{"id":495912,"date":"2023-12-07T16:29:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=495912"},"modified":"2023-12-18T20:35:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T20:35:05","slug":"celebrating-excellence-in-traditional-ecological-knowledge-arcgis-storymaps-competition-announcement","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/celebrating-excellence-in-traditional-ecological-knowledge-arcgis-storymaps-competition-announcement","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Excellence in Traditional Ecological Knowledge: ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">This year, the Esri Native Nations team made a significant decision: to recognize excellence in Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) through the Esri ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition. TEK is not just about change; it&#8217;s about embracing change with grace and intentionality. It represents the ancient practice of systems thinking, emphasizing sustainability and harmonious coexistence with the earth.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">At its core, TEK embodies the Indigenous worldview, which recognizes humans as an integral part of nature&#8217;s intricate tapestry. It&#8217;s a way of life deeply rooted in spiritual well-being, culture, and language, making it a holistic approach to existence. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">In this blog post, we&#8217;re excited to showcase our TEK Award winner and highlight some of the outstanding ArcGIS StoryMaps stories from this year&#8217;s competition that beautifully encapsulate the principles of stewardship and ecological knowledge within their narratives.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">Drumroll, please . . .<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">The Esri Native Nations TEK Award, a special award, is being presented to the <a previewlistener=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/1551802e8e8c4a1d9f3bde7bc9bba1aa?item=1\">Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT)<\/a> for its outstanding work on climate actions within the Flathead Reservation. The confederation has utilized ArcGIS StoryMaps\u2014incorporating audio, language, maps, and visual illustrations\u2014to communicate climate change&#8217;s impact on the Flathead Reservation effectively. Its approach highlights the ancient practices and systems of thought that prioritize sustainability and harmony.<br><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/uat.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-63-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-498082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-63-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-63-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-63-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-63-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-63.png 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">You can explore the <a previewlistener=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/1551802e8e8c4a1d9f3bde7bc9bba1aa?item=1\">CSKT Climate Change Strategic Plan<\/a>.<br><br><br>This year, we received numerous ArcGIS StoryMaps submissions that embraced the cultural heritage and long-term visions of Native Nations. Here are some of the runners-up for the TEK Award:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/uat.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tribal-StoryMaps-Winners_TEK-Award-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-495922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tribal-StoryMaps-Winners_TEK-Award-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tribal-StoryMaps-Winners_TEK-Award-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tribal-StoryMaps-Winners_TEK-Award-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tribal-StoryMaps-Winners_TEK-Award-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tribal-StoryMaps-Winners_TEK-Award.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\"><a previewlistener=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/23617960898640179157dbda6bae51ab\">\u2022 Restoring a Healthy Inlet<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/bdae2f70661444c18451802099faf4ee\">\u2022 Ow\u00e1mniyuomni ed Wath\u00f3thoka ki\u014b<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/399dbeebdde44ac997b7d3e3cfb6010b\">\u2022 Seal River Watershed Alliance<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/5069e5c268e74f8ea224f3c7a947357c\">\u2022 Preserving Intact Habitat on US Native Lands<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">We want to thank the participants who took the time to share their stories with us and the world. In 2024, we will continue to include special awards that address the unique challenges Native Nations face. 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