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Apr 03 2019

Celebrating Body and Soul: A Tea-Making Festival Reunites Russians with Their Cultural Traditions

By Akshara Sangiorgio

by Mariia Ermilova and Tatiana Ilinich Ivan-Chai is commonly known in English-speaking countries as “fireweed” or “willow herb.” Photo: Alik Yakubovich, 2010 Every Russian knows the tall herb with elegant…

Jan 15 2019

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Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks

By Akshara Sangiorgio

A reflection by Carrie Ann Barton . Science tells us that the sense of smell most strongly sparks our memories and emotions I smell stories I smell reunions I smell…

Nov 03 2018

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Biocultural Diversity on the Border: The Yaylas of the Western Lesser Caucasus

By Robert Wiltzen

by Soner Oruç and Ceren Kazancı Men, in general, are busy with taking care of herds. Here, an Afghan shepherd is working due to shortage of people in Turkish yaylas.…

Oct 13 2018

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An Ancient Game Opens the Door to Innovation in the Farma Valley, Southern Tuscany, Italy

By Robert Wiltzen

by Andrea Giacomelli . The village of Torniella with the backdrop of the woods of the Farma Valley. Photo: Andrea Giacomelli, 2008 . To reach the Farma Valley in Southern…

Sep 01 2018

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A Few Short Journeys along the Nature-Culture Continuum: Reflections on Community-Led Conservation

By Akshara Sangiorgio

by Jessica Brown The village Chief and Elders of a community in the Togo Range of Ghana at a sacred spring. Care of this spring is vital to the health…

Aug 04 2018

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Designing Biocultural Protocols with the Embera People of Colombia

By Akshara Sangiorgio

by Gabriel Nemogá, Justico Domicó, and Alejandro Molina The working group on territory and infrastructure meets at a workshop on the biocultural community protocol, Polines Community Library. Photo: Dinson Bailarín,…

Mar 19 2018

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Shle’muxun: Reconnecting with the Salish Sea Bioregion

By Akshara Sangiorgio

by Daniel Kirkpatrick The Salish Sea Bioregion offers an ideal location for sustainability initiatives that honor First Nations rights. Photo: Daniel Kirkpatrick, 2017 Florence James smiled and said the word…

Sep 30 2017

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We Want to Map

By Akshara Sangiorgio

by Barbara Dovarch Valenzuela City, Greater Manila. People building a realistic map of their settlement. Photo: Barbara Dovarch, 2013 . People mapping is a creative and serious game Local knowledge…

Sep 30 2017

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Photo Gallery | People Mapping: Visualizing Sense of Place for Decision Making

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by Barbara Dovarch Hung Hoa Commune, Vinh, Vietnam. Men, women, children, and elders mapping together. Photo: Barbara Dovarch, 2013 . Hung Hoa Commune, Vinh, Vietnam. Women Union’s community member…

Sep 29 2017

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People Mapping: Visualizing Sense of Place for Decision Making

By Akshara Sangiorgio

by Barbara Dovarch Upolu, Samoa. Students of Lauli’i Primary School tracing the contour lines to manufacture their Participatory 3D (P3D) model of Lauli’i land area. Photo: Paulo Amerika, 2012 …

Celebrating Body and Soul: A Tea-Making Festival Reunites Russians with Their Cultural Traditions

Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks

Biocultural Diversity on the Border: The Yaylas of the Western Lesser Caucasus

An Ancient Game Opens the Door to Innovation in the Farma Valley, Southern Tuscany, Italy

A Few Short Journeys along the Nature-Culture Continuum: Reflections on Community-Led Conservation

Designing Biocultural Protocols with the Embera People of Colombia

Shle’muxun: Reconnecting with the Salish Sea Bioregion

We Want to Map

Photo Gallery | People Mapping: Visualizing Sense of Place for Decision Making

People Mapping: Visualizing Sense of Place for Decision Making

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