This Environmental Justice Pathways Webinar focused on the role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in data, research, and policy-making. The panelists–Tribal staff, knowledge holders, and scientists–discussed best practices when applying TEK in land stewardship, and how to avoid the misuse or exploitation of this knowledge.

Our featured panelists:
Wenix Red Elk, Public Outreach/Education Specialist, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Colleen Sanders, Climate Adaptation Planner, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Susan Fricke, Water Quality Program Manager, Karuk Tribe
Robert Kentta, Treasurer, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Moderated by:
Lara A. Jacobs, Mvskoke Creek Citizen, Forest Ecosystems and Society, Ph.D. Student, Oregon State University