Topic: Enhancing adaptive capacity in Tribal communities (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Upper Snake River Tribes

Host forums to openly discuss the wounds caused by colonization, historical trauma, racism, and disparities in health, education, and living...

People Sovereignty
Upper Snake River Tribes

Initiate an educational program about climate change and the public health impacts it may bring.

People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Open cooling and warming centers during extreme weather events. These locations can be existing institutions such as schools, community centers,...

Building People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Provide financial support so that community members can host community meetings, gatherings, and celebrations to help build social capital.

Economy People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Initiate an employment training program to help leverage the skills, knowledge, and capacities of tribal members. Consider a green jobs...

Economy People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Provide home energy and water efficiency audits to lower monthly utility costs.

Infrastructure People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Provide a free breakfast and lunch program for students and seniors.

Building Food People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Initiate a program to preserve the local language(s) and provide opportunities for elders and youth to converse in native language(s).

Cultural Resources People Sovereignty
Upper Snake River Tribes

Start a youth employment program and employ youth in helping to seed new species, remove invasive species, organize community events,...

Economy People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Invest in early childhood education, ensuring everyone has equal access to high-quality early education.

Building People