A virtual event discussing the critical role of traditional, Indigenous, and local knowledge in ocean conservation
For Earth Week 2021, Oceanic Global hosted Ancient Wisdom and the Ocean—a virtual gathering, supported by Aspiration, which amplified traditional, indigenous, and local knowledge from around the world & the importance of blending it with modern science to create holistic, long-term solutions for protecting our blue planet.
The gathering was hosted by actress and activist Nathalie Kelley and included four discussion circles—led by global community leaders, field experts, and representatives from Seeding Sovereignty, Eco Resolution, and the United Nations Division of Law and the Sea—across the themes: protecting marine areas, fisheries, climate resiliency, and oceanic biodiversity.
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Hāʻena CBSFA 2019 Report (5-year report for the DLNR after the designation of the first Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area (CBSFA) in the State of Hawaiʻi)
The Condor & the Eagle looks at how fossil fuel industries and climate change drastically affect Indigenous peoples and seeks to uplift the Indigenous lead movements that are creating positive change. Directed by Sophie & Clément Guerra.
Sustainable Futures – Communities in Action seeks to highlight the strories and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples in Nuu-chah-nulth territory on Canada’s west coast, Peoples of Papendorp, South Africa, as well as Peoples of the island of Koh Pitak, Thailand. Created by the CCRN.
Inuit Knowledge and Climate Changeshares Innuit knowledge and experience regarding climate change. Directed by Nunavut-based Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat The Fast Runner) and researcher and filmmaker Dr. Ian Mauro (Seeds of Change).
Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples by Linda Tuiwah Smith reminds us that while we all push to support Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous lead movements in the fight for climate justice, we must all look at our intentions behind our actions to ensure that, in the process of doing all of this, Indigenous Knowledge is not colonized. Chapter 3, Colonizing Knowledges, is particularly relevant (begins on page 58).
An Indigenous approach to ocean planning and policy in the Bering Strait region of Alaska by Julie Raymond-Yakoubian and Raychelle Daniel not only showcases the incredible impact of Indigenous Knowledge and organizing in Alaskan Indigeous communities, but it also describes how to respectfully bring western science/policy together with Indigenous Knowledge and values from Indigenous communities for ocean planning in general.
(Re)discovering Okinawan Indigeneity: Articulation and Activismis a thesisby Megumi Chibana that highlights the impacts of American military institutions on local and indigenous peoples, as well as the environment. Chibana also puts energy into movements like food sovereignty, protesting, and other means of resistance that help decolonize Okinawa.
This powerpoint and video share the story about Djola Peoples in Senegal, who joined together as a community to create conservation areas and reinstate traditional sustainability practices. Their environmental values and practices brought back biodiversity and continues to support their community.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Conservation in Ollei, Palau featuring the work of the Ebill Society in the Ebill Conservation Area, led by Executive Director Ann Singeo. Ann’s work focuses on a female-led approach to fisheries management. More information on Palau’s path to resilience in this report outlining Pathway to 2030.
Community Mangrove Forest Conservation of Baan Bang La is an award-winning Equator Initiative project spearheaded by Bang La community residents with leadership from Suwimol Sereepaowong and Pichet Pandam. This is a community-led initiative to establish a community-managed mangrove forest conservation area with the approval of the provincial government. The community’s sustainable management of this area has triggered the return of the protected Phuket Sea Otter, and places this endangered species at the center of awareness campaigns that engage women and youth in natural resource management.
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