Final report - Integrated Land Management Bureau

Objective : Sustain cultural/traditional resources for First Nations’ domestic use
Indicator Rationale Unit/description/scale Data
source/frequency
E2 Number of First
Nation community
members using
traditional cultural
resources for noncommercial
purposes
E3 Number of new
archaeological
studies or
Traditional Use
Studies conducted
and number
reviewed by First
Nations
E4 Number of
returning salmon to
key waterways in
plan area
E5 Number of
hectares
protected/managed
specifically for
enhancement of
cultural resources
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.
The number
of new
archaeological
studies can
serve as
proxy for
cultural/
traditional
resources
identified,
inventoried,
and protected
and is
measurable
over time.
Salmon are
an integral
part of First
Nations
culture in the
plan areas.
Provisions for
First Nations
cultural and
heritage
resources are
more likely to
lead to their
protection and
enhancement.
Number per community
involved in at least one
cultural traditional
practice per year
Proxy Method-
measured through
interviews with key
informants (elders,
tribal leaders) in
the community.
Number per plan area Provincial
archaeology and
heritage resource
inventories and
surveys; research
institutions
(universities, tribal
councils). Need to
be compiled.
Number by major
waterway in plan areas
Number of hectares by
plan area
Canada
Department of
Fisheries and
Oceans.
Land management
agency local
plans. Need to be
compiled.
Available on
demand.
Desired direction
Increased number
of First Nation
community
members using
traditional cultural
resources for noncommercial
purposes.
Increased number
of new
archaeological
studies or
Traditional Use
Studies conducted
and number
reviewed by First
Nations.
Number of
returning salmon to
key waterways in
plan area.
Increased number
of hectares
protected/managed
specifically for
enhancement of
cultural resources
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