Episode 19: Dipping into a co-management led project with Quinna Laver

In this episode of the Co-management Commons Show, Quinn Laver a graduate student from the Dalhousie Marine Affairs program, discussed her work and contributions to a co-management led research project with the Torngat Wildlife Plants and Fisheries Secretariat in Nunatsiavut. Listen to learn about developing learning activity kits on species like snow crab that are culturally and economically important in the Nunatsiavut region. Quinna highlights the importance of incorporating Inuit knowledge, community engagement, and hands-on learning in these kits. She also shares her observations from visiting the community of Makkovik and seeing the crucial role the snow crab fishery plays in the local economy and culture. The podcast showcases the value of collaborative research and education that bridges scientific and Indigenous knowledge systems. You can access Quinna's complete graduate project at the link below. Chapters: 0:02:04: Quinna's background 0:03:41: Finding the Marine Affairs program 0:05:46: An interest in co-management 0:08:16: Exploring the North 0:14:42: The Snow Crab learning activity kit 0:24:39: Snow crab lifecycle and lessons 0:29:14: Importance of snow crab fishery in Makkovik 0:35:12: Learning from colleagues in Makkovik 0:38:45: Benefits of aligning with co-management institutions Other readings: Culture, Community, Language, and Land: A Case Study of Co-management Led Marine Stewardship Education Resources in Nunatsiavut http://hdl.handle.net/10222/83664 Co-management-led research https://doi.org/10.32388/JJV8XM