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Chief Devon🌎

@devonparfait

Chief of the GCDBCC Tribe | Williams College Alumni | Coastal Resilience Analyst at the Environmental Defense Fund

 Williams College
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Joined May 2012
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This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we express our gratitude for the wisdom of Indigenous leaders around our national marine sanctuaries, & reaffirm our commitment to listening to, learning from & uplifting the voices of these communities. Read more: ow.ly/9P2h50THre5
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@EnvDefenseFund8 Jun 2024
Today is #WorldOceanDay! 🌊 In a warming world, protecting our oceans is more critical than ever. EDF's @DevonParfait underscored the urgent need to build resilience at #CHOW24 – a major opportunity to take action for our stronger, healthier future.
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"Leadership is not just a title, it's a decision," says Chief @devonparfait of the Grand Caillou/Dulac band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw during the closing remarks of Day Two of #CHOW2024!
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"[The future] I believe should be guided by Indigenous wisdom...to survive is to work together, and that is why symbiotic relationships are the cornerstone of life on Earth" - Chief @devonparfait of the Grand Caillou/Dulac band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw #CHOW2024
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"The goal is to hold Indigenous knowledge and western science in a mutual knowledge space, so that when we move into the decision-making space, we are viewing the world with both eyes" - @devonparfait of the Grand Caillou/Dulac band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw #CHOW2024
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"Because of the rigid systems we have in place, we are not able to adapt fast enough" to land loss, coastal flooding, and hurricanes on the Louisiana coastline, says Chief @devonparfait of the Grand Caillou/Dulac band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw & @EnvDefenseFund at #CHOW2024
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Devon Parfait ’22 (@devonparfait) and geology professor Rónadh Cox (@Ronadh_Cox) discuss the impact of land loss on Louisiana's Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw Tribe in this @AGU_Eos feature. bit.ly/4a8eq9d
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Kate Boicourt@KateBoicourt28 Feb 2024
Go @riverkeeper + @OurWaterfront in your advocacy day, and thank you for supporting the Climate Resilient NY Act of 2024, and to @SenatorHarckham for your leadership on climate resilience! @GrowingReturns @EnvDefenseFund @tylertabaWA @jeremycherson1 @Tracyworks.
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Meet the chief of a La. tribe fleeing a sinking 'paradise' | Environment | nola.com nola.com/news/environment/me…
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@DESCA_CIDH28 Aug 2023
#UnitedStates | The climate emergency is affecting the existence and dignity of indigenous populations, as @DESCA_CIDH was able to witness in its visit to Alaska and Louisiana. Check out our press release, as well as the conclusions and observations ➟ shorturl.at/uKP58
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Chief @devonparfait is navigating a future affected by climate change as erosion & sea level rise threaten the @GCDBCCTribe's ancestral lands in coastal Louisiana. He strives use technical solutions to protect the land and "let [it] heal naturally." bit.ly/3NKv4mB
This Young Chief Is Helping His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis

This Young Chief Is Helping His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis

At 25, Devon Parfait is working to preserve customs while dealing with coastal erosion.

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Devon Parfait, 25, knows climate change may wipe out his people's lands, but he’s not willing to lose their culture, too. @devonparfait @yesmagazine yesmagazine.org/environment/…
A Young Chief Helps His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis

A Young Chief Helps His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis

Devon Parfait, 25, knows climate change may wipe out his people's lands, but he’s not willing to lose their culture, too.

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Kate Boicourt@KateBoicourt23 May 2023
Geaux @devonparfait, for getting recognized about your work representing your community! pbs.org/newshour/show/native…

Native communities in Louisiana fight to save their land from rising seas

In Louisiana, coastal erosion is claiming an average amount of land equivalent to a football field every hour. Some Native American communities in the southeastern part of the state are the hardest...

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🔔@EnvDefenseFund's @devonparfait recently became the new chief of the Grand Caillou/Dulac band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw in coastal Louisiana. Now he is sharing how climate change directly impacts his community and why he’s advocating for change. bit.ly/3WwoiU0
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From the bayou to the boardroom! 🌊🏢 Meet @devonparfait, the 25-year-old tribal chief navigating climate change, protecting his people, & preserving customs! 🌎 We are proud to partner with the @lowlandercenter based in Louisiana! teenvogue.com/story/devon-pa… teenvogue.com/story/devon-pa…
This Young Chief Is Helping His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis

This Young Chief Is Helping His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis

At 25, Devon Parfait is working to preserve customs while dealing with coastal erosion.

teenvogue.com
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Devon Parfait '22, chief of the Grand Caillou/Dulac band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw, discusses how his geoscience research at Williams and professional experiences have empowered him to advocate for his tribal community in this @RollingStone feature. rollingstone.com/politics/po…
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EDF expert @esteinhilber is moderating a panel about climate solutions at @WHRO. The discussion is ahead of a new @novapbs documentary focused on resilience to extreme weather and starts a conversation about combating climate challenges. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3Kj4dv0
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Sister Tribes Meeting Yesterday!
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Thank you ABA President-Elect Mary Smith for visiting our tribal community and learning more about issues impacting coastal tribes!
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@SenWarren15 Oct 2022
The application for student debt relief is NOW OPEN: studentaid.gov/debt-relief/a… Millions of middle class Americans are eligible for up to $20,000 in federal student loan relief from the Biden administration.
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