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Ininaatig Dibaajimowinan: Virtual sugar maple storytelling

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February 8, 2022 at 6 p.m.

The Ininaatig Workgroup's virtual ininaatig dibaajimowinan (sugar maple storytelling) event bring together community members from across sugar maple territory to talk about our relationship with iskigamizigan (sugarbush). A panel of elders, harvesters, and resource managers will share stories, experiences, concerns, and items of importance for the next generation to care for the sugarbush.


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2022 Climate Adaptation Awards featuring Dr. Katharine Hayhoe

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January 31, 2022, 3:00-4:30 p.m. CT

The Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards, presented by MCAP annually since 2014, celebrate exceptional achievements in leadership, education, research, policies, and practices that improve resilience or climate justice through the development, advancement, or implementation of climate adaptation strategies.

This year's Adaptation Awards Ceremony is presented in partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota. Special guest Dr. Katharine Hayhoe will be joining us at the event to help celebrate adaptation leadership across Minnesota.


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Fifth National Climate Assessment: Midwest Chapter Public Engagement Workshop

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January 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The National Climate Assessment, a major U.S. Government report published every four years, brings together scientists from across the country to summarize the state of the science on climate change and how it is impacting the people and places of the United States. Now, you can be a part of the process!



 

MCAP News

GLISA Small Grants Competition Now Open

May 22, 2023

GLISA, a NOAA CAP/RISA Team, is seeking applications for a small grants competition designed to amplify justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in adaptation action. Letters of intent are due Friday, June 23. 


Registration Now Open for the Midwest CASC Annual Gathering

May 22, 2023

Registration is now open for the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center's Annual Gathering to be held August 14 - 16 in Indianapolis. 


UMN Efforts to Address Climate Change

May 17, 2023

MCAP Director, Dr. Heidi Roop, joins UMN Chief Sustainability Officer, Shane Stennes, in a presentation to the UMN President and Board of Regents to provide updates on the University's Climate Action Plan and current and future efforts in addressing climate change. 


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