Alaska Tribal Resilience Learning Network
The Alaska Tribal Resilience Learning Network (AK TRLN) is a community of learning, sharing, technical assistance, training, and support for Alaska Tribes, Leadership, and Indigenous communities as they respond and adapt to the current and future impacts of climate change. Through a cooperative agreement with the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, the Learning Network works to build collaborative and meaningful relationships with Alaska Native Tribes and other entities in order to address management and adaptation needs across the state.
This system of support is designed for Alaska Tribes and Indigenous communities that are working towards their climate adaptation priorities, especially those that have received BIA Tribal Resilience Program funding.
Alaska Tribes and Indigenous communities working on their Tribal climate adaptation plan are encouraged to participate in the learning network.
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For more information on Learning Network activities, email us at .
Upcoming events
- October 4, 2022
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October 4, 2022 - October 6, 2022
AK TRLN Event: Tribal Climate Adaptation 101
This in-person interactive workshop hosted in Fairbanks will provide an introduction to planning for climate change impacts in Alaska. It is intended for Tribal Climate Resilience Coordinators and Environmental Professionals that are beginning or new to climate change adaptation planning. In this three day workshop, participants will learn about various approaches to climate adaptation, and how to compile or revise a plan from an Indigenous perspective that represents their community and regional experience. This session will provide an opportunity to work with and learn from other Alaska Tribes, climate scientists and statewide practitioners.
Registration is now closed.
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- October 5, 2022
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October 4, 2022 - October 6, 2022
AK TRLN Event: Tribal Climate Adaptation 101
This in-person interactive workshop hosted in Fairbanks will provide an introduction to planning for climate change impacts in Alaska. It is intended for Tribal Climate Resilience Coordinators and Environmental Professionals that are beginning or new to climate change adaptation planning. In this three day workshop, participants will learn about various approaches to climate adaptation, and how to compile or revise a plan from an Indigenous perspective that represents their community and regional experience. This session will provide an opportunity to work with and learn from other Alaska Tribes, climate scientists and statewide practitioners.
Registration is now closed.
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- October 6, 2022
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October 4, 2022 - October 6, 2022
AK TRLN Event: Tribal Climate Adaptation 101
This in-person interactive workshop hosted in Fairbanks will provide an introduction to planning for climate change impacts in Alaska. It is intended for Tribal Climate Resilience Coordinators and Environmental Professionals that are beginning or new to climate change adaptation planning. In this three day workshop, participants will learn about various approaches to climate adaptation, and how to compile or revise a plan from an Indigenous perspective that represents their community and regional experience. This session will provide an opportunity to work with and learn from other Alaska Tribes, climate scientists and statewide practitioners.
Registration is now closed.
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The Alaska Tribal Resilience Learning Network Team
Malinda Chase - Alaska Tribal Resilience Liaison (Lead Contact)
Justin Leon - Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Tribal Liaison (Lead Contact)
Krista Heeringa - Alaska Tribal Resilience Learning Network Staff (Lead Contact)
Megan Pittas - Research Associate and Assistant Coordinator for AK TRLN
Kaitlyn Demoski - Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison
LaVerne Demientieff - Department of Social Work Chair and Professor (Working Group Member)
Jerilyn Kelly - City of Quinhagak Mayor, Calista Shareholder, Native Village of Kwinhagak member (Working Group Member)
Diane Sam - Private land/community planner, Iñupiat with family roots on the Arctic Slope and in the Interior (Working Group Member)
Alexis Wagner - BIA Environmental Protection Specialist
Ryan Toohey - USGS Science Applications Coordinator and Hydrologist
Jeremy Littell - USGS Lead Scientist
Mike DeLue - AK CASC Science Communicator
Molly Tankersley- AK CASC Science Communicator
Nathan Kettle - Research Assistant Professor
As a council, we need to think about how we’re going to deal with this.”
– Iliamna Leadership, 2019
"Our Elders talked about changes before passing away because they knew the changes by observing. Never used to believe them, but now I do.”
– Kwigillingok community member, 2019