Our changing climate: cultural resiliency in oregon's high desert [this initiative will document, preserve, and share the stories of diverse communities in central and eastern oregon whose ways of…

This Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access program (CFDA 45.149) will provide $140,795 to fund a 2-year initiative titled "Our Changing Climate: Cultural Resiliency in Oregon's High Desert." The project will document and preserve the unique experiences and cultures of diverse communities in Central and Eastern Oregon impacted by climate change, with a focus on disadvantaged populations. Through 30 long-form video interviews, the project will capture the stories and perspectives of Native knowledge holders, ranchers, farmers, and other rural community members. This will increase awareness of how cultural values and ways of life shape community responses to climate change, while building greater respect for the cultural resiliency, knowledge, and beauty of the High Desert region. The lead awardee is The High Desert Museum, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the cultural and natural history of the High Desert.

Our changing climate: cultural resiliency in oregon's high desert [this initiative will document, preserve, and share the stories of diverse communities in central and eastern oregon whose ways of life are being affected by climate change, while raising awareness of the resiliency of these communities and inspiring greater understanding of our shared humanity. Through 30 long-form video interviews, native knowledge holders, ranchers, farmers, and other rural community members will share their stories and contribute to a new national climate change narrative rooted in the humanities. This project will achieve three outcomes: 1) document and preserve the unique experiences and cultures of individuals impacted by climate change in our rural region with a focus on disadvantaged communities; 2) increase awareness of how communities? Cultural values and ways of life shape their response to climate change; and 3) build greater respect for the cultural resiliency, knowledge, and beauty of this region, catalyzing dialogue and inspiration for the future.]