Publications

Released by the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance at the University of Victoria’s Centre for Global Studies, a new guidance document offers practical, place-based teachings for non-Indigenous researchers, decision-makers, proponents, and allies working with Indigenous Knowledge & Indigenous Knowledge holders. Co-authored by a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous practitioners, including POLIS Affiliates Ira Provost (Manager, […]

The Indigenous community has observed and pursued narwhals for generations in Greenland. They believe it’s time that scientists and governments paid more attention.

The Hatohobei people’s innovative protections ensure a reef’s health for generations to come.

As we attempt to reimagine our place in Nature in the face of escalating and converging crises, it behoves us to learn from our Indigenous brothers and sisters how to heal the culture-Nature divide. Only by recognizing the timeless values of the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples and applying these lessons to our own ways

This excerpt from The Archipelago of Hope: Wisdom and Resilience from the Edge of Climate Change (Pegasus Books, New York, 2017) explores the inextricable links between Indigenous peoples and their traditional territories as the foundation for climate change resilience around the world. “In the dark, unfurnished room in a house on stilts, a sunbeam falls

Comprising less than 5% of the world’s population, indigenous peoples protect 80% of global biodiversity. Their role is under discussion by world leaders this week. Indigenous peoples defend Earth’s biodiversity—but they’re in danger | National Geographic · Nov 16, 2018

Implementing the multiple evidence based framework to further knowledge co-creation between indigenous and scientific knowledge systems is an important way to help advance the recognition of the leadership role of indigenous peoples in stewarding their lands and waters. This is key if the indigenous territories are to continue to play a fundamental role in conserving

This report develops the rationale for the design and implementation of a long-term, equitable, and adaptive TEK-based CBM initiative in Ontario’s Far North. Drawing on the published scientific and publicly available grey literature, we describe the basic elements of and approaches to CBM, including trust, ethical principles, and knowledge co-creation for equitable decision-making. Watching, listening

Excerpt reprinted from The Archipelago of Hope by Gleb Raygorodetsky, published by Pegasus Books.  Skolt Sámi Path to Climate Change ResilienceSkolt Sámi Path to Climate Change Resilience | The Arctic Institute · Dec 4, 2017

In villages tucked within Russia’s Altai Mountains, the locals already know that climate change is underway. Gleb Raygorodetsky journeyed there to learn from local people, who have lived with the changing conditions in the mountains for decades. Lament for Aktru | Sierra · Nov 28, 2017