Tribal Climate Workshop

For more information, please contact:Frank Marsik, GLISA (734-763-5369,marsik@umich.edu)Robin Clark, ITCMI (906-632-6896,rclark@itcmi.org)Aubrey Maccoux-LeDuc (906-248-8652,amaccoux-Leduc@baymills.org)

University of Michigan - GLISA, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, and Bay Mills Indian Community

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<P><SPAN>A gathering of tribal staff to share climate vulnerability assessment and adaptaion planning strategies, explore adaptation planning tools for extreme precipitation events, and discuss the impacts of climate change on the role of tribal women as educators and caretakers of the water.</SPAN></P>
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<H2><SPAN>Agenda</SPAN></H2>
<P><STRONG>Monday, October 9 </STRONG>8am - 5pm</P>
<P><SPAN>Morning:</SPAN></P>
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<LI>Breakfast, Opening Prayer, and Introductions (Frank Marsik, University of Michigan)</LI>
<LI>Tribal Climate Change Opportunities - Kyle Whyte (Michigan State University)</LI>
<LI>Midwest Tribal Climate Science WorkPlan - Sara Smith (Midwest Tribal Climate Liaison, NE CSC/College of Menominee Nation SDI)</LI>
<LI>Tribal Updates: We are asking the staff from all Tribes present to share a 5-10 minute update on their climate adaptation planning projects, related efforts, and needs</LI>
<LI>Lunch (provided)</LI>
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<P><SPAN>Afternoon:</SPAN></P>
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<LI>Northern White Cedar and Forest Adaptation - Kyle Boone (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)</LI>
<LI>Climate-Driven Impacts on Sugar Maple and SugarBush - Alex Bryan (NE Climate Science Center) and Bonnie Ekdahl (Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Member)</LI>
<LI>Snowshoe Hare Vulnerability Assessment - Eric Clark (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians)</LI>
<LI>Climate-Driven Impacts on Wild Rice - Roger Labine (Lac Vieux Desert Band)</LI>
<LI>Group Discussion and Gift Exchange</LI>
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<P><STRONG>Tuesday, October 10 </STRONG>8am - 5pm</P>
<P>Morning:</P>
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<DIV>Breakfast (provided)</DIV>
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<DIV>Bad River Band Experiences with 2016 Flooding - Devon Brock-Montgomery (Climate Change Coordinator, Bad River Band)</DIV>
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<DIV>Historical rainfall trends and projected trends for the Great Lakes - Omar Gates (Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments)</DIV>
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<LI>Lunch (provided)</LI>
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<P>Afternoon:</P>
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<DIV>Extreme precipitaton planning tools</DIV>
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<DIV>Game of Floods exercise</DIV>
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<DIV>National Storm Water Calculator exercise</DIV>
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<DIV>Final group discussion</DIV>
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<P><STRONG>Wednesday, October 11 </STRONG>8am - 12pm</P>
<P>Morning:</P>
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<LI>Climate and Women's Roles as Educators and Caretakers of Water - Jannan Cotto (Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians)</LI>
<LI><SPAN>ESRI Story Maps:  A Useful Tool for Community Climate Education - Frank Marsik (University of Michigan)</SPAN></LI>
<LI>Lunch (provided) and Traveling Song</LI>
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<H2>Lodging</H2>
<P>Hotel reservations may be made at the Bay Mills Resort and Casino, under the group block 'Climate Camp', by calling the resort at 888-422-9645. <SPAN> A reduced group rate will be available through September 22nd.</SPAN><A TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><BR></A></P>
<P>The University of Michigan - Great Lakes Integrated Sciences + Assessments (GLISA) will cover the cost of one hotel room for each federally recognized Michigan Tribe's use.  Additional rooms may be reserved at the Tribe's own expense.   Please contact Frank Marsik (marsik@umich.edu) for more details, including to provide the name that should be associated with the GLISA-covered room.  </P>
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<P>We look forward to seeing you at the event!</P>
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