Working Group
The Report would not have been possible without the more than 90 authors representing diverse entities and perspectives, including the authors of 34 personal narratives and author teams who wrote topic reviews using elements from their own experiences and knowledge as well as information from the most current peer reviewed literature. It is a culmunation of countless hours of effort from an expansive community of people and organizations.
This diverse committee respectfully discussed and debated both general concepts and seemingly minor details, to ensure this Report achieved the goals set forth while remaining mindful of culturally sensitive concerns. ITEP would like to sincerely thank the entire Steering Committee: Althea Walker, Alyssa Samoy, Amber Pairis, Ann Marie Chischilly, April Taylor, Austin Ahmasuk, Casey Thornbrugh, Chas Jones, Ciarra Greene, Connor Magee, Coral Avery, Crystal Keys, Gary Morishima, Julie Maldonado, Karen Cozzetto, Kathy Lynn, Kelsey Morales, Kyle Whyte, Malinda Chase, Manley Begay, Jr., Maurice Cruz, Nikki Cooley, Rachael Novak, Preston Hardison, Sara Smith, Shannon McNeeley, Shasta Gaughen, and Stefan Tangen. We also appreciate the contributions of Ann Wyatt, Chris Lee, Michelle Montgomery, and Paulette Blanchard.
This diverse committee respectfully discussed and debated both general concepts and seemingly minor details, to ensure this Report achieved the goals set forth while remaining mindful of culturally sensitive concerns. ITEP would like to sincerely thank the entire Steering Committee: Althea Walker, Alyssa Samoy, Amber Pairis, Ann Marie Chischilly, April Taylor, Austin Ahmasuk, Casey Thornbrugh, Chas Jones, Ciarra Greene, Connor Magee, Coral Avery, Crystal Keys, Gary Morishima, Julie Maldonado, Karen Cozzetto, Kathy Lynn, Kelsey Morales, Kyle Whyte, Malinda Chase, Manley Begay, Jr., Maurice Cruz, Nikki Cooley, Rachael Novak, Preston Hardison, Sara Smith, Shannon McNeeley, Shasta Gaughen, and Stefan Tangen. We also appreciate the contributions of Ann Wyatt, Chris Lee, Michelle Montgomery, and Paulette Blanchard.
One of the aspects of this Report that makes it not only unique but also raw and personal is the inclusion of the voices of Tribes and Tribal people who are on the front lines in experiencing and responding to climate change. ITEP sincerely appreciates all the narrative contributors: Alexandria Warneke, Amber Pairis, Amy Boetcher, Anahma Shannon, April Taylor, Connor Magee, Belen Rodriguez, Bob Blake, Carol Kriebs, Chantel Comardelle, Chaylum Hogue, Christian Nelson, Colleen Sanders, Collin Spriggs, Coral Avery, Craig Kreman, Cynthia Naha, Daniel Mosley, Dara Marks Marino, Darren McCrea, Debbie Dotson, Doug Crow Ghost, Elizabeth Azzuz, Fletcher Wilkinson, Frederick Olsen, Jr., James C. Collard, Jane Breckinridge, Jennifer Hill, Jessica Mauck, John Doyle, Kari Hedin, Kari Lanphier, Ken Lomayestewa, Krishna Woerheide, Mari Eggers, Opik Ahkinga, Page Hingst, Paula Ezcurra, Philomena Keyes, Sara Bliss. Teara Farrow Ferman, Teresa Romero, Virginia LeClere, and Wenix Red Elk.
One of the aspects of this Report that makes it not only unique but also raw and personal is the inclusion of the voices of Tribes and Tribal people who are on the front lines in experiencing and responding to climate change. ITEP sincerely appreciates all the narrative contributors: Alexandria Warneke, Amber Pairis, Amy Boetcher, Anahma Shannon, April Taylor, Connor Magee, Belen Rodriguez, Bob Blake, Carol Kriebs, Chantel Comardelle, Chaylum Hogue, Christian Nelson, Colleen Sanders, Collin Spriggs, Coral Avery, Craig Kreman, Cynthia Naha, Daniel Mosley, Dara Marks Marino, Darren McCrea, Debbie Dotson, Doug Crow Ghost, Elizabeth Azzuz, Fletcher Wilkinson, Frederick Olsen, Jr., James C. Collard, Jane Breckinridge, Jennifer Hill, Jessica Mauck, John Doyle, Kari Hedin, Kari Lanphier, Ken Lomayestewa, Krishna Woerheide, Mari Eggers, Opik Ahkinga, Page Hingst, Paula Ezcurra, Philomena Keyes, Sara Bliss. Teara Farrow Ferman, Teresa Romero, Virginia LeClere, and Wenix Red Elk.
