Bridging Relations Podcast
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 agricultural practices for healthy land, water, and sky that support all of our relations now and in the future.
Additionally, we delve into Indigenous-led regenerative agriculture and land management, sharing insights from Indigenous and non-Indigenous producers, consumers, scientists, land managers, community members, and youth on the prairies.
Thank you for joining us, we're so glad you're here!
The Bridge to Land Water Sky living lab is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s nationwide network of living labs, under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program. Each living lab brings together farmers, scientists and other partners to develop and improve on-farm solutions that will help store carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address other environmental issues – such as soil health, water quality and biodiversity.
Bridging Relations Podcast
Latest Episodes
When We Look After the Land, It Looks After Us | S1 Ep. 5
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 prac...
From Farm Field to Food Forest: Muskeg Lake's Food Forest Journey | S1 Ep. 6
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...
Sustainable Agriculture through Farmer Innovation | S1 Ep. 4
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...
Resilient Roots: Reviving Indigenous Agriculture and Navigating Challenges | S1 Ep. 3
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 i...
Bridging Cultural and Scientific Insights | S1 Ep. 2
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 f...