Companion Reports to the Wildlife Conservation and Management Plan
The Companion Reports to the Yukon North Slope Wildlife
Conservation and Management Plan give a detailed look at the
evidence that underpins the Plan. This evidence includes over a decade of studies and draws from Inuvialuit
knowledge and science. The Companion Reports summarize this body of knowledge and provide additional information to support the implementation of the Plan's Objectives, Strategies and Priorities.
There are fourteen Companion Reports. Each Report focuses on a select topic of interest or key wildlife species featured in the Plan. The wildlife species selected are recognized for their cultural or economic importance, similar habitat needs to other species, and essential role in the Yukon North Slope ecosystem. The Companion Reports feature additional maps, detailed information, highlights from key studies, and links to collaborative efforts that are already in place to support the health of the Yukon North Slope.
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1. Traditional Use
This report details past and present Inuvialuit traditional use of the Yukon North Slope. "Pretty much all this area where we go is a special place to us...." - Participant, YNS Inuvialuit Traditional Use Study, 2018.
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2. Climate Change
An underlying principle in the Yukon North Slope Wildlife Conservation and Management Plan is that we consider climate change effects on all aspects of wildlife conservation, traditional use, and management planning.
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3. Contaminants / Halumailir̂uq
The Yukon North Slope environment is exposed to contaminants, many of which originated in more populated areas. Monitoring contaminants is an important part of conserving the Yukon North Slope.
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4. Aullaviat / Aunguniarvik
Aullaviat/Aunguniarvik means ‘where people and
animals travel’ and ‘where people harvest’. This report describes the many conservation values of Aullaviat/Aunguniarvik.
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5. Caribou / Tuktu
“…If you treat them good, they’ll last you a lifetime. You look after the caribou. “ - Participant,
Aklavik Local and Traditional Knowledge about Porcupine Caribou, 2009. This report highlights the importance of tuktu on the Yukon North Slope.
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6. Moose/Tuttuvak
Moose use the coastal wetlands, river valleys, riparian areas of the Yukon North Slope. They also migrate across this landscape. Inuvialuit use moose to make makłak, moccasins, and jackets.
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7. Grizzly Bear / Akłaq
Grizzly bears need lots of space to roam and different habitat types, both of which the Yukon North Slope provides. Places where grizzly bears den are especially important to conserve.
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8. Polar Bear / Nanuq
Nearshore and den habitat on the Yukon North Slope is important for polar bears. Inuvialuit work together with partners in Alaska and the Northwest Territories to conserve nanu.
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9. Dolly Varden / Iqaluqpig
Dolly Varden are also known as 'char'. The Yukon North Slope is home to Dolly Varden spawning, overwintering, and migration habitat. The Big Fish River and Rat River are important places to fish for char.
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10. Broad Whitefish / Anaarlirq
Broad whitefish use the brackish waters close to the coast of the Yukon North Slope. They also use lakes and creeks along the coastal plain.
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11. Geese
This report features several geese species, including: snow goose (kanuq), yellowlegs (nigliq), brant (nirglingaq), and Canada goose (ulugullik).
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12. Furbearers
There are many furbearers on the Yukon North Slope, from carnivores (e.g. wolf) to herbivores (e.g. beaver). Furbearers are a diverse group and they need a range of different landscape types.
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13. Sheep / Imnaiq
Dall's Sheep (Imnaiq) are harvested by Inuvialuit in the Northern Richardson Mountains. Dall's Sheep need healthy mountain ecosystems they can access year-round to meet their needs.
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14. Muskox / Umingmak
Muskox (Umingmak) are found across the Yukon North Slope. They need diverse landscapes with access to lowlands and hills with moist vegetation.
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15. Combined Companion Reports
This version combines all fourteen companion reports into one document. You can read in depth about all Plan's the focal species and key topics in one place.
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