Partnership
Partnership Statement
Central to my research endeavours is a commitment to participatory and equitable research practices. I believe that fostering strong, trust-based partnerships, founded on mutual respect, is essential for bridging diverse knowledge systems and achieving innovative strategies for human-wildlife coexistence. By integrating local insights with scientific methodologies and engaging in meaningful intercultural and interdisciplinary collaborations, I aim to contribute to robust solutions that address ecological challenges and enhance the well-being of communities sharing landscapes with wildlife.
I welcome collaborators interested in co-creating knowledge for sustainable human-wildlife solutions, and which recognize and value diverse perspectives and worldviews.
SURREAL Lab
University of Victoria
AREA Lab
University of Lethbridge
College of African Wildlife Management - Mweka
ACME Lab
University of Victoria
Makuyuni Village Community
Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Pastoral Women's Council
Capital Regional District
Victoria, BC
Coexisting With Carnivores Alliance
TANZANIA - LOCAL COLLABORATORS
The ongoing socio-ecological human-wildlife interactions research project in Northern Tanzania is being carried out by a committed team of local collaborators, including community co-researchers, student research assistants, Maasai community liaisons, and interpreters. These individuals are essential to the project's success, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that the outcomes not only address human-wildlife coexistence objectives but also contribute to community empowerment and capacity building.
John Elikana Ndinoni
John is a local guide and Maa language interpreter. In addition to his involvement in research, John is an experienced wildlife tourism guide with extensive experience working in Northern Tanzanian Parks and Protected Areas.
John, from the Maasai community of Loliondo, offers unique firsthand knowledge of wildlife behaviour and insights into human-wildlife interactions.
Edwin Maingo Ole
Edwin is a Maasai community liaison and interpreter with an academic background in wildlife management from The College of African Wildlife Management.
Edwin is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Community Development at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro. He sits on the Board of the Tanzania Maasai Students Association. His research interests focus on sustainable human-environment interactions that enhance community well-being and prosperity.
Mussa Yohana Mollel
Mussa is an integral member of the Makuyuni Maasai Village community.
As a community co-researcher on the human-wildlife interactions project, he contributes local environmental knowledge and cultural insights to the camera trap study design. Moreover, Mussa manages logistics of camera stations across a substantial portion of the study area.