| Autor: |
Turner, Katherine L., Berkes, Fikret, Turner, Nancy J. |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of Enterprising Communities; 2012, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p213-229, 17p |
| Abstrakt: |
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to examine Gitga'at First Nation approaches and objectives concerning the use of local biological and cultural resources through the lens of a locally-driven proposal to establish an eco-cultural tourism enterprise. Design/methodology/approach – This project was developed in collaboration with the Gitga'at First Nation and employed a qualitative case study approach. Primary data gathering techniques were active participation, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and work with key informants. Findings – Participant responses highlight the interconnectivity and importance of social, ecological and cultural integrity in local economic development. Three major principles for resource use were widely expressed: control and management by Gitga'at; equitable distribution of any benefits; and the imperative of environmental and cultural sustainability. Research limitations/implications – Gitga'at band members living within the Gitga'at traditional territory played a central part in this research. Future work could include non-resident band members. Furthermore, if the Gitga'at decide to move forward with this proposal, further research could examine how the resource use principles discussed here may be applied. Practical implications – This research provided a forum to explicitly identify research participants' hopes and concerns surrounding eco-cultural tourism and the possible outcomes of this potential project. Social implications – This research may be beneficial to other communities interested in eco-cultural tourism development or other development activities dependent on local resources use. Originality/value – Although essential to creating economic opportunities that reflect local goals and interests, socio-cultural dimensions are often overlooked in local economic development. This research explicitly sought to unpack these domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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