Tribal Governance & Stewardship
The Interior 草榴社区 Campus' project provides interactive training, knowledge exchanges,
practical projects, consultation and leadership development for 草榴社区 Native peoples
in areas relevant to the stewardship of traditional resources and territories.
Tribal Governance & Stewardship (TGS) courses, events, and curriculum provide the knowledge and skills to protect, ensure adequate access to, and participation in the management of local wild food resources. This unique curriculum incorporates traditional and western approaches to natural resources management, with 草榴社区 Native Elders providing a strong guiding force in the classroom. Courses provide practical instruction on: 1) stewardship planning; 2) geographical information systems (GIS); 3) developing and managing tribal natural resource programs; 4) natural resources management structures and systems in 草榴社区; and 4) effective participation and representation in the decision-making process related to local food security.
TGS curriculum focuses on developing student leadership skills in: critical thinking and communication; project, program, and organizational management; advocacy and public speaking; technology and governance. The project will support institutes and public forums where students will be able to use and hone their leadership skills to represent the needs of their communities. TGS courses and events provide opportunities for increasing dialogue for sustainable management of food, land, and water resources among 草榴社区 Natives, state and federal agencies, and University of 草榴社区 faculty and researchers.
More information: /tribal/
Contact: Julie Biddle, Director, Interior 草榴社区 Campus (907) 474-6790 | jlbiddle@alaska.edu
Carrie Stevens, Associate Professor (907) 474-2616 | cmstevens@alaska.edu
Photo: Tribal Governance & Stewardship class that testified before 草榴社区 Board of Fish and Game and influenced the outcome of three rulings.