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Exploring human-animal relationships in the Pacific Anthropocene 🌏🐦 Scott Simon's research reflection on Pongso no tao (Orchid Island) reveals how Indigenous knowledge, culture, climate, & colonial legacies shape life with flying fish & Brown Boobies. 🐟✈️
Explorer les relations entre les humains et les animaux dans l'Anthropocène pacifique 🌏🐦 La réflexion de Scott Simon sur Pongso no tao (Île Orchidée) révèle comment les savoirs et les cultures indigènes, le climat et les héritages coloniaux façonnent la vie avec les poissons volants et les Fou de Bassan.
Explorando las relaciones entre humanos y animales en el Antropoceno del Pacífico 🌏🐦 La reflexión de Scott Simon sobre Pongso no tao (Isla Orquídea) revela cómo el conocimiento indígena, la cultura, el clima y los legados coloniales moldean la vida con los peces voladores y los piqueros marrones.
#anthropology #pacificstudies #ethnography #taiwan #orchidisland #lanyu
🌊 The ANU JZK Project is reconnecting Zenadth Kes communities with Japanese research about Torres Strait community life in the 70s, using old photos, maps, and songs to document the region's transformation. Elders are sharing powerful stories of environmental loss and resilience, inspiring younger generations to fight for climate justice.
🌊Le projet ANU JZK reconnecte les communautés de Zenadth Kes avec des recherches japonaises sur la vie communautaire dans le détroit de Torres dans les années 70, en utilisant des photos, des cartes et des chansons anciennes pour documenter les transformations de la région. Les aînés partagent des récits puissants de pertes environnementales et de résilience, inspirant les jeunes générations à lutter pour la justice climatique.
🌊El proyecto ANU JZK está reconectando a las comunidades de Zenadth Kes con investigaciones japonesas sobre la vida comunitaria en el Estrecho de Torres en los años 70, utilizando fotos, mapas y canciones antiguas para documentar las transformaciones de la región. Los ancianos comparten historias poderosas de pérdida ambiental y resiliencia, inspirando a las generaciones más jóvenes a luchar por la justicia climática.
Check out more here: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552290697🌊 The ANU JZK Projecti🌊 The ANU JZK Pu🌊 The ANU JZK Prol🌊 The ANU JZK o🌊 The ANt#TorresStraittrait
🎉 We are thrilled to release the 11th newsletter for the Centre for Indigenous Conservation and Development Alternatives! 🌿 Explore the full version on our website: cicada.world and stay updated with more exciting news on our social media. ✨ Wishing you a joyful holiday season—thank you for staying with us! 🙌🎄
🎉 Nous sommes ravis de publier le 11ᵉ numéro de la newsletter du Centre pour la Conservation et le Développement Alternatif des Peuples Autochtones ! 🌿 Découvrez la version complète sur notre site web : cicada.world et restez informés des nouveautés sur nos réseaux sociaux. ✨ Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes — merci de votre soutien ! 🙌🎄
🎉 ¡Estamos encantados de lanzar la 11.ª edición del boletín del Centro para la Conservación y el Desarrollo Alternativo de los Pueblos Indígenas! 🌿 Explora la versión completa en nuestro sitio web: cicada.world y mantente al tanto de nuestras novedades en redes sociales. ✨ ¡Te deseamos unas felices fiestas—gracias por acompañarnos! 🙌🎄
🌲 “We’re in Quw’utsun territory. All our land is unceded. We never sold it. We never gave it away.” – Elder Luschiim
On Vancouver Island, an 800,000-hectare land grant for the E&N Railway stripped First Nations like the Hul’qumi’num of their territories. Today, 85% of their lands remain privately owned, largely by timber companies, excluding Indigenous communities from decisions and resources.
With private land off the table for treaty settlements, First Nations are reframing their fight for land justice as a human rights issue.
It’s time for meaningful reconciliation. Read more in a detailed report by Julie Gordon on The Narwhal.
🌲 « Nous sommes sur le territoire de Quw'utsun. Toutes nos terres sont non cédées. Nous ne les avons jamais vendues. Nous ne les avons jamais cédées. » – Aîné Luschiim
Sur l'île de Vancouver, une concession de 800 000 hectares pour le chemin de fer E&N a dépouillé des Premières Nations, comme les Hul'qumi'num, de leurs territoires. Aujourd'hui, 85 % de ces terres restent des propriétés privées, principalement détenues par des sociétés forestières, excluant ainsi les communautés autochtones des décisions et des ressources.
