Final report - Integrated Land Management Bureau

Class of objective: First Nations cultural/traditional sustenance resources
(listed as Section 3.1 in Schedule C and G):
Recommended indicators for First Nations Cultural/Traditional Sustenance Resources
Objective : Sustain cultural/traditional resources for First Nations’ domestic use
Indicator Rationale Unit/description/scale Data
source/frequency
E1 Number of First
Nation community
members in the
plan area learning
and speaking tribal
languages
E2 Number of First
Nation community
members using
traditional cultural
resources for noncommercial
purposes
First Nations
language
programs
have often
linked the
continuation
and use of
tribal
languages
with the
survival of
First Nations
cultures.
Many First
Nations have
related an
increase in
use of cultural
resources to
an increased
and firmer
connection
with their
culture and
traditions, and
as essential
for the
restoration of
community
viability.
Number per community
attending formal
courses/workshops
and using languages
outside the home
Number per community
involved in at least one
cultural traditional
practice per year
Proxy Method:
Measured through
interviews with key
informants (elders,
language
teachers) in
community.
Proxy Method-
measured through
interviews with key
informants (elders,
tribal leaders) in
the community.
Desired direction
Increased number
of First Nation
community
members in the
plan area learning
and speaking tribal
languages
Increased number
of First Nation
community
members using
traditional cultural
resources for noncommercial
purposes.
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