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"Climate change threatens indigenous peoples’ livelihoods and economies. Its impacts are projected to be especially severe for many of the 567 federally recognized tribes in the United States that depend on traditional places, foods, and lifestyles."

The purpose of this listening session was to begin a conversation with Tribal youth about the future of our climate. DOI held this session to further understand the challenges facing Tribal youth, and how to work together on issues of climate and climate change. 

"World Water Day is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis and to advocate for the sustainability for our sacred water resources. As Indigenous people we know that water is life and that all life on this planet depends on it."

Much of our knowledge as Indigenous people comes from the land: our medicines, foods, ceremonies, and even our languages are connected to the land. Although colonization changed this connection for many of us, we have the power to grow and strengthen our relationship"