Traditional Use Studies

Forest Investment Account funding recipients interested in undertaking Traditional Use Study projects are required under their recipient agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers to adhere to RISC standards or Best Practices standards established by government.  Online access to the specifications and standards required for the completion of a traditional use study is provided below.

In the event a recipient desires to vary from the standards a request must be submitted to PricewaterhouseCoopers who will then forward that request for approval of the variance.

Traditional Use Study Standards

• Activity Specific Standard - Traditional Use Study Data Capture Specifications and Data Recording Guide
• Traditional Use Study Detailed Site Information Form

Other Related Information

• Traditional Use Study Funding Proposal Format
• Cultural Heritage Resource Information Sharing Agreement Template