2025 Resources

2025 Agenda Document

Elwha River Site Visit Resources (Monday, Vanessa Castle)

• PBS Nature Video
• USGS Article
• Wild Steelheaders article
• The Rewilding of the Elwha River Video
• Nature’s Return Video

WSG Orientation

• WSG Welcome Deck
• WSG Fellowships Handbook
• WSG Systems Deck
• WSG Time Away Tracker (Google “Make a Copy”’)
• WSG Fellowship Mentorship and Development Work Plan (Google “Make a Copy”)

Climate Change 101 Presentation Resources (Tuesday, Jacob Genuise)

• Climate Mapping for a Resilience Washington Tool
• 2013 Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations Summary Report for Decision Makers
• Jacob’s presentation slides

Indigenous Research Lens Resources (Tuesday, Paulette Blanchard)

• Testing Justice: New Ways to Address Environmental Inequalities

Indigenous Environmental Ethics

• The Service Berry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Dr. Robin Kimmerer
• On Indigenuity: Learning the Lessons of Mother Earth by Dr. Daniel Wildcat

Hoh Tribe Presentations

• Hoh Indian Tribe Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Snapshot

Resources for Communicating with Tribal Governments and Communities

• NADO Tribal Engagement Resources
  • Offers guidance on cultural competency, Tribal consultation best practices, training opportunities, and community engagement tools.
  • Includes links to EPA, DOI, and DOT consultation guides.
  • Visit NADO Tribal Engagement Resources
• Partnering with Native Nations in a Good Way Guide – Native Governance Center
  • Provides best practices for respectful engagement, honoring sovereignty, and avoiding common pitfalls.
  • Emphasizes relationship-building and intentional outreach.
  • Access the Guide
• West Coast Tribal Engagement Guidance (WCOA)
  • A Tribally developed guide for federal and state agencies working with West Coast Tribes.
  • Covers principles like early communication, consensus-building, and respecting Tribal decision-making.
  • Download the PDF Guide

How to Reach Federal and State Tribal Liaisons

• Washington State Tribal Liaisons Directory – GOIA
  • Comprehensive contact list of Tribal liaisons across Washington state agencies.
  • Includes names, roles, phone numbers, and emails for each liaison.
  • View the Directory
• Tribal Leaders Directory – Bureau of Indian Affairs
  • Interactive map and downloadable dataset of all federally recognized Tribes.
  • Includes contact info for Tribal leaders and BIA regional offices.
  • Explore the Directory
• Best Practices in Federal-Tribal Consultation – BIA
  • Detailed guidance for federal agencies on planning and conducting Tribal consultations.
  • Includes templates, checklists, and session protocols.
  • Read the Full Document

Finn River Community Partners

https://www.finnriver.com/community-partners

Photovoice Project

Front & Centered Photovoice Zine