Operationalizing knowledge coevolution: towards a sustainable fishery for Nunavummiut

Arctic Science

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Stephan Schott¹  James Qitsualik²  Peter Van Coeverden de Groot³  Simon Okpakok⁴  Jacqueline M. Chapman⁵  Stephen Lougheed³  Virginia K. Walker³ 

[1] School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University;Gjoa Haven Hunters and Trappers Association;Department of Biology, Queen’s University;Interpreter and Translator;Department of Biology, Carleton University

关键词: knowledge coevolution;    bridging knowledge systems;    Indigenous knowledge;    fisheries co-management;    food security;    qaujimaningi maruk ajingingituk pivallianirijanginnik;    ilagiliqtitilunni qaujimaniujunnik;    nunaqaqqaqsimajut qaujimaninginnik;    iqaluit aulatauninganut;    niqiqatiarnirmiglu.;   

DOI  :  10.1139/as-2019-0011

学科分类：地球科学(综合)

来源: NRC Research Press

【 摘 要 】

Knowledge coevolution is the process through which information is generated by joining knowledge systems in an inclusive and iterative way to facilitate self-determination of communities and promote cultural resilience. A central and practical component of this framework is the fostering of progress towards improved co-management and community led research. Here, we illustrate a knowledge coevolution framework in the context of a major five-year genomics and food security fishery research project in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut. We highlight the process, changes in research objectives, logistical requirements, mutual benefits, and challenges associated with northern collaborative research, and what lessons we have learned from the process. Knowledge coevolution could be linked to more inclusive and effective fishery co-management in Nunavut and possibly elsewhere. Further, the research process appears to have reinforced Indigenous knowledge and Western science without merging these distinct knowledge systems. Here, we strive to provide readers with concrete examples of knowledge coevolution and encourage research groups to incorporate and improve these practices in future projects and in adaptive fishery co-management. We further call on funding agencies to place more value, and thus budgetary priority, on activities related to ongoing consultation, engagement, dissemination, and implementation of project outcomes.

【 授权许可】

CC BY