Community Agreements
As we gather for the second Biennial National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC) on August 29 - September 1, 2022, to be held virtually and in-person in St. Paul, Minnesota, let us remember that we are coming with our own experiences, knowledges, perspectives, and backgrounds. Therefore, it is important that we come together in a respectful manner and that we provide a safe space for everyone to participate in this Gathering.
We will do our best to integrate the following:
Respect
Treat each other with dignity and respect
Communicate in ways that honor each person’s inherent dignity and agency, including your own, and lead with respect and compassion
Be mindful of everyone’s time and ask questions appropriate to the context of the presentation and knowledge holder
Be patient and respectful about language and cultural differences
Respect the confidentiality of other attendees and the knowledges they share
Listening & Learning
Show up with an open mind and be open to learning something new
Listen to the experiences of others
Listen actively
Self-care
Take breaks as needed, stretch, drink water and take deep breaths
Be considerate of and support others’ physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing while also taking care of yourself
Non-violence
Speak from personal experience
Share facts, experience, and feelings
Make space and take space – we are all here to learn and share our varied perspectives with each other
Discrimination, harassment or disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated
We encourage all to interact with the spirit of being a good relative and ancestor.