Completed Canadian Mountain Network Knowledge Hubs!
As the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) winds down, and Braiding Knowledges Canada (BKC) winds up, we'll be sharing some summaries of our completed initiatives. We are so incredibly grateful to contribute, in small part, to the many remarkable initiatives that amplify the voices of the mountains, the peoples, the lands, and voices of the mountains, the peoples, lands and animals that depend upon these ecosystems.
Here are highlights of some of these amazing intiatives:
Rockies Caribou Hub
The Rockies Caribou Hub is revitalizing Indigenous stewardship and caribou conservation! They have successfully quadrupled a caribou herd through habitat restoration and maternal penning, creating employment opportunities and fostering youth reconnection with land and culture. The Hub supports Indigenous-led efforts, empowering Guardians, restoration experts, and scientists to share knowledge and build capacity across communities, governments, and conservation groups.
CMN proudly supported the Pacific Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) Innovation Centre, a leader in conservation and cultural restoration across BC’s diverse landscapes. By braiding Indigenous and Western knowledge, the Centre is protecting ecosystems, fostering sustainable futures, and strengthening community-led initiatives.
The Canadian Science Policy Centre conference (CSPC 2024) is in just a few weeks! Register now for Canada’s largest science and innovation policy conference taking place Nov. 20-22 in Ottawa.
Braiding Knowledges Canada will also be there! Stop by our booth to connect and learn more about our initiatives
Join the official launch of the Nanuk Narratives documentary film series on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST. This online event marks the culmination of years of collaboration with the Torngat Secretariat, Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board, and various Hunter and Trapper Organizations. This initiative was in part funded by the Canadian Mountain Network.
New Mountain Research & Development issue available!
Mountain Research and Development Vol 44, No 3 available online and open access. Articles examine perceived impacts and preferred performance of rural–urban change in highland Peru; present a method to assess cultural ecosystem services potential in river catchments of the Caucasus, applying it in Armenia; study mountain entrepreneurship in Georgia’s Lesser Caucasus, drawing conclusions for rural development policies; and analyze policies for sustainable development in Europe’s Alpine region, providing concrete recommendations for policymakers.
ArcticNet’s Partnered Research Program funds projects in Well-Being, Infrastructure, Energy, Ecosystems, and Economy. Projects must actively engage Indigenous and Northern partners to ensure a meaningful integration of academic, local, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Successful research teams will demonstrate diversity across disciplines, institutions, knowledge systems, and geographic areas. Eligible applicants include universities, Indigenous organizations, research networks, and public engagement companies. Apply by Dec. 20, 2024.
