TC&HA Summit II

Tribal Climate & Health Adaptation Summit
Centering on Health: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Tribal Adaptation Strategies that Safeguard Health
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Pala Casino Spa & Resort

Centering on Health: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Tribal Adaptation Strategies that Safeguard Health

In recent years, many Tribes have taken steps toward understanding and addressing their unique climate vulnerabilities. This Summit will bring together experts and practitioners in Tribal health and climate adaptation to focus on how to take actions that ensure that Tribal health and well-being are prioritized and protected. Throughout the 2-day training, attendees will participate in interactive instruction and peer-to-peer learning activities to build knowledge about developing, implementing, and evaluating adaptation plan strategies that safeguard Tribal health and are rooted in traditional knowledge and values. Organizers, guest speakers, and attendees will be invited to share successful practices that are increasing Tribal resilience to various climate exposures throughout the US. The summit will also recognize Tribes for significant progress in championing health adaptation.

Why attend?

We welcome US Tribal-serving professionals working at the intersection of climate change, health, and community well-being to join us for our second annual Tribal Climate and Health Summit.

Summit

Dates: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, and Thursday, November 9, 2023
Location: Pala Casino & Spa Resort
Title: Tribal Climate and Health Adaptation Summit II
Theme: Centering on Health: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Tribal Adaptation Strategies that Safeguard Health
Registration Fee: Hosted for free by the Pala Band of Mission Indians’ Tribal Climate Health Project (travel stipends available; more information to come)

Registration

Registration is closed.

Space is limited, so please register today. Please use the Google Form to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeebQwwj47hNtJg9fBlftqhls2ETVS6vYc9Cgw75T-YOC24Lw/viewform

Travel Stipends

A limited number of travel stipends are available to those with financial need. Please contact ped@palatribe.com for information on how to apply.

Hotel

Group rates are available at the Pala Casino Spa Resort.

Location: Pala, CA
Dates: November 7-10, 2023
Room Types: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
Rates: $144 (1 king)/$152 (2 queen)

*The group rate code will be shared when the application is approved and confirmation is sent to the applicant.

Agenda

The summit program and agenda are subject to change.

November 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Overview (15 min)
9:15 a.m. – Participant Introductions + Land Acknowledgement (60 min)
10:15 a.m. – Stretch Break 1 (15 min)
10:30 a.m. – Tribal Climate Health & Adaptation Overview (60 min)
11:30 a.m. – Stretch Break 2 (15 min)
11:45 a.m. – Breakout 1: Adaptation Planning –Selecting Strategies by Exposure (60 min)

12:45 p.m. – Lunch (60 min)

1:45 p.m. – Breakout 2: Adaptation Planning –Strategies by Impact Type (60 min)
2:45 p.m. – Stretch Break 3 (15 min)
3:00 p.m. – Adaptation Planning (60 min)
4:00 p.m. – Walk & Talk (60 min)
5:00 p.m. – Networking Hour (60 min)

November 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – Latest Knowledge in Climate Health Impacts and Strategies (60 min)
10:00 a.m. – Stretch Break 1 (15 min)
10:15 a.m. – Protecting Cultural Resources and TEK in Tribal Adaptation -Tribal Participant Knowledge Exchange + Breakouts (60 min)
11:15 a.m. – Stretch Break 2 (15 min)
11:30 a.m. – Adaptation Planning & Implementation Workshop (60 min)

12:30 p.m. – Lunch (60 min)

1:30 p.m. – Actionable Adaptation Plans -Tribal Participant Knowledge Exchange + Breakouts (60 min)
2:30 p.m. – Getting Continued Help (45 min)
3:15 p.m. – Stretch Break 3 (5 min)
3:20 p.m. – Recognition Ceremony (40 min)
4:00 p.m. – Adjourn/Closing (30 min)

Pala Environmental Department – Shasta Gaughen

For more information or to inquire about serving as a guest speaker, contact Shasta Gaughen Direct of the Pala Environment Department:
760-891-3515 | sgaughen@palatribe.com | ped.palatribe.com