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An Interview with Tiffany Joseph: Land and Water Stewardship in a Time of Crisis
No full textTiffany Joseph. Tiffany is of Sḵx̱wu7mesh and W̱SÁNEĆ ancestry. She currently coordinates the Rematriate Stewardship project with the XAXE TEṈEW̱ Sacred Land Society. She describes herself as being “drawn to work that promotes wellness of our minds, bodies, and the environment in which we live, because the wellbeing of the land and the people is intertwined”. The following conversation covers pollinators, extractivism, Palestine, and what it takes to show up for land and water defense
An Interview with Cheryl Bryce: Decolonizing Place for Indigenous Food and Land Sovereignty
No full textOn February 4th, 2023, Jeff Ganohalidoh Corntassel spoke with Cheryl Bryce, Songhees Nation member and knowledge-keeper who focuses on land and Indigenous food sovereignty. She founded and continues to lead the lək̓ʷəŋən Community Tool Shed, an initiative that brings people together to decolonize the land and reinstate indigenous food systems. The following conversation covers kwetlal (camas) food systems, traditional land management, and sharing knowledge
The Effect of World Customs Organization’s AEO Programme on Trade Facilitation in Zimbabwe
No full textDespite Zimbabwe offering considerable trade facilitation benefits under its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, only 14 AEOs in total had been accredited at the time of carrying out this research from more than 3,000 transporters, 400 clearing agencies or brokers, 700 large clients, and 3,000 exporters and importers. In view of this low programme uptake, this author saw it justifiable to carry out this study. More so, it is the first of its kind to be undertaken in the country. The qualitative study sought to examine the effects of the World Customs Organization (WCO)’s AEO Programme on trade facilitation in Zimbabwe. Data was collected through a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) and secondary data review. The secondary objectives were: a) to appreciate the trade facilitation developments in Zimbabwe, b) to review the AEO regulatory and legislative framework, and c) to understand the administration and management of the programme in the country
Manifeste: Navire Avenir / Vessel of the Future: Manifesto
No full textLe Navire Avenir est un outil pionnier de sauvetage et de soin en haute mer, premier bâtiment d\u27une flotte mondiale. C’est un « Ready-made pour le 21e siècle », une œuvre agissante conçue pour soutenir l\u27action des marins sauveteurs et contribuer à leur reconnaissance au Patrimoine culturel immatériel de l\u27humanité. « Comme toutes les œuvres d’art », écrit le collectif dans son manifeste, le projet « vise non seulement à changer notre vision du monde mais aussi à changer le monde lui-même ». Le manifeste complet suit, avec des illustrations du processus de création développé depuis 4 ans en Europe. Cette oeuvre doit encore être réalisée avec le soutien financier des citoyennes et citoyens notamment, via la plateforme www.navireavenir.eu.
The Navire Avenir is a pioneering tool for rescue and care on the high seas, the first vessel in a worldwide fleet. It is “Ready-made for the 21st century”, a proactive work designed to support the actions of rescue sailors and contribute to their recognition as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. “Like all works of art”, writes the collective in its manifesto, the project "aims not only to change our vision of the world, but also to change the world itself". The full manifesto follows, with illustrations of the creative process developed over the past four years in Europe. This work is yet to be realized with the financial support of citizens, notably via the www.navireavenir.eu platform
Letter of Introduction
No full textIt’s time for the new BIG_Review, presenting a special issue on border temporalities! Of course, space is well-trodden territory in border studies. But bordering happens in time as well. What are the tempos of life in borderlands? What are the marks and traces of borders across time? What is the enduring significance of human movement and exile throughout history? This innovative collection answers these questions from multiple academic and artistic perspectives
Restoration Trials in Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area Near Kamloops, BC
No full textGrassland ecosystems in British Columbia\u27s southern interior face multiple threats, including improper recreational use and the encroachment of non-native and invasive species. This study aimed to begin addressing these concerns at a localized scale by undertaking a series of restoration trials. Restoration trials were conducted in partnership with local organizations, the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia (GCC) and the Kamloops Naturalist Club (KNC). Efforts were focused on Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area near Kamloops, British Columbia at two disturbed sites, site A and site B. The goal for site A was to assist the native plant community recovery in ATV tracks on Red Hill. The goal for site B focused on implementing a test plot for future comparison of different restoration interventions to manage non-native and invasive species. Restoration treatments commenced in fall 2023 and included setting up test plots, removal of non-native and invasive species, planting native vegetation, placing down bark chips for moisture retention, and providing water to help ensure plant survival. Follow up visits were conducted between fall 2023 and spring 2024 to record progress. Site visits in spring 2024 seemed to indicate high survival rates of transplanted vegetation from visual observation with no apparent human-caused disruption to the trial sites. While these initial findings seem promising, long-term monitoring is necessary to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of these restoration trial efforts. It is hoped that the outcomes of the restoration activities undertaken at sites A and B will provide usable results for future comparison and decision making
János Tőzsér, "The Failure of Philosophical Knowledge: Why Philosophers are not Entitled to their Beliefs"
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