Chahta Butler
2007 NASA / AIHEC Summer intern
Haskell Indian Nations University
American Indian Studies
Senior
Project: Mapping the ancient paths with remote sensing
Objectives
- To use GIS and remote sensing imagery to gain a better understanding of traditional Sámi reindeer migration patterns in the Norwegian Arctic.
- To asses potential loss of grazing lands that are vital to reindeer
Recommendations
- Educating the younger generations of our own children about the impacts of a changing climate
- Adjusting the number of reindeer in the grazing pastures
- Continuing research with the Nordic Sámi Institute and the Sámi University College
Acknowledgements
- NASA/AIHEC
- Dr. Nancy Maynard, Mentor, NASA Tribal College & University Project
- Janie Nall, GSFC Office of Higher Education
- Ken Bailey, Dep. of Interior
- Al Kuslikis, AIHEC
- Jennifer Brennan, NASA EOSDIS Outreach Lead
- Dr. Dan Wildcat, HINU
- Julia Goodfox, AIHEC/HINU
- Dr. Bull Bennett, Tribal College Science Coordinator NDATC
- Paula Smith, Colleague & Partner AIHEC/HINU
- Thank you to everyone who has helped me along my way through this project!
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