Abstract from Pan-Arctic Results Workshop – Ottawa, Feb 7-10, 2011 

The community of Fort Severn First Nation is conducting a survey of polar bear migration and habitat in their traditional territory. Local guides, youth and Elders are working with researchers to collect, analyze, and share local cultural and traditional knowledge, in order to better understand how the species is being affected by climate change. Activities include open community meetings, elder/youth interviews, and youth wilderness and traditional teaching trips. Elders are talking with youth about the land and the changes they see. The youth are learning to make videos and share the stories with others for generations to come.