Regions: Sahtu Settlement Area
Tags: social sciences, policy development, co-management, traditional knowledge, ecology, resource management
| Principal Investigator: | Simmons, Deborah L (22) |
| Licence Number: | 14044 |
| Organization: | Native Studies, University of Manitoba |
| Licensed Year(s): |
2006
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| Issued: | Aug 01, 2006 |
| Project Team: | Micheline Manseau (Co-Investigator, Parks Canada/Natural Resources Institute, Universi), Henry Tobac (Co-Investigator, Fort Good Hope Cultural Institute) |
Project Description: 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 community members in research, policy development and management decision-making initiatives of the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board, drawing upon TEK within the community; and 2) strengthen understanding among scientists and policy-makers of the nature, legitimacy and significance of TEK as a basis for policy development and decision-making in a co-management context. This research will involve at least two visits by the researcher to Fort Good Hope. The first visit will be approximately a week long, and will involve consultation with community organisations with the following objectives: 1) ensure that the research fits with local goals and will benefit the community; 2) determine who in the community will lead and guide the research; and 3) develop a preliminary research plan. Training and research will take place during the second visit. It is expected that about five elder men and five elder women will be recruited as participants in the study. A Dene researcher will gather information through a combination of interviews and focus groups. Original recordings of interviews and focus group sessions will be held by the Fort Good Hope Cultural Institute. Study results will be communicated through a community presentation, a research report, a plain language booklet, and academic publications. Fieldwork will take place from August 1-31, 2006 within the municipal bounds of Fort Good Hope.
