Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Inuit and Cree in the Hudson Bay Bioregion, Voices from the Bay (Canadian Arctic Resources Committee, 1997)
This comprehensive research report documents the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of Inuit and Cree peoples regarding environmental changes in the Hudson Bay and James Bay bioregion. Compiled from three years of community-based research involving 78 participants from 28 communities, the report records indigenous knowledge about seasonal cycles, marine currents, sea ice conditions, wildlife behavior, and ecosystem components, alongside observations of environmental changes caused by industrial development including hydroelectric projects, mining, and shipping.
- Date
- 1997
- Document type
- Report
- Parties
- Canadian Arctic Resources Committee, Environmental Committee of Municipality of Sanikiluaq, Miriam McDonald, Lucassie Arragutainaq, Zack Novalinga, Rawson Academy of Aquatic Science, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Government of the Northwest Territories, Ontario Hydro, Hydro-Québec, Grand Council of the Crees, Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
- Locations
- Hudson Bay, James Bay, Hudson Strait, Belcher Islands, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Sanikiluaq, Inukjuak, Chesterfield Inlet, Rankin Inlet, Whale Cove, Arviat, Churchill, Cape Henrietta Maria, Attawapiskat, Akimiski Island, Moosonee, Coral Harbour, Cape Dorset, Lake Harbour, Repulse Bay, Ivujivik, Salluit, Kangiqsujuaq, Peawanuck, Chisasibi, Whapmagoostui, Wemindji, Kashechewan, Ft. Albany, York Landing, Great Whale River, La Grande River, Nelson River, Moose River
- Parameters
- traditional ecological knowledge, environmental change, sea ice, currents, seasonal cycles, weather forecasting, marine mammals, beluga whale, ringed seal, polar bear, caribou, geese, fish migration, food web, river systems, salinity, contaminants, pollutants, hydroelectric development, mining, forestry, shipping, wildlife management, health effects, traditional foods, environmental indicators, cultural education
- Pages
- 112
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