Presentation Abstract
Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) is rooted in Burrard Inlet. Since time immemorial, Indigenous laws, knowledge and practices have enabled Tsleil-Waututh to govern, manage and protect these lands and waters. Post-contact pressures have reinforced the urgent need for environmental stewardship and restoration. Representatives of TWN’s Treaty, Lands and Resources Department will discuss how TWN’s leadership is advancing holistic approaches to improve the health of Burrard Inlet and its watersheds. Weaving Western and Indigenous Science TWN is a leader in weaving diverse worldviews toward holistic ecosystem management. TWN’s Burrard Inlet Action Plan, and their other plans, policies, and co-management agreements have united participants across sectors to develop a shared vision and collaborative actions to improve the health of Burrard Inlet. Connecting Past, Present and Future TWN’s Cumulative Effects Monitoring Initiative pairs environmental mapping and modelling with cultural and archaeological analyses to reconstruct historical ecosystem states, food web dynamics and shoreline characteristics. This work is building an understanding of the cumulative environmental effects of two centuries of urbanization and industrialization, and will help predict future states associated with regional development and climate change. Restoration from Eelgrass to Elk Our successes include restoration of eelgrass and kelp beds, salmon habitat, native species, elk and community elk harvest, and the first community shellfish harvests since 1972. These projects embody TWN principles of environmental stewardship, build community connection and access to their territory, and nurture partnerships. Boots on the Ground, Hooves on the Land and Fins in the Water TWN’s field crew is on the land and water year-round. They will showcase their broad range of activities, observations, and awesome photos. Their data are integral to TWN’s cumulative effects, restoration, water quality and research activities, and inform complex management decisions. TWN’s field work enhances the community’s connection to traditional ways and improves broader ecosystem understanding for all.
Session Title
Connection to Place (Panel)
Conference Track
SSE2: How We Protect the Salish Sea
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2022 : Online)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE-panels-321
Start Date
27-4-2022 11:30 AM
End Date
27-4-2022 1:00 PM
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Connection to Place: Indigenous Leadership for Holistic Research, Restoration and Governance in səlilwət (Burrard Inlet)
Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) is rooted in Burrard Inlet. Since time immemorial, Indigenous laws, knowledge and practices have enabled Tsleil-Waututh to govern, manage and protect these lands and waters. Post-contact pressures have reinforced the urgent need for environmental stewardship and restoration. Representatives of TWN’s Treaty, Lands and Resources Department will discuss how TWN’s leadership is advancing holistic approaches to improve the health of Burrard Inlet and its watersheds. Weaving Western and Indigenous Science TWN is a leader in weaving diverse worldviews toward holistic ecosystem management. TWN’s Burrard Inlet Action Plan, and their other plans, policies, and co-management agreements have united participants across sectors to develop a shared vision and collaborative actions to improve the health of Burrard Inlet. Connecting Past, Present and Future TWN’s Cumulative Effects Monitoring Initiative pairs environmental mapping and modelling with cultural and archaeological analyses to reconstruct historical ecosystem states, food web dynamics and shoreline characteristics. This work is building an understanding of the cumulative environmental effects of two centuries of urbanization and industrialization, and will help predict future states associated with regional development and climate change. Restoration from Eelgrass to Elk Our successes include restoration of eelgrass and kelp beds, salmon habitat, native species, elk and community elk harvest, and the first community shellfish harvests since 1972. These projects embody TWN principles of environmental stewardship, build community connection and access to their territory, and nurture partnerships. Boots on the Ground, Hooves on the Land and Fins in the Water TWN’s field crew is on the land and water year-round. They will showcase their broad range of activities, observations, and awesome photos. Their data are integral to TWN’s cumulative effects, restoration, water quality and research activities, and inform complex management decisions. TWN’s field work enhances the community’s connection to traditional ways and improves broader ecosystem understanding for all.
