PrairieDNA: Prairies North Environmental DNA Monitoring Network

05 Feb 2025

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Eric Collins | Researcher

Eric Collins
eric.collins@umanitoba.ca

This is a project about people and the environment. We recognize that humans and the land are deeply interconnected, bound together as relatives within a shared circle of life. We honor the teachings that remind us that what affects the Earth affects us, and that by caring for the land, we care for ourselves and future generations. DNA is the thread that weaves together the stories of all living beings. It holds the memory of our shared journey through time, reminding us that all life is interconnected, that we are all relatives in the great web of existence. Since the arrival of settlers, the land and waters have been harmed. In the spirit of reciprocity and respect for Mother Earth, we are working to understand the extent and impact of these harms, and restore balance for future generations.

The BC (Biocultural) Notice is a visible notification that there are accompanying cultural rights and responsibilities that need further attention for any future sharing and use of this material or data. The BC Notice recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples to permission the use of information, collections, data and digital sequence information (DSI) generated from the biodiversity or genetic resources associated with traditional lands, waters, and territories. The BC Notice may indicate that BC Labels are in development and their implementation is being negotiated.

The TK (Traditional Knowledge) Notice is a visible notification that there are accompanying cultural rights and responsibilities that need further attention for any future sharing and use of this material. The TK Notice may indicate that TK Labels are in development and their implementation is being negotiated.