Land is a fundamental resource for economic development. However, Indigenous peoples see land as much more than just an economic asset: Land provides sustenance for current and future generations, it is linked to spiritual...
How do we gain knowledge about mountain systems? Historically, our understanding of mountains has predominantly been studied using Western scientific methods of research. However, Indigenous knowledge and ways of thinking have often been underappreciated,...
The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is thrilled to launch a third season of the Canadian Mountain Podcast in partnership with the Journalism Program at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Meg Wilcox, Assistant Professor in...
Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) Co-Research Director, Norma Kassi, has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) for her project in Northern Canada, which will train Indigenous youth in Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship....
Launched in 2019 with the support of the Networks of Centres of Excellence program and other partners, the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is Canada’s first formal research organization dedicated to advancing our understanding of...
Mountains are defined by their diversity of life forms, geography, peoples and livelihoods. Mountains are part of diverse cultures and spiritual beliefs and practices, and serve as inspiration for art, music and storytelling. December...
As the holiday season is approaching, and our mountains are dusted with snow, it is the perfect time to celebrate International Mountain Day (IMD). Each year, we plan the festivities, including exciting activities, campaigns...
Reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples requires an open and honest conversation to understand our diverse histories and experiences. Only through this process of reconciliation will we be able to address the urgent environmental...
Caribou conservation is one of Canada’s most important ecological challenges. For millennia, many Indigenous Peoples lived alongside and relied upon caribou, a species of great cultural and ecological importance. Unfortunately, caribou populations have severely...
While tourists and outdoor enthusiasts were unable to partake in their favorite mountain activities during the COVID-19 shutdown, the pause has also affected the tourism-based economies of mountain destinations. Now that some tourism destinations...
Ma petite #montagne méconnue: le mont Royal, une #forêt en plein cœur de #Montréal :
https://www.lapresse.ca/voyage/quebec-et-canada/2021-06-19/redecouvrir-montreal/ma-petite-montagne-meconnue.php
#MontRoyal #MontagnesCanadiennes #NatureenVille #Nature #Québec #Canada
What ‘#Glacier Blood’ on the French #Alps Tells #Scientists About #ClimateChange at High Elevations / Ce que le "sang de glacier" des #Alpes françaises révèle aux scientifiques sur le #ChangementClimatique en haute altitude (en anglais) : https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/glacier-blood-french-alps-may-reveal-climate-change-secrets-180977989/ #mountains
Looking forward to the afternoon sessions of #CMNsummit2021 ! Thank to our all our morning session speakers for inspirational talks 🤩
Norma Kassi highlighting all the important work she is doing with @CanMountainNet. Importance of working with, training and including youth, Land Guardians, on-the-land training, community-based research...and so much more great work. #cmnsummit2021 @ArcticPrize @ualberta #youth
2021 GROW Summer School "Agrobiodiversity in a Changing Climate" is now accepting applications. The online summer school will be held online from 14 to 24 September 2021. The deadline to apply is 25 July 2021.
http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/mountain_partnership/doc/GROW_2021_-_Programme_1Jun2021.pdf
#Biodiversity #ClimateChange
