This research uses an Interdisciplinary Mixed Methods Approach: This approach uses separate qualitative and quantitative methods and concurrent triangulation as a means to build on the strengths of both knowledge bases.
Methodologies and Data Types Include: Grounded theory approach; Local expert Inuvialuit/Traditional Ecological Knowledge interviews on Arctic Char, fish habitat, local environmental and climate conditions and recent changes; Local resident input into project design and parameters studied; Local resident training and knowledge transfer; Traditional Knowledge Interview Participant Maps; Social science methods analyses; Contemporary biology and ecology methods analyses; Measuring Arctic Char growth and condition field data (length, weight, sex, maturity, stomach contents, parasites, gonad weight, otoliths, tissue samples); Freshwater and lake habitat field data (water quality, erosion levels, zooplankton, bathymetry); Local environmental and climate data (from existing databases); Analysis of best practices for Arctic Char community-based monitoring.