Our Team

Stephanie completed her MSc at the University of Northern British Columbia in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. Her research focused on the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems in the western Canadian Arctic, through the study of Greenland cod in Ulukhaktok, NT. Stephanie's research integrated both scientific approaches and traditional ecological knowledge, with the aim of informing fisheries co-management. Upon completing her MSc, Stephanie was hired at the Firelight Group as a researcher for the Ecology Team working with Indigenous communities across Canada

To read Stephanie's thesis titled LINKING INUIT AND SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE IN COASTAL MARINE 
RESEARCH: ADVANCING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF GREENLAND COD, OGAC,
(GADUS OGAC) NEAR ULUKHAKTOK, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES UNDER 
A CHANGING CLIMATE, click here.

James completed his MA at the University of Northern British Columbia in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. His research focused on community resilience to wildfire risk in the Robson Valley, B.C. Upon completing his MA, James was hired as a wildfire engagement analyst at Simon Fraser University's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue.

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To read James' thesis titled BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TO WILDIFRE RISKS IN THE ROBSON VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA click here.

Annie completed her MA at the University of Northern British Columbia in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. Her research focused on Sahtu-Dene and Metis engagement in the remediation and reclamation process of the Norman Wells oilfield. Annie is continuing this work in partnership with the Sahtu Land and Water Board as a Research Associate at UNBC.

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To read Annie's thesis titled CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF SAHTÚ DENE AND MÉTIS PEOPLE IN THE CLOSURE AND RECLAMATION OF THE NORMAN WELLS OILFIELD click here.

Julie Forrest studied at Ájtte, a Sámi museum and cultural center, in Northern Sweden as part of the UNBC Travelling Knowledges program. She worked with Dr. Karin Beland Lindahl and Dr. Christina Allard, Luleå University of Technology on a project that addresses Indigenous rights, land use planning and justice, through a study of the northward expansion of ‘green energy’ (windfarms, mining) on Sámi lands. She also assisted the research unit at Ájtte in their search for collaborative planning tools for land use conflicts between Sámi reindeer herders and mining activity in the region. 

Angus completed his PhD  at the University of Leeds’ Priestley International Centre for Climate in the United Kingdom. His doctoral thesis focused on the real-time monitoring of dynamic climate change vulnerability among Inuit hunters in Ulukhaktok, NT, Canada. He developed new approaches to understanding vulnerability within social-ecological systems through the use of a novel GPS and participatory mapping methodology.

Jessica MSc research involved working with the Inuit community of Ulukhaktok in the western Canadian Arctic to document Inuit knowledge and observations of Arctic char health and movement ecology under changing environmental conditions. Jessica now works as a Conservation Planner with the North Slave Metis Alliance based in Yellowknife, NT.

Kerrie Pickering's PhD research focused on the relationship between food security and human health under changing environmental conditions in Fiji. 

Worked on the BearWatch project which involved partnering with communities in the Arctic to better understand the impacts of climate change on polar bears and the people who depend on them. 

Assisted with research dissemination materials for Fiji projects.

Worked on the INDSPIRE project "School in a Modern Arctic" in Ulukhaktok and coordinated UN Conference of the Parties activities for the research group.

Research examined the importance of sewing to Inuit women in Ulukhaktok as part of the Nunamin Illihakvia: Learning from the Land project.

Worked on several projects in Fiji including documenting iTaukei social values of the Sigatoka River, adaptation to climate change in Nawairuku (MA research) and Vusama villages. 

Worked on several projects in Fiji including documenting iTaukei social values of the Sigatoka River and adaptation to climate change in Nawairuku and Vusama villages.

Worked with Inuvialuit in Aklavik in the western Canadian Arctic to understand changes in beluga whale harvesting over time.

Worked with Inuvialuit in Tuktoyaktuk in the western Canadian Arctic to document traditional ecological knowledge of beluga whale.

Coordinated the University delegation to COP24, International climate change negotiations, in Bonn, Germany.

Assisted with research publications and was a delegate to COP 24, international climate change negotiations, in Bonn, Germany. 

Worked with the community of Paulatuk in the western Canadian Arctic to understand the implications of social-ecological changes for livelihoods.

Worked with Inuit in Ulukhaktok in the western Canadian Arctic to understand their perceptions of learning and vision for education in the community.

Engaged with Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Traditional Owners on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. Australia and remote sensing to map mangrove change on the Maroochy River.

Worked with Traditional Owners on the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia on Indigenous land management and cultural heritage management.

Worked with Inuit in Ulukhaktok in the western Canadian Arctic to understand stresses effecting the local food system and opportunities for adaptation. 

Worked with Inuit women in Ulukhaktok in the western Canadian Arctic to understand their perceptions and approaches to health.

Studied "how Australia is adapting to climate change" and co-authored the results of a systematic literature review on this topic in the journal Sustainability (2018).

Examined what role, if any public awareness and knowledge play in the valuation and conservation of sea turtles (Superfamily Chelonioidea) on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. Australia.

Worked on the Nunamin Illihakvia project in Ulukhaktok in the western Canadian Arctic as a project photographer, videographer and journalist.