Current Issue: B3_Indigenous Knowledge Systems and relation in Alberta’s forests Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is Aboriginal Title?
The inherent right of Indigenous peoples to land based on their long-standing use and occupancy.
What is Cultural Burning?
The controlled application of fire by Indigenous peoples on the landscape to achieve specific cultural objectives, often at low intensity and with guidance from knowledge keepers.
What is Crown Land?
Land held by governments in the name of the monarch, comprising federal and provincial lands in Canada.
What is the Duty to Consult?
The legal obligation of the Crown to consult and accommodate Indigenous peoples whose Aboriginal or treaty rights may be affected by government decisions or actions.
What are Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)?
The cumulative and dynamic body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs that Indigenous peoples have developed over time, based on their relationship with their environment and their traditional territories.
What is Reconciliation in the Canadian context?
The process of establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, acknowledging the historical injustices and working towards a more equitable future.
What are Reserve Lands?
Specific areas of land set aside by the Crown for the use and benefit of First Nations.
What is Silviculture?
The practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
What is Traditional Fire Keeping?
An Indigenous practice involving the use of fire for ecological and cultural purposes, rooted in deep understanding of local ecosystems and fire behavior.
What are Treaties?
Formal agreements negotiated between the Crown and Indigenous peoples in Canada, defining rights, responsibilities, and relationships, often involving land and resources.
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)?
A commission established in Canada to document the history and impacts of the residential school system and to provide recommendations for reconciliation.
What is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDec)?
An international instrument that sets out the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide.
