Capitalism and Conservation
This book is a series of global case studies that draws connections between conservation and capitalism, and discusses capitalist conservationist practices.
Indigenous Peoples, National Parks, and Protected Areas: A New Paradigm Linking Conservation, Culture, and Rights
This book makes the case for the paradigm shift in conservation - away from preserving the "pristine wilderness" and towards recognising Indigenous Peoples' conservation contributions and rights. A key section to read is Chapter 5 (pg. 133-150).
No surrender: the land remains indigenous
This book explores Treaties One through Seven between the Canadian government and Indigenous nations in the Great Plains. The book challenges the idea that cultural misunderstandings led to the treaties and argues that the Canadian government deliberately misled Indigenous nations over governance, reserved lands, and resource sharing.
On Being Here to Stay: Treaties and Aboriginal Rights in Canada
This book discusses the complex history between Indigenous Peoples and settlers, and presents respecting the "spirit and intent" of treaties as a way to move forward.
Take your maps and go!” From colonialism to consent in conservation
This blog explores the emerging new conservation paradigm in Canada as Indigenous peoples assert not [...]
Aboriginal Peoples – Fact and Fiction
Aboriginal Peoples: Fact and Fiction sought to address a pressing concern – bridging the vast gulf between Quebecers and Aboriginal peoples by changing negative perceptions and countering the general lack of knowledge about Aboriginal peoples.
American environmentalism’s racist roots have shaped global thinking about conservation
This article examines how American environmentalism has racist roots against Black and Indigenous people. It discusses how these ideas have spread globally, resulting in "protecting the pristine environment" rather than focusing on supporting the local communities that have been the most effective stewards.
Enacting a Reciprocal Ethic of Care: (Finally) Fulfilling Treaty Obligations
This blog is an excerpt from a chapter in the book "Transforming the Wild", which will be published by the University of Toronto Press. The book is edited by Andrea Olive, Karen Beazley, and Chance Finnegan.
Moving beyond colonial models: IPCAs offer hope for biodiversity and advancing reconciliation in the Canadian boreal forest
This short academic commentary describes the importance of Canada’s boreal forest, the history of colonial [...]
Tsilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia: Aboriginal Title, Indigenous Resurgence, and the Politics of Recognition
This thesis situates the Tsilhqot’in Decision (2014) within the discourse of the politics of recognition [...]