Tribal & Indigenous Knowledge in Policy-Webinar

This webinar will focus on the Role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in Data, Research, and Policy-making. Join Beyond Toxics to hear from Tribal staff, community members, and scholars explore the role of TEK in data collection, research, and policy-making. Panelists will also discuss best practices when learning about the use of TEK, and how to avoid knowledge appropriation and exploitation.

Panelist Lineup:

– Robert Kentta – Treasurer, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

– Susan Fricke – Water Quality Program Manager, Karuk Tribe

– Colleen Sanders – Climate Adaptation Planner, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

– Wenix Red Elk – Public Education and Outreach Specialist, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation