| dc.description.abstract | This portfolio is focused on two discourses around "invasive" species, namely the
dominant Western science narratives that emphasize elimination, control, and management and
an Indigenous perspective that takes a longer view that recognizes perpetual change in
ecosystems. Braiding these worldviews together may offer a more humane and healthier
approach to not only conservation science but also "invasive" species education. There are four
tasks in this portfolio. The first is a literature review that provides an overview of Western and
Indigenous epistemologies and ontologies in regards to conservation science, relationships to
Land, and other beings with whom we share a life, zeroing in on "invasive" species. Some of the
educational implications of these discourses are woven throughout the literature review. The
second task in my portfolio focuses explicitly on education and involves a review of current
“invasive” species education in the Ontario environmental science curriculum, as well as
observations from my experiences as an interpreter about how "invasive" species are discussed.
The third task is an interpretive program focused on "invasive" species that applies ideas from
the literature review in a practical way. The fourth and final task is a reflection paper on my
learning journey. | en_US |
