Towards a Broad-Based Precautionary Principle in Law & Policy: A Functional Role for Indigenous Knowledge Systems (TEK) Within Decision-Making Structures
Ecological Applications, vol. 10, no. 5, October 2000, pp. 1275-1287
Description
Discusses characteristics and application of the knowledge using three groups as examples and presents a case study of the yellow avalanche lily and balsamroot.
Clean Water, Healthy Communities: Trained and Certified Operators Key to Managing Water Systems
Articles » General
On the Go, Winter, 2005/06, p. 6
Description
Discussion of First Nations Water Management Strategy (FNWMS) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) efforts in supporting operator training, giving the example of Louie Sabbas.
Part of the SMART project developed to provide trainers with reference material and real life examples to help companies and operators with sustainable Arctic tourism issues.
Wilderness Science in a Time of Change Conference: Volume 2: Wilderness within the Context of Larger Systems
Proceedings RMRS-P-15
Proceedings Rock Mountain Research Station P-15
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Dan McDonald
Tom McDonald
Leo McAvoy
Description
Discussion between tribal wilderness managers and researchers on the primary research needs of tribal wilderness to identify a number of research priorities for tribal wildlands. The article also discusses some major issues and challenges faced by researchers conducting research in areas that are culturally sensitive to tribal members.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 1, 2005, pp. 207-214
Description
Discusses the shortcomings of the current natural resources management policy, which has resisted change; cites illegal logging as one reason for change.
Nasivvik Centre for Inuit Health and Changing Environments
Ajunnginiq Centre
Description
Reports on discussions which took place in a series of workshops focusing on environmental change and how it effects the four Inuit regions of the Canadian Arctic.
Pre-release English only version.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 29, no. 4, 2005, pp. 21-43
Description
Examines economic development by tribal reserves that provide employment to local non-Indian communities, thereby increasing cooperation with non-Indian local governments and businesses.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 2, 2005, pp. 491-527
Description
Information collected supports the contention that Fort Albany First Nation residents were exposed to contaminants from the nearby abandoned radar site.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indochina, October/November/December 2000, pp. 48-55
Description
Article discusses conflicts that have arisen from community relocation and conflicting priorities between the national government and local villagers.
To access this article, scroll down to page 48.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 58-63
Description
Reports on the potential impacts that the Chad-Cameroon pipeline will have on the Bagyéli Indigenous communities.
To access this article scroll down to page 58.
Organization & Environment, vol. 13, no. 1, March 2000, pp. 3-38
Description
Examines case where Indigenous interests were put last when permission was given by the Australian government to mine in the Kakadu National Park, a world heritage site and home to the Mirrar people.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, 2000, pp. 107-125
Description
Describes the destruction of the wolf and argues that with the reintroduction of the wolf to their native habitat, there may be a restored harmony and balance for the Navajo people.