Social cartographies of land conservation practices

This project explores different approaches to land conservation practices in the Amazon region of Brazil and in Canada. In particular, the project will explore the differences in understandings of land conservation practices between mainstream land conservation organizations and Indigenous understandings of land conservation. Based on the project research regarding these different approaches, the project will develop an Indigenous-led strategic plan that will outline an agenda for decolonization of land conservation practices in both Canada and Brazil. The project will also develop a corresponding educational toolkit that will help those working in land conservation organizations to better understand what decolonization is, why is it important, and how it may be approached in ways that are ethical, accountable, and effective.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sharon Stein;Cash Ahenakew

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Partner:

rare Charitable Research Reserve

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration)

University:

The University of British Columbia

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