5.11 The FIRST NATIONS role
In the document the Earth Charter, http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/2000/10/the_earth_charter.html a clear recognition of the importance of the knowledge of First nations peoples is stated.
The New Marine Centre has the opportunity to present many displays with a First Nations theme.
- What could be unique here.is to have first nations participate in an on-going dialogue with the public. Maybe ask them to provide workshops on their methods of sustainable harvest techniques.. Traditional and current methods of interacting with marine resources.
- How does the mythology relate to sustainability of the sea?
statements.. examples .. case studies, their value for sustainability..
- A sustainable practises theme.
- A changing seasons theme could also be worked in which highlights the activities of the time of year according to the 13 moons calendar of the Wsanec (Salish people).
- The first nations recognition of the value of ecosystem services.
PRINCIPLE 22 of the Rio Declaration: Indigenous people and their communities, and other local communities, have a vital role in environmental management and development because of their knowledge and traditional practices. States should recognize and fully support their identity, culture and interests and enable their effective participation in the achievement of sustainable development.
A reference which may prove useful is from "Breaking Ice" on Adaptive Co-management of Arctic Char in Nunavut territory.
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=IKt--FmDOMAC&oi=fnd&pg=PA249&dq=Berkes,+F.,+J.+Colding,+and+C.+Folke.+2000.+Rediscovery+of+Traditional+Ecological+Knowledge+as+Adaptive+Management.+Ecological+Applications+10,+no.+5:+1251-62.&ots=BgvyKR2N2w&sig=fhxYaFHSRij2mEADUYU9UO4z4fc
It demonstrate an example of a successful sustainable fishery model based on integration with First Nations traditional knowledge..
Go to Ecological Integrity
6.0 A Choice of FUTURES
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