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