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STACC Volume 1 was convened in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, and through countless virtual meetings with the steering committee and author team, the first volume elevating and uplifting the voices of Indigenous Peoples and their partners was created. The overall objective was to increase understanding of Tribal lifeways, worldviews, challenges and successes Tribes and their communities were and are experiencing. In addition, we invited people to share strategies being developed to prepare their communities for future environmental threats.
There were over 90 authors and 34 Tribal narratives that represented various perspectives and people that contributed to this report who wrote topic reviews using elements from their own experiences and knowledge as well as information from the most current peer-reviewed literature.
Key Messages & Recommendations
Respect and uphold Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
Tribal sovereignty and self-determination help to counteract historical trauma, disproportionate climate change impacts, and vulnerability, and are strong themes in the Recommendations across all chapters. The remedial dynamic of recognizing and respecting the pre-existing right of self-determination of Tribes should be acknowledged.
Integrate holistic responses in line with Tribal values.
Tribal worldviews, experiences, and responses embody interconnectedness. Cascading impacts from, and holistic and interconnected responses to, climate change are addressed throughout the STACC Report.
The Indigenous Holistic Worldview Illustration visually depicts the interconnected way in which many Indigenous peoples experience the world and includes factors that influence the natural world. The various topics that the STACC Report addresses are included in the roots to demonstrate that while the Report is divided into independent chapters, the topics are, in reality, part of an interdependent whole. This illustration’s shape resembles a turtle in reference to Turtle Island, as some of the creation stories of Indigenous peoples of North America include a turtle, which can be thought of as either the continent of North America or as the entire Earth, depending on the storyteller.
-Illustration design: Coral Avery and Molly Tankersley
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
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 unique but also raw and personal is the inclusion of the voices of Tribes and Tribal people. 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.
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.
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 appreciation to Clarence Cooley for his assistance in online marketing and publication of the Report.
Recommended Citation:
Status of Tribes and Climate Change Working Group (STACCWG). (2021). Status of Tribes and Climate Change Report, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. [Marks-Marino, D. (ed.)] http://nau.edu/stacc2021
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