Justine Townsend

Planet lover. Political ecologist. Advocate of true repair & reconciliation.
(Words in photo by Robin Wall Kimmerer, "Braiding Sweetgrass")

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

Thrilled to have successfully defended by PhD with the support of an amazing advisor and committee! I had the privilege of conducting community-engaged research with @DasiqoxTribalPk and Kitasoo Xai'xais Stewardship Authority with legal support from @GeorgiaLLS at @WCELaw🌊🌎🌲

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

@akmenzies @linglelab Congrats Ally!! Amazing

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

Honoured to be teaching the first cohort of students in VIU's IPCA Planning Certificate program.

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

@robinjroth @NoellaJGray @ConserveChange @faisal_moola @IndgLed_Conserv Thank you so much @robinjroth. As you know, I'll cross the country (several times) to work with you. ;) Thank you for modelling respectful and effective leadership, and for being a wonderful mentor and friend. I'm excited to write about decolonial political ecology with you!

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@IndgLed_Conserv Thank you CRP! As I shared in my presentation, I owe much of my development as an IPCA researcher and advocate to my involvement with the CRP- such a wonderful and dedicated groups of people.

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@faisal_moola @robinjroth @NoellaJGray @ConserveChange @IndgLed_Conserv Thank you so much Faisal. It has been wonderful having someone as passionate and active as you on my committee. I look forward to writing together again.

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

@NoellaJGray @robinjroth @ConserveChange @faisal_moola @IndgLed_Conserv Thank YOU Noella. You are a wonderful ctte member. Your suggestions and questions have been enormously helpful.

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@iisaakolam Thank you IISAAK OLAM! Excited to work with a team of dedicated professionals committed to advancing Indigenous-led conservation and IPCAs!

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Congrats to Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation for your leadership in protecting Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) on the Great Bear Coast under Kitasoo Xai'xais law! @DNeasloss @CFNGBI @kxstewardship
#OceanDecade #OceanConservation #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousLaw #GitdisdzuLugyeks

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@faisal_moola @valeriecourtois @uofg @IndgLed_Conserv Big congrats to you Dr. @valeriecourtois! Well deserved achievement. Thank you for all the amazing work that you do.

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

Today I handed over my full draft of my dissertation to my awesome advisor. @robinjroth good luck. It’s only 277 pages long. 🤓🙃🤯

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@GillianStaveley this is exquisite!

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@EmmaLaurelD oh the algorithms! and oh my, we need to catch up :) Big hug to you

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

@IndgLed_Conserv This was a fun conversation- thanks for sharing :)

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

@faisal_moola Sending best wishes for your mom's speedy recovery. So sorry to hear about the terrible loss of your cousins in S Africa :(

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

@RAIR_Collective Great conversation! Dr. McGregor shares so many amazing insights. Loving the concept of your podcast and your 'nacho methodology' ;)

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

@ChloeAl28858575 Congrats! Can’t wait to read this

[Justine Townsend @JustineDenali]

Happy (and nervous) to be a discussant on the panel, "Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas and the Protection of Cultural Landscapes) at the Anthropology and Conservation Conference (Oct. 25-29) https://t.co/iHaDQSaohf
#conservation #indigenousleadership #decolonise

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Sharing this artistic and beautiful documentary (free screening) on residential schools co-created by my friend, the extremely talented and amazing @AmyBelling https://t.co/Wq62yVgjfW

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@tumayoung stunning!