Assistant Prof., Soil Science, U. of Saskatchewan. nehiyaw iskwew from Muskeg Lake, Treaty 6. Passionate about soils and Indigenous agriculture. she/her.
Saskatoon, SK
Joined September 2012
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Come join my team! I'm looking for a Soil Health Educator and Project Manager for a new project, Indigenous Soil Health Learning Circles for Resilient Prairie Agroecosystems. 3 years, full time with benefits and PD opportunities and potential extension.
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It is time for any government agency offering funding for Indigenous projects to release data on how many projects chosen for funding are led by Indigenous people vs non-Indigenous scholars/organizations. @SSHRC_CRSH @JustinTrudeau @Dave_Eby @Josie_Osborne @Pam_Alexis_ a 🧵1/12
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Monday I ran #Boston126 on the 50th anniversary of women running the Boston Marathon. Because this is a once in a lifetime event for me (I'm a trail runner at heart!), I dedicated my run to highlighting examples of #landback. 🧵
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We've just launched another incredible Indigenous futurism + climate resilience project thanks to @1NativeSoilNerd @fp_coalition and @RobertDowneyJr
To learn more + support Dr. Jennings research check out the link below 🔗👇🏽
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I love this! Dr. Jennings’ @1NativeSoilNerd way of marking her PhD accomplishment by honouring 50 Indigenous scientists over a 50 mile run is deeply moving and inspiring!
.@AISES shared @1NativeSoilNerd's list of 50 Inspirational Indigenous scientists. We hope you use this list to continue learning about, and appreciating, indigenous scientists beyond this celebratory month! #NativeInStem
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As people recognize the value in weaving knowledge systems and move towards supporting reconciliation, Indigenous Peoples and communities are increasingly approached.
10 things to consider before reaching out to an Indigenous scholars, written by @JessPopp
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Pre Orders available for adult unisex orange shirt - saverezdogs.com/merch/orange…
Splitting proceeds between:
First Nation Child & Family Caring Society fncaringsociety.com/welcome @SpiritBear
& SRDogs - Dog Houses Project
#saverezdogs #everychildmatters #residentialschoolssurvivors
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Soil maps from #satellites? Soil organic carbon map for all the farmland in Saskatchewan using vintage #Landsat images of bare fallow fields from the 80's. Big thanks to Preston Sorenson and the #GoogleEarthEngine @agbiousask sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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One day at a time Cowessess First Nation will get stronger. This investment helps Cowessess First Nation attain a strong future in the agriculture sector. 😊💪🏽
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Thank you @westernproducer for the well captured article. 😎
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Nature and geography shape who we are, and where and how we live our lives.
Note that Alabama's Black Belt region, while predominantly African-American, was originally named for its black topsoil.
Map: @Starkey_Comics
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One way to translate “school” in Cree is kiskinwahamatôwikamihk. Mâtowin is “to cry.” It is literally, the building where you go to learn and cry. Much different than kiskinohamâkewin, the act of learning, taught by elders with ❤️ This pic shows the bruised violence #kamloops215
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Check out Cash Back, a new report from @Yellowhead_ on how Canada built its economy on the exploitation of Indigenous lands, waters, and peoples.
ALT For us, that Indigenous economy, is the idea that our lands and our language, our culture, our heritage, all of those things that make us Indigenous people, wherever you are from, that is who we are. That is where we put our wealth, that is what wealth is for us. Quote from Skyler Williams, spokesperson for 1492 Land Back Lane, during the Ransom Economy webinar
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If you want to learn more about our #willrunforsoil project, check out our website, where soil themed stickers and paints are sold as well! willrunforsoil.com
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📢 CALL FOR SASKATCHEWAN PRODUCERS
We @usask @KateCongreves are looking for volunteer Producers to participate in our research project aimed at developing the Saskatchewan Assessment of Soil Health Tool. Volunteer producers can register at bit.ly/volunteerproducersreg… Please RT.
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Kanawayihetaytan Askiy graduate, Robby Bear, supports First Nation communities’ land management.
#USaskClassof2021
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On May 8th, visit virtual @sci_rendezvous sites across Canada. Dig into your local soils with CSSS through a series of fun lessons, activities, and quiz questions! #SciRen #ScienceChase
Visit the CSSS Science Chase site on May 8th: bit.ly/32D4pjd
thanks to @HJKizz and @GowrilukE for the invite to talk about First Nations and agriculture on the Prairies... and of course #soils and #IndigenousSTEM on @DiversityInAg
Just in time for your TGIF or wkd playlist, episode 6; Understanding from the Land with Dr. Melissa Arcand @mmarcand is live! We talk about the soil science research program that Melissa leads at the U of S, Indigenous knowledge systems, the history of Indigenous agriculture..