The objective of this guide to conducting traditional knowledge and land use studies was to provide "a comprehensive and practical guide for First Nations and Aboriginal communities who wish to understand what is involved in doing a study." The book was assembled based on the experience of the authors, as well as "the expertise of organizations and communities who have completed these types of studies." Written in plain-language, this guide is meant as a hand-book, with ample margin space for taking notes, recommendations for further reading, and definitions. Chapter topics include "Deciding to do a Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Study," " Learning from Others," "Getting the Community Involved," "Terms of Reference," "Collecting Stories and Making Maps," "the Interview Process," "the Mapping Process," "Validating Traditional Land Use Sites," "Managing Your Information," and "Putting Your Data to Work." There is also a comprehensive selection of sample interview questions covering the beginning of an interview, general traditional land use questions, and then species-specific comments designed to elicit questions. The hand-book is finished off with an appendix: "Aseniwuche Winewak Nation TLUS Terms of Reference," which includes a six page-selection from a previously done study, exemplifying a typical introduction, methodology, administration/travel plan, sample budget, and references.