Committee

Research and Publication Committee

PURPOSE:

Aid Tribal fish and wildlife professionals navigate, pursue and apply the different aspects of contemporary research related issues including research guidance, data sovereignty, professional growth, funding, publications and academia involvement.

“We have been having a lot of discussions around research in Indian Country, including TEK, authorship, IRBs, data ownership/protection, etc. We are also seeing an increase in requests from members asking for assistance accessing scientific literature. There are several NAFWS members with expertise in each of these areas and a desire to work on each…”

Julie Thorstenson, PhD

COMMITTEE HISTORY

The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society recognizes the discussions and concerns regarding research on and about Tribal lands, resources and people. In December 2021, the NAFWS approved the creation of the Research and Publication Committee to aid in providing assistance in navigating research, authorship, data sovereignty, research impact and resources.

NEXT MEETING(S):

Monday, April 24, 2023 – In-person/Virtual at the 40th Annual National Conference in Anchorage, AK
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – Virtual
Tuesday, June 13 2023 – Virtual

** Research/Publication Committee Meetings for 2023 will be held every month on the 2nd Tuesday at 11 am Mountain Time. **

COMMITTEE CONTACTS:

Christine Longjohn, NAFWS Fish & Wildlife Biologist, clongjohn@nafws.org
Ashley Mueller, NAFWS Education Coordinator, amueller@nafws.org

MEETING NOTES

Research & Publication Committee – Meeting Notes 1.25 2.15 3.25
Research & Publication Committee – Meeting Notes May 10, 2022
Research & Publication Committee – Meeting Notes Dec 7, 2022 – To Be Uploaded Soon

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More Research Resources

Research I Scientific Writing Made Easy

Research | U.S. Forest Service Tribal Relations

Research I Department of Energy - Guide to Working with Tribal Nations

Research I Tribal Climate Change Guide

Research I US Department of Ag Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Projects

Tribal Involvement In State Wildlife Action Plans

State Wildlife Action Plans identified 12,000 species of greatest conservation need and estimated that $1.3 billion dollars is needed annually to implement the plans. However, in most states, there is a lack of Tribal engagement in the development and implementation of these plans.

Alaska Tribal Climate Resilience

In partnership with the Alaska Climate Adaptation and Science Center‘s (AK CASC) Alaska Tribal Resilience Learning Network (AK TRLN), NAFWS is working to support Alaska Native Tribes to address management and adaptation needs as they adapt to the current and future impacts of climate change.

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In Recognition of Their Support

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society would like to thank those organizations that provided us with support over the years. With them we grew an effective national communications network for the exchange of information and management techniques related to self-determined tribal fish and wildlife management.