Mon, May 12
|Millicent Library
Tribal Nations
Join us for a powerful talk by Dr. Casey Thornbrugh, a Mashpee Wampanoag citizen and climate scientist, as he explores how Tribal Nations are leading the way in climate change adaptation and resilience—especially along the East Coast.
TIME & LOCATION
May 12, 2025, 6:30 PM
Millicent Library, 45 Center St, Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Learn how native people are leading the way in climate change adaptation, planning and resilience.
In this presentation, Dr. Casey Thornbrugh, a climate scientist, geographer, and Mashpee Wampanoag citizen, will explore how Tribal Nations have witnessed and responded to climate change for generations.
This talk will provide an overview of climate change impacts and adaptation by Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities with an emphasis on the East Coast and coastal communities. Casey will then discuss opportunities to learn from Indigenous climate change adaptation while maintaining respect for Indigenous knowledge and Tribal sovereignty.
This talk is part of the Natural Heritage of Fairhaven series: offering free and ongoing programming exploring the rich connections between landscape, ecology, and culture in our coastal community. Through talks on biology, history, art, and more, the series aims to deepen our understanding and appreciation for the natural beauty of our town.