We often hear that the best way to study something is to take a “random sample.” But in community-based environmental research, this method is rarely used. There are very good reasons for this, and it has to do with the knowledge bases that guide community science versus the type of research that needs random sampling.
We are looking for two experienced researchers who are fluent in Indigenous approaches to quantitative methods. Experience can come from community research, graduate degrees, and/or research positions with a Nation, band, or non-governmental organization.
Our ideal candidate will be engaged in environmental change and/or coupled human-environment systems research. This hire is specific to applicants who are Black or a Person of Colour. The deadline for applications is January 10, 2025.
Intending to be in good relations is great, but it isn’t enough. This post outlines some key infrastructure that directly deal with the uneven power relations and legacies between universities and Indigenous communities during research collaborations
The Nain community freezer and local hunters and fishers provide nearly all samples for monitoring plastic ingestion by animals, which creates a sampling design that prioritizes and accurately reflects Inuit foodways.
