Hīkina te mānuka: Advancing Indigenous Leadership in Molecular Ecology DOI
Seafha C. Ramos, Andrew P. Kinziger, Alana Alexander

et al.

Molecular Ecology Resources, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

Nau mai ki tēnei kaupapa (welcome to this special issue): Kōkiri rā e ngā tohunga nō iwi taketake o te ao nei, hoki mātanga pūtaiao, Mauria ō koutou tini mate kia tangihia tātou e, Whakapiri tipu ake ai hononga i waenganui a Haere rā, piki kake rā. Welcome, you experts belonging the Indigenous Peoples of world, skilled folks world science, We grieve those who have passed on from Let us, living, come close now grow links between welcome, welcome. Within numerous cultures, introductions involve sharing about mountains, oceans, streams, lands, villages and family names important individuals or groups. This practice establishes 'ties that bind', setting foundation for collective intentions. The associate editors, in spirit, introduce their shared interest creating space within sphere molecular ecology. Seafha Ramos (SCR) has primarily been engaged with Yurok culture throughout her life. In community, she comes Frye 'Ernerr', Ahpah Wechpues. reservation ancestral lands are located what is California United States America. an interdisciplinary wildlife ecologist, utilising Research Methodologies conventional Western science approaches, such as scatology, conduct culturally sensitive research communities. She also Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK, i.e., Knowledge, IK) practitioner, bringing TEK through lens into work, work language. Andrew Kinziger (APK) professor specialising application methods conservation, management, ecology evolution fish. As academic European American background, he recognises contrast his scientific approach deeply interconnected knowledge systems He engages commitment listening learning, aiming ally support highlight wisdom. Mindful lasting impacts colonialism methods, dedicated ongoing process reflection education, actively seeking unlearn relearn, ensuring respectful, inclusive informed by principles equity justice. Alana Alexander (AA) ecologist/evolutionary biologist generally focuses conservation applications. whakapapa (genealogical links) Te Hikutū, Māori hapū (clan) broader confederation Ngāpuhi, but tūpuna Pākehā (non-Māori ancestors) hailed Scotland, England, Ireland, France Germany. grew up (the world), somewhat disconnected taha (Māori side), reconnecting learning reo language) working help communities use genomics own (interests), although acknowledges much learn! possess wealth lived experiences intergenerationally transmitted place-based knowledge, including protocols customs interacting environment. maintain biodiversity, produce co-create inform environmental assessments monitor change (Gadgil, Berkes, Folke 1993; Gazing Wolf et al. 2023). particular, collaboration varied systems, IK ecology, essential address challenges our planet faces (Claw 2018). Yet, at times, contributions ecosystem management ignored denied (Brondízio 2021). Such oversight result colonisation, which impacted peoples death conflict disease, severing dispossessing active suppression systems. Although last few decades seen increasing efforts globally recognise Peoples' rights 2021), endured colonisation barriers integration due prevailing dismissive attitudes (Gazing 2023; Hird Parke Hikuroa Furthermore, significantly underrepresented Western-based contexts (Asai 2020; McAllister 2019; Naepi 2021; NSF Tseng Universities Australia 2020). Barriers inclusion community multifaceted, lack role models lower overall sense (Lee 2022; Additionally, there tendency undervalue discount minority groups, Peoples, compared equivalent majority groups (Hofstra 2022). tensions arise misappropriation marginalisation language, worldviews establishment Price, Winter, Jackson SCR APK, both experienced collaborating students, aware underrepresentation initiated issue Molecular Ecology Resources (MER) titled 'Indigenous Contributions Research'. AA was then brought board contribute additional perspective expertise. However, we acknowledge absence many perspectives editorial team submissions issue. primary aim showcase conducted partnership providing examples processes considerations extend beyond laboratory landscapes people dwelled them millennia. guided several objectives: 1) To elevate scientists prominent journal, supporting career progression addressing biases publication process. 2) diverse backgrounds various educational stages. 3) body 4) value IK/TEK researchers. 5) emphasise importance languages integral following sections discuss challenges, learnings opportunities issue, well trailblazing authors within. increasingly cognizant relationships humans environment via concepts 'One Health', 'Ecohealth' 'Planetary still often prioritises environment's humans, rather than having its intrinsic mana (Krause LeClair Pollowitz These therefore appear be 'light' versions belief persisted position web other non-human aspects biosphere, innate relational 'kincentric' (LeClair 2021) view reflected particularly highlighted Hutchins (2023). (2023) operationalise Data Sovereignty framework applied arthropod genomic data, utilised investigate impact habitat farming practices Moku Keawe (Hawai'i Island). arthropods include native species variously regarded 'aumakua (guardians) agricultural pests, remaining kin across all these forms. Reciprocity, giving back supported research, significant aspect approach. Whilst benefit-sharing may monetary compensation (Scholz 2022), it takes more nuanced For instance, returned individualised data farmers, aiding whilst aggregated addressed ecological questions. Da provide reciprocal interchange holders scientists, highlighting SING