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Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Information pertaining to Traditional Ecological Knowledge methods.
Using Spatial Information Technology to FuseTraditional Native and Modern Resource Management Strategies
Posted May 17th, 2007 by ElianaBryan A. Marozas
GIS Coordinator
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Albuquerque Area Office
P.O. Box 26567
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125
(505) 346-7109
bryan_marozas@mail.doi.gov
Jhon Goes In Center
President
Innovative GIS Solutions, Inc.
Suite 300, 2000 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
(970) 490-5900 Fax: 490-2300
jgic@innovativegis.com
Abstract: In the past, the tribal decision making process relied upon a valuable set of cultural and ecological knowledge to make resource management decisions. Today, tribes have begun to develop Integrated Resource Management Plans to help make informed resource management decisions. The premise of this paper is that these are two different resource management strategies. One is developed from tribal reference points throughout an aboriginal territory while the other is developed by land use planners within the extent of the reservation boundary. Due to the spatial nature of both management strategies, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology can be used to facilitate the inclusion of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in the tribal decision making process.
Paper presented at the "Circles of Wisdom" Historical Reminders - Contemporary Issues - U.S. Global Change Research Program - Native Peoples - Native Homelands - Climate Change Workshop on October 31, 1998. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Enhancing Tribal Integrated Resource Management Plans by Integrating Traditional Knowledge with GIS Technology
Posted May 10th, 2006 by ElianaBryan A. Marozas
GIS Coordinator, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Abstract
In the past, the tribal decision making process relied upon a valuable set of cultural and ecological knowledge to make resource management decisions. More recently, some American Indian tribes have begun developing Integrated Resource Management Plans in an attempt to make informed resource management decisions. The premise of this paper is that it would be important to incorporate traditional cultural and ecological knowledge into the Integrated Resource Management Planning process. Due to the spatial nature of traditional cultural and ecological knowledge, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology can facilitate the inclusion of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in the tribal decision making process.
For more information, please contact:
Bryan A. Marozas
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Albuquerque Area Office
Branch of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 26567
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125-6567
(505) 766-3334
Indigenous peoples and the use of intellectual property rights in Canada
Posted May 9th, 2006 by ElianaCase studies relating to intellectual property rights
Submitted to:
Intellectual Property Policy Directorate
Corporate Governance Branch
Industry Canada
and to the:
Canadian Working Group on Art. 8(j) of the Biodiversity Convention
by:
HOWARD MANN, LL.M, Ph.D.
International and Environmental Law and Policy
Ottawa, Ontario
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Vancouver Cartography Net: an Overview of TEK
Posted November 16th, 2005 by AnonymousThe VCN is a non-profit organisation which promotes Aboriginal Peoples Mapping, GIS and Traditional Environmental (Ecological) Knowledge resources on-line. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schlingoff at jeffrey1@vcn.bc.ca.
