Aug 9, 2021
“We don't have the time to be in constant debate. We have to find solutions… and we're going to set the stage for a future that's going to be brighter.” -Marko Bey
“We need to have a plan in place, and we need to practice these incidents before they ever occur. Preparation is crucial in this. Prevention response, recovery, mitigation- all are in a whole community response.” -Belinda Brown
Episode Description:
The only way to address the health of our forests and ecosystems and the threats to our communities is through collaborative conversation. Therefore, building partnerships before disasters happen is crucial to our safety and existence. Marko Bey and Belinda Brown have been in the restoration work for over 30 years, and they continue serving communities through the Lomakatsi Restoration Project. Marko serves as Lomakatsi's Executive Director, while Belinda works as the Tribal Partnership Director. In this episode, Marko and Belinda talk about the best systems in implementing restoration and mitigation practices. They also share practical approaches to address collaboration mistrust among sectors and communities, equity issues, communication barriers, and raising sustainable funding. Tune in and join the #OneVoiceOneMindOneAccord movement for a more resilient today and a brighter tomorrow!
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Highlights:
08:20: How to Address the Need for Collaboration
14:07: How to Help “America’s Secret Family”
22:24: How to Manage Cross-Sector Collaboration
32:14: How to Handle Rural-Urban Mistrust
38:42: How to Speak for the Ones Who Don’t Have a Voice
45:39: How to Navigate the Mitigation and Restoration Work
52:06: How to Raise Sustainable Fundings
58:36: One Voice, One Mind, One Accord