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The Human terrain system (HTS) was not as big an issue at this year’s AAA as it was in previous meetings. The issues has, it seems, been decided. Most anthropologists seem to agree that there are serious ethical issues involved ...
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Forests & Oceans for the Future Discussion and News
This year the annual event of the American Anthropological Association will be held in Philadelphia. I’ll be tweeting from the meeting: you can find me at www.twitter.com/charlesmenzies. hashtag is #AAA09
Here’s my preliminary itinerary of the sessions that I am ...
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The interaction between blackfish (often called Orcas or Killerwhales) and humans can sometimes have tragic results for the blackfish. The story of Luna is such an example. Environmental writer, Robin Ferruggia, does a nice job reviewing the story and presenting ...
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Rachel Marsden, former SFU student, blazed into the fuzzy mascot debate with a decidedly untactful and provocative whine about poor white people being disrespected. John Semley provides a nice riposte to Marsden
Over the past week or so, frothing conservative ...
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Gitxaala Nation, located along BC’s northern coastline has recently published a new webpage for it’s Environmental Monitoring office. Of note to University researchers is the protocol adopted by Gitxaala Council on September 9th, 2009 regulating research access to Gitxaala Territories. ...
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A series of unattributed racist posters have popped up at UBC and throughout Pacific Spirit Park. The posters target Gordon Campbell for entering into a reconciliation agreement with Musqueam Nation. Under the heading, Not Wanted in Point Grey, the poster ...
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Forests & Oceans for the Future Discussion and News
For several years we have been engaged in producing videos as part of the research project. One of the outcomes is a documentary about Gitxaala Nation. The documentary reflects our, that is the production team’s, perspective. As a way to ...
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It would seem that my speculations earlier are coming to fruition. Two recent emails from government officials would suggest that the writing is on the wall.
From April 16, 2009 email:
Over the last three weeks, several changes have been ...
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Forests & Oceans for the Future Discussion and News
Rumours have been flying over the state of BC’s Forest Science Program. Research grant funding was supposed to have been announced March 20th. However no news has come forward formally.
PriceWaterhouseCooper staff had this to say March 30th (PwC administers ...
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Forests & Oceans for the Future Discussion and News
As an Indigenous person I have often been asked ‘why are you an anthropologist?’ The question is rooted in an Indiana Jones type image of anthropologist roving around the world stealing cultural objects and knowledge form indigenous peoples or ancient ...
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FieldNotes: for the Anthropology of British Columbia Taiaiake Alfred’s Review of Widdowson and Howard’s Disrobing
University of Victoria Aboriginal Governance Professor Taiaiake Alfred reviews Widdowson and Howard’s Disrobing the Aboriginal Industry. Much of the review takes on Widdowson and Howard’s ...
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Forests & Oceans for the Future Discussion and News
re:place Magazine
by Mark Pickersgill
On Saturday November 29, 2008, the University of British Columbia’s First Nation Longhouse was a hive of excitement with more than 100 organizers, volunteers, speakers, artists, professionals, public officials, students, UBC administration and staff, farmers ...
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Forests & Oceans for the Future Discussion and News
UBC Insiders
We Win! UBC Farm Saved!
After a number of secret meetings, it looks like the UBC Board of Governors has very wisely decided to protect the full 24 hectares of the UBC Farm. This decision is a direct ...
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BC Park’s Flimsy Attempt to Remove Word ‘Squaw’ :: Views :: thetyee.ca
“When in Rome do as the Vandals do” — a line of graffiti I once read.
This brazen suggestion crossed my mind awhile back when again I confronted ...
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Forests & Oceans for the Future Discussion and News
I often find Wente’s comments interesting to read, at times enlightening, and sometimes infuriating. She’s a 21st century Denny Boyd. But, like Boyd, her commentaries can verge toward the insensitive and the just plain wrong. Take this one on Dick ...