Sharing Knowledge
I am committed to sharing knowledge that supports the transformation of nature conservation and helps Indigenous governments, communities and organizations achieve their visions for the lands and waters of their territories. My work centers Indigenous voices and perspectives, with an emphasis on land and relational justice. I strive to privilege oral and visual methods of communicating as part of my decolonial knowledge-sharing practice. Other commitments that guide my practice include:
Respect for multiple knowledge systems, including diverse, place-based knowledges and the people who hold and care for that knowledge;
Responsibility to share knowledge in a way that maintains its integrity and follows appropriate protocols;
Reciprocity to ensure an exchange of gifts in recognition of knowledge shared; and
Relevance ensures that knowledge is communicated in a way that is meaningful, accessible, and useful for those who need it most.
None of the resources highlighted below are my creations alone. They have been made through highly collaborative, Indigenous-led processes. Sometimes, my contribution is to act as coordinator and host, creating the conditions for collaboration to happen. Other times, I am a ghostwriter, editor, and producer, helping to present and communicate the ideas of others in an authentic way.
Featured Project: IPCA Knowledge Basket
The IPCA Knowledge Basket is a digital space that holds and shares resources to inform and support Indigenous-led conservation initiatives, including Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), across what is now known as Canada. Inspired by the practice of basket weaving, the IPCA Knowledge Basket represents the strength, beauty, and abundance we can create by weaving together Indigenous and western science, innovation, and knowledge.
This animation of the Knowledge Basket shows the layers of meaning behind its logo.
For the launch of the IPCA Knowledge Basket we hosted a panel discussion to celebrate Indigenous-led conservation.
Other Work
SOPR Stories Blog
SOPR Stories is a digital space for students in the Social Practice and Transformational Change program to share our stories and introduce the SOPR community. Through SOPR Stories we share our experiences with social practice and transformational change; reflections on our research, teaching, and everyday practices; our community, scholarly, and classroom creations; and our ideas, hopes, and plans for the future. Ultimately, this space is a living archive documenting student experiences in the SOPR program, for us and others to engage with, witness, and build from.
IPCA Creation Guide
The IPCA Creation Guide was created through the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership in response to inquires from Indigenous governments seeking guidance on how to create an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) in their territory. The guide provides a series of guiding questions and examples. It is available on the IPCA Knowledge Basket.
Together, We Rise! Blog Series
The Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership’s blog series, Together, We Rise! features the work and perspectives of diverse members of the partnership. The blogs cover a range of topics related to Indigenous-led conservation and while providing insights into research and collaborative learning processes.
Virtual Campfire Series
The Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership’s Virtual Campfire Series is a virtual dialogue series centering Metis, Inuit and First Nation conservation leaders. The series explores topics such as Indigenous laws in conservation, Indigenous approaches to conservation governance, and Indigenous women as conservation leaders.
Community Connections Series
The Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership’s Community Connections Series is an audio podcast series that makes visible the people that bring life and vitality to the partnership.
The Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership has created a robust FAQ resource in response to frequent questions about Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). These FAQs emphasize the importance of Indigenous leadership in creating IPCAs, and that language and culture are at the heart of IPCAs. The FAQ resource is accompanied by a short video about IPCAs.