Article 8(j) is one of the key directions regarding traditional knowledge in the CBD. A large amount of work at the international level has gone into attempting to implement the article.
“This website reflects the Forests and Oceans for the Future ecological knowledge research project. This research project aims to demonstrate, through extensive research into local ecological knowledge held by the Gitxaala people, how local systems of governance and resource management can be more effectively integrated with the models and approaches of Euro-Canadian science. Related to CURA's educational stream is the public education materials provided within this website. The resources material in this package include curriculum material designed for the use in the Province of BC's K-12 education system. Of interest may be Unit 1: Two Ways of Knowing, Traditional Ecological Knowledge Meets Western Science and Unit 2: Traditional Plant Knowledge of the Tsimshian.” (annotation from Raby et al. 2004)
The FSC has developed standards for sustainable forest management for most of the forested regions of Canada. These standards include those addressing the use of traditional knowledge under Principle #3, "Indigenous Peoples' Rights"
"The Canadian Cultural Observatory is an information service for all who are interested in Canada’s cultural development. The Observatory is funded in part by the Canadian Culture Online Strategy and is a collaborative initiative of the Department of Canadian Heritage. The Observatory supports cultural development in Canada by:
Informing the cultural policy and research community;
Encouraging evidence-based policy analysis and planning;
Stimulating community debate and improved knowledge exchange" (from the website)
This website includes a sizable collection of reports and links, with a focus on traditional Aboriginal culture.
