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Pan-Pacific Indigenous Experiences in Marine Conservation @IMCC May 10-13, 2011 Two meetings for traditional peoples to discuss improving governance of coastal resources & fisheries Hosted by first nation community on West coast of Vancouver Island event - May 10-13th Symposium session the main Part of IMCC -May 14-17th

Use Patterns and mapping Attitudes, Perceptions and Beliefs Pan-Pacific Indigenous Experiences in Marine Conservation @IMCC May 10-13, 2011 Governance Use Patterns and mapping Attitudes, Perceptions and Beliefs Economics of MPAs Capacity building Cultural practices and monitoring Communities.

Pan-Pacific Indigenous Experiences in Marine Conservation @IMCC May 10-13, 2011 Discuss current indigenous initiatives in marine conservation and MPA establishment and management; Examine successes (failures) of relations between indigenous peoples and MPAs; Identify research and knowledge gaps in understanding of how MPAs and indigenous peoples are related; Develop research agenda to address gaps in above; Explore collaborative research arrangements among partners etc; and (Provide catalyst for MPA development in Canada)