Our Way of Life Workshop

As part of the Advancing Understanding of Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Gulf of Alaska Fishing Communities project—led by the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center in partnership with fishing organizations in Cordova, Kodiak, and Sitka—the Our Way of Life Workshop brought together participants from all three communities to assess shared needs and strengthen collaboration around climate resilience and adaptation planning.

Held in Sitka near the height of herring season on March 18–19, the workshop convened project partners and representatives from Tribal organizations including the Kodiak Area Native Association, Native Village of Eyak, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, and the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.

Fishing is a way of life for Gulf of Alaska residents—a source of economic livelihood, cultural continuity, and community identity. By bringing these groups together, the workshop helped align ongoing efforts, deepen relationships, and support collaboration to climate adaptation and resilience for fishing communities across the region. A full report detailing the workshop key themes and findings will be available soon.

To read more about the project and each community, see Adapt Fisheries