consortium 2018) building capacity genomics. Education were emphasised number submissions. Forsdick introduced Biodiversity Genomics Management Hub living resource. Lewis provided guidelines engaging Indigenous-led sedaDNA studies Australia. most focus benefit-return education Lee By integrating approaches curriculum, they fostered confidence undergraduates, preparing future workforce microbiome science. papers illustrate relationship-building benefit-sharing, long-term celebrated acknowledgements, positionality statements. urge readers explore how frame critical emphasising privilege responsibility walking gently especially where do not ties (Lewis open sample held positive (Jenkins 2023), might surprise some differ (Hudson Kukutai Black 2024). reasons differing viewpoints complex potential exacerbate 'rich getting richer' phenomenon, inequitable access technology facilitates reuse structural disadvantages face colonisation. There previous interactions Western-trained IK, samples re-used without proper consent. strong intergenerational question (i.e., biopiracy), ultimately, loss control over manner consistent ethics (Carroll Mc Cartney fundamental differences way non-Indigenous Peoples1 derived considered sacred (Figure 1). Therefore, surprising section ways uphold IDS (Ruckstuhl 2022) research. includes promoting CARE [collective benefit, authority control, ethics] alongside FAIR [findable, accessible, interoperable reusable] Jennings whakataukī (proverb) expresses sentiment similar English saying 'variety spice life' emphasises skills world. context ecologists. Several focused quantitative analyses, demonstrating despite disproportionate faced journeys can excel 'straight science', microbial genetics best testing associations variables (Byers Quilodrán, Currat, Montoya-Burgos even cases, directions senior key difference perspectives. A particular strength identity form facilitate (Phaka cultural emerging technologies Aika Wylie offer input specific methodological (Da demonstrate (Hutchins Culver 2024) train next generation researchers appeared lead FiveCrows Phaka 2024; 2023) valued members, using projects (FiveCrows It note every submission co-authors ancestry, mahi (work) allies space. growing, ecologists remains small, demands time. Collaborations colleagues, learned appreciate insights different knowing, conducting prioritising relationships, essential. Allies play crucial helping navigate institutional structures, securing funding, broadening networks amplifying voices (Kovach 2009; Smith 2012). Interdisciplinary cross-cultural collaborations enrich inquiry methodologies, leading relevant ethically sound (Castleden, Morgan, Lamb innovative holistic understandings achieved non-diverse (Kimmerer 2013). perseverance resilience. context, because being 'Indigenous' controversial. example, capitalise Indigenous, participating authors, geopolitical complexities national legislation regions, opted 'indigenous' lowercase 'i''. fight continued manuscripts after submission. reviewers MEC MER amongst greatest taonga (treasures), found challenging fully merely attempting integrate groundbreaking. reflects struggle recognised distinct, valid, precious. Science does 'lose' sitting systems; facing need get. further editors competencies review Following this, happy report will continue encourage articles perspectives/methodologies' (Rieseberg selection expertise communities, broaden respecting IK/sciences valid create pathways tiaki (looking after) lenses, 'home' scholarship represents starting point related developing standards denoting manuscripts, expectations around if subject area involves (Lock spaces scholars, field. increased time component 'do right' local involved prioritisation benefits previously highlighted. An pressure crushing service load trying progress expected (and glad) serve scholars reservoirs unpaid advice educating (Haar Martin Revitalization languages, inbuilt ecosystems describe, requires intentional efforts, demonstrated (2024). materials exist outside necessitating geographic proximity investment. illustrate, (Ramos decade completion 5-year teacher candidate program Tribe Language Program, breadth experience valuable, fit current standard mould permanent positions sciences. Further discussions journals language materials, needed. inaugural consists 12 representing 16 (Table editors' hope, pioneering journals, Bowles (2022); Collier-Robinson (2019); Fraser (2006); Henson (2021, 2022); Hogg (2024); Prescott (2023); Polfus (2016); Rayne Reeves (2023), Ross (2018); Service (2020), benchmark far moves field weaving centering perspectives, MEC/MER equitable benefit (Marden Articles ordered topic described objectives set forth issue: Elevating Relationship species, Use Education/capacity building. aligned one themes, aimed place each under demonstrable unique area. practitioners Multiple (e.g., genealogical coalescent move ways: past present, encoding rich data. Working together, powerful insights. greater diversity productivity problem-solving abilities, so continuing dismantle only (Tseng privileges responsibilities shape must specialised before term existed. Coupling new technical unprecedented threats biodiversity. strengthen gentle power Our (ancestors) watching encouraging us hīkina mānuka, rise challenge. idea conceived S.C.R. initial draft written A.A., subsequent revisions co-authors. thank contributed B. Sibbett Editor-in-Chief S. Narum, staff facilitating thankful Prof. Anne-Marie issues intersecting (we highly recommend team's editorial, 'Towards resilience Anthropocene: transforming biology perspectives' (https://www.publish.csiro.au/pc/PCv27n4_FO) interested reading). Keanu Ager usage. earth, ocean live them. declare no conflicts interest. nothing report.

