"So that our voices are heard" : forest use and changing gender roles of Dene women in Hay River, Northwest Territories

This book was written about and for the Dene Women of Hay River. It holds their experience, knowledge and lifelong learning. The information gathered in this book is useful for gaining a greater understanding of its positive implications for the Dene women living in the boreal forest community of Hay River. When working with aboriginal people, it is important to understand and respect the knowledge that is being shared as a gift. During the process of this research project, this protocol was always observed. Font Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 3 Bibliographic Information......Page 4 Table of Contents......Page 5 Figure Captions......Page 6 Community Participants......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Acknowledgements......Page 11 Introduction......Page 14 Women's Empowerment Search......Page 15 Research Concepts and Methods......Page 17 Research Steps......Page 21 Hay River, Northwest Territories......Page 32 Life in the Forest......Page 33 Hunting Birds......Page 34 Trapping......Page 39 Fishing......Page 43 Gathering Berries......Page 44 Family Gardens......Page 45 Tree Resources......Page 46 Medicinal Plants......Page 47 Traditional Products......Page 49 Impact of Industry and Employment......Page 51 Transfer of Knowledge to the Young......Page 54 Productive Roles of Women......Page 59 Reproductive Roles of Women......Page 61 Community Management and Leadership Roles of Women......Page 65 Practical Needs of Women......Page 68 Strategic Needs of Women......Page 70 Discussion......Page 73 References......Page 79 INDEX......Page 80 Map. Forest Use and Changing Gender Roles of Dene Women in Hay River; Northwest Territories......Page 89 Back Cover......Page 90