Episode 14: Co-management from a political science lens with Dr. Graham White.

In this episode of the Co Management Commons show I talk with Dr. Graham White, a retired political scientist who has extensively studied co-management boards across northern Canada. White reflects on attending numerous board meetings starting in the late 1980s. He found the dialogue and relationship between Indigenous and government appointees constructive despite some disagreements. Over 30 years, White observes a greater acceptance of co-management institutions, though some remain misunderstood by the public. He sees steady progress in incorporating Indigenous knowledge into processes. Overall, White provides insights into the evolution of northern co-management from his decades of firsthand observation. Indigenous Empowerment through Co-management Land Claims Boards, Wildlife Management, and Environmental Regulation By Graham White https://www.ubcpress.ca/indigenous-em... Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:25 - Heard about unique elections up North 07:14 - Excited about a new government being created 12:50 - Early co-management observations 18:38 - Talking about Indigenous influence 22:53 - Watched Indigenous Knowledge utilized through reports 26:00 - Changes that have occurred 28:43 - Ebbs and flows 31:07 - Challenges to the co-management structure 41:20 - Recollections of Bowhead Whale debates 44:00 - Co-management champions from the community 46:44 - Thoughts on the future of co-management