Language: Английский

Critical considerations for communicating environmental DNA science DOI Creative Commons
Eric D. Stein, Christopher L. Jerde, Elizabeth Andruszkiewicz Allan

et al.

Environmental DNA, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Abstract The economic and methodological efficiencies of environmental DNA (eDNA) based survey approaches provide an unprecedented opportunity to assess monitor aquatic environments. However, instances inadequate communication from the scientific community about confidence levels, knowledge gaps, reliability, appropriate parameters eDNA‐based methods have hindered their uptake in monitoring programs and, some cases, has created misperceptions or doubts management community. To help remedy this situation, scientists convened a session at Second National Marine eDNA Workshop discuss strategies for improving communications with managers. These include articulating readiness different applications, highlighting strengths limitations tools various applications use communicating uncertainties associated specified uses transparently, avoiding exaggeration exploratory preliminary findings. Several key messages regarding implementation, limitations, relationship existing were prioritized. be inclusive diverse managers, practitioners, researchers, we other workshop participants propose development workflow plans, using RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) charts clarify roles all pertinent individuals parties minimize chance miscommunications. We also developing decision support such as Structured Decision‐Making (SDM) balance benefits sampling inherent uncertainty, scale articulate technological specific applications. will increase clarity consistency our understanding utility methods, improve transparency, foster common vision confidently applying approaches, enhance benefit assessment

Language: Английский

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Hīkina te mānuka: Advancing Indigenous Leadership in Molecular Ecology DOI
Seafha C. Ramos, Andrew P. Kinziger, Alana Alexander

et al.

Molecular Ecology Resources, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

