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This perspective presents a statement of the 10th International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences Indigenous Knowledge and knowledge co-production panel and discussion group, 20 July 2021. The statement is designed to serve as a characterization of the state-of-the-art and guidance for further advancement of Indigenous Knowledge and knowledge co-production in the Arctic. It identifies existing challenges and provides specific recommendations for researchers, Indigenous communities, and funding agencies on meaningful recognition and engagement of Indigenous Knowledge systems.
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Practicalities of co-production of knowledge in conserving caribou
Steep declines in the Bathurst and Bluenose East Caribou Herds in Canada have highlighted the need for co-production of knowledge to understand a complex ecological-societal system. Our research group of non-Indigenous scientists has found success by applying our technical skills to address questions of greatest concern to Indigenous partners. These successes have not been without challenges, and we are learning to check our own biases, to better plan for the time and funding required for meaningful exchanges of knowledge, and to communicate early and often with our partners about how best to support their capacity to affect change in caribou co-management. We share some lessons learned and encourage fellow researchers to embrace co-production of knowledge to address the many complex issues facing deer conservation worldwide.
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- Award ID(s):
- 2127271
- PAR ID:
- 10645590
- Publisher / Repository:
- International Union for Conservation of Nature Deer Specialist Group
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- International Union for Conservation of Nature Deer Specialist Group Newsletter (36)
- Volume:
- 36
- ISSN:
- 2312-4644
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 33-44
- Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
- Caribou, co-production, Indigenous knowledge, Rangifer tarandus
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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