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WCC 2020 Res 137 - Activity Report

Submitted by kathy.abusow_1 on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 05:40
General Information
Affirming the right of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to sustainably manage and utilise wild resources in the context of COVID-19
IUCN Constituent: 
Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Member
Period covered: 
2022
Geographic scope: 
North America and the Caribbean
Country/Territory: 
Canada
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
No other Members are/have been involved
IUCN Commissions: 
No Commissions are/have been involved
IUCN Secretariat: 
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
Penticton Indian Band, BC Timber Sales, Interfor Corporation
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Field activitiesSFI is engaging with the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) to link Indigenous knowledge with scientific knowledge by assessing the effectiveness of enhanced riparian management in the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) area of responsibility in British Columbia. The project will showcase how implementing the SFI 2022 Forest Management Standard and the PIB Enhanced Riparian Standards integrate recognition of Indigenous rights and drive improved management and outcomes for Indigenous values relating to water quality on SFI‑certified forestlands. Understanding and incorporating Indigenous knowledge via Traditional Knowledge keepers is an important step in affirming the right of Indigenous Peoples to sustainably manage and utilize wild resources. On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
This project is ongoing and results are expected in 2024. During the 2022 reporting period, the Penticton Indian Band, in collaboration with partners, developed pre-harvest and post-harvest sampling procedures associated with: wildlife values, medicinal and edible plant values, cultural values, and water quality (temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH). Sampling parameters were developed in direct collaboration with syilx Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Harvest areas were selected in collaboration with BCTS and Interfor (the partners). The Penticton Indian Band conducted field surveys on all sample blocks and field data were analyzed. Technicians collected relevant data together with Knowledge Keepers. Engagement with project partners and SFI occurred.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
NA
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: