1. Photo by Emre Turak

2. 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

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

4. 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)