Literature Review: Local and Traditional Knowledge in the Great Bear Lake Watershed (original) (raw)

The paper reviews the substantial local and traditional knowledge associated with the Great Bear Lake Watershed, which is home to the Sahtú Dene and other Indigenous communities. It highlights the significance of documented oral histories, cultural practices, and governance related to the watershed, while also identifying gaps in knowledge regarding fish populations, water quality, and climate change effects. The analysis is complemented by a discussion on the implications of resource development and the need for continued documentation to inform management practices.