Welcome to a special Yukon series of the Co-management Commons podcast! Join host Jamie Snook in conversation with special guests connected with the Yukon co-management sector as they delve into Indigenous governance, land claims, and self-government agreements in the Yukon.This series features insights from practitioners, researchers, elders, and community members. Learn about innovative approaches to resource management, environmental monitoring, and the ongoing work of reconciliation. Special collaborators on these podcosts include Dr. Kiri Staples and David Silas from Yukon U.This special sub-series of the Co-management Commons podcast are supported by Yukon University, Memorial University, Torngat Wildlife Plants and Fisheries Secretariat, and the UArctic Global Arctic Leadership Initiative - Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund.

This podcast episode features Miranda Jimmy, an Indigenous advocate, offering critical insights into urban park co-management in Edmonton. Miranda challenges conventional thinking, emphasizing the treaty relationship within urban settings. Key discussion points include: - The historical significance of the Edmonton River Valley to First Nations. - The fact that existing parkland was developed without Indigenous input, highlighting a need for different stewardship approaches. - The importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge into urban planning, particularly for the national urban park initiative. - Recognizing First Nations as treaty partners, not just stakeholders, and the need to include multiple Indigenous voices in decision making. - Applying traditional knowledge for a more holistic approach to planning, focusing on the entire ecosystem. Miranda argues for a shift from a human-centric approach to a broader view respecting all living things. She emphasizes that treaty principles should guide all decisions, and that reconciliation requires both words and actions. This discussion provides a deeper understanding of urban co-management and its potential for ethical and effective partnerships. For more information about Miranda visit: https://mirandajimmy.com/ To learn more about National urban park initiatives: https://parks.canada.ca/pun-nup

This podcast features Dr. Sylvia Moore, a counseling therapist and educator, who delves into the critical concept of decolonizing our minds to foster more equitable relationships and effective co-management practices. She emphasizes the importance of actively listening to and learning from Indigenous Peoples, who possess a wealth of place-based knowledge accumulated over generations. Moore distinguishes between Indigenous worldviews, deeply rooted in a connection to specific lands, and the contrasting Eurocentric or Western colonial worldviews often imposed upon them.

The heart of the discussion revolves around decolonization as a process of recognizing and challenging deeply embedded colonial thought patterns that can unconsciously bias our actions and decisions. Moore contends that everyone, regardless of background, has been shaped by colonial structures, and that unpacking these influences is essential for genuine collaboration. She offers practical advice for embarking on this journey: self-reflection, patience, willingness to share knowledge, and critically examining one's own positionality or the lens through which we see the world. Ultimately, Moore stresses that decolonizing is not about seeking a singular "right" answer, but rather about cultivating a space where diverse perspectives can converge to inform more just and effective decision-making.

To pick up Dr. Moore's book:

https://www.mqup.ca/trickster-chases-the-tale-of-education-products-9780773549074.php