1. Upper Columbia United Tribes and Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Climate Change Resilience for the Upper Columbia River – Workshop Northern Quest Resort, October 25-26, 2016

2. Goal: Enhance the knowledge and awareness of Climate Change of Tribal leaders and staff
Host a State of the Science Workshop
Utilize local expertise to give a local perspective
Provide time for discussion amongst peers
Create awareness of impacts to current conditions
Examine what other local tribes are doing
Next Steps
Formed in 1983 to provide a common voice for our region through the collaborative efforts of the Upper Columbia River Tribes.
Formed to ensure a healthy future for the traditional lands of our ancestors and for the benefit of all people.
Proactive, collaborative and science-based approach to promoting culture, fish, water, wildlife, and diverse habitat.

3. What We Will Cover Newest Science on Climate Change Predictions
Potential Vulnerabilities to UCUT Resources, Health, and Culture
Science to Vulnerability to Action Exercise
Examples of Tribal Actions for Climate Resiliency
Leadership for Climate Action
Climate Change Resilience Planning Tools Available to the Upper Columbia United Tribes
Next Steps
Formed in 1983 to provide a common voice for our region through the collaborative efforts of the Upper Columbia River Tribes.
Formed to ensure a healthy future for the traditional lands of our ancestors and for the benefit of all people.
Proactive, collaborative and science-based approach to promoting culture, fish, water, wildlife, and diverse habitat.

4. Housekeeping Sign in at Registration Bathrooms past the Lobby on left
Thank you to Our Sponsors;
Upper Columbia United Tribes
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Spokane Tribes of Indiands
Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Enjoy the Workshop
We used canoes to navigate these rivers and each river was named for each Tribe
60-70% of our diet; salmon
We used biology, climate, etc to gauge our actions