Dii n’ee Nee-yuu-hi
(Our Lands)

We have identified and are working to establish the following programs and projects to address the needs of our lands.

  • Objective: Implement innovative projects for cultural preservation, sustainably manage our ancestral forests and woodlands to restore a healthy forest.

    Some developing projects include:

    Ecological Assessments
    GIS Mapping
    Cultural (Cold) Burns

  • Objective: Detect and prevent wildfires to protect natural resources and communities.

    Early Detection Systems: ALERTWest

    Emergency Response Plans: Natural and Cultural Resources Preservation and Protection Program Disaster Plan (NCRP3)

    Research and Technology Integration:

    Operational Lookout Tower: Quail Prairie Lookout

  • Objective: Assess the impact of wildfires and implement recovery strategies to restore ecosystems.

    Cultural Resource Damage Assessment

    Long-Term Fire Impact Monitoring and Data Collection

    Healing Rhythms Project

    Environmental Trauma and Community Healing

  • Objective: Preserve and protect culturally significant trails.

    Healing of the Trails

    Native Trails Crew

    Research and Mapping Projects

  • Objective: Restore habitats for native wildlife and protect endangered species.

    Prairie and Meadow Identification and Restoration Projects

    Oak Savannah Restoration Projects

    Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Projects

  • Objective: Promote sustainable agricultural practices and enhance food sovereignty.

    Sacred Tobacco Program

    Camas Restoration Project

    Invasive Species Management Projects

    More coming soon

  • Objective: Incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into land management practices.