Our shared resilience: The collaboration of First Nations and local governments for flood mitigation in the Cowichan Valley
Flooding and the effects of climate change are increasing in frequency and intensity— the November 2021 atmospheric river is a stark reminder of the lasting impact on BC communities. This thesis explores the intersectionality between flood mitigation and the collaboration of First Nations and local...
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ftviurr:oai:viurrspace.ca:10613/27330 2023-07-16T03:58:27+02:00 Our shared resilience: The collaboration of First Nations and local governments for flood mitigation in the Cowichan Valley Yee, Holly Jeng Ting 2023-04 136 pg. text application/pdf https://doi.org/10.25316/IR-19039 https://viurrspace.ca/handle/10613/27330 en eng Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University Yee, H.J.T. (2023). Our shared resilience: The collaboration of First Nations and local governments for flood mitigation in the Cowichan Valley [Unpublished master's thesis]. Vancouver Island Unversity. doi:10.25316/IR-19039 https://viurrspace.ca/handle/10613/27330 http://dx.doi.org/10.25316/IR-19039 Flood damage prevention--British Columbia--Cowichan Valley Flood control--British Columbia--Cowichan Valley Hazard mitigation--British Columbia--Cowichan Valley Watershed management--British Columbia--Cowichan Valley Cowichan Valley (B.C.)--Politics and government Thesis 2023 ftviurr https://doi.org/10.25316/IR-19039 2023-06-24T22:12:59Z Flooding and the effects of climate change are increasing in frequency and intensity— the November 2021 atmospheric river is a stark reminder of the lasting impact on BC communities. This thesis explores the intersectionality between flood mitigation and the collaboration of First Nations and local governments in the Cowichan Valley. Findings conclude that flood mitigation must be integrated with holistic watershed management, rather than reactive emergency management measures—integrating Indigenous knowledge and decision-making is pertinent. Effective watershed governance begins with relationships that are inclusive of all levels of society: Indigenous and non- Indigenous communities, senior levels of government, community organizations, industry, and the public. This includes recognition of the effects of colonialism and the different governance systems for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Canada. Relationships in the Cowichan Valley illustrate a strong network of collaborative community-level initiatives for flood mitigation, watershed management, and leadership. Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Community Planning in the Department of Community Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, Vancouver Island University. https://viurrspace.ca/bitstream/handle/10613/27330/YeeThesis.pdf?sequence=6 Thesis First Nations VIURRSpace (Royal Roads University and Vancouver Island University) Canada British Columbia ENVELOPE(-125.003,-125.003,54.000,54.000) |
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Flooding and the effects of climate change are increasing in frequency and intensity— the November 2021 atmospheric river is a stark reminder of the lasting impact on BC communities. This thesis explores the intersectionality between flood mitigation and the collaboration of First Nations and local governments in the Cowichan Valley. Findings conclude that flood mitigation must be integrated with holistic watershed management, rather than reactive emergency management measures—integrating Indigenous knowledge and decision-making is pertinent. Effective watershed governance begins with relationships that are inclusive of all levels of society: Indigenous and non- Indigenous communities, senior levels of government, community organizations, industry, and the public. This includes recognition of the effects of colonialism and the different governance systems for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Canada. Relationships in the Cowichan Valley illustrate a strong network of collaborative community-level initiatives for flood mitigation, watershed management, and leadership. Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Community Planning in the Department of Community Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, Vancouver Island University. https://viurrspace.ca/bitstream/handle/10613/27330/YeeThesis.pdf?sequence=6 |
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Yee, H.J.T. (2023). Our shared resilience: The collaboration of First Nations and local governments for flood mitigation in the Cowichan Valley [Unpublished master's thesis]. Vancouver Island Unversity. doi:10.25316/IR-19039 https://viurrspace.ca/handle/10613/27330 http://dx.doi.org/10.25316/IR-19039 |
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