Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Tribes and First Nations possess a unique understanding of the
ways in which the lives of humans, animals and ecosystems are
interconnected. Centuries of observation and living sustainably
in their environments has befitted them with knowledge about their
surroundings that brings great depth and breadth to traditional
scientific and policy decisions.
The following links may provide helpful information and are located outside
the EPA.gov domain. 
Salish Sea Conference
The Tribes and First Nations whose Traditional Territories border
the Salish Sea convened a Policy Dialogue in Sequim, Washington
on November 16 – 18, 2005.
The three-day dialogue focused on environmental and related issues
affecting Native Peoples in the Georgia Basin, Puget Sound and
Strait of Juan de Fuca.
The attendees agreed to form a Coast Salish Aboriginal Council,
which will be a forum to advance environmental and cultural concerns
of the Coast Salish with one voice. For more information, visit
Salish Sea Conference:
A Policy Dialogue for Salish Tribes and First Nations.
Additional resources
Aboriginal
Canada Portal: Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Environment
Canada: Building Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge
EPA Region 10
Tribal Programs
Traditional
Ecological Knowledge