TAHLEQUAH, OK. — The Cherokee Nation’s Youth Climate Change and Environmental Protection Task Force has initiated a survey to gather input from Cherokee youth on climate change and environmental protection efforts.
The survey targets Cherokee youth aged 14-24, seeking their perspectives on climate change and its impacts. The insights gained will contribute to a report addressing the concerns of young Cherokee citizens and provide recommendations to Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, potentially guiding future programs or projects.
“The participation of Cherokee youth in this survey is vital,” said Chief Hoskin. “We aim to understand their views on climate change and environmental protections, and to explore how the Cherokee Nation can strengthen its initiatives in addressing these issues.”
The Youth Climate Change and Environmental Protection Task Force was established earlier this year by Chief Hoskin and Deputy Chief Warner as part of the “Executive Order on Further Environmental and Climate Change Goals.”
“Our Cherokee values teach us to respect the earth and one another,” said Deputy Warner. “This survey offers our youth a platform to express how we can uphold this responsibility.”
In addition to the youth task force, a professional task force composed of in-house experts from various Cherokee Nation departments will be formed. Led by Secretary of Natural Resources Christina Justice, this panel will study environmental challenges and propose solutions.
The survey is available through the Gadugi Portal and takes approximately 10-30 minutes to complete. It will close on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 4:30 p.m. Participants have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card for participating.
For assistance or inquiries, citizens can contact the Gadugi call center at 918-453-5058 or email support-gadugiportal@cherokee.org.
