Rekindling Relations: Integrating Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge for Bio-Cultural Climate Adaptation
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By Climate Adaptation Science Centers
December 31, 2023
Project Overview
A collaborative research team including the North Central CASC, University of Oklahoma, and College of the Muscogee Nation will conduct ethnographic interviews in the Mvskoke Language (Opvnvkv) documenting Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) on several cultural significant species relevant to climate adaptation. The findings will be used to produce local management tools, educational curricula on wild foods, scientific publications, and resources to support Mvskoke language revitalization efforts.
Project Summary
Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) offers invaluable insights to climate adaptation strategies for culturally and ecologically significant species within the southeastern homelands and current jurisdictions of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Across the United States, climate change and habitat loss threaten species such as the jaguar, alligator gar, and wild foods, which are deeply tied to Mvskoke cultural identity, traditions, and language. This project seeks to connect Mvskoke IK with conservation efforts to promote biocultural resilience.
This project aims to (1) document Mvskoke IK regarding jaguars to enhance understanding of jaguar historical distributions and inform conservation efforts; (2) explore culturally appropriate conservation and climate adaptation approaches for local wild foods and other culturally significant species; and (3) document Mvskoke language and IK to support language and cultural revitalization efforts. Focus group discussions will be hosted to co-design objectives and ensure ethical approaches. Ethnographic interviews will be conducted with nine Mvskoke elders in the Mvskoke language (Opvnvkv) to document IK on climate-vulnerable species.
Collected data will be transcribed, translated, and analyzed to create educational materials on wild foods, a Mvskoke language database for the College of the Muscogee Nation, a management report for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation outlining practical applications of Mvskoke IK knowledge, and an ethnobiology manuscript evaluating Mvskoke IK on jaguars as evidence of historical habitation in the southeastern region. By co-developing ethical and effective pathways for integrating Mvskoke IK into climate adaptation efforts, this project contributes to conservation efforts while strengthening Mvskoke cultural heritage and resilience.
A collaborative research team including the North Central CASC, University of Oklahoma, and College of the Muscogee Nation will conduct ethnographic interviews in the Mvskoke Language (Opvnvkv) documenting Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) on several cultural significant species relevant to climate adaptation. The findings will be used to produce local management tools, educational curricula on wild foods, scientific publications, and resources to support Mvskoke language revitalization efforts.
Project Summary
Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) offers invaluable insights to climate adaptation strategies for culturally and ecologically significant species within the southeastern homelands and current jurisdictions of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Across the United States, climate change and habitat loss threaten species such as the jaguar, alligator gar, and wild foods, which are deeply tied to Mvskoke cultural identity, traditions, and language. This project seeks to connect Mvskoke IK with conservation efforts to promote biocultural resilience.
This project aims to (1) document Mvskoke IK regarding jaguars to enhance understanding of jaguar historical distributions and inform conservation efforts; (2) explore culturally appropriate conservation and climate adaptation approaches for local wild foods and other culturally significant species; and (3) document Mvskoke language and IK to support language and cultural revitalization efforts. Focus group discussions will be hosted to co-design objectives and ensure ethical approaches. Ethnographic interviews will be conducted with nine Mvskoke elders in the Mvskoke language (Opvnvkv) to document IK on climate-vulnerable species.
Collected data will be transcribed, translated, and analyzed to create educational materials on wild foods, a Mvskoke language database for the College of the Muscogee Nation, a management report for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation outlining practical applications of Mvskoke IK knowledge, and an ethnobiology manuscript evaluating Mvskoke IK on jaguars as evidence of historical habitation in the southeastern region. By co-developing ethical and effective pathways for integrating Mvskoke IK into climate adaptation efforts, this project contributes to conservation efforts while strengthening Mvskoke cultural heritage and resilience.
- Source: USGS Sciencebase (id: 675094f1d34ed8d38585257f)
Project Overview
A collaborative research team including the North Central CASC, University of Oklahoma, and College of the Muscogee Nation will conduct ethnographic interviews in the Mvskoke Language (Opvnvkv) documenting Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) on several cultural significant species relevant to climate adaptation. The findings will be used to produce local management tools, educational curricula on wild foods, scientific publications, and resources to support Mvskoke language revitalization efforts.
Project Summary
Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) offers invaluable insights to climate adaptation strategies for culturally and ecologically significant species within the southeastern homelands and current jurisdictions of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Across the United States, climate change and habitat loss threaten species such as the jaguar, alligator gar, and wild foods, which are deeply tied to Mvskoke cultural identity, traditions, and language. This project seeks to connect Mvskoke IK with conservation efforts to promote biocultural resilience.
This project aims to (1) document Mvskoke IK regarding jaguars to enhance understanding of jaguar historical distributions and inform conservation efforts; (2) explore culturally appropriate conservation and climate adaptation approaches for local wild foods and other culturally significant species; and (3) document Mvskoke language and IK to support language and cultural revitalization efforts. Focus group discussions will be hosted to co-design objectives and ensure ethical approaches. Ethnographic interviews will be conducted with nine Mvskoke elders in the Mvskoke language (Opvnvkv) to document IK on climate-vulnerable species.
Collected data will be transcribed, translated, and analyzed to create educational materials on wild foods, a Mvskoke language database for the College of the Muscogee Nation, a management report for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation outlining practical applications of Mvskoke IK knowledge, and an ethnobiology manuscript evaluating Mvskoke IK on jaguars as evidence of historical habitation in the southeastern region. By co-developing ethical and effective pathways for integrating Mvskoke IK into climate adaptation efforts, this project contributes to conservation efforts while strengthening Mvskoke cultural heritage and resilience.
A collaborative research team including the North Central CASC, University of Oklahoma, and College of the Muscogee Nation will conduct ethnographic interviews in the Mvskoke Language (Opvnvkv) documenting Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) on several cultural significant species relevant to climate adaptation. The findings will be used to produce local management tools, educational curricula on wild foods, scientific publications, and resources to support Mvskoke language revitalization efforts.
Project Summary
Mvskoke Indigenous Knowledge (IK) offers invaluable insights to climate adaptation strategies for culturally and ecologically significant species within the southeastern homelands and current jurisdictions of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Across the United States, climate change and habitat loss threaten species such as the jaguar, alligator gar, and wild foods, which are deeply tied to Mvskoke cultural identity, traditions, and language. This project seeks to connect Mvskoke IK with conservation efforts to promote biocultural resilience.
This project aims to (1) document Mvskoke IK regarding jaguars to enhance understanding of jaguar historical distributions and inform conservation efforts; (2) explore culturally appropriate conservation and climate adaptation approaches for local wild foods and other culturally significant species; and (3) document Mvskoke language and IK to support language and cultural revitalization efforts. Focus group discussions will be hosted to co-design objectives and ensure ethical approaches. Ethnographic interviews will be conducted with nine Mvskoke elders in the Mvskoke language (Opvnvkv) to document IK on climate-vulnerable species.
Collected data will be transcribed, translated, and analyzed to create educational materials on wild foods, a Mvskoke language database for the College of the Muscogee Nation, a management report for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation outlining practical applications of Mvskoke IK knowledge, and an ethnobiology manuscript evaluating Mvskoke IK on jaguars as evidence of historical habitation in the southeastern region. By co-developing ethical and effective pathways for integrating Mvskoke IK into climate adaptation efforts, this project contributes to conservation efforts while strengthening Mvskoke cultural heritage and resilience.
- Source: USGS Sciencebase (id: 675094f1d34ed8d38585257f)