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MOTHER OCEAN “What’s your relationship with the ocean?” – Voices from Okinawan Coral Reef Island

Hillary Web Designer — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:10:24 +0000

This short movie was produced to communicate scientific findings that describe the plurality of human-ocean relationships and their associated values on Yaeyama islands, Okinawa, Japan. Through a collaboration with local people, marine scientists and other various creators (manga artists, musicians, designers, cinematographers, etc.), this movie vividly conveys the “real bountifulness of mother ocean”. Our hope is to increase public awareness of the urgent need for coral reef conservation as climate change unfolds, which should also encourage relevant policy changes.

今回制作したショートムービーは、お金に換算できない「海の価値」を、出演してくださった14人のみなさん、そして調査に協力してくださったのべ200人の八重山の地域住民の皆さん自身の声をもとに科学的に実証し、クリエイターたちとの協働により表現したものです。研究成果をより広く伝えるため、マンガ『海獣の子供』（2019年にアニメーション映画化）の作者・五十嵐大介氏に、ご本人曰く ”心の故郷” でもある八重山諸島の伝統行事や風景、生き物などのスケッチを描いていただき、ムービーの中に散りばめました。サンゴ礁の海と世代を越えて寄り添ってきた八重山の皆さんの想いを伝えるこのムービーが、かけがえのないサンゴ礁の海を守るムーブメントにつながっていくことを願っています。そして私たち研究者も、この研究をふまえての政策提言はもちろん、志を同じくする世界中の研究者たち、そして海と暮らす人々とともに、世界に向けた発信を続けていきます。作画：五十嵐大介／音楽：武徹太郎／アニメーション制作：エレファントストーン ◆水産研究・教育機構　水産資源研究所 https://www2.fra.go.jp/xq/851-2/

Nakatuenita: Respect

CCRN — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:00:27 +0000

Pressured by the Church and Governments the Innu were settled into communities in the middle of the 20th Century, then the Churchill Falls Hydro Project flooded vast areas of their land without permission. Their communities fell apart and into despair.

Now the Innu are taking back control of their land, government, schools, social services and their resources which are overseen by the Environmental Guardians.

Timor Leste

CCRN — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:12:24 +0000

Produced by Cintia Nascimento, this video focuses on coastal conservation in Timor Leste.

Born on the Rocks

CCRN — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:09:48 +0000

The story of the coastal communities of the Tsitsikamma and their relationship with the National Park and Marine Protected Area. Gradually, throughout the years they lose access to the natural resources around them which has dire consequences for their livelihoods. Check out this CCRN funded video produced by CCRN student Ella-Kari Muhl.

Listen to the accounts of local community members as they describe and express the struggles and challenges related to the implementation of the marine protected area, and how the current challenges are endangering the future of the community. The video highlights the values and needs of the local residents, and, through those values, demonstrates indicators and practices that would lead to success. For more information, check out the CCRN Tsitsikamma community story.

The Ocean is Our Garden, Fishing Rights for Nuu-chah-nulth

Hillary Web Designer — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:12:54 +0000

Explore the struggles of the Nuu-chah-nulth with the Canadian government in their bid to restoring their fishing rights and preserving their culture and tradition. Some of the key issues presented in this video include the infringement of Indigenous People’s fishing rights and livelihoods, and the power exhibited by local communities in mobilizing themselves to challenge government policies that affect their rights and livelihoods.

For more information, check out our Nuu-chah-nuth community story.

Sharing the Waters

CCRN — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:48:38 +0000

Sharing the Waters, Saint John, NB was produced for the Fundy North Fishermen’s Association, a partner community organization of Coastal CURA. This film begins with a brief introduction to the history of the inshore fishery in Saint John followed by an overview of issues stemming from the recent increase in marine industrial projects in the harbour. The story is told by local fishermen who share their concerns and the many efforts they have made to collectively work with project proponents, harbour officials and other user groups on managing the coastal waters.

Tanzania – Promoting Environmental Conservation and Cooperation

CCRN — Thu, 19 May 2016 19:49:30 +0000

Promoting Environmental Conservation and Cooperation (PECC) is a project of the Kesho Trust in cooperation with 6 villages adjacent to Saadani National Park, Tanzania. The project is focused on building relationships between park management and communities through improved mutual understanding and open communication.

Wi’kupaltimk – Feast of Forgiveness

CCRN — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:00:03 +0000

Many Canadians go hungry. Tragically Indigenous Canadians are twice as likely as other Canadians to experience hunger and want in their lifetimes. Wi’kupaltimk – Feast of Forgiveness, looks at the experiences of Urban Indigenous people residing in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). Salina Kemp, a Masters student, mother and Mi’kmaw from the Millbrook First Nation, takes us on a journey through all aspects of the “food security” issue – both historically and in the present.

Directed by Kent Martin, and Produced by CCRN Partner and Researcher, Dr. Trudy Sable, the film celebrates the resilience of the Mi’kmaq, and Indigenous people in general; the rich landscape and resources which were available to them prior to colonization, the medicines and wild food that are still available and the sacredness of the food that sustains human beings spiritually, culturally, and physically.

T’aaq-wiihak, Implementing Nuu-chah-nulth Fishing Rights

CCRN — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:45:03 +0000

In 2009, the BC Supreme Court ruled that five Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations have an Aboriginal right to fish and sell all species of fish from their territories on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. The court also ruled that Canada’s fisheries policies and regulations infringed those Aboriginal rights and directed Canada and the Nations to negotiate new fisheries regime that would accommodate the five Nations. Today, despite years of negotiations, these new fisheries have not advanced beyond the demonstration fisheries stage and First Nations continue to have very little access to resources in our territories.

This video, T’aaq-wiihak, Implementing Nuu-chah-nulth Fishing Rights, presented by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and Uu-a-thluk discusses the challenges faced by Nuu-chah-nulth fishers and how implementing T’aaq-wiihak fisheries would benefit both Nuu-chah-nulth fishers and the surrounding community.