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Native America Calling - Effects of Climate Change on Native American Culture and Tradition

Joaqlin Estus

  Tune-in to Native America Calling this Wednesday August 5 at 9:00 am on 90.3 KNBA, or stream live! 

Climate change is already causing sea level rises, drought and severe weather and Native communities are seeing the impact of those changes. In February, the U.S. Department of Interior allocated $8 million for tribal climate change adaptation and planning projects. Beyond the physical and economical damages, what changes in the climate affect Native ceremonies, traditional foods and cultural happenings?