In recent decades, climate change and other environmental, socio-political and economic pressures have brought about many significant challenges to Indigenous peoples in northern Canada. In the face of such changes, and the threat they represent to their land-based subsistence and cultural practices, Canada's northern First Nations are increasingly taking leadership roles in resource co-management arrangements and other stewardship activities, as well as scientific monitoring on the land. However, scientific research has been slow to recognize and value the contributions of Indigenous Knowledge (IK), as well as the necessity to enhance community engagement and knowledge sharing throughout the course of the research project and beyond. The aim of this session is to, collectively, reflect on, discuss, and share experiences about best practices and strategies related to community engagement in the context of scientific research in northern Canada.

Miguel Sioui, Michael McPhee