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CNNCTS Supports SDSU’s 6th Annual Native & Indigenous Research & Arts Symposium
On March 12th and March 13th, 2026, the San Diego State University (SDSU) Native Resource Center (NRC), in collaboration with the Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS), hosted their 6th Annual Native & Indigenous Research & Arts Symposium (NIRAS). CNNCTS held a panel discussion with Ana Gloria (Martha) Rodriguez, Gabriella Lassos, Johnny Bear Contreras, and Andrew and Lisset Pittman, who shared their inspiring projects and communi
Apr 89 min read
CNNCTS Resilient Restoration Paper Published in Ecology and Evolution Journal
In December 2025, CNNCTS partners' co-authored paper was published in the journal Ecology and Evolution. In late December 2025, A paper focused on the Resilient Restoration project was published in Ecology and Evolution: Volume 15, Issue 12. “Climate Transformation and Stewardship: Reflections on Meaningful Collaboration to Support Indigenous-Led Research” thoughtfully illustrates the importance of relationships, respect, and reciprocity in community collaborations and clima
Apr 31 min read
Return of the Kumeyaay Creator Unveiled at San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus
The San Diego State University and local community recently convened at the Imperial Valley Campus for the unveiling of Return of the Kumeyaay Creator, the fourth installation of the Living Land Acknowledgement Sculpture Series. Continue reading to learn more! Written by Vanessa Hernandez On Thursday January 22, 2026, students, staff, faculty, and community members gathered in front of the library at the San Diego State University (SDSU) Imperial Valley Campus for the sculptu
Feb 34 min read
CNNCTS 2025 Snapshot
In this blog, CNNCTS shares our 2025 Snapshot, full of highlights and snippets reflecting on the work done in the second year of CNNCTS. The Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS) is excited to share our 2025 Snapshot! Last year, we shared the 2024 Snapshot , which highlighted our efforts during the first full year of the project. One year later, this blog continues that story by sharing key highlights of progress and action from t
Jan 306 min read
CNNCTS Hosts First Grant Writing Training
The Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS) hosted a grant writing training cohort for CNNCTS members, Tribes, and Tribal organizations in partnership with Writing for Green and the Center for Community Energy and Environmental Justice (CCEEJ). Continue reading to learn more! In partnership with Writing for Green and the Center for Community Energy and Environmental Justice (CCEEJ) , the Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate
Jan 142 min read
Introducing the Climate Action Grants Dashboard!
In search of a funding opportunity in climate action and Indigenous stewardship? Utilize the Climate Action Grants Dashboard! Brought to you by the Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation & Stewardship (CNNCTS) and the Center for Community Energy & Environmental Justice (CCEEJ) , the Climate Action Grants Dashboard is an online tool designed to assist those in search of funding for projects involving research, conservation, and stewardship work. This tool
Nov 6, 20251 min read
Celebrating San Diego Climate Week
The Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship took part in two events during the first annual San Diego Climate Week. Continue reading to learn more! The Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS) took part in two events during the first annual San Diego Climate Week. San Diego Climate Week is a community-led initiative to drive education and collective action towards a future of climate resilience. Th
Nov 5, 20253 min read
Learning About Fire Ecology at the Sedgwick Reserve
On May 8th, 2025, CNNCTS partners attended a site visit to the Sedgwick Reserve on Sʰamala Chumash homelands. During the visit, attendees learned about fire stewardship, cultural burning, and fire-following plants. In collaboration with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals , Native Coast Action Network , and the Great Basin Tribal Alliance at the Desert Research Institute, the Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS)
Oct 22, 20255 min read
Extreme Heat Adaptation in Indigenous Communities Recap: Resources and Recordings Now Available!
Over the past three months, in collaboration with CCEEJ, Great Basin Tribal Alliance at the Desert Research Institute, Institute for...
Aug 20, 20254 min read
Recording Now Available for Part 1 of "Extreme Heat Adaptation in Indigenous Communities" Series: Household-Level Solutions
The Desert Research Institute, in partnership with the Climate Science Alliance, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and...
May 23, 20251 min read
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