Hello everyone,

My name is Jessica Lukawiecki and I’m a researcher working with Pathway 7, Re-establishing Healthy Relationships with Wild Species, with co-leads Dr. Susan Kutz and Dr. Jesse Popp. In collaboration with Pathway 3, Recognition of Indigenous Rights – Sustainable Use, led by Dr. Sherry Pictou and Dr. Tony Charles, we are hosting a workshop on January 15, 2026 (online) called “Terminology Matters“. This workshop creates space to critically reflect on the power of terminology in shaping environmental relationships, policies, and practices – especially from Indigenous perspectives.

We are hoping to collaboratively work on several outputs from the discussions at this workshop, including a collaborative peer reviewed paper, policy brief(s), and a short report, created for educators, decision-makers, and Indigenous Nations.

The workshop will run from 10:30am to 4:30 PM EST, and will be held on zoom.

Please register for this event using Eventbrite by December 20, 2025.

Once you register, we will add you to a calendar invite, and send along more details shortly.

We’re inviting each Pathway to bring 1-2 Elders or Knowledge Holders who you think might benefit from and contribute to this conversation.

See attached poster for more details. Hoping to see you there! If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out.

Jessica