Indigenous-Driven Environmental Monitoring: Achieving Knowledge Sovereignty through Applied Research and Training

This project is designed in partnership with Indigenous communities to enhance Indigenous community-based monitoring. This will be achieved through customizable instruction and hands-on training delivered through applied research projects, designed with community input. This model purposely meets learners at their personal level, includes them as research team members, and supports practical skill development by solving problems relevant to their land. NAIT will instruct Indigenous learners on freshwater sampling and analysis techniques, data management, quality control and analysis. NAIT will also develop digital solutions to support Indigenous communities with knowledge-sharing efforts, enabling communities with the tools to integrate water management approaches.