Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada
This thesis documents and examines recent changes observed in anadromous Arctic char (Iqalukpik) (Salvelinus alpinus) in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada, including how these changes are being experienced and responded to by community members. Ulukhaktomiut identified a need to document the...
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ftarcabc:oai:arcabc.ca:unbc_59209 2024-06-02T08:00:20+00:00 Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada Smart, Jessica (Author) Pearce, Tristan (Thesis advisor) Wilson, Gary (Chair) Fondahl, Gail (Committee member) Gallagher, Colin (Committee member) Furgal, Christopher (Committee member) University of Northern British Columbia Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (Degree granting institution) Ulukhaktok (Inuit community). Ulukhaktok (Inuit community). Ulukhaktok (Inuit community). 2021 electronic 1 online resource (xii, 131 pages) https://arcabc.ca/islandora/object/unbc%3A59209 https://doi.org/10.24124/2021/59209 English eng University of Northern British Columbia https://arcabc.ca/islandora/object/unbc%3A59209 unbc:59209 University of Northern British Columbia uuid: d24954cf-c903-408f-8a1f-9a9b9e569d06 doi:10.24124/2021/59209 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ author Arctic char fishing Arctic char fishing.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Natural resources--Management Climatic changes Climatic changes.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Aquatic resources conservation Aquatic resources conservation.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Text thesis 2021 ftarcabc https://doi.org/10.24124/2021/59209 2024-05-06T00:30:44Z This thesis documents and examines recent changes observed in anadromous Arctic char (Iqalukpik) (Salvelinus alpinus) in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada, including how these changes are being experienced and responded to by community members. Ulukhaktomiut identified a need to document their knowledge and observations of Arctic char to help inform comanagement. The analysis of 20 semi-structured interviews with Ulukhaktomiut revealed six main concerns about Arctic char linked to changes arising in the local environment: (1) presence of salmon, (2) increasing temperature, (3) inconsistent sea and lake ice conditions, (4) changing weather patterns, (5) fluctuating water levels, and (6) the recent presence of tunicates in the ocean. Ulukhaktomiut respond to these changes at the individual and community levels, including altering fishing practices and temporarily halting commercial fishing. The results show that Ulukhaktomiut are astute observers of their local environment and are able to share highly detailed knowledge and observations of Arctic char. Environmental changes are emerging quickly, and there is a great deal of uncertainty among Ulukhaktomiut about why these changes are occurring and what impact they may have on Arctic char. Fisheries management structures will need to be flexible and responsive to ongoing local observations and the best available science to sustain a viable Arctic char fishery now and into the future. Thesis Arctic inuit Northwest Territories Salvelinus alpinus Ulukhaktok Arca (BC's Digital Treasures) Arctic Northwest Territories Canada Ulukhaktok ENVELOPE(-117.772,-117.772,70.736,70.736) |
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Arctic char fishing Arctic char fishing.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Natural resources--Management Climatic changes Climatic changes.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Aquatic resources conservation Aquatic resources conservation.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) |
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Arctic char fishing Arctic char fishing.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Natural resources--Management Climatic changes Climatic changes.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Aquatic resources conservation Aquatic resources conservation.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada |
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Arctic char fishing Arctic char fishing.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Natural resources--Management Climatic changes Climatic changes.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) Aquatic resources conservation Aquatic resources conservation.--Ulukhaktok (Inuit community) |
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This thesis documents and examines recent changes observed in anadromous Arctic char (Iqalukpik) (Salvelinus alpinus) in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada, including how these changes are being experienced and responded to by community members. Ulukhaktomiut identified a need to document their knowledge and observations of Arctic char to help inform comanagement. The analysis of 20 semi-structured interviews with Ulukhaktomiut revealed six main concerns about Arctic char linked to changes arising in the local environment: (1) presence of salmon, (2) increasing temperature, (3) inconsistent sea and lake ice conditions, (4) changing weather patterns, (5) fluctuating water levels, and (6) the recent presence of tunicates in the ocean. Ulukhaktomiut respond to these changes at the individual and community levels, including altering fishing practices and temporarily halting commercial fishing. The results show that Ulukhaktomiut are astute observers of their local environment and are able to share highly detailed knowledge and observations of Arctic char. Environmental changes are emerging quickly, and there is a great deal of uncertainty among Ulukhaktomiut about why these changes are occurring and what impact they may have on Arctic char. Fisheries management structures will need to be flexible and responsive to ongoing local observations and the best available science to sustain a viable Arctic char fishery now and into the future. |
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Smart, Jessica (Author) Pearce, Tristan (Thesis advisor) Wilson, Gary (Chair) Fondahl, Gail (Committee member) Gallagher, Colin (Committee member) Furgal, Christopher (Committee member) University of Northern British Columbia Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (Degree granting institution) |
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Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada |
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Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada |
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Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada |
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Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada |
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Inuit knowledge and observations of changes in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada |
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inuit knowledge and observations of changes in arctic char (salvelinus alpinus) and implications for subsistence livelihoods in ulukhaktok, northwest territories, canada |
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University of Northern British Columbia |
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Ulukhaktok (Inuit community). Ulukhaktok (Inuit community). Ulukhaktok (Inuit community). |
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ENVELOPE(-117.772,-117.772,70.736,70.736) |
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Arctic Northwest Territories Canada Ulukhaktok |
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Arctic Northwest Territories Canada Ulukhaktok |
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Arctic inuit Northwest Territories Salvelinus alpinus Ulukhaktok |
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Arctic inuit Northwest Territories Salvelinus alpinus Ulukhaktok |
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