Topic: Adaptation Strategies to Address Climate Impacts to Culturally Significant Places

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Complete cultural resource survey work as appropriate to avoid or reduce impact from land management or development activities.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Develop and maintain inventory of cultural resource sites within reservations and within the 1854 Ceded Territory (respecting the sensitivity and...

Building Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Monitor impacts (climate/weather and human use) at known cultural resource sites, and mitigate when necessary.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Continue protection of culturally significant places within reservation boundaries through tribal ordinances and policies.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Educate the public about proper use of culturally significant places to minimize the human footprint on these locations.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Educate tribal resource managers about the importance of keeping buried cultural resources in the ground.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Contact the appropriate Tribal Historic Preservation Office for guidance if cultural resources/artifacts are unearthed.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Work to minimize erosion at known culturally significant sites.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Build a trust relationship with tribal elders and community so they may be comfortable disclosing the locations of spiritual or...

Cultural Resources People
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Manage future development to avoid culturally significant places.

Cultural Resources Infrastructure
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Work with other federal and state agencies on cultural resource management, including consultation on specific projects.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Develop and maintain agreements with other government agencies on cultural resource consultation.

Cultural Resources