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WorksheetsCPAWS Docuseries: Athabasca Denesuline
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the role of Ian Donnard as a community land technician?
A. Protecting the caribou population
B. Negotiating with mining companies
C. Consulting with community members about land concerns
D. Managing commercial fishing operations
Why is the relationship between the Dene people and caribou important?
D. Caribou are considered a nuisance by the Dene people
C. Caribou are used for commercial hunting
B. Caribou are a symbol of cultural identity and survival
A. Caribou are a source of income for the Dene people
What is the primary reason for the decline in caribou numbers and range?
D. Lack of suitable habitat for calving
C. Forest fires and climate change
B. Human expansion and mining exploration
A. Disease and predation
What is the mission of the Ifna Lands and Resources office?
D. To advocate for the relocation of Dene communities
C. To develop industrial areas in northern Saskatchewan
B. To protect the lands and waters of the Athabasca Basin
A. To promote commercial fishing in the Athabasca Basin
What is the significance of the hiring of community land technicians by the Ifna Lands and Resources office?
B. It supports other conservation initiatives beyond indigenous protected areas
D. It aims to relocate Dene communities away from caribou habitats
A. It provides employment opportunities for non-indigenous individuals
C. It focuses solely on commercial fishing and trapping activities
Why is conservation in Saskatchewan particularly challenging?
C. The province's agricultural focus conflicts with conservation priorities
D. The province lacks suitable habitats for protected areas
B. The province has a history of neglecting indigenous conservation efforts
A. The province is primarily focused on industrial development
What is the preferred method for managing land and water according to the text?
A. Government-led conservation efforts
B. International conservation organizations
C. Indigenous communities who live on the land
D. Private corporations with environmental initiatives
What is the traditional belief regarding hunting caribou?
A. It is considered a sport and recreational activity
B. It is a way to control caribou population
C. It is a blessing from the creator and involves sharing the meat
D. It is discouraged due to declining caribou numbers
What is the main reason for passing on knowledge and skills to future generations?
C. To protect the land and water for future generations
B. To ensure the survival of caribou populations
D. To continue commercial hunting and trapping activities
A. To maintain a nomadic lifestyle
What is the primary food source for the Dene people?
B. Fish
A. Bison
D. Moose
C. Caribou
What is the role of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in the text?
C. Working with Ifna Lands and Resources office to develop protected areas
B. Developing commercial fishing areas in northern Saskatchewan
A. Advocating for the relocation of Dene communities
D. Promoting industrial expansion in the Athabasca Basin
What is the significance of the partnership between the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and Ifna Lands and Resources office?
A. It aims to relocate Dene communities away from caribou habitats
B. It focuses solely on commercial fishing and trapping activities
D. It provides employment opportunities for non-indigenous individuals
C. It supports the development of indigenous protected and conserved areas
What is the primary reason for the importance of caribou to the Dene people?
A. They are a source of income for the Dene people
C. They are used for commercial hunting
B. They are a symbol of cultural identity and survival
D. They are considered a nuisance by the Dene people
What is the primary focus of the Ifna Lands and Resources office?
D. To advocate for the relocation of Dene communities
C. To develop industrial areas in northern Saskatchewan
B. To protect the lands and waters of the Athabasca Basin
A. To promote commercial fishing in the Athabasca Basin
What is the primary reason for the decline in caribou numbers and range?
B. Human expansion and mining exploration
A. Disease and predation
C. Forest fires and climate change
D. Lack of suitable habitat for calving
