Base de données de recherche des TNO

Régions: Sahtu Settlement Area

étiquettes: modern treaties, Colville Lake

Objectif(s): The primary goal of this research is to explore to what extent has the negotiation of modern treaties shaped the evolution of energy and resiliency efforts, particularly in Canada’s north, and how that impacts their implementation.

Description du projet: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 6008. The primary goal of this research is to explore to what extent has the negotiation of modern treaties shaped the evolution of energy and resiliency efforts, particularly in Canada’s north, and how that impacts their implementation. We also aim to explore if pursuing sustainable energy sources through modern treaty negotiation could improve the local conditions and people’s well-being at the community level. Also, we want to examine to what extent modern treaties could be used to influence policy in the north as it relates to sustainable energy and resiliency (such as when it relates to energy options and energy security). The results of this research will be shared with community members remotely (or in-person if funding allows). The dissemination of the research findings may also include short policy briefings and webinars. This research will conduct an in-depth analysis of a case study in Colville Lake, Northwest Territories, while also drawing from some of the experiences of other modern treaty experiences, particularly in the Canadian north (e.g. Inuvialuit in NWT, and parts of Yukon and Nunavut) for learning purposes. Colville Lake has a settled land claim agreement, as a part of the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (SDMCLCA) and is negotiating a self-government agreement. The bulk of research/ data collection will consist of semi-structured interviews, focus group sessions, and analysis of various documents (e.g. primary and secondary resources on modern treaties). In the first phase of the research project (May—July, 2024), we are in continuous communication with community representatives through email and Zoom meetings to discuss the research topic and field trip plan. In the second phase of the research project (August, 2024), we will have a field trip to Colville Lake and conduct interviews and focus group sessions with community members. In the third phase of the research project (September-December, 2024) we will continue data collection and analyze results. In the final phase (January - December 2025), we will share our findings with the community and other audiences such as policymakers (with the approval of the community). Research dissemination options may include short policy briefings, online presentations, etc. The fieldwork for this study will be conducted from: October 11 - October 18, 2024