Northern Indigenous Concepts of the Natural Environment
Regions: Sahtu Settlement Area
Tags: social sciences, dene culture, traditional knowledge, spiritual beliefs, environment, traditional activities
| Principal Investigator: | Rochon, Timm (1) |
| Licence Number: | 11151 |
| Organization: | Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1991
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | Self |
Objective(s): To learn about Dene concepts and attitudes of nature and the relationship they believe themselves to have with their surrounding natural environment.
Project Description: The Researcher will conduct informal interviews to learn about Dene concepts and attitudes of nature and the relationship they believe themselves to have with their surrounding natural environment. The questions will focus on Dene ceremonies, rituals, prechristian religion and the manner in which these issues influence and encompass a Dene concept of nature.
