Principal Investigator:Lougheed, Stephen C. Licensed Year(s):
2019
2018 Summary:
This research will integrate and map polar bear knowledge systems and translate findings into a community-based monitoring protocol that will track polar bear population responses to environmental change. Research questions include: i1) Are polar bear science data, existing Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and historical records from the fur trade, explorer’s personal accounts and governmen...
Principal Investigator:Parlee, Brenda L Licensed Year(s):201920192019
2017
2016 Summary:
The broad goal of the project is to create opportunities to collaboratively document and share local and traditional knowledge (LTK) about social-ecological change in the Mackenzie River Basin, Lower Mekong, and Lower Amazon Basins and determine its’ role in watershed governance. The project will fund 8-10 community-based and collaborative research activities in the Mackenzie River Basin that deal...
Principal Investigator:Pearce, Tristan D Licensed Year(s):
2016
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1. describe the beluga-Inuvialuit linked social-ecological system;
2. characterize Inuvialuit traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of beluga whale: ecology and behaviour, hunting techniques, and food preparation;
3. document current stresses affecting beluga and Inuvialuit hunters and adaptive responses; and,
4. identify opportunities for TEK ...
Principal Investigator:Douglas, Vasiliki K Licensed Year(s):
2012
2010 Summary:
The purpose of this project is to assist the Inuvialuit in adaptation planning that will meet ongoing environmental and social challenges, while also maintaining their rights under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The existing knowledge, skills and networks that facilitate such adaptations are important community ‘assets’ that form the basis of capacity-building. The goal ...
Principal Investigator:Maraj, Ramona Licensed Year(s):
2011
2010 Summary:
Local and traditional knowledge will be collected related to the population status of polar bears, and the influence that climate change has had on polar bears and their habitat in the Beaufort Sea. The information from interviews will be used to develop a description of acceptable management practices and management goals for polar bears and compare this information to science-based information ...
Principal Investigator:Ritchie, Douglas G. Licensed Year(s):2006
2005
Summary:
This project will consist of community workshops on selected climate change issues. A specific impact will be identified as a theme for a 1-2 day workshop in up to 5 regions across the NWT, and strategies to deal with those impacts will be mapped out. Objectives are to bring traditional knowledge holders and scientists together to share observations and predictions, discuss what likely impacts wi...
Principal Investigator:Salomons, Michael Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
In order to be certain that participating communities are clear as to the use and content of contributed material to be used in the project book and web-site, project staff will verify summarized data with all participating communities. A local elder will be hired to assist with travel to communities (planning, logistics, translation and accompaniment where possible). Community visits will be time...
Principal Investigator:Swystun, Heather Licensed Year(s):
2002
2001 Summary:
Two individuals from each of the communities of Inuvik, Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson, and Tuktoyaktuk will be interviewed about their local knowledge of tundra swan biology. Information collected will educate the researcher about local tundra swan ecology and may help generate questions that are important to communities. Interview methods will follow those used by the Arctic Borderlands E...
Principal Investigator:Hart, Elisa J. Licensed Year(s):199519941993
1992
1991 Summary:
The researcher and her team will document the early history of the reindeer herding industry, conduct interviews with elders to obtain information on the location and nature of traditionally used places and gain insights into aspects of traditional technology that are of benefit to archaeological interpretation. As well, traditional knowledge of climate change will be examined through interviews ...