Indigenous Educational Developer, Indigenous Teaching and Learning

Indigenous Educational Developer, Indigenous Teaching and Learning

ByJessica Obando

Indigenous Educational Developer, Indigenous Teaching and Learning Environmental Research Philosophy or Environmental Ethos? My work intersects deeply with the human and more-than-human environment, emphasizing the profound connections between Indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability. Through the principles of Indigenization, my teaching and curriculum development support the movement towards a more inclusive and sustainable future, integrating traditional…

International School of Radical Relationism (ISRR)

International School of Radical Relationism (ISRR)

ByJessica Obando

International School of Radical Relationism (ISRR) Environmental Research Philosophy or Environmental Ethos? The ISRR is comprised of an international group of interdisciplinary scholars who are focused on promoting social justice and decolonizing knowledge production through radical relationism. Radical relationism is a non-mainstream perspective on knowledge production that promotes social justice and has decolonizing potential. It…

Pedagogies of Re-Cognizing Connection

Pedagogies of Re-Cognizing Connection

ByJessica Obando

Pedagogies of Re-Cognizing Connection Environmental Research Philosophy or Environmental Ethos? My intention through my teaching and research into my teaching practices is to re-engage students with their ecological selves, both as a wellness practice and a learning one. The more-than-human is integrated throughout my courses in various ways: through taking the perspective of a “non-human…

Human–Wildlife Interactions 

Human–Wildlife Interactions 

ByJessica Obando

Human–Wildlife Interactions  Environmental Research Philosophy or Environmental Ethos? I am interested in the consequences of modern land use on biodiversity and human well-being. Most of my research relates to the ecology and behaviour of wildlife, especially birds. Partnering with communities and sharing ideas with the public are ways that I aim to support collective conservation efforts…