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Old Crow Flats Case Study Flashcards

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1
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Where is the Old Crow Flats located?

A

In the Yukon Territories, North West Canada

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What is the name of the Canadian national park close by?

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Ivvavik National Park

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What is the name of the US national park close by?

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ANWR

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Which community of people live on the Old Crow Flats?

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Vuntut Gwitchin

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How many Vuntut Gwitchin are there in Old Crow?

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300

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How many caribou are in the Porcupine Caribou Herd?

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200,000

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What is the controversy surrounding oil and gas exploration in the ANWR?

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  • Ongoing US political controversy since 1977
  • A law was passed in 2017 which allowed drilling to commence
  • Two leases were sold in 2020
  • ANWR leases were cancelled in 2023 after being suspended in 2021
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What crop are the Vuntut Gwitchin now able to grow?

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Cabbage

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When did the Vuntut Gwitchin sign a land claims agreement?

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1995 (enabling self-governance)

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Which lake has drained due to melting permafrost?

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Zelma Lake

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How have the Vuntut Gwitchin adapted to live in a cold environment?

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  • Traditional activities such as hunting, fishing and fur trapping
  • Low population density
  • Cultural norms encourage environmental protection
  • Only taking the resources required
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What is the main difference between Ivvavik National Park and the ANWR?

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Environmental protection is greater in Ivvavik National Park

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What do the Vuntut Gwitchin hunt the Porcupine Caribou Herd for?

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  • Meat
  • Hides for clothing and tents
  • Bones and antlers for tools
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What is the migration path of the Porcupine Caribou Herd?

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  • Migrate to coastal breeding grounds in the ANWR during summer
  • Migrate south to forage for mosses and lichens in the shallow snow in winter
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What hunting equipment do the Vuntut Gwitchin use?

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Rifles and snowmobiles

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What are the socio-economic challenges faced in the Old Crow Flats?

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  • Draining of Lake Zelma reduces fishing opportunities
  • Out-migration of young people to larger settlements
  • Economic and political neglect
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What are the environmental challenges faced in the Old Crow Flats?

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  • Global climate change
  • Harsh weather conditions
  • Altered caribou migration and impact on breeding grounds
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What are the opportunities presented in the Old Crow Flats?

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  • Increased plant growth and biodiversity as permafrost melts
  • Increased carbon sequestration
  • Areas of land have become arable for farming
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How many First Nations signed land claims agreements in 1995, including the Vuntut Gwitchin?

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Four

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