Natcher, David

Describes the community-based process of the Little Red River Cree Nation and the development of a self-improving forest management system that is responsive to the values, expectations and changing needs of community members.

Looks at a project that developed a set of criteria and indicators (C&I) that were specific to a land base subject to a cooperative management planning agreement between the Province of Alberta and the Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta.

Summarizes a study that examined Aboriginal expectations for sustainable forest management and current forest tenures in the Kaska traditional territory of British Columbia.

University of Saskatchewan author David Natcher was a member of the panel.

Provides empirical data on the extent of the collaboration between Aboriginal peoples, state agencies and forestry companies in Canada.

Discusses how Indigenous peoples in Canada are better positioned than those in the United States to shape policy in a way that would ensure their adaptation to climate change.

Discusses a self-improving management system which is facilitating an assessment of forest management as it relates directly to Little Red River/Tall Cree culture and their continued land use needs.

Looks at access to federal and provincial funding by Aboriginal cattle producers in Saskatchewan during the 2003 crisis.

Reviews changes to policies in Canada relating to Aboriginal land rights and management of traditional land use.

Explores whether cultural differences either enhance or hinder the working-group effectives or resource co-management boards established under Canada's comprehensive land claims process.

Discusses how co-operative arrangements represent adaptive strategies employed by aboriginal communities to enact fundamental change in the institutions that most directly influence their access to traditionally used land and resources.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Examines the benefits of collaboration by using a typology based upon institutional arrangements and desired outcomes for those involved.

Discusses how The Sustainable Forest Management Network (SFMN) has supported research that promotes more effective linkages between Aboriginal people, forestry companies and governments.

Looks at the barriers of access to wildfoods for northern Indigenous households.

Compares forest planning strategies, one with collaboration with the Innu Nation, to look at the at the benefits of Indigenous participation in the planning of forestry management

Looks at how Labrador’s experience with government has historically been one of benign neglect and financial appropriation.

Studies the varying degrees of success experienced by local northern communities seeking to strengthen their administrative processes.

Examines similarities and differences in perspective and in the manner ethical research is undertaken.

Examines different perspectives on the ethical reviews for researchers working within Indigenous communities.