Description
2022 Pacific Regional Conference
August 23-25, 2022
Bear River Casino and Resort, Loleta, CA
The 2022 Pacific Regional Conference will be held in Loleta, CA on August 23-25, 2022 hosted by Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria at the Bear River Casino and Resort in Loleta, CA. The theme for this year’s conference is “Resilience through Traditional Environmental Knowledge.“
The conference will take place at the Tish Non Village Community Center at the Bear River Band Headquarters across the street from the casino.
Agenda
Draft Agenda – Updated 8.16.22
See Event Details tab for conference highlights and hotel reservation information.
CLEO Shoot Competition
To help cover the cost of materials and range time, CLEO’s participating in the shoot are required to pay a $35 registration fee. Register at https://nafws.org/product/2022-pr-shoot/.
CANCELLED -Pre-Conference Workshop
The pre-conference workshop on August 21-22, 2022 has been CANCELLED.
Registration Fees
NAFWS Member or Member Tribe Employee – $200
Non-member – $250 (includes membership)
Early Registration Discount – $25 off (register before August 19th)
Additional Registration Fees
- Pre-Conference Workshop
NAFWS Members – $125
Non-member – $150 - CLEO Shoot Competition – $35
*Must be logged in to receive membership discount – See Registration Instructions above
Mail checks to
Native American Fish & Wildlife Society
10465 Melody Dr., Ste. 307
Northglenn, CO 80234
Registration Instructions
Up to date Individual Members and Member Tribe employees are eligible for discounted registration fees.
- Click the login button on the top right corner of the screen
- Enter your email address and hit forgot password
- Follow email instructions to set a new password.
- Log onto your account
- Discounts will automatically apply if you have purchased a membership.
If purchasing multiple tickets, please fill out attendee details for each ticket purchased. For accommodations and dietary restrictions, submit requests in the Additional Information field. Contact Heidi McCann (hmccann@nafws.org) to verify membership or for assistance setting up an account.
Room Reservations (Room block open until August 6, 2022)
40 Rooms Available Under Block: NAFWS22
- Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Eureka, 129 4th St, Eureka, CA 95501, (707)-443-9751
- Best Western (two of them) – 232 W 5th Street, Eureka, 707-443-2234
- Holiday Express- 815 West Wabash Ave, 707-269-0682
- Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay- 4260 Broadway St Eureka 407-444-2019
Call for Abstracts – Due July 29th
We are calling for papers for oral presentation at the conference. Abstracts are due July 29th, 2022. The theme for this year’s conference is “Resilience through Traditional Environmental Knowledge.” Major focus areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Invasive species
- Climate Change
- Wildlife Health & Disease
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge
- Wildlife Corridors
- Fisheries Management
Donations for Silent Action, Door Prizes, and Raffles
Please do not forget to bring items for the silent auction, raffles and door prizes. All items will be used to support Pacific Regional scholarship fund.
Sponsors, Vendors & Booths
The Pacific Region is seeking conference and break sponsors and vendors. For more information, contact Laurel James at 206-471-8975 or LJames@nafws.org. Make Checks payable to NAFWS-. Mail to: NAFWS-10465 Melody Drive, Suite 307, Northglenn, CO 80234.
For more information contact:
Donna Nez, Regional Director, Pacific Region NAFWS
donnanez@ctuir.org; 541-429-7123
Ted Lamebull, Regional Director, Pacific Region NAFWS
tclamebull@hotmail.com; 564-888-0768
April Richards, Public Information Officer, NAFWS
ARichards@nafws.org; 720-630-3973
For assistance registering or to membership status contact Heidi McCann at hmccann@nafws.org; 720-822-3368
