Project 448717

Working together with Tlicho in order to understand how the climate change-induced decline in caribou herds and the resulting ban on hunting have altered their health and their daily lives. Guided by knowledge of the place and people of the Tlicho Nation we will explore the needs and research interests of knowledge holders in the community, and use this information to form a multidisciplinary team and orient the direction of future research on Food Security and Climate Change. We will conduct research and share information across generations of the Tlicho in each of the four Tlicho communities. Methods will elevate the use of language, culture and way of life of the Tlicho in research. Inductively derived themes from the work will then drive subsequent inquiries with the goal of strengthening and reinforcing a narrative of resilience and cultural permanence. Through the investigation of the impacts of caribou decline on food security and community wellbeing in the Tlicho region we will realign resources and learnings for Tlicho youth, Elders, and knowledge-holders to measure and mitigate future climate change-induced health challenges.