Projects

We have completed 15 CEM research projects led by SFU REM graduate students and have one current project that will be completed by Summer 2024. These projects help advance the monitoring and management of priority values in our program.

Setting tiered management triggers using a values-based approach in an Indigenous-led cumulative effects management system

  • Authors: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Tom Gunton, Dr. Murray Rutherford, Taylor Zeeg
  • Journal: Environmental Management
  • Published: 2024
  • Link: https://rdcu.be/dZvEb

A new model for selecting valued components in environmental assessment: Lessons from an Indigenous-led cumulative effects management program 

Metlakatla CEM: Methods, Results, and Future Direction of a First Nation-led CEM Program

2025 Metlakatla Membership Census

2025 Intertidal Clam and Crab Surveys

Establishing Values Teams for Priority CEM Values

Developing an Interactive CEM Dashboard to Track Priority CEM Values

Connecting Indigenous Cumulative Effects Management Systems with Impact Assessment Processes

  • Research Lead: Katerina Kwon (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Erin Mutrie, Anna Usborne, Jane Calvert
    • SFU: Dr. Murray Rutherford

2024 Intertidal Clam and Crab Surveys

2024 Metlakatla CEM Gathering

Developing an Implementation Tracking Tool for the Metlakatla First Nation

  • Research Lead: Elaine McAloney (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Erin Mutrie, Deanna Watts, Jane Calvert
    • SFU: Dr. Tom Gunton, Katerina Kwon

2023 Intertidal Clam Surveys in Metlakatla Territory

Metlakatla Village Residential Energy Efficiency

  • Research Lead: Chris Ray (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Phil Clement, Braden Etzerza
    • SFU: Dr. Tom Gunton, Katerina Kwon

Redefining Economic Prosperity Values and Indicators in the Metlakatla CEM Program

  • Research Lead: Regina Li-Armijo (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Tara J. LeightonSFU: Dr. Tom Gunton, Katerina Kwon

Off-Reserve Housing Needs Assessment for Metlakatla Renters in the City of Prince Rupert

  • Research Lead: Myfannwy Pope (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Phil Clement
    • SFU: Dr. Tom Gunton, Katerina Kwon

Redefining Health Values and Indicators in the Metlakatla CEM Program

  • Research Lead: Clémentine Bouche (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg
    • SFU: Dr. Cliff Atleo, Katerina Kwon

Metlakatla CEM Strategy Research and Consultation Project

  • Research Lead: Natasha Overduin (Compass Resource Management Ltd.)
  • Project Team
    • Compass Resource Management Ltd.: Elan Failing
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Ross Wilson, Phil Clement, Shelly Etzerza
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon

2022 Metlakatla Membership Census

  • Research Lead: Katerina Kwon (SFU) and Shaun Thomas (Metlakatla First Nation)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Metlakatla Membership Census Team

2022 Intertidal Clam Surveys in Metlakatla Territory

Developing a Protocol for Restoring Intertidal Clam Beaches using Traditional Clam Garden Practices

  • Research Lead: Emily Spiler (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Jessica Hawryshyn, Anna Usborne
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Murray Rutherford

Engaging with External Stakeholders to Implement a CEM Strategy for Housing in Prince Rupert

  • Research Lead: Alex Haalboom (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Phil Clement, Braden Etzerza
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Murray Rutherford, Dr. Tom Gunton

Designing a Transition Adaptive Management Plan for Implementing the FSC Activity Strategy in the Metlakatla CEM Program

  • Research Lead:Reem Lari (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Anna Usborne
    • SFU: Dr. Andréanne Doyon, Dr. Murray Rutherford, Katerina Kwon

2021 Intertidal Clam Surveys in Metlakatla Territory

Establishing Baseline Conditions for Butter Clams in the Metlakatla CEM Program

  • Research Lead: Kate Menzies (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Jessica Hawryshyn, Anna Usborne, Metlakatla Clam Survey Team
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Murray Rutherford

CEM Communications and Governance Initiative

  • Research Lead: Taylor Zeeg (Metlakatla)
  • Project Team
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Metlakatla CEM Advisory Committee

2020 Metlakatla Membership Census

  • Research Lead:Katerina Kwon (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Judy Carlick-Pearson, Erin Mutrie, Anna Usborne, Taylor Zeeg, Metlakatla Membership Census Team

 

2019 Intertidal Clam Surveys in Metlakatla Territory

  • Research Lead: Kate Menzies (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Chris Harrison, Metlakatla Clam Survey Team

 

Establishing Tiered Management Triggers and Actions for Pilot Values in Metlakatla CEM Program

  • Research Lead: Katerina Kwon (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg, Metlakatla CEM Working Group
    • SFU: Mikayla Roberts, Dr. Murray Rutherford, Dr. Tom Gunton

Clarifying Perspectives on Desired Conditions and Actions for Cumulative Effects Management by the Metlakatla First Nation

  • Research Lead: Katerina Kwon (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • SFU: Dr. Murray Rutherford

2018 Intertidal Clam Surveys in Metlakatla Territory

  • Research Lead: Kate Menzies (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Jessica Hawryshyn, Metlakatla Clam Survey Team
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Murray Rutherford

Identifying Cultural Values and Indicators in the Metlakatla CEM Program

  • Research Lead: Brennan Hutchison (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Murray Rutherford

2017 Metlakatla Membership Census

  • Research Lead: Katerina Kwon (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg, Metlakatla Membership Census Team

The Development and Application of the Metlakatla Membership Census

  • Research Lead: Tanishka Gupta (SFU) and Celina Willis (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg, Metlakatla Membership Census Team 
    • Compass Resource Management Ltd.: David Angus
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Sean Broadbent, Dr. Murray Rutherford, Dr. Tom Gunton

2016 Metlakatla Membership Census

  • Research Lead: Katerina Kwon (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg, Metlakatla Membership Census Team
    • SFU: Tanishka Gupta, Taylor Groenewoud

Metlakatla Cumulative Effects Management Project, Phase 1

  • Research Lead: Taylor Zeeg (Compass Resource Management Ltd.)
  • Project Team
    • Compass Resource Management Ltd: Lee Failing, David Angus, Holly Nesbitt, Chris Joseph
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon, Dr. Sean Broadbent

Selecting Priority Biophysical Values in the Metlakatla CEM Program

  • Research Lead: Katerina Kwon (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg
    • SFU: Dr. Sean Broadbent, Dr. Murray Rutherford, Dr. Tom Gunton

Cumulative Effects Assessment and Management: A Framework for the Metlakatla First Nation

  • Research Lead: Melissa Lucchetta (SFU) and Marina Steffensen (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg
    • SFU: Dr. Sean Broadbent, Dr. Tom Gunton

2015 Metlakatla Membership Census

  • Research Lead: Tanishka Gupta (SFU) and Celina Willis (SFU)
  • Project Team
    • Metlakatla First Nation: Taylor Zeeg, Metlakatla Membership Census Team
    • SFU: Katerina Kwon
I learned about the importance of communicating with the people you are undertaking the research for and making time to understand all perspectives and listen. When working with community members, it is important not to rush a process of understanding and discussion - revelations emerge when all voices are heard. I am so grateful to Metlakatla for allowing me to be involved in this research. Mikayla Roberts, Past SFU REM Master's Graduate Student, 2019