The McMaster Biology EDII Committee presents a “Lunch and Learn” guest talk with Reta Meng. The talk will be on braiding Anishinaabe knowledge and western science for the co-creation of conservation strategies for at-risk freshwater turtles in Mnidoo Gamii (Georgian Bay), which is part of co-developed conservation programs for species at-risk.
These programs were created in partnership between Indigenous Nations and non-Indigenous researchers, which represent a vital shift toward effective species recovery strategies that are culturally respectful and contribute to reconciliation within the natural sciences. By weaving together diverse knowledge systems and prioritizing Indigenous laws, knowledge values and community priorities, these collaborations aim to restore species at-risk populations and prevent species extirpation, a task of increasing urgency amid the global biodiversity decline. In this talk, Reta Meng will present on her PhD work with the Anishinaabe Ojibwe Nation of Whitefish River First Nation to highlight examples of knowledge mobilization and the benefits of community-led conservation programs.
Important details:
- Date: Monday, September 29
- Time: 12:00p.m.
- Location: LSB 212A