Indigenous voices lead grasslands conservation efforts

Earlier this year, the kihci-okāwīmāw askiy Knowledge Centre embarked on a groundbreaking project aimed at respecting and uplifting the sovereignty, knowledge, and languages of Indigenous nations, with the goal of driving systemic change in grasslands conservation efforts.

kihci-okāwīmāw askiy kiskēyitamikohk (Great Mother Earth Knowledge Centre) signs onto Buffalo Treaty

The International Buffalo Relations Institute, led by Dr. Leroy Littlebear (PhD) and Dr. Tasha Hubbard (PhD), have made significant strides in fostering relationships and understanding around the Buffalo Treaty. One of their notable initiatives is the Buffalo Treaty Research Network (BTRN), which welcomed new members, including kihci-okāwīmāw askiy Knowledge Centre academic director Dr. Melissa Arcand (PhD) and director Candice Pete-Cardoso in 2024

New centre at USask honours Indigenous connection to the land

Guided by Indigenous peoples, the new kihci-okâwîmâw askiy (Great Mother Earth in Plains Cree) Knowledge Centre at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) serves as a resource for Indigenous communities and organizations seeking land-related information, training, and research partnerships.

USask recognizes Natcher for community-engaged research

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is honouring Dr. David Natcher (PhD) with its 2023 Publicly Engaged Scholarship Team Award (PESTA) for research that engages governments, Indigenous groups, companies, and multidisciplinary academics in collaborative efforts to address social, environmental, and economic impacts of resource development.