Partnerships

We value partnerships, both inside and outside academia, because of the constructive intersections that can happen among diverse experiences, knowledge systems, and management opportunities. Our work is often informed and enriched by the perspectives and priorities of many collaborators; from the development of hypotheses to the dissemination of research findings. Just as our work benefits from collaboration, our aim is that our scholarship can be useful in the work of our partners.

We are especially excited when collaboration can inform conservation initiatives or policies. This often occurs with non-government organizations, such as the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, or in partnerships with the programs of Indigenous Nations stewardship departments. Where possible, we believe it is our privilege and responsibility as scholars to contribute capacity for Indigenous leadership in stewardship, management, and conservation. In return we are privileged when our Indigenous partners teach us, increasing our capacity as applied scientists working with communities.