Co-management Commons Podcast

In this episode of the Co Management Commons show I talk with Dr. Graham White, a retired political scientist who has extensively studied co-management boards across northern Canada. White reflects on attending numerous board meetings starting in the late 1980s. He found the dialogue and relationship between Indigenous and government appointees constructive despite some disagreements. Over 30 year...

In this episode of the Co Management Commons show I am in discussion with Jason Akearok, Executive Director of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, to discuss wildlife co-management in Nunavut. Jason has worked with the Board for 9 years and brings the experience of being an Inuk, and from his work with Environment and Climate Change Canada. A key topic was the Board's process for making dec...

In this episode of the Co-Management Commons podcast, Dr. Meryl Ballard discusses her journey and innovative work integrating Indigenous and Western science. Dr. Ballard emphasizes the value of Indigenous science, the concept of "three-eyed seeing," and the challenges faced within academia and government. The conversation delves into practical applications, future aspirations for Indigen...

In this podcast, I am in conversation with Dr. Fikret Berkes who is a prominent scholar in the field of co-management and he has made a significant contribution to this area of study. It was an honour to have an opportunity to learn from his experience and insights. If you are interested in co-management you will undoubtedly discover his work. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Fikret Berkes 03:...

In this podcast, I am in conversation with Dr. Valérie Courtois, who is an Indigenous leader in Canada and well known for her contributions to the Indigenous Leadership Initiative (ILI). The ILI website is located at https://www.ilinationhood.ca . Valérie shares her early experiences in Labrador with the Innu Nation, and how her work has grown to a national scale. Courtois was selected as the 2023...

In this podcast, I am in conversation with Dr. Gita Ljubicic (Laidler), who is a Canada Research Chair in Community-Engaged Research for Northern Sustainability at the School of Earth, Environment and Society at McMaster University. Her team website is located at https://straightupnorth.ca and I encourage you to look around at some exceptional research projects and their final reports if you are i...

In this episode of the Co-management Commons podcast I am talking with Gregor Gilbert. Fresh off retirement with Makivvik Corporation. Gregor was involved with the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board in its earliest set up days, and would later be involved in co-management through Makivvik Corporation. Throughout its history Makivvik has spoken on behalf of the Inuit of Nunavik in order to uphold...

In this podcast it was a please to speak with Dr. Cinda Scott who I met this fall a Sustainable Oceans Conference hosted by the Dalhousie University Marine Affairs Program. I was excited to see Dr. Scott's keynote and hear her articulate cultural competence. The concept is highly applicable to people working in the field of Indigenous Co-management. See: https://www.cindaseas.world https://fie...

In this episode of the Co-management Commons Podcast, I am talking to Dr. Rachael Cadman. She is a new PhD graduate from Dalhousie University, and her research happened within a co-management context. Together with fisheries stakeholders, she helped everyone involved articulate what they would like to see as the future for these fisheries. The links below are to the various research papers that we...

This episode delves into the intriguing topic of co-management, with guest Dr. Kiri Staples discussing gender roles and decision-making in the co-management landscape. They explore concepts like co-governance, intersectionality, and the impacts of climate change on co-management initiatives. The conversation also includes personal anecdotes from their research experiences in the Yukon, providing i...

In this Co-management Commons podcast, I am talking with guest Ernie Cooper, a distinguished wildlife trade expert with a rich and varied career in the field. Ernie's journey in international wildlife conservation spans over 30 years, and his expertise is second to none. He's held roles ranging from a Canadian Federal Game Officer to being the Director of the TRAFFIC and Wildlife Trade Pro...

In this Co-management Commons podcast, I am talking with guest Dr. Dominique Henri. Dominique is an expert in the fields of environmental conservation and the social sciences and has extensive experience working with various stakeholders to develop sustainable management strategies. She is known for her innovative approaches and collaborative mindset, making her a valuable guest for this co-manage...

Dive into the "Co-management Commons Podcast" with Jamie Snook, PhD. Focused on wildlife co-management, this series emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous communities. With in-depth interviews, the podcast offers a blend of traditional knowledge and emphasis on the importance of co-management and honouring Indigenous rights. Please subscribe to help amplify the knowledge about Indigeno...

In this co-management conversation I am talking with Guest, Tommy Palliser. Tommy is an inspirational leader in Inukjuak, Nunavik, Quebec. Tommy is the Executive Director of the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board. 1. Tommy Palliser discusses his background, born in Moose Factory and raised in Inukjuak, and his shift from business management and economic development to wildlife management. 2. He...

In this co-management conversation I am talking with Guest, Dr. David Borish. I first met David as a PhD student showed up in subarctic Labrador at the start of his academic journey. He ended up doing a very complex project that required an incredible amount of community collaboration and leadership. The process is still ongoing and evolving and David is creating a new methodology in the social sc...