sarah parsons, university of northern bc march 11 th , 2006 - wdcag agm, kamloops, bc
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Aboriginal Measures of Success in Sustainable Forest Co-management: A test of participatory methods. Sarah Parsons, University of Northern BC March 11 th , 2006 - WDCAG AGM, Kamloops, BC. John Prince Research Forest. Project Background. Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Sarah Parsons, University of Northern BCMarch 11th, 2006 - WDCAG AGM, Kamloops, BC
Aboriginal Measures of Success Aboriginal Measures of Success in Sustainable Forest Co-in Sustainable Forest Co-
management:management:A test of participatory methodsA test of participatory methods
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Project Background
• Community-University Research Alliance (CURA)• Tl’azt’en Nation-UNBC
• John Prince Research Forest • Co-managed working
forest• Research, Education,
Forest Management
John Prince Research
Forest
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What is a Measure?
• Adaptive management tool
• It is a sign or signal to assess progress towards a specified outcome
• Example: Local Employment• The proportion of personnel budget
spent on Tl’azt’enne
• The satisfaction of Tl’azt’en Staff with work-related learning opportunities
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Forest Management Measures
• Local-level initiatives• Model Forests• Research• Third Party
Certification• Government
Policy
• Challenges• Qualitative
measures• Social values• Meaningful
stakeholder involvement
• Aboriginal issues
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Criteria and Indicators of Sustainable Forest Co-
management • Initiated to
improve co-management of the JPRF
• Identified desired JPRF outcomes
• Community benefits • Cultural
Revitalization
JPRFResearch
Environmental
Social
Policy/Governance
Cultural
Economic
“What outcomes do you expect from the John
Prince Research Forest?”
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Research Objectives
1. Create and implement a method to develop Aboriginal measures of co-management success
2. Develop guidelines for the method
3. Assess the method, and recommend improvements
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Data Transformed to Measures
Personal Transformativ
e Process
Conduct Interview
Analyze Data
Develop Questions
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3
Method Overview
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Experience working in the community, relationship
building
Background reading on
Tl'azt'en and Aboriginal peoples
Reading on community-
based research and
Aboriginal Measures
Data Transformed to Measures
Personal Transformativ
e Process
Conduct Interview
Analyze Data
Develop Questions
Gaining Perspective
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Data Transformed to Measures
Personal Transformativ
e Process
Analyze Data
Data Collection
Analysis of JPRF
Outcomes Data
Interviews on Measures
Focus Group on Measures
and Guidelines
Conduct Interview
Develop Questions
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Tl’azt’en Guidelines
1. Community-based2. Linked to JPRF3. Positive focus4. Technical/layman’s terminology5. Qualitative/quantitative6. Valid7. Reliable8. Realistic
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Convert Data to
Measures
Review of Preliminary Results
Community Verification
Data Transformed to Measures
Personal Transformative
Process
Conduct Interview
Analyze Data
Develop Questions
Data Refinement
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Measures Summary
• 52 Measures for Cultural Revitalization• Seven Themes:
• Dak’elh language and place names• Respecting traditional governance• Involving Tl’azt’enne• Using research to preserve culture• Using education to preserve culture• Supporting cultural activities• Well-being of traditional culture
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Value: Cultural Revitalization
THEME MEASUREUsing Dak'elh language and place names
Number and/or Percentage of maps and signs produced by JPRF that are bilingual or primarily use Dak'elh, by type
Involving Tl'azt'enne
Description of how JPRF has worked with elders
Example Measures
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Method Analysis• Necessary to go beyond outcomes
data for measures• Outcomes Data (15%)
• Group discussion essential• New ideas• Verification• Guidelines
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Conclusions
• First Nations can be effectively involved in creating measures
• Data synthesis can retain authenticity
• First Nations social and cultural values can be measured
• Implications for: • C&I-based evaluation systems• Co-management
• Research needs
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Questions…?