Ecological Research “In a Good Way”
Our Work, Our Community Giulia Vilardi Our Work, Our Community Giulia Vilardi

Ecological Research “In a Good Way”

Ecological research ‘in a good way’ means ethical and equitable relationships with Indigenous Peoples and Lands

by Andrea Reid, Deb McGregor, Ally Menzies, Lauren Eckert, Catherine Febria & Jesse Popp

To aid scientists in conducting research ‘in a good way’, we offer key insights and guidance that are rooted in our own scientific training and communities of practice.

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It’s World Wetlands Day!
Shayenna Nolan Shayenna Nolan

It’s World Wetlands Day!

At HHL we believe that wetlands are the underdogs of ecosystems! Check out this blog to read more about the need for conservation efforts around wetlands, and the value HHL researchers see in wetlands!

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Pluralism in Research: HHL
Our Work, Our Community Giulia Vilardi Our Work, Our Community Giulia Vilardi

Pluralism in Research: HHL

Some of the most common questions we get in the Healthy Headwaters Lab (HHL) are: How do we do what we do? How do we effectively engage communities as part of our research? The impacts of our research are evident in the strength of the relationships we’ve fostered and the diverse ways in which our research translates to positive societal impacts. To help tell that story, we recently published a paper sharing insights into HHL’s formative years. This paper contributes to a growing area of academic scholarship: Pluralism in Environmental Governance.

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ICYMI: HHL Was at CCFFR
Our Work Giulia Vilardi Our Work Giulia Vilardi

ICYMI: HHL Was at CCFFR

Back on February 25 and 26, the Healthy Headwaters Lab hosted joint sessions with the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries at the Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research.

The theme of this year’s conference was: Aquatic Systems Stewardship: Crisis, Change, and Cooperation. The two sessions were titled Indigenous Management Systems: Leadership, Collaboration, and Agency organized by Andrea Reid and Aquatic Habitat Restoration & Partnerships organized by Catherine Febria.

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