A5039056323- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Mining and Resource Management
- Forest Management and Policy
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Climate change and permafrost
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Water Governance and Infrastructure
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Archaeology and Natural History
- Multidisciplinary Research Papers Compilation
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Indigenous and Place-Based Education
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Community Health and Development
University of Alberta
2014-2025
Library and Archives Canada
2022
Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines
2022
Hudson Institute
2021
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2021
Wisconsin Disability Association
2018-2020
University of Manitoba
2005-2010
Concerns about a resource curse in Canada have been raised response to rapid growth the petroleum sector northern Alberta. In previous research, there has little consideration of how symptoms are experienced and managed at regional scale by Indigenous communities. An analysis effects responses is offered using natural, financial, human social capitals framework. Without manage curse, oil gas activity likely further disadvantage populations already living on margins Canadian society.
Mineral resource development in the Canadian north has tragic consequences for both caribou and Indigenous people.
While there are many studies about the environmental impacts of climate change in Canadian north, role Indigenous youth governance has been a lesser focus inquiry. A popularized assumption some literature is that have little to contribute discussions on and other aspects land resource management; such downplay expertise engagement may be contributing anxiety (e.g., feelings hopelessness), particularly remote communities. Creating opportunities for voice global forums as United Nations...
Parlee, B. L., K. Geertsema, and A. Willier. 2012. Social-ecological thresholds in a changing boreal landscape: insights from Cree knowledge of the Lesser Slave Lake region Alberta, Canada. Ecology Society 17(2): 20. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-04410-170220
Wilderness and national parks play a fundamental role in defining Canadian identity, yet Indigenous Peoples have historically been excluded from conservation decisions, resulting systematic dispossession oppression. In this article, we collaborate with Dene Tha'First Nation to discuss the recent paradigm shift towards Indigenous-led propose guiding principles advance assert critical of conservation. We begin brief history conservation, followed by concept protected conserved areas (IPCAs)....
The Chipewyan Dene or Denésoliné have long been dealing with variability in the movements of barren-ground caribou (Rangifer tarandus). Many generations ago, hunters learned that by observing at key water crossings during fall migration, they could obtain critical information about health, population, and movement patterns. Systematic observation these indicators strategically organized along tree line enabled to adapt their harvesting practices, including location family camps, maximize...
The social and cultural dimensions of arctic environmental change were explored through Canada's International Polar Year (IPY) research program. Drawing on concepts vulnerability, resilience human security, we discuss preliminary results 15 IPY projects (of 52) which dealt with the effects responses northern communities to issues ecological variability, natural resource development climate change. This paper attempts determine whether these have contributed program goal building knowledge...
Status quo frameworks are highly Eurocentric and narrow in scope protecting; biodiversity conservation many parts of the world reflect a kind dichotomized that has created perpetuated patterns poverty, food insecurity, socio-economic marginalization, particularly among Indigenous Peoples. By conservation, we mean an approach to is not taking into consideration intrinsic interdependence environment, people, all species. It management different ecosystems species separately. This framework...
Traditional Knowledge (TK) is increasingly valued in long-term monitoring of wildlife health, particularly northern Canada where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) may represent a threat to caribou and moose populations. This article presents comparative research results (1998–2002 2010) about health based on with Łutsël K'é First Nation, Northwest Territories (Canada). Elders' knowledge, harvester observations, harvest data consumption indicate decline the availability barren ground range shifts...
The health and wellness of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples is often measured in narrow biomedical terms with little consideration given to how conceptualized communities. This study attempts address this gap by providing a perspective on developed collaboration the Dene community Lutsel K’e, Northwest Territories. research was carried out wake environmental assessment first diamond mine, located traditional territory K’e First Nation. focussed questions “What health?” kinds indicators would be...
Many Indigenous communities across Canada suffer from the lack of access to clean drinking water; ensuring individuals and have safe water drink either their home or local environment requires consideration multiple factors including individual risk perception. In collaboration with leaders, semi-structured interviews (n = 99) were conducted over a two-year period in Dene Tha’ First Nation Kátł’odeeche unpack issue perception its meaning community members. These metrics smell, taste, safety,...
To examine associations between aboriginal enculturation, Canadian acculturation, and alcohol problems among university students living in an urban area Canada.Data for this mixed methods study were collected through in-person surveys with a convenience sample of (n = 60) 2008/2009.Students evidenced high levels enculturation acculturation. was significantly associated reduced students. There no association acculturation problems. Qualitative findings suggest cultural practices helped cope...
Monitoring activities provide a core contribution to wildlife conservation in the Arctic. Effective monitoring which allows changes population status be detected early, provides opportunities mitigate pressures driving declines. triage involves decisions about how and where prioritise species ecosystem based monitoring. In particular, examines whether divert resources away from there is high likelihood of extinction near-future favour may produce greater benefits. As place facing both rapid...
This paper examines the extent to which Indigenous knowledge and values have informed conservation of Lower Fraser River population white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) in Canada. A review grey literature semi-structured interviews carried out with indigenous Stó:lō fishers fisheries managers Basin 2016–2018 evidences depth held by about this species its importance local communities. summary oral histories observations experiences settlement development region, provides context for...
This article reports on an experimental civic engagement approach to link community observed cumulative effects ofnumerous local events and periods of resource development indicators for sustainable forest land management forthe future. We describe a process where the interview findings with 28 key aboriginal non-aboriginal informants inthe Champagne Aishihik First Nations’ (CAFN) Traditional Territory were summarized into themes by researchersin workshop elicit selection social future...
There is growing concern about the sustainability of freshwater ecosystems in northern Canada that are under significant stress from climate change, resource development, and hydroelectric among others. Community-based monitoring (CBM) based on traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) has potential to contribute understanding impacts environment community livelihoods. This paper shares insights culturally driven monitoring, through collaborative research with Kátł’odeeche First Nation (KFN)...