Arizona Tribal Fire and Climate Resilience Summit – 2024

This summit is part of an ongoing effort to respect tribal sovereignty and treaty rights by supporting tribal use of fire as part of cultural and ecological resilience, and seeks to increase capacities, ameliorate challenges, and share examples that can guide tribes across the Southwest. In 2023, we gathered virtually to explore issues facing tribes relating to wildfire, climate change, and natural resource management (read more about the event here). In 2024, we will gather at the San Carlos Apache Nation. Continue reading to learn more about event details.

Arizona Tribal Fire & Climate Resilience Summit Details

October 8-10, 2024

San Carlos Apache Nation: San Carlos Apache Gold Casino & Resort

Join us for a free transformative three-day summit designed to empower Tribal communities in addressing wildland fire and climate change impacts in the Southwest.

This summit will:

• Enhance Tribal capacity in natural resource and fire management
• Teach tips and tricks for grant writing and project management
• Explore key agreements including TFPA, 638, and RTRL
• Showcase Tribe-to-Tribe collaborations and research partnerships
• Feature workshop roundtables and field trips

Who should attend:

• Tribal natural resource and fire program staff
• Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals working in Tribal fire and climate resilience

Registration:

It is free to attend the summit, please RSVP below:

Late registration open until 9/30/24. Scholarships have now closed.

Hotel Reservations

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Apache Gold Casino Hotel for $107/night

Make your reservation by calling 928-475-7600. Refer to Tribal Forestry Summit or the booking code 117452.

NOW CLOSED! Travel scholarships available:

First Nations Development Institute will offer support for up to 3 Tribal representatives from each Arizona Tribe, including non-Tribal members (non-Tribal members have to be an employee of the Tribe seeking USFS opportunities on BIL and IRA). Up to $2,500 per person is available. Lodging and/or airfare may be pre-arranged. Mileage and meals and incidental expenses will be reimbursed. Please contact Darrick Silversmith, Program Associate, for travel arrangements – (dsilversmith@firstnations.org)

Sponsor, Table, & Artisans:

We invite you to table and/or support the Arizona Tribal Fire & Climate Resilience Conference taking place October 8 – 10, 2024 at the San Carlos Apache Nugget Casino & Resort in San Carlos, AZ.

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