Bridging Cultural and Scientific Insights | S1 Ep. 2

Bridging Relations Podcast

Join us as we chat with Dr. Melissa Arcand, a passionate advocate for sustainable land management and a leading researcher for the Bridge to Land Water Sky Living Lab. Dr. Arcand, a member of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, shares her journey from a farming family to her role as a soil scientist at the University of Saskatchewan. We explore her work with Bridge to Land Water Sky, where she connects diverse stakeholders and translates complex research into culturally relevant dialogues. Dr. Arcand discusses the unique climate challenges of Treaty 6 and the empowering potential of sustainable farming practices. This episode illustrates the powerful convergence of Indigenous knowledge, Western science, and modern agricultural practices, focusing on sustainability, relationship-building, and innovative solutions. Tune in to discover how Indigenous communities are reclaiming control over their lands and leading the way towards a more inclusive and resilient future through transformative agricultural research.

The Bridge to Land Water Sky living lab is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s nationwide network of living labs, under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program. Each living lab brings together farmers, scientists and other partners to develop and improve on-farm solutions that will help store carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address other environmental issues – such as soil health, water quality and biodiversity.
Hosted by: Michelle Brass
Produced by: Maddie Gould

Chapters

1. Bridging Cultural and Scientific Insights | S1 Ep. 2 (00:00:00)

2. Bridging Relations Podcast (00:00:07)

3. Community-Based Soil Science Research (00:08:08)

4. Cultural Perspectives in Agricultural Research (00:20:13)

5. Indigenous Knowledge in Agricultural Research (00:24:13)

6. Exploring Agricultural Solutions and Hope (00:32:39)