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Format: 2024

An Exploration of Non-timber Forest Product Potential in a Sub-arctic Aboriginal Setting [University of Alberta]

Publisher: 
University of Alberta
Year of publication: 
2002

"Aboriginal peoples have had a long history of utilizing non-timber forest products While the type of products used is well document, little is know about the quantities collected and if these products could be sold and marketed as a means of income generation for Aboriginal peoples. This thesis examines three main components of the economic development for a potential NTFP in a sub-arctic aboriginal setting. The first part of this thesis examines the cultural and institutions implication of the collection of such a product in the Gwich'in Settlement Area (GSA).

Aboriginal Forest Tenures and Governance in British Columbia: Exploring Alternatives From a Stellat'en First Nation Community Perspective [University of British Columbia, UBC]

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Publisher: 
University of British Columbia
Year of publication: 
2008

"The purpose of this research is to contribute to the identification of appropriate forest tenure and governance designs that are in congruence with Aboriginal values, interests and rights. The research is highly relevant to current societal deliberations on sustainable forest management as well as to the future of the forest sector in Canada."

Aboriginal Economic Development by Two Cariboo-Chilcotin Forestry Joint Ventures [University of British Columbia, UBC]

Publisher: 
University of British Columbia
Year of publication: 
2006

"This thesis will examine Aboriginal Economic Development (AED) in two Cariboo-Chilcotin communities involved in forestry joint ventures. In particular, the thesis will reveal how each forestry joint venture (JV) keeps politics from over-running the business, and how each aboriginal community defines the success of their forestry JV. AED is different from mainstream economic development, in that it involves an aboriginal community/nation achieving self-reliance through business, while not compromising their traditional culture, values, or language.

Forest Resources Education in Canada [The Forestry Chronicle Vol 79 Iss 4]

Publisher: 
The Forestry Chronicle
Year of publication: 
2003

"In a new focus on forest education, forest practitioners and forest workers will redefine their roles and modify their educational training to reflect changing needs. Challenging working environments compatible with a new generation of high-tech forest practitioners need to be established by employers. Information technology will revolutionize the delivery of forest resources education and the procedures and motivation for life-long learning.

Aboriginal Peoples and Issues in Forestry Education in Canada: Breaking New Ground [The Forestry Chronicle Vol 78 Iss 2]

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Publisher: 
The Forestry Chronicle
Year of publication: 
2002

Discusses various post-secondary institutions in Canada that develop innovative programming solutions to attract more Aboriginal students and to address the complex problems surrounding Aboriginal involvement in forest management.

Aboriginal People, Science and Innovation [The Forestry Chronicle Vol 78 Iss 1]

Publisher: 
The Forestry Chronicle
Year of publication: 
2002

Looks at Aboriginal ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge regarding forest management planning, and discusses how Aboriginal communities need to understand the language that planners use and the objectives they hope to achieve.

Aboriginal Forestry in Canada [The Forestry Chronicle Vol 79 Iss 4]

Publisher: 
The Forestry Chronicle
Year of publication: 
2003

"Many factors influence forestry in Canada; one gaining prominence is the practice of Aboriginal forestry. “What is Aboriginal forestry?” and “What are the driving forces behind Aboriginal forestry advancement?” are questions that are addressed in this paper. Aboriginal forestry can be seen as sustainable forest land use practices that incorporate the cultural protocols of the past with interactions between the forest ecosystem and today’s Aboriginal people for generations unborn.

Aboriginal Forestry Entrepreneurship: A Cast Study in Mashteuiatsh Ilnu Nation [The Forestry Chronicle Vol 85 Iss 5]

Publisher: 
The Forestry Chronicle
Year of publication: 
2009

"The participation of the First Nations in Canadian forestry is a growing and irreversible phenomenon. There is a lack of information on forestry initiatives in Aboriginal communities, particularly regarding factors contributing to entrepreneurial development within Aboriginal communities. It is in this context that we present a case study that allowed us to draw a portrait of forestry entrepreneurs within the Ilnu community of Mashteuiatsh. Our results reveal the determinant but delicate role played by the band council in developing forestry entrepreneurship in the community.

Torngat Joint Fisheries Board [Nunatsiavut Government]

Publisher: 
Torngat Secretariat
Year of publication: 
2010

"The Torngat Joint Fisheries Board is the primary body making recommendations to the Minister on the conservation of species or stocks of Fish, species of Aquatic Plants and Fish Habitat in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area.
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Inuit Harvesting Rights [Nunatsiavut Government]

Publisher: 
2012
Year of publication: 
2012

"The Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement sets out Inuit fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering rights in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area (LISA) and makes specific provisions for those who live outside of LISA. Harvesting issues are managed by the Renewable Resources division."

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