Composer avec les changements climatiques dans l’écosystème économique autochtone

The document examines the intersection of commercial fishing, climate change, and Indigenous cultural practices through a case study of Quw’utsun Kw’atl’kwa Enterprises (QKE) in Cowichan, British Columbia. It argues that the depletion of fish stocks—particularly sockeye and rainbow trout—is driven by a combination of global warming, industrial pollution, and overfishing. Using the Nuu-chah-nulth principle of 'tsawalk' (interconnectedness), the study highlights how fishing is central to Cowichan identity and suggests that economic viability now requires diversifying into aquaculture, ecotourism, and renewable energy. The report concludes with recommendations for comprehensive environmental impact assessments, ecosystem mapping, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to ensure the long-term resilience of Indigenous commercial fisheries.

• The decline in fish stocks is the result of cumulative environmental and industrial pressures. While global warming leads to increased ocean temperatures, other critical factors include industrial impacts, commercial overfishing, and international competition from countries such as Japan and the United States.
• Fishing is a fundamental pillar of Cowichan identity and cultural continuity, serving as a mechanism for intergenerational knowledge transfer and a spiritual connection to the river. Traditional practices emphasize respect and sustainability, specifically the principle of taking only what is necessary.

APA

Canadian Climate Institute (2025). Composer avec les changements climatiques dans l’écosystème économique autochtone. https://institutclimatique.ca/publications/composer-avec-les-changements-climatiques-dans-lecosysteme-economique-autochtone/

Chicago

Canadian Climate Institute. Composer avec les changements climatiques dans l’écosystème économique autochtone. 2025. https://institutclimatique.ca/publications/composer-avec-les-changements-climatiques-dans-lecosysteme-economique-autochtone/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{canadianclimateinstitute2025composer, author = {{Canadian Climate Institute}}, title = {{Composer avec les changements climatiques dans l’écosystème économique autochtone}}, institution = {Canadian Climate Institute}, year = {2025}, month = jun, url = {https://institutclimatique.ca/publications/composer-avec-les-changements-climatiques-dans-lecosysteme-economique-autochtone/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }