Join the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge virtually, Sunday, June 13th, at 11 AM, for a deeper look into climate change with Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) has always and continues to inform Indigenous Lifeways, specifically regarding interruptions in seasonal patterns. Honoring TEK practices can enrich and invigorate contemporary western climate change response and land management practice.
Seasons Coffee Shop at the Old Liberty Theater is located in Historic Downtown Ridgefield. Stop by to get your activity bags, and pick up a coffee, or pastries and gifts! Gifts for sale inside the coffee shop are all local artists and authors, shop and support within our area!
EVENT: Sunday, June 13th, 2021, @ 10 & 11 AM, online!
Second Sundays in 2021 will be virtual and can be viewed on and after the event dates on the Friends Facebook and Youtube Channels.
Tune in to our Facebook page at 10am for a virtual craft demonstration!
Craft Kit includes: Raffia, Beads, Instructions
Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and is also Cherokee. She currently works as Tribal Liaison and Research Associate for The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI). She has a Doctorate from Oregon State University in Environmental Sciences focusing on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), is a research scientist, an author, an international speaker. Her other interests include dancing traditionally, singing, learning traditional languages, and is actively involved in mentoring and volunteering with Native students.
Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield shares some amazing stories at TEDxSalem V
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