This study details the efforts to operationalize the use of Traditional knowledge (TK) in studies conducted in the North Slope Borough (NSB) of Alaska. Panels of local experts were assembled to meet with scientists proposing to conduct studies in the NSB. By having scientists meet with TK panels, we hoped to improve communication between local communities and visiting scientists, improve the incorporation of TK into research projects, make research more responsive to local needs, and improve research timelines. Here we present the findings of seven TK panels, examine what practices worked well and those that did not, and make recommendations for future efforts.

USD: $359,000

2015-10-01 → 2024-01-31