Expand This course is designed to broaden the participant’s perspective on contemporary natural resource issues in Canada, with an emphasis on the history and culture of Indigenous peoples. Forested lands are an essential part of life and economy in Canada. While First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities are vastly different from each other, a close connection to the land is a commonality. They have lived on and managed the land and its forests for generations. Understanding of the past, present, and future roles of Indigenous governments in the management of their land and forests is essential for anyone planning on working on the land. The key topics of Indigenous views of land use, land claims, and the braiding of sustainable industrial development with Indigenous Knowledge into forest management are explored. Non-wood forest products and ethno-ecology are also examined. |