Weaving Indigenous & Western ways of knowing to advance environmental & ecological science

In a world where unprecedented environmental change has resulted in wildlife population declines across the globe, interdisciplinary research that embraces multiple ways of knowing is critical to fostering the preservation of biodiversity and culture. Research in the WISE Lab weaves Indigenous and Western science to contribute to the advancement of environmental and ecological science. Using holistic and transdisciplinary approaches, the WISE Lab co-investigates ecological research questions identified by the Indigenous communities and organizations they partner with. Through Indigenous-led projects that uplift Indigenous values and ways of knowing, WISE Lab research contributes to environmental caretaking and the progression of the natural sciences in the spirit of reconciliation.

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Transdisciplinary Research

Research associated with the WISE Lab is highly transdisciplinary, bringing together diverse partners across many fields such as: ecology, environmental science, wildlife monitoring, social science, education, and Indigenous environmental justice. Our valued partnerships include Indigenous nations and organizations, conservation organizations, federal and provincial governments, and universities across the lands also known as Canada. Working together to share knowledge and novel approaches, WISE Lab research supports ecological and cultural integrity.

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