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Position: Researchers in Indigenous approaches to quantitative research

Position: Researchers in Indigenous approaches to quantitative research

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.

Posted on August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature3 Minutes Read

The Problem With Averages: What Plastic in Birds Teaches Us About Statistical Ethics

The Problem With Averages: What Plastic in Birds Teaches Us About Statistical Ethics

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature4 Minutes Read

Sense-based Plastic Observation Technique (SPOT)

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Sense-based Plastic Observation Technique (SPOT)

A scientific protocol for how to identify microplastics from non-plastics using a full range of senses

Posted on March 31, 2025April 10, 2025 by clearstaffIn Blog, feature9 Minutes Read

Community Research Authorship and Attribution in Nunatsiavut: First Steps

Community Research Authorship and Attribution in Nunatsiavut: First Steps

Community members are speaking out or joining the conversation about attributing their knowledge and recognizing their roles in research. 

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature10 Minutes Read

When your research is attacked

When your research is attacked

Attacks on justice-oriented research (rather that valid criticism of research) is escalating. What is your plan if it happens to you?

Posted on January 3, 2025January 24, 2025 by clearstaffIn Blog, feature15 Minutes Read

History of history

History of history

What aspects of Natural History Museum samples contribute to the perpetuation of colonialism? And how can we conduct anti-colonial research with them?

Posted on January 3, 2025January 24, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature4 Minutes Read

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physical Geography

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physical Geography

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.

Posted on November 8, 2024January 21, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature4 Minutes Read

Infrastructure for Indigenous-University research partnerships

Infrastructure for Indigenous-University research partnerships

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

Posted on October 16, 2024January 21, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature6 Minutes Read

Freezer-led plastic sampling design in Nunatsiavut

Freezer-led plastic sampling design in Nunatsiavut

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.

Posted on August 14, 2024January 21, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature5 Minutes Read

AI writing assignment (ChatGPT assignment)

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AI writing assignment (ChatGPT assignment)

Posted on April 14, 2024January 21, 2025 by Max LiboironIn Blog, feature4 Minutes Read

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