Nau mai ki tēnei kaupapa (welcome to this special issue): Kōkiri rā e ngā tohunga nō iwi taketake o te ao nei, hoki mātanga pūtaiao, Mauria ō koutou tini mate kia tangihia tātou e, Whakapiri tipu ake ai hononga i waenganui a Haere rā, piki kake rā. Welcome, you experts belonging the Indigenous Peoples of world, skilled folks world science, We grieve those who have passed on from Let us, living, come close now grow links between welcome, welcome. Within numerous cultures, introductions involve sharing about mountains, oceans, streams, lands, villages and family names important individuals or groups. This practice establishes 'ties that bind', setting foundation for collective intentions. The associate editors, in spirit, introduce their shared interest creating space within sphere molecular ecology. Seafha Ramos (SCR) has primarily been engaged with Yurok culture throughout her life. In community, she comes Frye 'Ernerr', Ahpah Wechpues. reservation ancestral lands are located what is California United States America. an interdisciplinary wildlife ecologist, utilising Research Methodologies conventional Western science approaches, such as scatology, conduct culturally sensitive research communities. She also Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK, i.e., Knowledge, IK) practitioner, bringing TEK through lens into work, work language. Andrew Kinziger (APK) professor specialising application methods conservation, management, ecology evolution fish. As academic European American background, he recognises contrast his scientific approach deeply interconnected knowledge systems He engages commitment listening learning, aiming ally support highlight wisdom. Mindful lasting impacts colonialism methods, dedicated ongoing process reflection education, actively seeking unlearn relearn, ensuring respectful, inclusive informed by principles equity justice. Alana Alexander (AA) ecologist/evolutionary biologist generally focuses conservation applications. whakapapa (genealogical links) Te Hikutū, Māori hapū (clan) broader confederation Ngāpuhi, but tūpuna Pākehā (non-Māori ancestors) hailed Scotland, England, Ireland, France Germany. grew up (the world), somewhat disconnected taha (Māori side), reconnecting learning reo language) working help communities use genomics own (interests), although acknowledges much learn! possess wealth lived experiences intergenerationally transmitted place-based knowledge, including protocols customs interacting environment. maintain biodiversity, produce co-create inform environmental assessments monitor change (Gadgil, Berkes, Folke 1993; Gazing Wolf et al. 2023). particular, collaboration varied systems, IK ecology, essential address challenges our planet faces (Claw 2018). Yet, at times, contributions ecosystem management ignored denied (Brondízio 2021). Such oversight result colonisation, which impacted peoples death conflict disease, severing dispossessing active suppression systems. Although last few decades seen increasing efforts globally recognise Peoples' rights 2021), endured colonisation barriers integration due prevailing dismissive attitudes (Gazing 2023; Hird Parke Hikuroa Furthermore, significantly underrepresented Western-based contexts (Asai 2020; McAllister 2019; Naepi 2021; NSF Tseng Universities Australia 2020). Barriers inclusion community multifaceted, lack role models lower overall sense (Lee 2022; Additionally, there tendency undervalue discount minority groups, Peoples, compared equivalent majority groups (Hofstra 2022). tensions arise misappropriation marginalisation language, worldviews establishment Price, Winter, Jackson SCR APK, both experienced collaborating students, aware underrepresentation initiated issue Molecular Ecology Resources (MER) titled 'Indigenous Contributions Research'. AA was then brought board contribute additional perspective expertise. However, we acknowledge absence many perspectives editorial team submissions issue. primary aim showcase conducted partnership providing examples processes considerations extend beyond laboratory landscapes people dwelled them millennia. guided several objectives: 1) To elevate scientists prominent journal, supporting career progression addressing biases publication process. 2) diverse backgrounds various educational stages. 3) body 4) value IK/TEK researchers. 5) emphasise importance languages integral following sections discuss challenges, learnings opportunities issue, well trailblazing authors within. increasingly cognizant relationships humans environment via concepts 'One Health', 'Ecohealth' 'Planetary still often prioritises environment's humans, rather than having its intrinsic mana (Krause LeClair Pollowitz These therefore appear be 'light' versions belief persisted position web other non-human aspects biosphere, innate relational 'kincentric' (LeClair 2021) view reflected particularly highlighted Hutchins (2023). (2023) operationalise Data Sovereignty framework applied arthropod genomic data, utilised investigate impact habitat farming practices Moku Keawe (Hawai'i Island). arthropods include native species variously regarded 'aumakua (guardians) agricultural pests, remaining kin across all these forms. Reciprocity, giving back supported research, significant aspect approach. Whilst benefit-sharing may monetary compensation (Scholz 2022), it takes more nuanced For instance, returned individualised data farmers, aiding whilst aggregated addressed ecological questions. Da provide reciprocal interchange holders scientists, highlighting SING consortium 2018) building capacity genomics. Education were emphasised number submissions. Forsdick introduced Biodiversity Genomics Management Hub