Reciprocal contributions in marine Indigenous stewardship: The case of Haida abalone gathering

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Abstract Throughout history, Indigenous people have stewarded seascapes, with people–nature reciprocity being a key component of many management strategies, yet it is often overlooked in fisheries management. This research focuses on northern abalone ( Haliotis kamtschatkana ) Haida Gwaii, the home Nation. The developed range values associated abalone, including reciprocity. However, commercial fishing and colonial mismanagement led to overexploitation, resulting prohibition all gatherings since 1990. Despite this, relationship between persists community's knowledge. We used Intergovernmental Science‐Policy Platform Biodiversity Ecosystem Services (IPBES) framework concept reciprocal contributions help paint complex knowledge holders identifying values, benefits, drivers barriers. identified food uses meanings that include emotional experiences. Additionally, we compiled an array contributions, such as enhancement actions, guidelines nature protection practices. These memories been passed down through generations. principle ‘take only what you need eat’ essential for managing populations. Reciprocal actions crucial both Haida. Elders transplanted other sites, Council Nation continues monitoring restoration work. Cultural ecological education about preserved family stories, school activities ceremonies, reinforcing its status culturally important species. boom Canadian were negative significantly impacted Most elders recall their efforts 1970s raise concerns federal agency declining population, but warnings went unheeded. Currently, due limited enforcement capacity, poaching primary concern, while bureaucratic hurdles decision‐making processes impede effective assessment work contributes reviewing past rethinking strategies local contexts where like remain integral people. It also aims generate dialogues international platforms, facilitating learning from experiences recognizing common barriers worldwide. Read free Plain Language Summary this article Journal blog.

Language: Английский

Sharing Indigenous values, practices and priorities as guidance for transforming human–environment relationships

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(5), P. 2109 - 2125

Published: Sept. 5, 2024

Abstract Achieving more effective and equitable environmental conservation practices policies involves shifting from a human‐centric, top‐down perspective of to that respects cares for all living non‐living beings. Many Indigenous Peoples around the globe embody approaches care are rooted in values such as responsibility, respect reciprocity (a.k.a. relational values), which, through meaningful engagement support self‐determination, can guide Western society towards fundamental shift perspective, relationships. We conducted interviews sharing circles with 40 individuals 12 communities across Canada describe: (1) values, teachings customs inherent way relate Land, (2) how these have changed over time (3) ways create initiatives values. Generally, participants emphasized critical link between people place, this leads respect, reciprocity, humility responsibility. They also reflected on negative impacts colonialism, change modernization their connections Land opportunities practice but highlighted cultural revitalization efforts started restore traditional practices. To important research called building better relationships both nature each other nature. Ultimately, uplifting systems and, specifically, natural world stands heal our relationship safeguard it into future. Read free Plain Language Summary article Journal blog.

Language: Английский