4.1.1 Traditional Knowledge

Management Plan

4.1.1 Traditional Knowledge

Local people, especially Elders, know a great deal about the region, its history, the land, environmental conditions, wildlife and habitats. Their information will be important in understanding regional ecosystems and cultural histories. Parks Canada is documenting Inuvialuit traditional knowledge of the natural and cultural resources in the park. Information being acquired consists of Inuvialuit traditional beliefs, oral histories, and the historical and cultural basis of place names within and adjacent to the park. This information will be used in park management where possible.