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Gwich'in Traditional Knowledge Projects
Gwich'in local and traditional knowledge has been used to identify management issues, plan research and develop management plans. The long-term impacts on the northern environment will be monitored by using local knowledge. Gwich'in knowledge is used when developing wildlife management plans, protected area strategies and land and water use permitting. By recording Gwich'in traditional ecological knowledge we are also helping to pass this knowledge on to the youth and future generations.
Gwich'in Environmental Knowledge
Project (GEKP) GEKP Goals and Results During workshops, community members said they wanted their knowledge used to help manage their resources. In response, the Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) has made the Gwich'in Environmental Knowledge Project (GEKP) an important part of its operation. Knowledge gathered by the project is used with other information and research results to manage and conserve the resources of the area. GEKP Books "This book helps us pass on the knowledge of many elders and their stories. . . It helps us to pass on our 'words', pass on a part of what is our culture, our future." (Mary Kendi, Gwich'in Elder)"WWF has been expanding the work we are doing in the Canadian Arctic and this report should prove to be an interesting and valuable resource for us. . . It looks like it will be a very special resource for many people and organizations."(Catherine Merriman, World Wildlife Fund)"The Elders who have contributed to this book have much to be proud of. Their words of wisdom and experience are important, not only to the youth, but to all who wish to keep our culture alive." (Don Morin, Premier, NWT)
*Book Shipping Costs Canada & USA: $7.50 per book International: $10.00 per book (note: please contact us for multiple copies) GEKP Database Traditional Knowledge Policy The Gwich'in Traditional Knowledge Policy, entitled Working with Gwich'in Traditional Knowledge in the Gwich'in Settlement Region, was drafted in preparation for increased oil and gas exploration and other development and research interests in the Region. It applies to the Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC), GSCI and all Designated Gwich'in Organizations including the four community councils, Gwich'in Land Corporation and Gwich'in Settlement Corporation. This Gwich'in Tribal Council policy designates GSCI as the organization responsible for its implementation and is accompanied by Guidelines and a Research Agreement Framework. The policy aims to ensure that the collection, use and dissemination of Gwich'in Traditional Knowledge is conducted ethically and acknowledges and respects the Gwich'in as its holders. Although still in draft form, it is meant to guide all traditional knowledge research in the Gwich'in Settlement Region (GSR). The Research Agreement Framework sets out the terms of any agreement negotiated between a Gwich'in organization and researchers, in accordance with the policy and guidelines. Researchers interested in conducting TK research in the GSR are asked to fill out the Research Agreement Framework and e-mail, mail or fax it to the GSCI offices in Tsiigehtchic and Yellowknife. Head Office Research Office Rat River Dolly Varden Char Traditional Knowledge Project (2010) Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge: Woodland Caribou, Boreal Caribou The Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) and the Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute (GSCI) collaborated on a study to gather and report on Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge of Boreal Woodland Caribou. There is a stable population of woodland caribou in the Gwich’in Settlement Area and surrounding regions. However, the Canadian population is classified as threatened under the federal Species at Risk Act. Environment Canada supported the project in order to integrate Traditional Knowledge in the recovery planning process for boreal woodland caribou. The GSCI and the GRRB conducted 20 interviews with holders of Gwich’in traditional knowledge and searched the digital archives of GSCI for relevant primary and secondary data to obtain TK about general observations, special significance, physical description, distribution, habitat, population size and trend, limiting factors and threats, and health of the woodland caribou. Gwich’in hunters have in-depth knowledge about boreal woodland caribou which they generously shared in the interviews. All recorded interviews were transcribed for use in reporting. Interviewees also recorded geographic information about caribou sightings and hunting areas on maps, which were digitized. Study results and maps are presented in a detailed report. The report was verified in workshops in Aklavik, Inuvik, Fort McPherson, and Tsiigehtchic and provided to Environment Canada. Community-Land Relationship
(CKP) Project
Community-Based Ecological Monitoring
Traditional Knowledge
On Travaillant Lake & System Traditional Knowledge Interviews
on Travaillant Lake Fish Movement
Rat River Biodiversity,
Cultural and Historical Assessment The Rat River watershed area has been used for centuries as an important harvesting area and travel route. Along with many cultural sites, numerous camps also exist along the lower Rat River. Fishing, hunting, trapping and berry picking are still carried-out today. The study also identified the area as home to hundreds of species of plants, fish, mammals and birds.
Gwich'in
Ethno-botany Study Traditional Knowledge of fish resources of Nagwichoonjik and Tsiigehnjik
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