Appendix I

Summary perspectives from Skeetchestn Community and Band Council Workshops. (* denotes multiple hits)

"To protect aboriginal rights and assert control over resources within our traditional territory." - Skeetchestn Indian Band workshop November 1997.

Healthy Environment

- Clean air
- Industries accountable to eco-friendly practices
- Do not pollute
- Respect the earth/land
- Clean up and stabilize our creek
- Recycling programs
- Less waste
- Too many stray dogs
- Sewage treatment
- Recycle depot***
- Less vehicles
- Monitor refuse
- No pesticides
- Clean up litter along roadways

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Wisdom

- Spiritual
- Ecosystem-based management
- Teach the kids
- Horticulture
- Respect for our hunting and gathering
- Cultural awareness
- Revive traditional practices