2021-2024 Dene Béré Harvesting and Sharing Campaign

The aim of this project is to support the adaptation of Dene béré (Dene béré) systems to climate change through a harvesting and sharing program that includes hunters, women, and youth. To do so, we propose to increase the communication of knowledge on Dene béré and to build a community harvesting pilot program in each of the five Sahtú communities. The success of this initiative for food security and community views on climate change adaptation/food security needs will be documented through surveys with program participants.

Team members

Leon Andrew, SRRB
Deborah Simmons, SRRB
Mylène Ratelle, University of Waterloo
Kelly Skinner, University of Waterloo
Alyssa Bougie, SRRB
Renewable Resources Councils

Funders

Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program (Government of Canada) and EJ4Climate Foundation

Budget

$760,000