The authors of this Report offered not only their time and knowledge, but also their hearts. ITEP would like to thank: Alexandria Warneke, Althea Walker, Alyssa Samoy, Amber Pairis, Ann Wyatt, Chantel Comardelle, Charles Schlinger, Chas Jones, Chris Lee, Ciarra Greene, Colleen Cooley, Connor Magee, Coral Avery, Dalee Sambo Dorough, Dan Wildcat, Dara Marks Marino, Frank Lake, Gary Morishima, Haley Mullen, Hannah Panci, Hilarie Sorensen, Jamie Donatuto, Joe Hostler, Joy Wiecks, Julie Maldonado, Karen Cozzetto, Kathy Lynn, Kelsey Morales, Kyle Whyte, Larry Campbell, Lesley Iaukea, Loretta Singletary, Lynda Zambrano, Marco Hatch, Mark Junker, Maurice Cruz, Max Neale, Mike Durglo, Misty Peacock, Nikki Cooley, Otak Conroy-Ben, Paula Ezcurra, Preston Hardison, Rachael Novak, Shannon McNeeley, Shasta Gaughen, Shavonne Smith, and Stefan Tangen.
The authors of this Report offered not only their time and knowledge, but also their hearts. ITEP would like to thank: Alexandria Warneke, Althea Walker, Alyssa Samoy, Amber Pairis, Ann Wyatt, Chantel Comardelle, Charles Schlinger, Chas Jones, Chris Lee, Ciarra Greene, Colleen Cooley, Connor Magee, Coral Avery, Dalee Sambo Dorough, Dan Wildcat, Dara Marks Marino, Frank Lake, Gary Morishima, Haley Mullen, Hannah Panci, Hilarie Sorensen, Jamie Donatuto, Joe Hostler, Joy Wiecks, Julie Maldonado, Karen Cozzetto, Kathy Lynn, Kelsey Morales, Kyle Whyte, Larry Campbell, Lesley Iaukea, Loretta Singletary, Lynda Zambrano, Marco Hatch, Mark Junker, Maurice Cruz, Max Neale, Mike Durglo, Misty Peacock, Nikki Cooley, Otak Conroy-Ben, Paula Ezcurra, Preston Hardison, Rachael Novak, Shannon McNeeley, Shasta Gaughen, Shavonne Smith, and Stefan Tangen.
ITEP would like to specifically highlight the contributions and leadership of Dr. Kyle Whyte who went above and beyond in providing guidance and helping us think deeply about important issues. Dr. Whyte’s ability to synthesize and communicate the concepts we were attempting to bring forth, combined with his humble leadership and commitment to writing large sections of this report, were indispensable in this process.
ITEP would like to specifically highlight the contributions and leadership of Dr. Kyle Whyte who went above and beyond in providing guidance and helping us think deeply about important issues. Dr. Whyte’s ability to synthesize and communicate the concepts we were attempting to bring forth, combined with his humble leadership and commitment to writing large sections of this report, were indispensable in this process.
ITEP would like to thank the BIA TCRP for its continued support of Tribes, Tribal communities, and ITEP’s Tribes and Climate Change Program. Without the funding and support provided by the BIA’s TCRP, Tribal capacity in responding to climate change would be a fraction of what it is today.
ITEP would like to thank the BIA TCRP for its continued support of Tribes, Tribal communities, and ITEP’s Tribes and Climate Change Program. Without the funding and support provided by the BIA’s TCRP, Tribal capacity in responding to climate change would be a fraction of what it is today.
Lastly, we appreciate David Bernie for creating the design of the front cover and color schemes throughout the Report and Kim Dalton for designing the back cover. We extend our appreiciation to Clarence Cooley for his assistance in online marketing and publication of the Report.
Lastly, we appreciate David Bernie for creating the design of the front cover and color schemes throughout the Report and Kim Dalton for designing the back cover. We extend our appreiciation to Clarence Cooley for his assistance in online marketing and publication of the Report.