Episode 17: Co-management is an attitude in the West Coast Vancouver Island region

In this episode of the Co-management Commons Podcast, Tawney Lem and Tim Hawkins discuss the evolution and current state of co-management practices in the West Coast Vancouver Island region. They share the history of West Coast Aquatic, a non-profit organization that facilitates collaborative decision-making processes between First Nations, governments, and stakeholders. The conversation delves into the challenges and successes of co-management, highlighting the importance of trust, effective communication, and the shift towards more informal and grassroots approaches. Tawney and Tim also offer advice for those starting out in the field, emphasizing the value of learning from diverse situations and perspectives, and the idea that co-management is as much an attitude as it is a process. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and guest backgrounds 07:40 Origins and history of West Coast Aquatic 17:53 Evolution of treaty negotiations and co-management in British Columbia 21:25 Success stories and examples of co-management facilitated by West Coast Aquatic 30:00 What are the conditions that collaboration and consensus can happen? 43:21 Challenges in co-management communications and the different types of languages used 51:30 Current state and future of co-management in British Columbia 56:40 Advice for those starting out in co-management 1:01:00 Co-management as an attitude https://www.westcoastaquatic.ca/