Episode 37: Jocelyn Joe-Strack, PhD Student, Land Use Planning and First Nations Studies

In this episode of Best of the WWEST: Yukon Edition, Alison Anderson chats with Jocelyn Joe-Strack about going back to the land. Jocelyn tells us how she thinks about the First Nations way in her work strengthening the land planning process in the Yukon. She talks about finding the best solutions for all parties involved as First Nations rebuild and heal from the experiences of colonialism and residential schools. You'll also find out little tidbits about Jocelyn, such as her nickname for her husband and what she would bring with her if she were stranded on a deserted island! Jocelyn Joe-Strack is a PhD student in the field of Land Use Planning and First Nations Studies at the University of Saskatchewan School of Environment and Sustainability. She is also a winner of the 2017 Vanier Scholarship, which recognizes top tier PhD students who demonstrate excellence in academia, research impact, and leadership at Canadian universities. For a full transcription of this episode, click here. Relevant Links:  Aishihik Lake, Yukon Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Darielle Talarico Dr. Douglas A. Clark, Associate Professor, School of Environment and Sustainability Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Jane Glassco Fellowship and Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation Lawrence Joe Pacific Forestry Centre Peel Watershed, Yukon Rick Janowitz Umbrella Final Agreement in Yukon   Hosted by: Alison Anderson (@AlisonVAnderson) Theme Music: "Positive and Fun" by Scott HolmesProduced by: Vanessa Reich-Shackelford Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or Stitcher! For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.