Wednesday, April 26, 3:30-6 PM

California has the largest Native American population in the country with over 110 federally recognized tribes. In this 2 part session, ANR colleagues will learn about UC relationships with tribes in the past, present and future opportunities. Part 1 will include information on the UC Land Grab history, results from research surveys, and resources for ANR colleagues. In the second part, invited tribal leaders will discuss effective strategies for developing working partnerships with tribes. Following a panel presentation and discussion, we will brainstorm ideas on how to incorporate these lessons into our CE programs using a world cafe model. 

Speakers:

Part I: Participatory Q&A session on Effective Partnership Strategies with California Tribal Representatives

Native speakers will share their experiences collaborating with non-tribal entities, and reflect on best practices for building collaborative partnerships. They will also share from their own personal and professional experiences, perspectives on tribal government, cultural norms and contemporary tribal life, cultural resources and land stewardship/ethnobotany, and spirituality. Small group discussion topics will be tailored to participant interests.

Dirk Charley, Representative, Dunlap Band of Mono Indians 
Alexii Sigona, Representative, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band
Adae Briones, First Nations Development Institute
Rebecca Tortes, California Tribal Fund
Sabine Talaugon, California Tribal Fund

Part II: UC Lessons and Resources

Contradictory Origins: How the 1862 Morrill Act Established Land Grant Universities by Selling Stolen California Tribal Land and ANR Resources for Strengthening Partnerships with Tribes
Andy Lyons, Program Coordinator, Informatics and GIS Statewide Program

ANR Survey Results on Partnerships with Tribes and Future Opportunities
Chris McDonald, Inland and Desert Natural Resources Advisor, UCCE San Bernardino and San Diego
Dorina Espinoza, Youth, Families, and Communities Advisor, UCCE Del Norte

Jennifer Sowerwine, Associate Specialist, Science, Policy, and Management, UC Berkeley