White Earth Nation - Tribal Climate Camp
A dedicated, immersive learning experience to support Tribal Nations and Indigenous organizations in advancing climate adaptation planning and building climate resilience.
When: September 21-26, 2025
Where: Waubun, Minnesota
What: The 2025 Tribal Climate Camp (TCC) will bring together Tribal delegations from across Minnesota and the upper Midwest for a week of collaborative learning, hands-on planning, and connection. This unique program supports the development of Tribal climate vulnerability assessments (VAs) and adaptation plans (APs) in a culturally grounded and supportive environment.
Who: TCC is designed for Tribal delegations, preferably comprised of 3 to 5 persons from Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations. Tribal leaders, staff, elders, and interested citizens have all attended and walked away with insightful and valuable experiences to share with their Tribe and communities.
About the Camp: Tribal Climate Camp is a five-day intensive workshop grounded in culture and tradition. Each Tribal delegation focuses on a climate-related project and develops a clear plan for climate action. We have field trips and culturally focused activities. At the end of the week, each delegation presents its work.
TCC Goals:
Create a collaborative space for Tribes to learn from each other
Support the development or refinement of Tribal climate VAs and APs
Share Indigenous Knowledge and Western science frameworks
Foster partnerships and policy alignment
Identify funding and technical support for climate programs
Cost to Attend: None. Tribal delegates are asked to cover transportation costs to and from the Airport in Fargo, North Dakota. Travel will be provided from the airport to the TCC facilities. Expenses for food, lodging, and field trips will be covered by the host Tribe and Sponsors.
Workshop structure:
Sun: Arrival & a shared meal
Mon: Why climate change matters; Establishing a vision and mission for the Tribe's Climate Program
Tue: Designing projects rooted in Tribal goals
Wed: Field trip - Explore local sites connected to the Tribe's culture, values, and priorities
Thu: Tribal Leader Discussion; Presentations from Tribal delegations
Fri: Field trip - Observe climate projects undertaken by the Tribe
Application period: May to mid-July
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