Exploring Theme: "Independent Research"

A collaboration between VIU and the feds is working to improve testing and identify other reliable seafood sources. The Tyee: When it’s feeding time, Vancouver Island University biology student Chloe McLaughlin carefully scoops a palm-sized green sea urchin out of a tank.  Flipping it upside down, she exposes the creature’s mouth and gently feeds it...

Three-year research project will introduce Indigenous seeds to northern First Nations NationTalk: Northern Ontario Business – A new research project aims to introduce Indigenous seed systems to four Northern Ontario First Nations, in a move toward food sovereignty for those communities. Under the three-year project, researchers will work with community members to test their soil,...

Recommendations: National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) Northern sustainable food systems are a critical component of economic development in the North. Sustainable food systems support food security, leading to healthier communities, and individuals who are better able to participate in the workforce. With a healthier workforce, the economic climate is more favourable to attract and...

“CINE is a university centre that is unique in the world because of its focus on traditional food systems of Indigenous Peoples. Our interdisciplinary approach to research and education gives exciting depth and breadth to our mission.” Dr. Harriet V. Kuhnlein, CINE Founding Director CINE was created in response to a need expressed by Aboriginal...