Gwich'in Settlement Area Guide for Researchers, June 2023

INTRODUCTION The Gwich’in Tribal Council The Gwich’in, as represented by the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC), are the holders of Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge (TK) in and around the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA). [...] The GTC takes a lead role in the management of Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge issues in the GSA by monitoring and guiding the collection, use and distribution of Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge. [...] The Department of Culture and Heritage is the heritage arm of the Gwich’in Tribal Council and has been authorized by the GTC to implement the Gwich’in TK Policy on its behalf. [...] BEFORE THE RESEARCH PROJECT Gwich’in TK Policy Any research that documents Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge requires a DCH Research Agreement to be completed and forwarded to the DCH Director along with a copy of the consent form and questionnaire. [...] DURING THE RESEARCH PROJECT Being with the Community It is good to be seen in the community over the course of the research project and to drop in to see the Chief, the RRC and DGO offices to say ‘hello’.