and visualize how these compare to projected conditions. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTUaf6AHhGnj9LbYR_cnDScNnKB7ig1rz8HIaPjKnwZr2whg/viewform

September 21-26, 2025. White Earth Nation - Tribal Climate Camp. Waubun, Minnesota. A dedicated, immersive learning experience to support Tribal Nations and Indigenous organizations in advancing climate adaptation planning and building climate resilience.  https://www.tribalclimatecamp.com/

September 25, 2025. 11:00 am Pacific. Climate Resources Roundup. Taking stock of available resources for understanding and responding to climate risks in Washington and the Northwest River in Skagit Valley. Speakers: Meade Krosby, NW Climate Adaptation Science Center and Guillaume Mauger, Washington State Climate Office. Given concerns about the continued availability of federal climate information, tools and technical support, this webinar will review the range of reliable, regional resources for supporting climate preparedness in Washington and the Northwest. Bonus material: Watch Meade Krosby speaking at the 2025 Climate Education Series regarding the National Climate Assessment. https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817537319734/WN_O9tZfo3fQPGmMbsziHW05g#/registration

September 29 - October 1, 2025. Carbon & Culture Symposium - Fall 2025. Hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Department of Natural Resources First Foods Policy Program. https://ctuir.org/events/carbon-culture-symposium-fall-2025/

October 1, 2025. 12:00 pm Pacific. Webinar # 3: Extreme Water Levels Quick View - Coastal Inundation Community of Practice - NOAA's Sea Level Calculator. Review probabilities for extreme water levels using various sea level rise scenarios. Review top historical flood events, and compare those events to future probabilities to support resilience planning. Please note that the first half of each webinar will be recorded. Attendees are required to acknowledge the privacy statements from NOAA's Office for Coastal Management which is viewable here. The Q&A portion will not be recorded. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTUaf6AHhGnj9LbYR_cnDScNnKB7ig1rz8HIaPjKnwZr2whg/viewform

October 7, 2025. 9 am – 4 pm Eastern. Audiovisual Collections Care Workshop. The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) invites Native cultural organization that have unprocessed audio-visual collections to apply as a Community Partner for this workshop in Cherokee, North Carolina. During the workshop, materials are assessed and processed by participants under professional supervision. Financial support to facilitate participation may be available. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 15. https://atalm.formstack.com/forms/atalm2025cawpartnership

October 13-16, 2025. Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Annual Convention. Suquamish Clearwater Resort. ATNI Conventions bring members together to discuss policy, legislation, and the future of Indian Country in the Pacific Northwest https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atni-annual-convention-2025-tickets-1447613614289?aff=oddtdtcreator

December 9-10, 2025.  International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference. https://www.risccnetwork.org/iisccc-2025

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/

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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