HR: 1340h
AN: B13D-1522    [Abstracts]
TI: He Sapa Bloketu Woecun: Remote Sensing at the Heart of Everything That Is
AU: * Bolman, J R
EM: jrb96@humboldt.edu
AF: Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP) Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521, United States
AB: We are living in a definite time of change. Distinct changes are being experienced in our most sacred and natural environments. This is especially true on Native Tribal lands. Native people have lived for millennia in distinct and unique ways. The knowledge of balancing the needs of people with the needs of our natural environments is paramount in all tribal societies. This inherent knowledge has become the foundation on which to build a "woven" contemporary understanding of western science and geospatial technologies. The Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium (UMAC) and the Native Tribes of South Dakota and Northern California have recognized the critical need in developing an understanding of and proficiency in the application of geospatial technologies (remote sensing). The presentation will highlight: 1) the current use of remote sensing in Native Tribal communities of the Great Plains and Northern California; 2) successful partnerships between Native communities, Tribal Colleges, public Universities and private organizations; 3) how to address balancing the needs of the people with the needs of the environment (Climate Change); and 4) the critical need for developing strong Native Leaders, experienced in remote sensing, to lead Tribal, local, state and national communities through the challenges presented by Climate Change. Humboldt State University (HSU) and the Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium (UMAC) have been recognized nationally for their STEM partnerships with Native Tribal communities. Unique collaborations are emerging "bridging" Native Tribal people across geographic areas in developing remote sensing programs/projects which integrate the distinctive Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) of Native Tribal people. Focus will be placed on the currently funded UMAC & NSF OEDG Project "He Sapa Bloketu Woecun" and the application of geospatial technologies (remote sensing) in the sacred sites of the Black Hills as well as Northern California.
DE: 0402 Agricultural systems
DE: 0439 Ecosystems, structure and dynamics (4815)
DE: 0470 Nutrients and nutrient cycling (4845, 4850)
DE: 0480 Remote sensing
DE: 0800 EDUCATION
SC: Biogeosciences [B]
MN: 2007 Fall Meeting