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The Gitxsan
@thegitxsan.bsky.social
Author, artist, researcher.

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Had the opportunity to speak on a great panel at the GMF Sustainable Communities Conference. Great group of people and a great conference!
February 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
We hope to see you there!
We're thrilled over 1000 researchers, business & community advocates have already pre-registered for #AF2025 online inperson. The world's premiere climate adaptation event hosted for the first time by NZ with a special Pacific & Indigenous focus. Call closes 25 Feb-join us! adaptationfutures2025.com
Adaptation Futures Conference 2025
The 8th international Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand from 13 to 16 October, 2025. It is hosted by the…
adaptationfutures2025.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
For some reason I wasn't getting notifications from here even though my settings are set for that. Anyway! Our whole meal was Canadian only products. More importantly, local to Manitoba. We have been trying to support more local for awhile. But especially now. Local growers are just better.
February 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Kia ora & Warm Pacific greetings to Blue Sky! We're excited to invite you (online/ in person) to Christchurch New Zealand 13-16 Oct 2025 for the world's leading climate adaptation event! Hosted by WASP & Uni of Canterbury with our consortium sponsors. Submissions now open! adaptationfutures2025.com
Adaptation Futures Conference 2025
The 8th international Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand from 13 to 16 October, 2025. It is hosted by the…
adaptationfutures2025.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Here is another design element I created. It reflects the interconnectedness with the natural world. Designed to transcend regional or specific cultural imagery, it symbolizes a connection shared by all nations, showcasing the diversity of Indigenous perspectives. #climate #Indigenous
December 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Maps have typically been a tool of colonization, in this design I removed borders. I then had taken many (not all) languages to say welcome in the shape of an eye. This shows that indigenous knowledge is observed from the land. It also shows that indigenous people are seen.

climateatlas.ca
December 6, 2024 at 3:51 PM
🌿 Gitxsan oral histories reveal the sacred connection between the spirit bear, ‘maas ol, and the last glacial maximum. Discover how these stories guide climate resilience. #IndigenousKnowledges #SpiritBear #ClimateResilience

Read more: canadiangeographic.ca/articles/gua...
Guardians of the glacial past
How ‘maas ol, the spirit bear, connects us to the last glacial maximum of the Pacific Northwest
canadiangeographic.ca
November 15, 2024 at 4:06 PM
🌍 Highlighting From Risk to Resilience: This report challenges conventional climate risk assessments, centering Indigenous Knowledges for a holistic approach to resilience. 🌱 #ClimateAction #IndigenousKnowledges #Resilience

Read more: yellowheadinstitute.org/from-risk-to...
From Risk to Resilience: Indigenous Alternatives to Climate Risk Assessment in Canada
How does Canada assess climate risk? They are primarily fixated on infrastructure while ignoring the broader social, cultural and ecological impacts. This narrow focus leaves the communities hit harde...
yellowheadinstitute.org
November 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM
I have to get used to posting more often!
November 14, 2024 at 3:09 PM