Memorial Presents: Working with Aboriginal Groups, First Nations, local communities and diverse interest groups toward conservation in and around protected areas
Monday, November 16th
7:00-9:00pm AST
Hotel North 2, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
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Protected areas have increased in number across the world providing economic, social, cultural and ecological benefits to those who live in and near these special places. While establishment of these areas has been often a top down approach in the past, there is a growing recognition that involving all groups in a meaningful dialogue and gaining consensus is a much better way to ensure success. This “effective listening” has been called human dimensions in natural resource management and involves research and applied aspects.
Dr. Alistair Bath (MUN Department of Geography) will provide an introduction to the nature of human dimensions demonstrated using examples from around the world. The discussion will focus on what has been learned from listening to Aboriginal groups, First Nations, local communities and various diverse interest groups toward protected areas conservation issues such as lion conservation in Kenya, wood bison issues in Alaska and Wood Buffalo National Park, caribou issues in Canada’s north and possibly others from around the world based on Dr. Bath’s worldwide experiences in conservation issues.
The forum will also include local panelists Joe Goudie, George Russell (Manager, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, NunatuKavut ), and Janice Goudie (Customer Experiences Manager, Nunatsiavut Group of Companies). The presentations will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Admission is free. Reception to follow.
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