Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Team

Traditional Ecological Knowledge encompasses the Syilx worldview of the land and all living things upon it. The Syilx people have long been a part of the health of the land and wish to be engaged in decision-making affecting the land in their traditional territories. Traditional ecological knowledge combined with western science increases the chance to protect natural areas within the Okanagan Similkameen. TEK team activities include:

• Participation in education initiatives to communicate traditional ecological knowledge to many audiences
• Restoration and species at risk stewardship at Ecommunity Place on the Penticton Indian Reserve
• Work with BC Parks to identify pictograph sites
• Support and celebration of the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s fisheries enhancement work