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IPCA Planning Certificate Launches, U of Alberta/BKC MOOC Sneak Peak, MRD Call for Papers, events, opportunities, news and more!

| View in browser IPCA Planning Certificate Launches Braiding Knowledges Canada (BKC) is proud to support the third cohort of the Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) Planning Certificate program starting on September 23rd! Learn more about Canada’s first post-secondary program dedicated to  IPCAs. Learn more University of Alberta / BKC MOOC Sneak Peek BKC is proud to collaborate with the University of Alberta working on an upcoming Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the braiding of knowledges. We're excited to give you a glimpse behind the scenes with BKC's Co-Research Directors, Dr. Murray Humphries and Dr. Paulina Johnson, as they support this initiative. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Samson Cree Nation for their collaboration and the opportunity to participate in their annual powwow ceremony earlier this month. See more photos Call for Papers: Mountain Tourism What are current trends in mountain tourism and how do they impact mountain regions? How can tourism be codeveloped to benefit mountain livelihoods while protecting mountain heritage? Mountain Research and Development invites empirical analyses of tourism trends and impacts, systematic assessments of solutions for sustainable tourism, and review-based agendas for future tourism policy, action, or research. Notices of intent are due by 15 November 2024, full papers by 1 April 2025. Read detailed call for papers Wildfire & Water: Community Monitoring in Action Living Lakes Canada’s second issue of the Watershed Bulletin series, delves into the intersection of wildfire suppression and the use of Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework data in a hands-on project. The project serves as a prime example of an on-the-ground watershed security project, where community-based water monitoring and local consultation are at the heart of the initiative. Read more Mountain Future Award 2024 To celebrate International Mountain Day 2024, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites institutions and individuals over 18 to submit proposals for transformative projects. Winning projects will receive seed funding of USD 5 000 and project incubation assistance from the FAO Mountain Partnership Secretariat. This is your chance to win the 2024 Mountain Future Award! Application Deadline: 30 October, 2024   Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy The Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy is accepting applications for awards of up to $1500 to support the further development of mammalogy by Black/African American, African, and Indigenous individuals. Award is targeted at research and activities related to mammals. There are no thematic limits to this award; research on ecology, behavior, biogeography, genomics, physiology, taxonomy, or any other arena is acceptable. Application Deadline: 15 October, 2024   Arctic Frontiers Emerging Leaders Program! The program centers around an annual theme and includes a 7-day trip through the Norwegian high North landscape, meeting with local representatives of different sectors and engaging in timely discussions of current visions, trends and challenges in the Arctic. The Emerging Leaders program will run from January 23rd-30th, 2025. This year’s theme is A Healthy Arctic. Application Deadline: 4 October, 2024 Interconnecting All Our Relations to Preserve Well-Being for Truth and Reconciliation Date: Tuesday, September 24, 1pm EST Host: Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects Location: Online   Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Valerie St. Pierre Smith Date: September 25, 7 pm MT Host: Banff Centre Location: Max Bell Auditorium   Vancouver Kick Off Event: Climate Solutions Research Collective Date: September 27, 1-3 pm, PT Host: University of British Columbia’s Climate Solutions Research Collective Location: Online   Arctic Energy Forum Host: Arctic Energy Foundation, Arctic Portal, and Alaska Center for Energy and Power Dates: October 14-16, 2024 Location: Akureyri, Iceland   Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival Host: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Dates: October 26 - November 3, 2024 Location: Banff, Alberta; online   16th Canadian Science Policy Conference Host: Canadian Science Policy Centre Dates: November 20-22, 2024 Location: Ottawa, Ontario   ArcticNet's 5th International Arctic Change Conference (AC2024) Host: ArcticNet Dates: December 9 - 12, 2024 Location: Ottawa, Ontario   Arctic Youth Conference Host: Norway's Chairship Arctic Council Dates: January 24-26, 2025 Location: Tromsø, Norway   2025 ICCE National Conference Host: Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects  Dates: May 26 to 28, 2025 Location: Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC   Share your newsletter with your colleagues and follow BKC on social media. 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