The Qalipu First Nation will be interviewing people within the communities represented by the band to gather information about climate change.
The band wants to find out what impact climate change is having on its communities and people and solutions for adaptation.
To get that information the band will conduct interviews in Lark Harbour, Cox’s Cove, Burgeo, St. George’s, Cape St. George, Stephenville Crossing, Lewisporte, Bishop’s Falls and the Gander Bay area until March 29.
Topics to be covered in the interviews will include: extreme weather events such as flooding and the impact on water quality, community infrastructure, and emergency preparedness; coastal erosion and rising sea levels and the impact they may have on spiritual grounds and medicinal plant sites; forest use and the impact climate change may be having on this use, and plant and animal life.
This information gathered will be used to help communities adapt to the challenges of climate change.
Interviews are open to members of the band, and self-identifying Mi’kmaq over 14. Times and locations for the interviews are yet to be determined. Home visits and evening interviews are available.
To schedule an interview
Residents of Lark Harbour, Cox’s Cove, Burgeo, St. George’s, Cape St. George and Stephenville Crossing can contact Joanne Harris, research assistant at [email protected] or call 709-634-4706.
Residents of Lewisporte, Bishop’s Falls and the Gander Bay area can contact Nancy Jeans, research assistant at [email protected] or call 709-393-6771.
