Download or read book Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Relation to the Management of Beluga Whales in Nunavik written by D. Lee (ecologist) and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inuit elders and current beluga hunters were interviewed in Kangirsuk (Ungava Bay), Salluit (Hudson Strait) and Inukjuak (Hudson Bay) during February and March 2001 to gather traditional and local knowledge of beluga whale ecology in their region. The study is not meant to be comprehensive for the whole region of Nunavik, but an initial step in the updating of information needed for co- management of beluga whales in Nunavik. The information is presented in text and graphical form (maps). Whale behaviour and hunting methods and historic changes in these are described. In Spring, beluga in NW Ungava Bay move northwards along the coast; whales in Hudson Strait migrate westwards; and those in eastern Hudson Bay proceed southwards. The direction of these movements is reversed in Fall. Some respondents mentioned that whales traveled further offshore than previously which was attributed to disturbance from noise, primarily from outboard motors. Some hunters thought over-harvesting could be the reason for the decrease in some locations, but felt this had been necessary for subsistence needs. Hunting methods have changed over the years and the present knowledge base has been eroded with the passing of elderly, very knowledgeable hunters. Many thought a "Generation Gap" now exists. Concerns with the present co-management regime were expressed. (Au)--ASTIS online database.
Download or read book Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Beluga Whales in Nunavik written by D. W. Doidge and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are a traditional food of the Inuit of Nunavik. Recent aerial surveys indicate the size of the eastern Hudson Bay stock has declined since the previous survey in 1993 (Kingsley 2000, DFO unpublished data). This stock is designated by COSEWIC as "threatened" (Reeves and Mitchell 1989). As part of the co-management process, Makivik Corporation and the Nunavik Hunting Fishing and Trapping Association have been working with DFO and Environment Canada's habitat stewardship program to document traditional and local knowledge of beluga whales in Nunavik. Elders from the communities of Kangirsuk, Salluit and Inukjuak were interviewed during the first phase of the project (Lee et al 2002). In the present report, the knowledge of beluga hunters from Puvirnituq, Umiujaq and Kuujjuaraapik were compiled through maps and interviews. Our report is not an extensive study of Inuit knowledge, but a response to questions that were posed to obtain information that was considered necessary for an understanding of beluga life history that can be used in management decisions. ... The communities covered by Phase II were chosen because the management concerns at present are focused on the eastern Hudson Bay stock. They represent the next three of six communities where interviews have been conducted and are thus numbered sequentially: Puvirnituq (4), Umiujaq (5) and Kuujjuaraapik (6). Maps are used to summarize life history characteristics and travel routes and follow a community map numbering system. ... Reasons for decline in numbers: Disturbance by the noise from outboards on canoes in coastal waters (Map 6.3) is said to be the reason for the decline in the Great Whale area. Although Cree do not hunt whales, it was noted that they "toy" with them sometimes which may scare them away. (Au)--ASTIS online database.
Download or read book Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Beluga Whales in Cook Inlet Alaska written by Huntington Consulting and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indigenous Use and Management of Marine Resources written by Nobuhiro Kishigami and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Beluga Whales written by Inuit Circumpolar Conference and published by . This book was released on 1996* with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Beluga Whales written by CAFF International Working Group and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional ecological knowledge of beluga whales written by Henry P. Huntington and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Inuvialuit Traditional Ecological Knowledge TEK of Beluga Whale Delphinaterus Leucas in a Changing Climate in Tuktoyaktuk NT written by Devin Waugh and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are an important food source for Inuvialuit, Indigenous peoples of the western Canadian Arctic. This thesis documents Inuvialuit TEK about the ecology and behaviour of the beluga whale, hunting techniques, food preparation and values, in the context of changing climatic conditions in Tuktoyaktuk, NT. Data were collected using semi-directed interviews with 17 Inuvialuit beluga harvesters and participant observation, and thematic analysis methods were used to code data. The research found that Inuvialuit harvesters possess detailed rational knowledge of beluga, particularly regarding hunting techniques and food preparation, and are guided by a moral code about how to behave with respect to beluga. Inuvialuit are observing rapid changes in the environment, some with implications for beluga hunting and food preparation but are coping thus far. This research contributes to addressing gaps in the literature on Inuvialuit perspectives on beluga, particularly in the context of rapid climatic change.
Download or read book Inuit Whaling and Sustainability written by Milton M. R. Freeman and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inuit, Whaling, and Sustainability is based on extensive ethnographic, ecological, and policy research sponsored by the Inuit Circumpolar Conference. It presents Inuit perspectives on the integral role whales play in cultural, economic, philosophical, and nutritional aspects of Inuit life. As a unique example of interdisciplinary and collaborative research, it is a model for development studies, environmental policy and science, community studies, and Native studies.
