Bridging Relations Podcast

Join a powerful conversation with Harry Lafond, a respected elder from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, as he shares the profound Cree worldview of Wâhkôhtowin—building relationships with all living things—and contrasts it with modern agricultural practices that threaten traditional food sources and ecosystems. Reflecting on cultural losses like vanished berry bushes and ecological damage, Harry offers hope through community-driven initiatives including Muskeg Lake’s food forest and the Bridge to Lan...

Join us as we chat with Jennifer Bogdan, the project agronomist for Bridge to Land, Water, Sky. Jennifer shares her experiences, highlighting the importance of working with farmers and landowners in co-developing Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) that address their unique challenges. We’ll dive into the real-world successes and challenges of adopting sustainable practices, focusing on collaboration and practical implementation. This episode celebrates the ingenuity of farmers trialling B...

Join us as we chat with Dr. Melissa Arcand, a passionate advocate for sustainable land management and a leading researcher for the Bridge to Land Water Sky Living Lab. Dr. Arcand, a member of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, shares her journey from a farming family to her role as a soil scientist at the University of Saskatchewan. We explore her work with Bridge to Land Water Sky, where she connects diverse stakeholders and translates complex research into culturally relevant dialogues. Dr. Arcand di...