Blackfeet Nation Climate Adaptation Plan

Blackfeet Nation Lands, Montana

Category: Plan

Year: 2018

Funding: $1.3 million, funded through grants and support from various federal agencies, including the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Tribal Resilience Program, and the Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative.

BACKGROUND

The Blackfeet Tribal Council created the Blackfeet Nation’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan to respond to increasing droughts, flooding, and ecosystem loss threatening Blackfeet Nation’s cultural practices. The plan is a tribal-led initiative to address climate impacts while preserving cultural practices and natural resources. This community-led adaptation prioritizes cultural preservation with an innovative focus on integrating traditional knowledge with modern climate planning.

Image Credit: Environmental Protection Agency
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