Discover how to collect, present and report traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) using shared wisdom and information that has evolved over centuries of living as part of the environment.

TEK is an important source of environmental information for both First Nations and industry. It allows First Nations communities to realize their own expertise and apply their own knowledge and practices to help protect their way of life. And it helps industry identify and report on cultural resources as part of land-use projects.

Traditional knowledge is specific to a location and includes the relationships between plants, animals, natural phenomena, landscapes and timing of lifeway events, including but not limited to fishing, hunting, trapping, berry picking, medicinal plant use, agriculture, and forestry.

This course is offered over 10 days (usually Monday to Friday over 2 weeks), with mornings learning in a virtual classroom via Zoom and afternoons completing self-paced activities.

This course is also available as a custom offering. In person training may be possible (customs only) depending on location and instructor availability. Please contact us at cstudies@unbc.ca to set up a course date and time that works for you and your employees or community members.