Dive into the heart of Yukon's co-management system with Nick Wozniewski at the Dawson District Renewable Resources Council (DDRC). In this episode we explore how Indigenous traditions, local knowledge, and community engagement intersect to preserve cultural heritage and manage renewable resources.Nick shares remarkable insights into the DDRC's innovative programs, including their innovative trapping week in local schools, where students learn skinning techniques and gain deep respect for traditional harvesting practices. Discover how the council is bridging generational knowledge gaps and empowering youth through hands-on environmental education.Whether you're interested in Indigenous knowledge, environmental conservation, or community-driven initiatives, this episode offers a unique window into the collaborative approaches that are reshaping how we understand and interact with our natural resources.Additional resources:https://yfwmb.ca/renewable-resources-councils/

Dive into the world of Indigenous co-management with Jennifer Smith and Billy Storr as they share their groundbreaking work protecting the Yukon North Slope. This podcast explores how Indigenous communities, government agencies, and wildlife experts collaborate to preserve critical Arctic ecosystems and support the legendary Porcupine Caribou Herd.Learn about the Aullaviat/Anguniarvik Traditional Conservation Area, a testament to Indigenous leadership and environmental stewardship. Discover how trust, communication, and traditional knowledge are key to successful wildlife management. Billy Storr and Jennifer Smith share decades of experience navigating complex conservation challenges, offering insights into building sustainable relationships between communities and environmental protection.Additional Resourceshttps://wmacns.ca

In this Co-management Podcast, Sue and Dennis share their 20-year journey of establishing the T’akhu  Tlén Conservancy, a unique conservation partnership between Tlingit leaders and non-profit conservationists. Their collaboration emerged from a shared commitment to protecting the Taku River watershed, the largest intact salmon ecosystem in North America. By blending traditional ecological knowledge with Western scientific approaches, they created an innovative management model where Tlingit voices hold the majority of decision-making power.Their approach transcends typical co-management by focusing on holistic community health, language preservation, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. The conservancy deliberately balanced Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives, recognizing that effective conservation isn't about ethnicity but about listening and understanding. Their model works because it centers mutual respect, shared goals, and a deep commitment to protecting the land. The partnership's success lies in following elder guidance, nurturing young Tlingit voices, and maintaining a vision of sustainable environmental and cultural preservation.Other resources:https://takhuatlen.org/https://trtfn.com/https://wildsalmoncenter.org/2024/05/28/the-taku-a-salmon-stronghold-to-watch/