Climate change and water at Stellat'en First Nation, British Columbia, Canada
Insights from western science and traditional knowledge
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8423142 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Darlene Sanderson (University of Victoria, corresponding author), Ian M Picketts (Quest University Canada), Stephen J Déry (0000-0002-3553-8949, University of Northern British Columbia), Bryndel Fell (University of Northern British Columbia), Sharolise Baker (Assembly of First Nations), Eddison Lee‐Johnson (Assembly of First Nations), Monique Auger (0000-0003-0123-053X, University of Victoria) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 136-150 |
| Publication date | 2015-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0008-3658 • E-ISSN: 1541-0064 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/cag.12142 |
| OpenAlex | W1583837701 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 25 |
Insights from both western science and traditional knowledge were applied to identify, and begin to address, climate change and water impacts at Stellat'en First Nation, British Columbia, Canada. Qualitative data from interviews and surveys of Stellat'en community members were compiled and compared with air temperature, precipitation, and hydrometric data from meteorological stations and proximal rivers. Community Elders noted changes to river water levels and shifts in fish populations. The quantitative data revealed a 2.3 °C rise in air temperature, 5 percent increase in precipitation, and 10 percent decline in snowfall over a 40‐year period. Results from these analyses were reported in two knowledge intersection workshops at Stellat'en First Nation, and information sharing took place to: facilitate discussion and awareness between traditional and western knowledge holders, gain insights on the community's views of climate change and water, and identify strategies for action. Recommendations formulated and implemented by Stellat'en First Nation include improved policies, and community and individual actions. Les changements climatiques et les ressources en eau dans la Première nation Stellat'en, Colombie‐Britannique, Canada : les connaissances issues de la science occidentale et des savoirs traditionnels Le recours aux connaissances issues de la science occidentale et des savoirs traditionnels a permis d'identifier, puis d'aborder les répercussions des changements climatiques sur les ressources en eau dans la Première nation Stellat'en, Colombie‐Britannique, Canada. Les données qualitatives obtenues au moyen d'entrevues et d'enquêtes menées auprès de membres de la communauté Stellat'en ont été colligées et comparées à des données de température de l'air, de précipitations et d'hydrométrie recueillies de stations météorologiques et de rivières des environs. Les sages de la communauté ont observé des changements des niveaux d'eau de la rivière ainsi que des variations dans les populations de poissons. Les données quantitatives mettent en évidence une hausse de 2,3 °C de la température de l'air, une augmentation des précipitations de l'ordre de 5 pour cent, et une réduction des chutes de neige de l'ordre de 5 pour cent sur une période de 40 ans. Les résultats qui ressortent de ces analyses ont été présentés au cours de deux ateliers d’échanges sur les savoirs dans la Première nation Stellat'en. Les informations ont ainsi été partagées afin de rendre plus aisées la discussion et la sensibilisation entre les détenteurs de savoirs traditionnels et occidentaux, d'accroître les connaissances sur les opinions de la communauté au sujet des changements climatiques et les ressources en eau, et de fixer des stratégies d'action. L'amélioration des politiques et les actions à l’échelle communautaire et individuelle comptent parmi les recommandations formulées et mises en œuvre par la Première nation Stellat'en
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
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| Citations per year | 1.11 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2021 (5) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |