Indigenous Engagement Working Group

Co-Chairs: Stephen van Leeuwen and Teagan Shields

Working group members:

• Noel Preece
• Emilie Ens
• Oliver Costello
• Gerry Turpin
• Vanessa Westcott
• Christian Miller-Sabbioni
• Sacha Jellinek
• Gail Spina, ESA Executive Officer

Purpose:

The overall Indigenous Engagement (IE) Working Group objectives are:

• Develop a broad strategy for support and development of Indigenous Ecological Knowledge structures for implementation under the umbrella of the Society;
• Advise the ESA Board on Indigenous Engagement opportunities and priorities;
• Advise the Board of potential funding or sponsorship partnerships to progress IE initiatives.;
• Establish an active indigenous scientists network and/or Research Chapter;
• Co-ordinate the annual Indigenous Symposium & Indigenous Plenary in collaboration with the Conference Committee.

Detailed terms of reference