Summarizes a study that examined Aboriginal expectations for sustainable forest management and current forest tenures in the Kaska traditional territory of British Columbia.
The Forestry Chronicle, vol. 78, no. 1, January/February 2002, pp. 101-102
Description
Looks at Aboriginal ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge regarding forest management planning, and discusses how Aboriginal communities need to understand the language that planners use and the objectives they hope to achieve.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indigenous Peoples in Africa, 2003, pp. 14-19
Description
Looks at how livelihood systems and traditional hunting and gathering grounds are being threatened by conservation project on Cameroon's Atlantic coast.
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Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 114-124
Description
Looks at Aboriginal forest based activities for economic development on and off the reserve. Opportunities are identified by the National Aboriginal Forestry Association.
Climate and Development, vol. 7, no. 5, 2015, pp. 401-413
Description
Study by researchers and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) reports on effects of climate change on hunting and fishing and delivery of supplies in community.
Concerns about man-made environmental damage with the undertaking of the James Bay Project is the focus of this booklet. Also mentioned is relocation of 7000 Cree persons and flooding of land.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 24, no. 2, March/April 2000, p. 23
Description
Describes how local activists in the remote Northern Territory, Australian community were able to reduce air pollution by planting trees supplied by the Rio Tinto mining company.
Journal of Ecotourism, vol. 8, no. 2, Aboriginal Ecotourism, June 2009, pp. 193-213
Description
Results from study of the current state of ecotourism can be used in the development of an ecotourism management plan for local communities on both sides of the border.
Working Paper (Sustainable Forest Management Network) ; 2002-2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Clifford G. Hickey
Working Paper (Sustainable Forest Management Network)
Description
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.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Logging and Indigenous People, 2006, p. [?]
Description
Introduction to journal issue featuring articles on threats of logging to livelihoods of indigenous peoples and examples of innovative approaches that respect their rights.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indigenous Peoples in Africa, 2003, pp. 4-7
Description
Introduction to journal issue featuring articles that present situation of Indigenous people in Africa and access to land.
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The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 1, Special Edition: Value(s) Added: Sharing Voices on Aboriginal CED, Fall, 2004, pp. 73-77
Description
Provides highlights of the remaining presentations representing a range of theory and practice, models, sectors and locations.
Compilation of 14 case study reports of initiatives in areas of education, economic development, community problem-solving, environmental and organizational management, service delivery, housing, and conducting negotiations.
Determines whether the criteria and indicator process, a tool used to conceptualize, evaluate and implement sustainable forest management globally, is appropriate to Aboriginal communities.
Looks at how the collaborative efforts between the British Columbia government, First Nations, environmental groups and the forest companies transformed an era of conflict into a ground-breaking approach to conservation leading to a shift in the way coastal rainforests are managed and the successful integration of Indigenous decision making and community wellbeing.
The Forestry Chronicle, vol. 78, no. 6, Nov/Dec 2002, pp. 833-836
Description
Discusses potential opportunities for aiding in the re-establishment of sustainable Aboriginal relationships with forests through the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in sustainable forest management.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 20-27
Description
Discusses history of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation program, non-recognition of Indigenous practices and culture in forest governance, experiences with community based forest management and concerns over future initiatives.
BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management, vol. 10, no. 2, 2009, p. 140–148
Description
Looks at British Columbia’s mountain pine beetle infestation; the key discussion points raised during the strategic planning sessions; and the respective implications for advancing economic sustainability in those communities.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Description
Explores how Aboriginal people value the lands around them and how that knowledge and information can be incorporated into provincial land-use and resource management.
Canadian Geographer, vol. 55, no. 3, Fall, 2011, p. 334–353
Description
Analysis of the impact and sustainability of a forest management initiative involving Cree and Dene entrepreneurs in partnership with Mishitu and Mayangna villagers in Nicaragua.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, First Year of Evo Morales Presidency, June 2007, pp. 72-75
Description
Interview with the new vice-president of CIDOB (the Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of the Bolivian Oriente/Confereración de Pueblos Indígenas del Oriente Boliviano).
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