Principal Investigator:Siivola, Delia C Licensed Year(s):
2018
Summary:
Investigating this research problem will help develop more ethical practice in cooperative management by better pointing out the role of Indigenous knowledge in arrangements today, and promote better use of Indigenous knowledge for decision-making in the future. In addition to filling identified research gaps, the research questions will draw from, and align with, the Arctic Council self-identifie...
Principal Investigator:Simmons, Deborah L Licensed Year(s):
2008
Summary:
The research aims to address two broad objectives in applying TEK within co-management processes: 1) Develop tools for enhanced participation by Renewable Resource Councils and community members in research, policy development and management decision-making initiatives of the SRRB, drawing upon TEK within the community; 2) Strengthen the understanding among scientists and policy-makers of the nat...
Principal Investigator:Simmons, Deborah L Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
The goals of this study are to understand the role of traditional knowledge on ecological change and barren-ground caribou resource management, identify traditional best practices for caribou stewardship, enhance knowledge exchange amongst Renewable Resources Councils and elders, and educate young people about the traditional relationship with the caribou.
This research involves documenting tra...
Principal Investigator:Simmons, Deborah L Licensed Year(s):
2006
Summary:
This research project is being carried out in response to the need for better understanding of the specific role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in resources management in each of the Sahtu Dene districts. The research aims to address two broad objectives in applying TEK within co-management processes: 1) develop tools for enhanced participation by Renewable Resource Councils and communi...
Principal Investigator:Johnson, Martha Licensed Year(s):
1990
Summary:
The information gathered will be used to establish a system of wildlife management and land use planning in Denendeh that combines both western scientific and traditional approaches to environmental management. Information will also be used for curriculum development in the sciences and social studies programmes....