Towards fisheries reconciliation: developing a Kitasoo Xai’xais-led multi-species fisheries monitoring program

The goal of this research is to re-envision fisheries management in Canada, using the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation as a case study. This objective of this project is to weave together culturally appropriate components of Kitasoo Xai’xais and western fisheries management by using an Indigenous methodological approach that centers Indigenous voices. To do this, we will interview fishers, knowledge holders, staff, and will hold community meetings to develop a Nation-led catch monitoring methodology. We will then pilot that methodology in the food, social, and ceremonial (FSC) fishery and the halibut community-based fishery. We anticipate that the methodology developed may be relevant and can be adapted by Indigenous nations in Canada and beyond.

Faculty Supervisor:

Natalie Ban

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Partner:

Spirit Bear Research Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Victoria

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