Wildlife conservation and management (WCM) practices have been historically drawn from
a wide variety of academic fields, yet practitioners have been slow to engage with emerging …

Inuit hunting traditions are rich in perceptions, practices and stories relating to animals and
human beings. The authors examine key figures such as the raven, an animal that has a …

In this study we systematically review and critique literature containing Traditional Ecological
Knowledge (TEK) of the beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) as a case study to gain insights into …

Social institutions that facilitate sharing and redistribution may help mitigate the impact of
resource shocks. In the North American Arctic, traditional food sharing may direct food to …

Beluga whale hunting is one of the most social subsistence hunting activities to take place in
the Canadian Arctic. Through the harvest, distribution and consumption of beluga whales …

In the Arctic, seasonal variation in the accessibility of the land, sea ice and open waters
influences which resources can be harvested safely and efficiently. Climate stressors are …

Framed within debates about political ontology, this paper explores how, in a settler colonial
context, state-governed wildlife management reflects a complex set of assumptions and …

In the Arctic, there has long been a strong relationship between Inuit and beluga whales. As
well as being considered sentient creatures, Inuit value these small white toothed whales for …

The harvest and consumption of country food is a cornerstone of Inuit culture, sovereignty,
food security, and nutrition. Qilalugaq (beluga whales)(Delphinapterus leucas (Pallas …

The integration of Indigenous cultural rights with biodiversity protection can be explored in
multiple dimensions and occupy contested grounds. This paper outlines the results of a …