Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 15, no. 2, Autumn, 2000, pp. 103-110
Description
Describes the inherent respect and esteem that Native American women have and why. Particular reference is given here to the matrilineal culture of the Navajo.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 97-104
Description
Contends that Aboriginal scholars are often placed in the position of trying to meet two disparate and contradictory standards, those of the Indigenous community and the larger academic world.
Towards a Broad-Based Precautionary Principle in Law & Policy: A Functional Role for Indigenous Knowledge Systems (TEK) Within Decision-Making Structures
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 20, no. 2, 2000, pp. 411-436
Description
Using the Sami people as an example, argues that political decolonization is important for realizing self-determination, reconnecting with culture, and becoming intellectually self-governing.
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.
Argues that traditional indigenous knowledge needs to be respected and protected so that it is neither used out of context nor used inappropriately by researchers. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
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
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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.
Outlines two projects that focused on establishing mechanisms to apply Aboriginal knowledge to industrial forest management by providing community training and involvement.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 166-174
Description
Suggests that the methodologies involve "...those that enable and permit Indigenous researchers to be who they are while engaged actively as participants in research..."
American Society of International Law Proceedings, vol. 95, 2001, pp. 153-161
Description
Discussion of patenting, copyrighting and trademarking Indigenous knowledge by pharmaceuticals is not by direct appropriation, rather it is by indirect transfer of information by academics, and placing the information in the public domain.
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.