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Climate Change and Tribal Concerns: Part I

From: WTIP
Series: Dr. Seth Moore - Grand Portage Tribal Wildlife Biologist
Length: 05:30

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Preparing for the effects of climate change on Native American tribes. This is the first in two part discussion on climate change with wildlife biologist Dr. Seth Moore. Dr. Moore leads the Biology and Environment departments at Grand Portage Trust Lands and is a regular contributer to WTIP North Shore Community Radio in Grand Marais, MN. Read the full description.

Earth_western_hemisphere_nasa_small Preparing for the effects of climate change on Native American tribes. This is the first in two part discussion on climate change with wildlife biologist Dr. Seth Moore. Dr. Moore leads the Biology and Environment departments at Grand Portage Trust Lands and is a regular contributer to WTIP North Shore Community Radio in Grand Marais, MN.

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From: WTIP

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From: WTIP

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Intro and Outro

INTRO:

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa engages in fisheries and wildlife research projects throughout the year, working with moose, wolves, fish, deer, grouse, and environmental issues. Dr. Seth Moore leads the Biology and Environment departments at Grand Portage Trust Lands. This is the first segment of a two part discussion on climate change and the possible effects on Native Americans and their way of life.

OUTRO:

That was Carah Thomas of WTIP North Shore Community Radio, online at wtip.org. Support for this feature comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.