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Bridging Relations Podcast

Bridge to Land Water Sky

Hello and Welcome to the Bridging Relations Podcast. We"re bringing you stories from the first and only Indigenous-led Living Lab in Canada.This Living Lab is a collaboration of producers, scientists, and Indigenous land managers, working together to develop and test innovative solutions in real-world conditions to improve the environmental impact of current farming practices.Here we"re exploring diverse perspectives, stories, and experiences, to better understand one another and to enhance

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36:31

From Farm Field to Food Forest: Muskeg Lake's Food...

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2025/04/16

Discover how a visionary initiative in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is redefining food security and community resilience. Join Steve Wigg as he shares the inspiring journey of turning farmland into a thriving food forest that blends Indigenous wisdom with contemporary science. This lush ecosystem produces abundant food, serves as a community hub, and offers invaluable lessons in sustainability, traditional knowledge, and climate adaptation. The Bridge to Land Water Sky living lab is pa...

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42:43

When We Look After the Land, It Looks After Us | S1...

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2025/03/31

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...

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23:25

Sustainable Agriculture through Farmer Innovation |...

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2025/01/07

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...

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35:00

Resilient Roots: Reviving Indigenous Agriculture and...

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2025/01/07

Roger Daniels delves into the complex history and challenges of farming on Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, highlighting barriers from colonial legacies and economic constraints. He emphasizes the importance of youth engagement and sustainable practices in reviving agricultural traditions to ensure a thriving future for the community. Mistawasis is making significant strides in sustainable farming and self-governance, with initiatives like seeding native grasses and introducing bison. Through heartfelt ...

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41:40

Bridging Cultural and Scientific Insights | S1 Ep. 2

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2025/01/06

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...

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41:57

Building Bridges: The Power of Partnerships

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2024/12/13

In this inaugural episode of the Bridging Relations podcast, Anthony Blair Dreaver Johnston, a descendant of Chief Mistawasis, shares the visionary journey behind Bridge to Land Water Sky—Canada’s first Indigenous-led living lab. Discover how the fusion of Western science and Indigenous wisdom is revitalizing sustainable agriculture, from building partnerships rooted in historical treaties and ceremonies to engaging youth in transformative agricultural initiatives. Anthony's insights, includi...

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24:20

Farmer Innovation: Cultivating a Resilient Future

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2024/11/29

Unlock the secrets of sustainable agriculture as Jennifer Bogdan shares her groundbreaking work on the Bridge to Land, Water, Sky project. Discover how Jennifer's role as an agronomist bridges the gap between diverse producers, scientific researchers, and Indigenous knowledge to create Best Management Practices (BMPs) tailored to each farm’s unique needs. This episode promises to illuminate the path towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration, all while respe...

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35:24

Reviving the Agricultural Legacy of Mistawasis

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2024/11/29

What happens when centuries-old traditions and modern challenges collide? Roger Daniels, a lifelong resident of Mistawasis and Treaty Land Entitlement Legacy Trust Coordinator, takes us on a journey through the intricate world of farming on First Nations land. Growing up on a modest family farm, Roger encountered firsthand the financial and logistical obstacles that Indigenous communities face, from the inability to use reserve land as collateral to the complexities of land management under t...

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42:16

Bridging Communities in Agricultural Research

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2024/11/29

Discover the power of intertwining Indigenous wisdom with modern agricultural practices through the eyes and experiences of Dr. Melissa Arcand from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. As a passionate associate professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Arcand shares her unique journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a leading voice in sustainable land management. Her story is enriched by cultural teachings and a pivotal summer job at the University of Guelph...

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43:37

Revitalizing Agriculture: Indigenous Wisdom and...

Bridging Relations Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Prepare to be inspired as Anthony Blair Drever Johnston, a descendant of Chief Mistawasis, shares the groundbreaking journey behind Canada's first Indigenous-led living lab, Bridge to Land Water Sky. This episode of the Bridging Relations podcast promises to expand your understanding of how the fusion of Western science with Indigenous wisdom is revitalizing sustainable agriculture. Anthony, along with First Nation communities and academic partners, is spearheading this visionary project, aim...

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