Created in partnership with Native allies and organizations, this guide offers context about the practice of acknowledgment, gives step-by-step instructions for how to begin wherever you are, and provides tips for moving beyond acknowledgment into action.
There is increasing recognition of the significance of traditional knowledges (TKs) in relation to climate change. And yet there are potential risks to indigenous peoples in sharing TKs in federal and other non-indigenous climate change initiatives. These guidelines are intended to examine the significance of TKs in relation to climate change and the potential risks… Read more »
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This article shares the author’s experience as a Black, first generation Canadian in graduate school and gives advice on how to navigate academia for other Black graduate students.
The WELLS Healing Center is a non-profit organization that provides workshops and training using counseling psychology and Black feminist principles. The WELLS Healing Center also provides mentorship and training for mental health and wellness healers (e.g., counselors, coaches, etc.) that incorporates scholarship and activism.
As scientists are increasingly acknowledging the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in science, there is a need for clear direction on how to take anti-racist action. This paper presents 10 rules to help labs develop anti-racists policies and action in an effort to promote racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.
The Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center are building a learning community of scholars and practitioners advancing equity and systemic change in graduate education. Through research-practice partnerships, they generate, translate, and apply research into evidence-based, equitable practices.
Successful fieldwork and fruitful academic careers hinge on acknowledging and managing our mental health. This paper discusses peer-support networks, secondary trauma, coping skills, therapy, and researchers’ mental health options before, during, and after fieldwork.
The International Association for Geoscience Diversity is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to improving access and inclusion for people with disabilities in the geosciences.
This article examines the demographic gaps in ecology and evolutionary biology and their findings indicate retention rather than recruitment drives disparities in representation. . The study also found that underrepresented students were less likely to enroll in field courses, but that field courses were associated with higher retention.
