Tia Butler

Tia Butler is from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon. She is also a descendant of the Yurok, Northern Cheyenne, Iñupiaq and Sioux tribes. Tia is a Pre-Law student at the University of Oregon. She has always been passionate about climate justice and has taken part in many youth climate organizations. Tia was the community liaison for the University of Oregon’s Coalition Against Environmental Racism. She was also a fellow through Our Climate, where she followed Oregon’s 2021 legislative session. During the process, she lobbied and organized events to push 16 different climate bills, of which were ultimately passed. Most recently, Tia was selected as a 2023-2024 UNITY Earth Ambassador. Her work is focused on the preservation of traditional foods, plants, and medicines. 

About Tia’s Project

During her time as a 2024 Brave Heart Fellow, Tia plans to reintroduce native plants along coastal areas of the Siletz Reservation.