The incorporation of traditional knowledge into Alaska federal fisheries management |
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Affiliation: | 1. Social Science Program, Kawerak, Inc. PO Box 948, Nome, AK 99762, USA;2. Sandhill.Culture.Craft, PO Box 924, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA;3. Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association, PO Box 2898, Palmer, AK 99645, USA |
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Abstract: | Fisheries policy and management processes for federal waters off western Alaska currently lack consistent and considered integration of traditional knowledge (TK), TK holders, social science of TK, and subsistence information. The incorporation of these into fisheries work can lead to more informed, equitable and effective policy and management practices. This paper includes information and recommendations derived from previous work by the authors as well as from two community workshops with indigenous TK holders and fisheries experts. Discussions of TK and related concepts, TK research in the Bering Strait and Yukon River regions, and Alaska federal fisheries management-related institutions and processes as pertains to TK are presented. Substantive recommendations are provided for improving processes, increasing tribal representation, capacity building, effective communication, outreach and relationship-building, the incorporation of indigenous concerns and values, and regarding the development of a Fisheries Ecosystem Plan for the Bering Sea. |
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Keywords: | Traditional Knowledge Alaska Social science Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Alaska Federal Fisheries Management North Pacific Fishery Management Council |
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