News

Nicholas stands in front of a helicopter wearing a puffer coat, a baseball cap and a backpack, smiling at the camera.

Alum Nicholas Scapillati Builds Connection to Conservation Movement Through Master of Conservation Leadership

When Nicholas Scapillati began the Master of Conservation Leadership (MCL), he hoped to elevate his credentials and stay competitive in conservation. However, upon graduation, Nicholas found that he walked away with much more, feeling more connected to his colleagues in the conservation community and gaining a deeper understanding of conservation and its relationship with colonization.

M Manjurul Islam sits at a table and smiles at the camera. He has medium-brown skin, short black hair, a goatee, glasses, and a blue long sleeve shirt.

M Manjurul Islam Spotlight: Investigating the Impact of Climate Change on Food Security

After working in the Bangladesh development sector for ten years, PhD student M Manjurul Islam is turning his focus to climate change adaptation. Through his research, Manjurul hopes to identify and develop sustainable practices that positively contribute to food security while mitigating the impacts of climate change.  

In recognition of this valuable research, Manjurul has been awarded a 2023 Arrell Scholarship. 

Dr. David MacDonald smiles at the camera.

Investigating How Indigenous Peoples are Practicing Self-Determination

As Canada works toward truth, justice, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, self-determination is an essential Indigenous right that must be recognized. 

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have had self-determination over their peoples, lands, and waters, until these practices were undermined by settler-states. After pressure from Indigenous peoples, some states such as Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand have started to grapple with implementing Indigenous rights.  

News Archive