Download or read book Nature and Culture written by Sarah Pilgrim and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2010 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing recognition that the diversity of life comprises both biological and cultural diversity. But this division is not universal and, in many cases, has been deepened by the common disciplinary divide between the natural and social sciences and our apparent need to manage and control nature. This book goes beyond divisive definitions and investigates the bridges linking biological and cultural diversity. The international team of authors explore the common drivers of loss, and argue that policy responses should target both forms of diversity in a novel integrative approach to conservation, thus reducing the gap between science, policy and practice. While conserving nature alongside human cultures presents unique challenges, this book forcefully shows that any hope for saving biological diversity is predicated on a concomitant effort to appreciate and protect cultural diversity.
Download or read book Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic written by Chris Southcott and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past thirty years we have witnessed a demand for resources such as minerals, oil, and gas, which is only set to increase. This book examines the relationship between Arctic communities and extractive resource development. With insights from leading thinkers in the field, the book examines this relationship to better understand what, if anything, can be done in order for the development of non-renewable resources to be of benefit to the long-term sustainability of these communities. The contributions synthesize circumpolar research on the topic of resource extraction in the Arctic, and highlight areas that need further investigation, such as the ability of northern communities to properly use current regulatory processes, fiscal arrangements, and benefit agreements to ensure the long-term sustainability of their culture communities and to avoid a new path dependency This book provides an insightful summary of issues surrounding resource extraction in the Arctic, and will be essential reading for anyone interested in environmental impact assessments, globalization and Indigenous communities, and the future of the Arctic region.
Download or read book Beluga Summit written by Shannon MacPhee and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For over 30 years these studies have successfully blended traditional knowledge and western science and increased our understanding of the numbers, life history and health of beuga whales in the Beaufort Sea. The program has yielded an Inuvialuit Beluga Management Plan, hundreds of scientific papers, worldwide respect, and successfully achieved the intent of the third key principle of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement "To protect and preserve Arctic wildlife, environment, and biological productivity". ... I am confident that this spirit of cooperation will continue through our Beluga summit and create guidance for the coming years as we strive to improve our knowledge and understanding of beluga in the ISR. ... Introductory remarks: The Beluga Summit is bringing together researchers, harvesters, Elders, youth and resource managers for the sharing of knowledge about beluga whales. During this three-day gathering, researchers and community members will have the chance to present their knowledge about belugas. Together, we will identify common concerns and knowledge gaps in beluga research and monitoring to help direct future beluga whale research in the ISR. The Steering Committee developed the format and content of the Beluga Summit in collaboration with community delegates, HTCS and researchers to ensure that the meeting would meet the following goals: -Share knowledge on beluga whales; -Summarize our current state of knowledge; -Develop a plan for research and management of beluga whales for the next 5 to 10 years; -Support the preparation of a publication that will assist management of beluga in the ISR. Community representatives will be full participants at the meeting and are there to learn from others as well as share their knowledge and perspectives. The three broad areas of sharing from a community perspective include cultural practices (e.g. sharing, hunting/food preparations), knowledge about beluga whales and the ecosystem (e.g. noting changes in belugas and the ecosystem) and perspectives on future research and monitoring (e.g. what is needed or what should be adjusted to increase our knowledge on beluga whales). Scientists and research advisors from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Health Canada, Northern Contaminants Program, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Canadian universities and research institutes are travelling to Inuvik to share knowledge with community members and resource managers. Researchers studying beluga ecology and physiology, human health, contaminants, disease and Traditional Ecological Knowledge will present their research, learn about Inuvialuit knowledge and perspectives, and contribute to discussions about future research and monitoring. Managers and staff from the co-management boards, DFO, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Alaska Beluga Whale Committee will contribute a regional, national and international perspective to beluga management concerns. They will also have the opportunity to hear directly from community delegates and scientists studying and living in the ISR. The Summit provides an important opportunity for beluga knowledge-holders to come together, bring their knowledge together to bring us to our current understanding of belugas in the context of environmental change. We hope this event fosters communication and collaboration among the many knowledge holders engaged in beluga whale harvesting, monitoring and research on beluga whales. We are excited for your participation in the development of a future plan for beluga in the ISR!"--ASTIS database.
