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.
We are grateful to have relationships with the following groups:
Organizations and Departments
Central Coast Bear Working Group
Coastal Guardian Watchmen Network
Hakai Institute (Tula Foundation)
Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department (HIRMD)
Kitasoo/Xai’xais Resource Stewardship
Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Spirit Bear Research Foundation
People
Adrian Treves  University of Wisconsin, Madison
Brian Starzomski. University of Victoria
Bridgett VonHoldt Canine Ancestry Project – Princeton University
Chris Wilmers. University of California, Santa Cruz
Guillaume Chapron – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
John Reynolds. Simon Fraser University
Morgan Hocking. Ecofish
Nancy Turner. University of Victoria
Taal Levi. Oregon State University
Thomas Reimchen. University of Victoria
Trisalyn Nelson. University of Arizona
Stephanie Carlson. University of California, Berkeley
William Housty, Jessie Housty, and Larry Jorgenson. QQS Projects Society