Tahoe Traditional Ecological Knowledge

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory and homeland of the Washeshu Itdeh - “the people from here”. We recognize that the land continues to hold sacred ground for the Wašiw people and value their deep connection with the land of the Great Tahoe Basin and the California Sierra Nevada Mountains. We thank the Wašiw Tribe for their generosity and respect their legacy and knowledge of this land as the first people of this land.

*washoetribe.us/washoe-history

The Tahoe region is a historically sacred and fragile place and we’re working to protect and improve this cherished region for future generations by helping to facilitate the Washoe Tribe’s stewardship of the land and establish a stronger connection between our community and the land. As part of the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program 2022, our team is drafting a project that would help integrate traditional ecological knowledge into land management practices in the Tahoe-Truckee region. The hope is that, starting in spring 2023, in partnership with key stakeholders including members of the Washoe Tribe, there will be a seasonal workshop, educating on such practices.

This workshop would provide educational experiences for community stakeholders on ways to enrich our ecosystems, address climate change and reduce wildfire risk. Proceeds from this workshop would go directly to supporting the Washoe Tribe. We are seeking input on this topic from community members with interest in the field as well as organizations and professionals in land management.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) encompasses the world view of a people, which includes ecology, spirituality, human and animal relationships, and more. It is the on-going accumulation of knowledge, practice and belief about relationships between living beings in a specific ecosystem that is acquired by indigenous people over hundreds or thousands of years through direct contact with the environment, handed down through generations, and used for life-sustaining ways.

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* 1. Are you familiar with any Traditional Ecological Knowledge practices being used in the Tahoe Basin?

Unsure

Yes, I am familiar with the following practice(s):

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* 2. If you said yes, are the TEK practices you're familiar with incorporated into, or applicable to your professional practice?

Yes

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* 3. In your opinion, how valuable is traditional ecological knowledge?

Valuable

I'm Indifferent

Not Valuable

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please rank the eight environmental concerns listed below from most concerning, 1 to least concerning, 8

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* 5. Would you like to learn more about traditional ecological knowledge practices in relation to land management in the Tahoe region?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What industry do you currently work in? Select all that apply:

Land Management

Government / Public Works

Non-Profiit

Outdoor Recreation

Hospitality

Education

Health & Wellness

Social Services

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please select the race / ethnicity that best applies for you:

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

I prefer not to say

American Indian or Alaska Native
If applicable, which tribe(s) do you belong to or associate with?

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* 8. Which part of the Washoe ancestral territory do you currently live in?

Tahoe City / Kings Beach / Tahoe Vista

Truckee

Crystal Bay / Incline Village

West Shore (Homewood / Tahoma)

East Shore (Glenbrook / Zephyr Cove / Roundhill / Stateline, NV)

City of South Lake Tahoe & Surrounding areas (El Dorado County / Meyers / Cascade / Fallen Leaf)

Olympic Valley / Alpine Meadows

Northstar

I live outside the Tahoe / Truckee region but work in the area

I do not live or work in the region

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* 9. If it were available in Spring, 2023, would you be interested in participating in a hands-on workshop to learn more about traditional ecological knowledge?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If you answered yes, please select the options that would work best for you to attend the workshop:

An all-day, in-person hands on workshop

A half-day, in-person hands on workshop

A series of short in-person, hands-on workshops

An in-person workshop with a call in option

Other (please specify)

Tahoe Traditional Ecological Knowledge

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* 1. Are you familiar with any Traditional Ecological Knowledge practices being used in the Tahoe Basin?

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* 2. If you said yes, are the TEK practices you're familiar with incorporated into, or applicable to your professional practice?

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* 3. In your opinion, how valuable is traditional ecological knowledge?

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* 4. Please rank the eight environmental concerns listed below from most concerning, 1 to least concerning, 8

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* 5. Would you like to learn more about traditional ecological knowledge practices in relation to land management in the Tahoe region?

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* 6. What industry do you currently work in? Select all that apply:

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* 7. Please select the race / ethnicity that best applies for you:

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* 8. Which part of the Washoe ancestral territory do you currently live in?

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* 9. If it were available in Spring, 2023, would you be interested in participating in a hands-on workshop to learn more about traditional ecological knowledge?

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* 10. If you answered yes, please select the options that would work best for you to attend the workshop:

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* 11. Do you have anything to share with this group or is there anything we missed?