Responses of Native American cultural heritage to changes in environmental setting

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
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Cultural expressions of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) reflect the relationship between AIAN and the plant and animal species present in an area. Different forces that modify that relationship and influence those expressions can potentially shape AIAN cultural heritage and even compromise their cultural identity. Herein, we propose seven modalities to illustrate how AIAN cultural expressions may respond to changes in environmental settings that alter the relationship between plant and animal assemblages, and Native peoples. Each modality provides insight into the vulnerability, resilience, and adaptive capacity of AIAN cultural expressions to changes in environmental settings. Future research may delve deeper into these modalities and help identify appropriate methods for managing culturally important resources. More culturally sensitive management approaches may strengthen conservation practices and safeguard the cultural legacy of indigenous groups.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Responses of Native American cultural heritage to changes in environmental setting
Series title AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
DOI 10.1177/1177180119847726
Volume 15
Issue 4
Year Published 2019
Language English
Publisher SAGE
Contributing office(s) National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center, National Climate Adaptation Science Center
Description 9 p.
First page 359
Last page 367
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