Andrea Hanke is a researcher with a PhD in veterinary medicine, specializing in community-based wildlife co-management with Inuit communities. Their work focuses on integrating Inuit knowledge into wildlife management decisions, particularly concerning caribou, and involves close collaboration with Hunters and Trappers Organizations (HTOs). Andrea's contributions include authoring a book of elders' stories about caribou well-being, designed to make Inuit knowledge accessible to communities and decision-makers. They also articulate the concept of "icky feelings," a manifestation of cognitive dissonance, as a tool for individuals to navigate and manage discomfort in intercultural settings to foster better teamwork. Andrea's research highlights the importance of incorporating diverse ways of knowing, challenging Western-centric assumptions within approaches like One Health, and emphasizing that health is culturally mediated. They ensure their published work is open access, promoting accessibility of research findings.Resources:Caribou Conservation Guided, Enacted, and Embodied by Inuinnait and the Killinikmiut Tuktuithttps://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/46387Supporting Inuit food sovereignty through collaborative research of an at-risk caribou herdhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1306521A Caribou Decline Foreshadowed by Inuit in the Central Canadian Arctic: A Retrospective Analysishttps://doi.org/10.14430/arctic73826

Explore the unique world of fish and wildlife co-management in the Yukon! Join Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board (YFWMB) Chair Michelle Dawson-Beattie and Executive Director Steven Hossack as they reveal how First Nations, Renewable Resource Councils, and government collaborate to protect the region's wildlife. Learn about their consensus-driven approach, integrating traditional and scientific knowledge for conservation. As Michelle emphasizes, "we're all here for the sake of the animal... conservation being at the forefront". Discover the complexities and successes of this leading Canadian co-management model.Resources:https://yfwmb.ca/

Listen in for an in-depth exploration of salmon conservation and co-management in the Yukon. As a key component of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board, the Salmon Sub-Committee plays a crucial role in managing salmon resources through collaborative decision-making between First Nations, federal agencies, and local communities.In this podcast, Dennis shares insights into the challenges facing Yukon River Chinook salmon, the importance of traditional knowledge, and the complex international efforts to rebuild salmon populations. Learn about the unique co-management approach that brings together diverse perspectives to protect one of the North's most important cultural and ecological resources.#YukonSalmon #CoManagement #IndigenousConservation #WildlifeStewardshipResources:https://www.yssc.ca