Fellow Project: Quest for ‘Collective Continuance’ in the Settler Colonial Land--Tribal Climate Change Adaption through Self-Determination in the Northern Great Plains.
Learn about the research of Azmal Hossan, a 2024 Diverse Knowledge Systems Fellow.
Fellow Information
- Azmal Hossan, Colorado State University
- Fellowship: 2024 Diverse Knowledge Systems Fellow
- Mentor: Tony Ciocco, North Central CASC
Project Summary
In the United States, settler colonialism abruptly disrupted the Tribal Nations’ relationship with nature. This disruption is not only material, but also epistemic, ontological, and cosmological. Climate change is the new front of this disruption. Due to a strong cultural, spiritual, and economic connection to nature, Tribal Nations are on the frontline of climate change impacts. Moreover, settler colonialism that undermines Tribal knowledge and lifeways is a barrier for them to adapt to the changing climate. Revitalization of Tribal knowledge and lifeways should be respected as an effective climate change adaptation strategy. Applying the theory of collective continuance developed by Whyte (2018) in the context of the Anishinaabe intellectual tradition, the current study proposes to fill this knowledge gap by exploring the self-determination capacity of the federally recognized nine Tribal Nations in the Northern Great Plains. Using participatory action research methodology, the study proposes to conduct in-depth interviews with Tribal knowledge holders (e.g., natural resource managers, leaders, and elder members. etc.). It is expected that the outcomes of the project will disseminate new knowledge on Tribal climate change adaptation which is crucial for the Tribal Nations and the Federal government’s ongoing effort to elevate Tribal knowledge in federal decision-making.
Learn about the research of Azmal Hossan, a 2024 Diverse Knowledge Systems Fellow.
Fellow Information
- Azmal Hossan, Colorado State University
- Fellowship: 2024 Diverse Knowledge Systems Fellow
- Mentor: Tony Ciocco, North Central CASC
Project Summary
In the United States, settler colonialism abruptly disrupted the Tribal Nations’ relationship with nature. This disruption is not only material, but also epistemic, ontological, and cosmological. Climate change is the new front of this disruption. Due to a strong cultural, spiritual, and economic connection to nature, Tribal Nations are on the frontline of climate change impacts. Moreover, settler colonialism that undermines Tribal knowledge and lifeways is a barrier for them to adapt to the changing climate. Revitalization of Tribal knowledge and lifeways should be respected as an effective climate change adaptation strategy. Applying the theory of collective continuance developed by Whyte (2018) in the context of the Anishinaabe intellectual tradition, the current study proposes to fill this knowledge gap by exploring the self-determination capacity of the federally recognized nine Tribal Nations in the Northern Great Plains. Using participatory action research methodology, the study proposes to conduct in-depth interviews with Tribal knowledge holders (e.g., natural resource managers, leaders, and elder members. etc.). It is expected that the outcomes of the project will disseminate new knowledge on Tribal climate change adaptation which is crucial for the Tribal Nations and the Federal government’s ongoing effort to elevate Tribal knowledge in federal decision-making.