Tribal Liaison Program
Current projects
Grassland restoration
Corlee at an SGI prescribed fire on Guthrie Prairie - a remnant prairie on the TN - KY border managed by SGI.
The SGI Restoration Program works to conserve and restore the grasslands of the southeast, and works closely with Corlee to incorporate the goals of and support tribal community and individual tribal landowners with grassland restoration projects.
Native seed program
Corlee gathering cane, a type of native bamboo, which has many important Native American cultural uses.
The SGI Native Seed Program works with Katie on native seed saving, network building, and restoration efforts with tribal partners.
Community Engagement
Corlee and Katie presenting a poster at the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society national conference.
The Tribal Liaisons travel frequently to engage with Tribal partners and community stakeholders to educate collaborators and the public on the work of SGI and how SGI incorporates Indigenous knowledge and partners in grassland conservation work.
Grasslandia
The SGI platform Grasslandia (coming soon!) will be a large online ArcGIS storymap of southeastern grasslands, and works closely with SGI’s Historian Gabrielle to incorporate historical documents, Native perspectives, and first hand context in the maps.
“quote on what the conservationists need to know about the importance of Tribal involvement/input in conservation ”