Download or read book Federal Actions Associated with Management and Recovery of Cook Inlet Beluga Whales written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book North by 2020 written by Amy Lauren Lovecraft and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originating from a series of workshops held at the Alaska Forum of the Fourth International Polar Year, this interdisciplinary volume addresses a host of current concerns regarding the ecology and rapid transformation of the arctic. Concentrating on the most important linked social-ecological systems, including fresh water, marine resources, and oil and gas development, this volume explores opportunities for sustainable development from a variety of perspectives, among them social sciences, natural and applied sciences, and the arts. Individual chapters highlight expressions of climate change in dance, music, and film, as well as from an indigenous knowledge–based perspective.
Download or read book Nature and Culture written by Sarah Pilgrim and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing recognition that the diversity of life comprises both biological and cultural diversity. But this division is not universal and, in many cases, has been deepened by the common disciplinary divide between the natural and social sciences and our apparent need to manage and control nature. This book goes beyond divisive definitions and investigates the bridges linking biological and cultural diversity. The international team of authors explore the common drivers of loss, and argue that policy responses should target both forms of diversity in a novel integrative approach to conservation, thus reducing the gap between science, policy and practice. While conserving nature alongside human cultures presents unique challenges, this book forcefully shows that any hope for saving biological diversity is predicated on a concomitant effort to appreciate and protect cultural diversity.
Download or read book Sampling Program of the Beluga Harvest in Nunavik 2006 written by D. W. Doidge and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduction: The Inuit of northern Quebec continue to depend on many marine species as sources of country food. These species include seals, walrus, beluga whales and fish. A process of co-management of these populations has been initiated, which involves the participation of both scientists and Inuit. Studies are being conducted on beluga to ensure wise management of the stocks. In Nunavik, the harvest of marine species is spread over a wide area, thus it is very expensive for a single scientific investigator to cover the whole region. Inuit hunters have a detailed knowledge of the anatomy and behaviour of the wildlife they harvest. This knowledge has been used to decrease the costs of collecting samples and data. For over a decade now, Inuit hunters have been completing these data forms and sending samples to the Nunavik Research Centre. This integrated approach to obtain samples and collect data has been undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Environment Canada, The Kativik Regional Government and the Nunavik Research Centre (NRC) of Makivik Corporation. Members of the local Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Associations (HFTA) gather samples from beluga and related information, then send them to the NRC. Samples are processed at the Research Centre and those collected for other investigators are forwarded on to them. ... Summary of samples gathered in 2006: Samples were collected from beluga whales to: identify stocks through genetic analysis; determine the age structure of the harvest. ... Methods: Sampling kits: Kits were prepared using Ziplock brand freezer bags. ... Each kit and its contents were identified with a serial number. The kits were sent to all communities in Nunavik prior to the whale-hunting season. A community coordinator was responsible for the distribution and collection of kits. Staff at NRC verified that the kits had arrived in the communities by phone. ... Results and Discussion: Community participation in the sampling program, which has been carried out more than a decade, remains low with some communities which hunted but did not return any kits .... This is likely from dissatisfaction with the reduction in quotas or the regulation that they must travel to a hunting zone far from their community. Thus, in some communities, no or few samples have been provided. The reluctance of some hunters to participate because they disagree with the quota that is in place for beluga is understandable. However, if no information is collected, the quota will be based on existing information and will not likely change. By participating in the project, some communities show their concern for beluga management - the purpose of which is to ensure that there are belugas for the next generation to hunt. In other communities, they see that collaboration with biologists has only brought them a reduction in allowable harvest. Given that the beluga harvest is such a contentious issue, the number of complete kits that were returned (n=57) shows that a sizable number of hunters still are willing to participate in the sampling program. (Au) -- ASTIS [online] bibliography.
Download or read book Reengineering Local Knowledge Life Science and Technology Penerbit USM written by Norizan Esa and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents local knowledge about issues on life, science and technology. It presents the related science and technology knowledge, new applications or developments that have taken place based on local knowledge. It consists of papers that illustrate the contribution of local knowledge to scientific investigation, unearth unknown or little known significance of local plant and animal resources, as well as their management and conservation. The argument for the importance of modern techniques to increase the supply of natural resources through scientific manipulations is clear. However, traditional methods that ensure better quality and resilience is recommended. Integration of the traditional with the modern is explored, using disaster management strategies and integrative health care system as examples. Another aspect explored in this book is the changing food culture among the three main ethnics groups in Malaysia due to their interactions within a multicultural society. This book also highlights the contribution of local knowledge in developing animation technology. Experimentation with GIS technology in the performing arts to map a dance performance is an example of trans-disciplinary collaboration between technology and the arts. This book serves to expand knowledge in science and technology that deals with local knowledge, and make it accessible to a wider, global audience beyond the Malay world.
