Updated 3/28/2025
Call for Contributing Authors: Tribal and Indigenous Communities Report
California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment seeks Indigenous Scholars, Cultural Practitioners, Community Leaders, and Tribal Youth as authors to contribute insights on tribal climate resilience and Indigenous Knowledges to the Tribal and Indigenous Communities Report.
Lead Author
Tribal and Indigenous Communities Report authors will work in coordination with the Report’s Lead Author, Don Hankins. Hankins is a professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at California State University, Chico, and a Miwkoʔ (Plains Miwok) traditional cultural practitioner. His work focuses on conservation through applied Indigenous stewardship, particularly in fire and water stewardship, blending academic research with Indigenous knowledge. He is also engaged in policy work, advocating for Indigenous stewardship.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome contributors with expertise or lived experience in Indigenous climate resilience, ecological knowledge, land stewardship, or adaptation strategies. We especially encourage contributions from early career professionals and Tribal Youth.
Author Team Objectives:
- Diverse Authorship: Ensure broad representation from Tribal and Indigenous communities.
- Integrate Indigenous Knowledge: Build on past assessments, support intergenerational knowledge exchange, and safeguard intellectual property.
- Community Engagement: Participate in regional and public events to enhance outreach.
Support & Participation:
- Authors receive editorial and engagement support.
- Compensation: Up to $25,000 for supporting authors or $590 honoraria for contributors (final amount negotiated based on engagement/participation).
- Timeframe: March 2025 – June 2026
How to Get Involved:
Submit a brief statement of interest, including background and expertise, to Don Hankins (dhankins@csuchico.edu) and Bryce Lewis-Smith (bryce.lewis-smith@opr.ca.gov). Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Contact for More Information:
Thank you for your engagement during this time and please do not hesitate to contact us with any follow up questions or concerns. Bryce Lewis-Smith (Potawatomi), bryce.lewis-smith@opr.ca.gov.