Creating a common language glossary

The goal of the National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium (NBCKC)'s Glossary, Creating a common language, is to provide clarification of terms used across NBCKC knowledge products, including, for example, the Boreal Caribou Monitoring Methods Toolkit, and Beyond Conservation: A Toolkit for Respectful Collaboration with Indigenous People.

The  objectives of this glossary are to:

• Document definitions for terms used in the context of boreal caribou monitoring or stewardship programs in Canada.
• Identify any national variations in the use/application of terminology.
• Present French and English terms alongside each other.

When using this glossary, please note:

• This glossary is to be considered evergreen. As new terms are suggested by members, they can be included in this glossary. In addition, in the future, we plan to include Indigenous language translations for terms where applicable. We may also add terms pertaining to caribou habitat restoration and caribou management.
• To date, the content of this glossary has been informed by a literature review (see references), as well as the insight and collective knowledge of members of the Monitoring Working Group and Indigenous Knowledge Circle. Should the reader have any suggested edits to propose, kindly contact the National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium Secretariat.

Version history: 

• July 15, 2024: launch (version 1)