Les terres privées étant exclues des négociations de traités, les Premières Nations redéfinissent leur lutte pour la justice foncière en la transformant en une question de droits humains.
Il est temps d'aller vers une véritable réconciliation. Pour en savoir plus, lisez le rapport détaillé de Julie Gordon sur The Narwhal.
🌲 «Estamos en territorio de Quw'utsun. Todas nuestras tierras son no cedidas. Nunca las vendimos. Nunca las entregamos.» – Anciano Luschiim
En la isla de Vancouver, una concesión de 800,000 hectáreas para financiar el ferrocarril E&N despojó a las Primeras Naciones, como los Hul'qumi'num, de sus territorios. Hoy, el 85 % de esas tierras sigue siendo propiedad privada, principalmente controlada por empresas madereras, lo que excluye a las comunidades indígenas de las decisiones y los recursos.
Con las tierras privadas excluidas de las negociaciones de tratados, las Primeras Naciones están reformulando su lucha por la justicia territorial como una cuestión de derechos humanos.
Es hora de avanzar hacia una verdadera reconciliación. Para más información, lee el informe detallado de Julie Gordon en The Narwhal.
#LandBack #Reconciliation #IndigenousRights #VancouverIsland #EnvironmentalJustice
🌍📢 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 📢🌍
The Anthropology for the Ecozoic (A4E) initiative at McGill University is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position! This is your chance to join the interdisciplinary Leadership for the Ecozoic(L4E) program, working on original place-based research that has the potential to transform
the way we think about and intervene in human-Earth relationships. 🌱✨
📝 Position Highlights:
- Up to 2 years, with an annual salary of CAD $60,000 + benefits
- Research funding up to CAD $5,000
- Engage with L4E activities, collaborate with UVM’s Ecological Economics node, and participate in initiatives like the Territories of Life 🌐
📅 Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
- Start Date: August 27, 2025
🧷Eligibility:
Competitive candidates will have a strong research record, a keen interest in interdisciplinary work, and fit well with L4E’s commitment to planetary transformation. Applicants must have the PhD in hand by August 27, 2025, and have received their degree no earlier than August 27,
2022.
Women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Let’s reimagine a sustainable future together! 🌱💡
🔗 Learn more and apply: visit l4ecozoic.org and go to the tab "Apply"
#Ecozoic #PostdoctoralFellowship #Anthropology #EnvironmentalResearch #McGillUniversity #Jobvacancy #Jobopportunities #InterdisciplinaryResearch #Sustainability
🌟 Following Thursday’s Lecture (see our last post), Here is a Special Roundtable! 🌟
🗓 When: Friday, November 15
⏰ Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Where: McGill University, Peterson Hall 116 (In-person event only)
For those who are in Montreal, join us for a thought-provoking roundtable on:
“Indigenous Land Rights and Conservation in East Africa: Aspirations and Contradictions”
We’re excited to welcome an incredible panel:
Prof. John Galaty, Department of Anthropology, McGill University
Prof. Kariuki Kirigia, School of the Environment and African Studies Centre, University of Toronto
Thomas James, PhD student, McGill University
Abigail Francis, MA student, McGill University
Mathew K. Birgen, PhD Candidate, School of Religious Studies, McGill University
The roundtable will be chaired by Prof. Colin Scott, Department of Anthropology, McGill University.
🗣️ See you there! #indigenousrights #africa #eastafrica #conservation #landrights
📢 Join Us This Thursday for a Special Guest Lecture! ✨
🗓 When: Thursday, November 14
⏰ Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: McGill University, Leacock 232 (In-person event only)
We're happy to welcome Professor Kariuki Kirigia from the University of Toronto's School of the Environment and African Studies Centre, who will present:
“Waiting for Progress: Promises of Privatization and Conservation on an African Indigenous Frontier in Southern Kenya”
This talk is in-person only and is open to everyone in Montreal. Don’t miss this chance to explore the dynamics of privatization, conservation, and Indigenous land rights in Southern Kenya.
🗣️ We look forward to seeing you there for an engaging talk and discussion!
✨ Stay tuned for our next post – Professor Kirigia will also join a roundtable discussion on Friday! More details coming soon. #privatization #conservation #kenya #indigenous #indigenousrights #africa