living resource. Lewis provided guidelines engaging Indigenous-led sedaDNA studies Australia. most focus benefit-return education Lee By integrating approaches curriculum, they fostered confidence undergraduates, preparing future workforce microbiome science. papers illustrate relationship-building benefit-sharing, long-term celebrated acknowledgements, positionality statements. urge readers explore how frame critical emphasising privilege responsibility walking gently especially where do not ties (Lewis open sample held positive (Jenkins 2023), might surprise some differ (Hudson Kukutai Black 2024). reasons differing viewpoints complex potential exacerbate 'rich getting richer' phenomenon, inequitable access technology facilitates reuse structural disadvantages face colonisation. There previous interactions Western-trained IK, samples re-used without proper consent. strong intergenerational question (i.e., biopiracy), ultimately, loss control over manner consistent ethics (Carroll Mc Cartney fundamental differences way non-Indigenous Peoples1 derived considered sacred (Figure 1). Therefore, surprising section ways uphold IDS (Ruckstuhl 2022) research. includes promoting CARE [collective benefit, authority control, ethics] alongside FAIR [findable, accessible, interoperable reusable] Jennings whakataukī (proverb) expresses sentiment similar English saying 'variety spice life' emphasises skills world. context ecologists. Several focused quantitative analyses, demonstrating despite disproportionate faced journeys can excel 'straight science', microbial genetics best testing associations variables (Byers Quilodrán, Currat, Montoya-Burgos even cases, directions senior key difference perspectives. A particular strength identity form facilitate (Phaka cultural emerging technologies Aika Wylie offer input specific methodological (Da demonstrate (Hutchins Culver 2024) train next generation researchers appeared lead FiveCrows Phaka 2024; 2023) valued members, using projects (FiveCrows It note every submission co-authors ancestry, mahi (work) allies space. growing, ecologists remains small, demands time. Collaborations colleagues, learned appreciate insights different knowing, conducting prioritising relationships, essential. Allies play crucial helping navigate institutional structures, securing funding, broadening networks amplifying voices (Kovach 2009; Smith 2012). Interdisciplinary cross-cultural collaborations enrich inquiry methodologies, leading relevant ethically sound (Castleden, Morgan, Lamb innovative holistic understandings achieved non-diverse (Kimmerer 2013). perseverance resilience. context, because being 'Indigenous' controversial. example, capitalise Indigenous, participating authors, geopolitical complexities national legislation regions, opted 'indigenous' lowercase 'i''. fight continued manuscripts after submission. reviewers MEC MER amongst greatest taonga (treasures), found challenging fully merely attempting integrate groundbreaking. reflects struggle recognised distinct, valid, precious. Science does 'lose' sitting systems; facing need get. further editors competencies review Following this, happy report will continue encourage articles perspectives/methodologies' (Rieseberg selection expertise communities, broaden respecting IK/sciences valid create pathways tiaki (looking after) lenses, 'home' scholarship represents starting point related developing standards denoting manuscripts, expectations around if subject area involves (Lock spaces scholars, field. increased time component 'do right' local involved prioritisation benefits previously highlighted. An pressure crushing service load trying progress expected (and glad) serve scholars reservoirs unpaid advice educating (Haar Martin Revitalization languages, inbuilt ecosystems describe, requires intentional efforts, demonstrated (2024). materials exist outside necessitating geographic proximity investment. illustrate, (Ramos decade completion 5-year teacher candidate program Tribe Language Program, breadth experience valuable, fit current standard mould permanent positions sciences. Further discussions journals language materials, needed. inaugural consists 12 representing 16 (Table editors' hope, pioneering journals, Bowles (2022); Collier-Robinson (2019); Fraser (2006); Henson (2021, 2022); Hogg (2024); Prescott (2023); Polfus (2016); Rayne Reeves (2023), Ross (2018); Service (2020), benchmark far moves field weaving centering perspectives, MEC/MER equitable benefit (Marden Articles ordered topic described objectives set forth issue: Elevating Relationship species, Use Education/capacity building. aligned one themes, aimed place each under demonstrable unique area. practitioners Multiple (e.g., genealogical coalescent move ways: past present, encoding rich data. Working together, powerful insights. greater diversity productivity problem-solving abilities, so continuing dismantle only (Tseng privileges responsibilities shape must specialised before term existed. Coupling new technical unprecedented threats biodiversity. strengthen gentle power Our (ancestors) watching encouraging us hīkina mānuka, rise challenge. idea conceived S.C.R. initial draft written A.A., subsequent revisions co-authors. thank contributed B. Sibbett Editor-in-Chief S. Narum, staff facilitating thankful Prof. Anne-Marie issues intersecting (we highly recommend team's editorial, 'Towards resilience Anthropocene: transforming biology perspectives' (https://www.publish.csiro.au/pc/PCv27n4_FO) interested reading). Keanu Ager usage. earth, ocean live them. declare no conflicts interest. nothing report.

Language: Английский

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