Quinault Indian Nation, relocating to preserve heritage

Fawn Sharp, president of the Cornell Indian Nation, discusses the sacred connection to their village in Western Washington, which is threatened by climate change. The village faces flooding and extreme weather, prompting emergency declarations. The solution involves relocating 1,000 people to higher ground at a cost of $65 million. The new location is safer and embraced by the younger generation, who will inhabit it. The community aims to design a secure future while preserving their cultural heritage.

Who is Fawn Sharp in relation to the Cornell Indian Nation?

• A local fisherman

• The village chief

• President and CEO

• A climate scientist

What is the primary environmental threat to the Cornell Indian Nation's village?

• Earthquakes

• Drought

• Flooding and extreme weather

• Wildfires

What is the proposed solution to protect the village from environmental threats?

• Building a dam

• Relocating the community to higher ground

• Constructing a seawall

• Planting more trees

Approximately how many people will be moved to the new location?

• 500

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

What is the younger generation's role in the new village?

• They will be the primary decision-makers

• They will design and create the new community

• They will lead the relocation efforts

• They will manage the fishing industry