Jan 17, 2026
Canada case study: research highlights and engagement (January 2026)
A focused snapshot of current research themes, team composition, and knowledge mobilization for the Canada case study (Tla’amin Nation), complementing the timeline briefing.
Core questions
Section titled “Core questions”The study examines Indigenous food security, climate resilience, and treaty governance—how implementation of the modern treaty shapes food systems and how adaptation strategies can be co-developed with the Nation.
Research threads
Section titled “Research threads”- “Seeds” and adaptation: Community-identified projects (e.g. food processing facility, Marine Plan, smokehouse, harvest tools) assessed for climate adaptation potential and sensitivity.
- Clam gardens: Revitalization of mariculture practice; fieldwork with the Clam Garden Network; emphasis on educational language for Nation audiences.
- Treaty and food security: MSc research on treaty impacts on food security; Fediuk-led work on diet and distribution feeding Solving-FCB.
- Aquaculture futures: Interviews and analysis on desirable aquaculture pathways; traits-based assessment work with relevance to FCB goals.
Engagement
Section titled “Engagement”Workshops with leadership and departments; annual General Assembly and open houses; planned taste and marine plan activities; industry connection with PAH Shellfish.
Publications (examples)
Section titled “Publications (examples)”Peer-reviewed work includes traits-based aquaculture assessment (npj Ocean Sustainability) and seafood consumption and health outcomes among coastal First Nations (FACETS).
Synthesis
Section titled “Synthesis”Aligned with Netherlands system-structuring work and global nutrition comparisons with West Africa; NFF mapping shared at the 2025 Costa Rica partnership meeting.
Source material: internal Canada case-study deep dive (project record).