DEADLINE: IJNR Virtual Workshop on Traditional Ecological Knowledge

For millennia, the Indigenous peoples of this continent have been building complex knowledge systems about their relationship with the world around them. Until recently, these ways of knowing – often referred to as “traditional ecological knowledge” or TEK – were largely ignored by Western science. Now, federal, state, academic and non-profit organizations and agencies are beginning to include Indigenous communities in conversations about how humanity stewards its resources, shapes its lands and waters and responds to the climate crisis.

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources announces a two-day free virtual workshop, Nov 13-14, 2023, that will explore how Tribes and First Nations are joining discussions over environmental policy and resource management – and the challenges and opportunities TEK can bring to conservation and restoration efforts.

This two-day workshop proposes to explore topics such as:

• Treaty rights on traditional territories
• Prescribed burning and cultural fire
• Fish and wildlife conservation
• Climate resilience
• Capacity building for Indigenous stewardship of lands and waters

Applications are due Friday, November 3 (midnight MST).

We will select up to 25 applicants who represent diversity in geography, outlet, race, gender, experience, and journalistic medium. Priority consideration will be given to journalists of color.

Details and application.