NAU Climate & Justice Teach-In
THANK YOU for coming to the 2024 Climate & Justice teach-in!
We had an amazing day full of dialogue about climate justice with an incredible 600-700 participants throughout the day! If you missed it or want to catch up on some of the resources shared during the day, check below for a recording of the keynote, workshop from the climate narrative panel, and news of the People’s Choice winner from the juried art show.
“What is Climate Justice?” Keynote talk with
Nikki Cooley, Co-Director Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals & Co-Manager, Tribes & Climate Change Program (link coming soon)
Stuck in thinking that an apocalypse is inevitable? Want new stories to tell about our collective future? Work through this “Eco (De)Composition” workshop to find alternatives to apocalypse narratives.
Out of 50 excellent pieces of art made by NAU students, the People’s Choice Award (voted on by teach-in attendees) went to Taylor Shultz for their triptych titled “All Eyes on You.” Congratulations, Taylor and to the other three awardees!
The Climate & Justice Teach-In is an all-day event that gets us talking about the real questions and lived experiences we have about climate change and climate justice. It brings together students, staff, faculty, community members to learn from one another through panels, dialogue, and action. Last year we had more than 600 people join us – we hope for the same or more this year!
A teach-in is an out-of-the classroom space for learning about a complex issue that is relevant to a wide group of people. Teach-ins are spaces for open dialogue, asking tough questions, and meeting others outside of disciplinary or affinity group silos.
Climate Justice recognizes the disproportionate impacts of climate change on low-income communities and communities of color around the world, the people and places least responsible for the problem. It seeks solutions that address the root causes of climate change and in doing so, simultaneously address a broad range of social, racial, and environmental injustices. – U of C Center for Climate Justice
- 9:35-10:50 – Panel Sessions:
- What’s going to happen to Phoenix?
- Art & climate change
- Border imperialism
- 11:10-12:25 – Keynote Presentation
- Nikki Cooley, Tribes & Climate Change Co-Manager with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
- Keynote topic: What is climate justice?
- 12:45-2:00 – Workshops & Tabling
- Workshop: make a square for the Toward 2050 public art project
- Juried climate art show: student art showcase & competition
- Mini workshop: how do I get involved in climate action?
- Community organizations & student clubs tabling
- 2:20-3:35 – Panel Sessions:
- Future of water in rural & urban AZ
- Health justice & climate change
- Just transition
- Alternatives to apocalypse narratives (panel & workshop)
- 3:45-4:45- Climate Cafe (facilitated open space to talk about what you want)
- 7:30pm – Music Performance
- Sihasin, local Diné punk rock duo
- Location: Firecreek (downtown Flagstaff) 22 E. Rte. 66
Keynote: What is Climate Justice/Injustice? (11:10am @ DuBois Ballroom & live-streamed for people out of town, link here) with Nikki Cooley, Co-Director, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals & Co-Manager, Tribes and Climate Change Program
Musical Performance (7:30pm @ Firecreek Coffee) with Sihasin, Multi-Award Winning Musicians, Jeneda and Clayson Benally from the (Diné) Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona
What’s Going to Happen to Phoenix? Panel (9:35am @ Aspen A) with Dr. Sara Shuman, Public Health; Dr. Anthony Pratcher, Ethnic Studies; & Dr. Karin Wadsack, Global Power System Transformation Consortium & National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Border Imperialism Panel (9:35am @ Aspen B) with Roxana Cardiel, Northern AZ Interfaith Council & Sustainable Communities MA graduate student; Dr. China Medel, Ethnic Studies; & Dr. Emily Schneider, Criminology & Criminal Justice
Art and Climate Change Panel and Exhibit (9:35am @ Aspen C) with Neal Galloway, School of Art; Bryan David Griffith, local professional artist; Dr. Russell Pryba, Comparative Cultural Studies; Josephine Snyder, NAU student
Virtual Future of Water in Rural and Urban Arizona Panel (9:35am online, link here) Dr. Karletta Chief, Indigenous Resilience Center & Environmental Science; Sara Rezac, NAU Sustainable Communities Alumnus; Dr. Abe Springer, School of Earth & Sustainability; & Dr. Cora Tso, Kyl Center for Water Policy
In-Person Future of Water in Rural and Urban Arizona Panel (2:20pm @ Aspen A) with Dr. Denielle Perry, School of Earth & Sustainability; Dr. Jane Marks, Center for Ecosystem Science and Society; & Kern Collymore, Sustainable Communities graduate student
Health, Environmental Justice, and Climate Change Panel (2:20pm @ Aspen B) with Dr. Mike Anastario, Health Sciences; Dr. Joe Mihaljevic, Pathogen & Microbiome Institute; & Dr. Tommy Rock, Center for Ecosystem Science and Society
Just Transitions Panel (2:20pm @ Aspen C) with Dr. Diana Stuart, School of Earth & Sustainability; Amber Benally, Grand Canyon Trust & Sustainable Communities MA graduate student; Andrew Atencio, To Nizhoni Ani
Alternatives to Apocalypse Narratives Panel (2:20pm @ Ballroom A) with Syd Tigert, English MFA graduate student Department; & Lindsey Falkenburg, Sustainable Communities MA graduate student
Featured NAU and Community Organizations Tabling & Workshops (DuBois Ballroom)
Fossil Free NAU
NAU Green Jacks
NAU Climate Action Committee
Planned Parenthood Generation NAU
Arizona Student Association
University Union Northern Arizona
Food Recovery Network
NAU Students for Justice in Palestine
NAU Votes Coalition
Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance
Willow Bend
To Nizhoni Ani
Indigenous Environmental Network
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Flagstaff Family Food Center
The Teach-In is organized by a team of faculty, staff, and students from across the NAU campus:
Dr. Kara Attrep, Ethnomusicology, Honors College
Olive Dunn, Student majoring in Sustainability and Environmental Studies and Community Engagement Minor
Lindsey Falkenburg, Masters student in Sustainable Communities
Stephanie Mayer, Center for Ecosystem Science & Society (Ecoss)
Kelsey Morales, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)
Dr. Sara Shuman, Public Health, CHHS
Dr. Nora Timmerman, Sustainable Communities, SBS
Location
DuBois South Union, NAU Campus
- View PDF of Campus Map here to search for DuBois Center
- Community members park in Lot P45 or any other lot marked E – employee.
Online Access & Streaming
- 9:35am – 10:50am – Virtual panel on Future of Water in Rural and Urban AZ. Link to join here. Meeting ID = 811 5861 9543 Password = 091919
- 11:10am-12:25pm – Keynote panel live-stream “What is Climate Justice?” with Nikki Cooley. Link to join here. Meeting ID = 811 5861 9543 Password = 091919
- Virtual climate justice teach-ins from around the world here.
- Online documentaries on Climate Justice available from Wild Hope here
Sponsored by the Frances B. McAllister Climate Education, Engagement, and Design Fellowship Program
