301 DM 7 Handbook - Procedures for the Inclusion and Application of Indigenous Knowledge in the Actions of the Department

This repository provides a permanent archive and a Digital Object Identifier of the associated Handbook.

The purpose of the Handbook can be described as from Section 1 of the Handbook:

This Handbook contains valuable information about the Department’s requirements contained in the Departmental Manual Part 301, Chapter 7 titled, “Departmental Responsibilities for Consideration and Inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in Departmental Actions and Scientific Research” (301 DM 7; app. 1). It provides guidance, practical tips, and promising practices for engaging with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities on the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge. However, this Handbook will not provide a step-by-step or one-size-fits-all guide to working with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities on the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge because each situation is unique, as are Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, and the actions and research of the Department’s Bureaus and Offices. It is important to note that 301 DM 7, and thus this Handbook, applies to Indigenous Peoples as defined in this Handbook.

This work was done by numerous civil servants in the Department of the Interior, plus other experts in and experienced with Indigenous Knowledges; please see pages 59-60 for Acknowledgements. Additional gratitude to the many artists who allowed their work to be contributed to this handbook, as cited with each image.