Regions: Sahtu Settlement Area
Tags: social sciences, dene culture, governance, language, culture
| Principal Investigator: | Simmons, Deborah L (22) |
| Licence Number: | 14275 |
| Organization: | Native Studies, University of Manitoba |
| Licensed Year(s): |
2007
2006
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| Issued: | Feb 05, 2008 |
| Project Team: | Dr. Deborah Simmons (Principle Investigator, University of Manitoba), Jane Modeste Goulet (Community Coordinator, Governance Office), Michael Neyelle (Community Researcher, Deline First Nation), Doris Taneton (Trainee, Deline First Nation), Jack Goulet (Archiving Technician/Trainer), Dr. Frances Abele (Collaborator, Carleton University), Ruthann Gal (Collaborator, Aurora Research Institute), Dr. Micheline Manseau (Collaborator, University of Manitoba), Dr. Keren Rice (Co-Investigator, University of Toronto), Norman Glowach (Collaborator, NWT Archives/Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Cen) |
Objective(s): The goal of this study is to understand the evolving role of Dene knowledge, language and culture and support community objectives in governance and land stewardship.
Project Description: The goal of this study is to understand the evolving role of Dene knowledge, language and culture and support community objectives in governance and land stewardship. This program is initiated by the Deline First Nation to enhance community capacity and Dene knowledge as a foundation for self-governance. Community researchers are provided with training, and community members participate in structuring the research. Presentations are provided on a regular basis, and school activities ensure that students are educated about the research. Procedures include surveys and focus groups of approximately 5 men and 5 women elders per project. Research tools consist of an audio recorder, a digital mapping tool, and software to assist with transcription and analysis of interviews. Results will be communicated by radio, written reports, public presentations, newsletters, and possibly a multi-media DVD. Communication to the broader public is by permission of the Deline First Nation, including conferences, plain language summaries and academic publications co-authored with the community research team. Fieldwork will be conducted from February 05 to June 30, 2008 at Deline.
