Bringing Research Home

Reclaiming Research to Tell the Story of Climate Change in the Kluane First Nation Traditional Territory (2018-2024)

Funding: SSHRC & Canadian Mountain Network
Location: Yukon - Burwash Landing, Destruction Bay

Centred on KFN values, knowledge and needs, this project collaboratively studies how self-governing Kluane First Nation (KFN) can enhance its ability to actively drive and participate in research. Objectives: 1. Compile existing climate change research that has been conducted in KFN Traditional Territory, 2. Co-develop a process to empower KFN to have greater control over research in their Traditional Territory, 3. Develop and employ tools to facilitate knowledge mobilization of climate change research in the region.

Learn more about the project objectives, research plan, key outcomes & impact here.

BRH also supports KFN in hosting research summits to foster relationships between researchers and community members, and open the path for more ethical and engaged research that meets community needs and priorities. Research summits have been held in Burwash Landing, Yukon in 2018 and 2019; a third summit is anticipated for 2023.

If you conduct research in KFN Territory, please connect with us here.