Transcript Day 02 03 IMCC Meeting 2011

Pan-Pacific Indigenous Experiences in Marine
Conservation @IMCC
May 10-13, 2011
Two meetings for traditional peoples to discuss
improving governance of coastal resources &
fisheries
1. Hosted by first nation community on West coast
of Vancouver Island event - May 10-13th
2. Symposium session the main Part of IMCC May 14-17th
Pan-Pacific Indigenous Experiences in Marine
Conservation @IMCC
May 10-13, 2011
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Governance
Use Patterns and mapping
Attitudes, Perceptions and Beliefs
Economics of MPAs
Capacity building
Cultural practices and monitoring
Communities.
Pan-Pacific Indigenous Experiences in Marine
Conservation @IMCC
May 10-13, 2011
• Discuss current indigenous initiatives in marine
conservation and MPA establishment and management;
• Examine successes (failures) of relations between
indigenous peoples and MPAs;
• Identify research and knowledge gaps in understanding of
how MPAs and indigenous peoples are related;
• Develop research agenda to address gaps in above;
• Explore collaborative research arrangements among
partners etc; and
• (Provide catalyst for MPA development in Canada)