Study shows climate change is affecting some Native American tribes

The video discusses the challenges faced by the Oto Missouri Tribe in Red Rock, OK, due to natural disasters like wildfires and flooding. It highlights the tribe's efforts to manage these issues, including creating wildfire crews and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements. A University of Oklahoma study projects increased rainfall risks for Native American communities, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure and funding. The tribe's proactive measures, such as grant proposals and engineering solutions, aim to mitigate these impacts.

What natural disasters have increasingly affected the Otoe-Missouri Tribe's land?

• Droughts and landslides

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Wildfires and flooding

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

What significant event in 2019 affected the Otoe-Missouri Tribe's sacred grounds?

• An earthquake

• A devastating flood

• A major wildfire

• A severe drought

According to the University of Oklahoma study, how much is the risk of heavy rainfall projected to increase for Native Americans in Oklahoma by the end of the century?

• 200%

• 500%

• 300%

• 400%

What infrastructure improvements does the Otoe-Missouri Tribe believe will help reduce the risk of natural disasters?

• Building skyscrapers

• Creating retention ponds and reinforcing creek banks

• Constructing highways

• Developing new residential areas

What has the Otoe-Missouri Tribe already done to combat wildfires?

• Relocated to a different area

• Hired international experts

• Created their own wildfire crews

• Built a large dam