Engaging Southwestern Tribes in Sustainable Water Resources Management

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Why is it important for researchers to understand the differences between approaches to knowledge?

  • To gain political power within scientific communities
  • To be better prepared to work with tribes and have appropriate cultural sensitivities (correct)
  • To create rituals and rites of passage within their research institutions
  • To ensure they receive proper funding for their research

How do social institutions influence knowledge systems according to the text?

  • By assigning powers and privileges to certain members or groups (correct)
  • By ensuring all knowledge remains private within the institution
  • By eliminating the need for external researchers to embed themselves in these institutions
  • By creating a system of scientific rituals and rites of passage

Why might external researchers face difficulties when working with tribal knowledge systems?

  • Due to a lack of interest in cultural sensitivities
  • Because they are not accustomed to being embedded in social institutions (correct)
  • Because they do not have access to sufficient funding for their research
  • As a result of having too much political power within the tribes

How might a scientist's view of public knowledge differ from a tribal perspective?

<p>Tribes may view certain knowledge as only suitable for sharing in specific ceremonies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does tribal knowledge about the location of medicinal plants differ in impact between scientists and tribes?

<p>Tribes lose access to medicinal plants if location is revealed, scientists do not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do social institutions play in shaping research priorities and powers within knowledge systems?

<p>Assigning powers and privileges within the knowledge system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the Native American way of understanding knowledge as inseparable from human experience and action?

<p>Lived knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should scientists be cautious when handling water in research involving tribes?

<p>To avoid insulting or disrespecting tribes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Seneca people's planting of corn, beans, and squash together illustrate their knowledge?

<p>Through cultural stories and traditional ceremonies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of indigenous knowledge according to the text?

<p>Observation and reflection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might external researchers find it challenging to understand indigenous knowledge systems?

<p>As they are not familiar with indigenous approaches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if scientists fail to recognize their own assumptions regarding tribal collaborations?

<p>Risk souring relationships with tribal collaborators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'governance value' of knowledge?

<p>The ties between knowledge systems and political agendas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest scientists should approach collaborations with tribes?

<p>As diplomats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four 'simple rules' summarized by Lomawaima in the text?

<p>Ethical considerations, listening more, following tribal rules, and reciprocity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do researchers need to respect and follow tribal research protocols, according to the text?

<p>To align with cosmological frameworks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key difference highlighted between tribal members and scientists in the text?

<p>Scientists overlook the governance value of knowledge that tribal members emphasize (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does spirituality play in the knowledge systems of tribal members as explained in the text?

<p>It is a major factor in their knowledge systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the text?

<p>The significance of water resources in Indigenous cultures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Indigenous communities view their connection with their physical environments?

<p>As having an intimate relationship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Indigenous cultures base their identities on?

<p>Ecosystems and sacred places (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the value and knowledge systems of Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities described in the text?

<p>Colliding when it comes to water resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect makes Indigenous value and knowledge systems unique?

<p>'Mother Earth' and respect for ancestors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples compared to the dominant United States settler society?

<p>Different in understanding ecosystems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four general types of engagement identified in the case studies of environmental management decisions in Australia?

<p>Indigenous Governed collaborations (IG), indigenous-driven Co-Governance (ICoG), Agency-driven Co-Governance (ACoG), Agency Governance (AG) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Indigenous Governed collaborations (IG) from indigenous-driven Co-Governance (ICoG)?

<p>IGs focus on advancing distinct indigenous society and cultures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Indigenous Governed collaborations (IG) and indigenous-driven Co-Governance (ICoG) differ in terms of power sharing?

<p>ICoGs empower indigenous interests and authority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Agency-driven Co-Governance (ACoG) in environmental management decisions as per the case studies?

<p>Creation in response to government initiatives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of engagement provides better prospects for integration of Traditional Knowledge (TK) due to indigenous peoples retaining control over that knowledge?

<p>Indigenous Governed collaborations (IG) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Indigenous Governed collaborations (IG) and Agency Governance (AG) differ in their origination?

<p>IGs are established through a confederation of indigenous nations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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