47th Annual National Indian Timber
Symposium
CHEROKEE, N.C., May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Intertribal Timber Council and Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians will host the 47th Annual National
Indian Timber Symposium, May 13-16,
at Harrah's Cherokee
Casino Resort and Convention Center in Cherokee, NC. Join us for an unparalleled
chance to learn about the latest thinking and advances in tribal
relations to the land.
Speakers, workshops, and tribal tours will highlight the
important role tribal lands play in aligning sustainable forest
management with traditional cultural knowledge to restore tribal
trust. Managing non-tribal lands through cooperative relationships
formed across multiple agencies is another key focus of the
symposium. We will also explore connections to the land and forests
that make up the Qualla Boundary and the extended traditional
homelands of the Cherokee.
"We are the people of the land! Our families, our traditions,
and our knowledge have always included the natural environment —
defining roles in the balance of the world we know. The symposium
gives opportunities to come together to explore the latest thought
and science on our perpetual connections. It also gives us the
ability to network with new friends and colleagues and reconnect
with old ones. Qe'ci'yew'yew [thank you]," said Howard Teasley, Nez
Perce Tribe Chairman.
Program highlights
- Building a Resilient Workforce in Tribal Forestry
and Wildland Fire
- Turning Recommendations into Action — IFMAT-IV Implementation
and Outreach Strategies
- Department of the Interior, Office of Wildland Fire
Update
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Update
- Legislative Update
- USDA Forest Service, Office of
Tribal Relations Update
- USDA Forest Service Engagement Opportunities
- Engaging Federal and Non-Federal Partners to Meet Tribal
Management Objectives
- Opportunities with Universities and Tribal Colleges
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Cultural Fire Use
- Carbon Compliance and Voluntary Market Opportunities
- Annual Awards Banquet
Visit the symposium website and review the
agenda.
Register today!
About the Intertribal Timber Council
Established in 1976, the ITC is a nonprofit nation-wide
consortium of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and
individuals dedicated to improving the management of natural
resources of importance to Native American communities. The ITC
works cooperatively with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, private
industry, and academia to explore issues and identify practical
strategies and initiatives to promote social, economic, and
ecological values while protecting and utilizing forests, soil,
water, and wildlife.
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