Caribou and Roads Traditional Knowledge Project, Annual Reports (BHP Billiton, 2006-05 to 2007-10)
This 2005 annual report documents the Caribou and Roads Traditional Knowledge Project at the Ekati Diamond Mine, describing how an Elders Advisory Group from Kugluktuk integrates traditional Inuit knowledge with scientific monitoring to manage caribou-infrastructure conflicts. The report presents findings from an August 2005 site visit and a January 2006 workshop, including recommendations for using inokhok (traditional stone cairns) and other deterrents to guide caribou away from hazardous mine areas.
- Date
- 2006-05-01
- Document type
- report
- Parties
- BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc., Vivian Banci, Jimmy Hanak, Jack Ovilok, Helen Engoaloak, Rescan Environmental Services Ltd., Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Elders Advisory Group
- Locations
- Ekati Diamond Mine, Northwest Territories, Kugluktuk, Pigeon Valley, Sable Road, Misery Road, Fox Road, Beartooth Pit, Airstrip, Long Lake Containment Facility, Lac de Gras, Fay Bay
- Parameters
- caribou behavior, wildlife monitoring, traditional knowledge, inokhok (stone piles), road crossings, habitat management, caribou migration, water quality, kimberlite tailings, sewage treatment, plant reclamation, wind power, wolf predation
- Pages
- 97
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