Tag Archives: Chippewa

Land acknowledgement: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Stephen Carr Hampton

I went to Minneapolis to visit my son. I’d never even been to Minnesota before. But it’s exciting to be here—the home of so much important Native history, past and present. It’s the intersection of the Mississippi River and the … Continue reading →

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Relocated Bad River Chippewa town now a model for climate change adaptation

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Stephen Carr Hampton

From NPR: Wisconsin Reservation Offers A Climate Success Story And A Warning The town wasn’t moving because of climate change, per se, but as people moved out of the flood plain, rainstorms were getting more frequent and severe. There have … Continue reading →

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A Tribal/Federal Government Conference: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Stephen Carr Hampton

I just had the privilege of attending the National Tribal Natural Resource Damage and Restoration Conference.  Hosted by the Saginaw Chippewa at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the conference was also sponsored by the US … Continue reading →

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