64 record(s) found in the location "South Slave Region" (multi-year projects are grouped):
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The Integration of Traditional Knowledge with the Management of Canadian Heritage Rivers: The Case of Thelon River
Principal Investigator: Ellis, Stephen
Licensed Year(s): 2000
Summary: The overall goal of this study is to lay the foundation for the development of a successful and effective integration of traditional knowledge with natural area management systems using the case study of the Thelon Canadian Heritage River as an example. This research will take place over 2 four month periods where the researcher will live in the community and conduct interviews with consenting in...


The use and comparison of traditional environment knowledge and ecological science in the assessment of Barren Ground caribou herd condition on Canada's Northwest Territories
Principal Investigator: Lyver, Phil
Licensed Year(s): 2000
Summary: This study will compare and use traditional environmental knowledge (TEK) and ecological science to look at body fat markers from harvested caribou. The TEK of hunters and elders will be compared to ecological science measurements focusing on cow/calf ratios, herd productivity and prediction of animal quality. TEK will be gathered from interviews of consenting individuals and body fat levels wil...


Converging Ecological Currents: A First Nations Ecovisitor Strategy.
Principal Investigator: Beddoes, Colin
Licensed Year(s): 2000 1999
Summary: The objective of this study is to carry out a strategic analysis of the opportunities and constraints facing the Dene in their implementation of eco-cultural tourism. Transportation to and on site will be by automobile. Data collection will be carried out while working under the direction of planning staff at the Dene Cultural Institute (DCI). Data collection will involve non-structured intervi...


Co-management of Northern Resources: The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board as an Example of Knowledge Integration.
Principal Investigator: Spak, Stella
Licensed Year(s): 1998
Summary: The objective of this study is to examine the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB) in particular and resource co-management in general. The specific focus will be on their approach toward the necessary integration of different kinds of knowledge and it's ability to respond to specific community concerns and interests. The researcher will conduct open ended interviews aiming at ...


Kennedy Lake Wildlife Monitoring and Traditional Sites Identification Project`
Principal Investigator: Poniatowski, Brian
Licensed Year(s): 1998
Summary: The community monitor will carry out monitoring of wildlife, principally caribou, which are of great importance to the Lutselk'e First Nation. This will be done by directly observing their numbers, sex of animals (if this can be determined), age, condition, movements and behaviour in relation to Kennedy Lake camp and to specific worksites, such as sites where drilling or till sampling are being ca...


Interaction of the Christian and Traditional Spirituality Among the Dene Nation.
Principal Investigator: Bedard, Joanne
Licensed Year(s): 1996
Summary: This work will involve talking to Band leaders, Elders, members of the Dene Cultural Institute and others suggested by DCI staff. Method of data collection will be designed in co-operation with community members, facilitated through DCI. Observation of the annual leadership meeting at Hay River will be included as a snapshot of current Dene socio-political issues. Confidentiality will be maintai...


Participatory Action Research
Principal Investigator: Lescanec, Heidi
Licensed Year(s): 1995 1994
Summary: During the second year of this internship, the researcher will be volunteering in various stages of ongoing research projects being supported by the Dene Cultural Institute ....


The Management of Bisons in Northern Canada
Principal Investigator: Martel, Stephane
Licensed Year(s): 1995
Summary: The researcher will conduct 15 interviews in three communities around Wood Buffalo National Park as part of a study using a systemic methodlogy that includes reviewing official documents and media coverage as well as on site visits....


Northern River Basins Study Traditional Knowledge Documentation Project
Principal Investigator: Bill, Lea
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The primary focus of this study will be on the older population (65 years and older). Data on traditional knowledge will be collected by interviews, survey questionnaire, and audio and video taping. Information gathered will be used to document the history of traditional ecological knowledge and to demonstrate the value of traditional ecological knowledge in scientific research and in predictions ...


The Role of Scientific Information in the Environmental Assessment Process
Principal Investigator: Satterthwaite, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 1992
Summary: The researcher will investigate perceptions of northern residents concerning their participation in environmental assessment hearings. This information will be used in a larger project looking at the role of scientific and traditional knowledge in the environmental assessment process....


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