Ecological Knowledge Network

Connecting TEK practitioners, naturalists, elders, students, academics, community activists, artists, poets, policy makers and more.

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Traditional Ecological Knowledge

"Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) is the body of knowledge acquired over generations by a group of people living in intimate association with the natural world. TEK can be found reflected in almost all aspects of indigenous society, including (but not limited to) the use and preparation of local foods, prediction of meteorological events, indigenous medical practices, and arts and crafts.
So, according to this definition, TEK includes many 'domains' of human activity...and it also focuses on indigenous communities. TEK is also something that local people(people who live somewhere but are not indigenous) practise."
- This definition by Keith Williams. To discuss, argue and share examples CLICK HERE.

Research projects in Qatar

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and the Sustainable Harvest of Desert Truffles in Qatar

Plant Genetic Resources in Qatar
These UREP projects are supported by Qatar Foundation.

Blog Posts

Mushroom Foray at the Kentville Research Station Fall 2010

Thank you everyone for coming out to the mushroom foray this past Thanksgiving weekend! We had a great time and look forward to the next event. I've posted a number of photos of the mushrooms (with tentative IDs) that we found on our walk. Keith

Posted by Keith Williams on October 24, 2010 at 5:00pm

Call for Papers

I received this email - thought people here might be interested:

JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

www.academicjournals.org/JENE

Dear Colleague,

The Journal of Ecology and Natural Environment (JENE) is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal published that will be monthly by Academic Journals (… Continue

Posted by SpiderWoman on December 14, 2009 at 11:27am

From Acacia to Ziziphus: Arabian Plants to Nourish the Body and Earth

From Acacia to Ziziphus: Arabian Plants to Nourish the Body and Earth

"From Acacia to Ziziphus: Arabian Plants to Nourish the Body and Earth" is a book published as a part of "Exploring Qatar’s Plant Genetic Resources: A Scoping Study" research project funded by Qatar foundation’s undergraduate research experience program (UREP). The research was conducted by Keith Williams and Carla Eskow (team leaders), and researchers Sahar… Continue

Posted by intisar abdulla on August 26, 2009 at 7:32pm

Cob bench in downtown Nanaimo

http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/nanaimonewsbulletin/news/50272017.html

Posted by Phyllis Reeve on July 10, 2009 at 3:45pm

Bee Ecology on Al Jazeera Children's Network

One of our members, Camille Sergent, will be profiled on Al Jazeera Children's network on the following dates:

Thursday 18 June 2009: 5 p.m. GTM / 9.30 p.m. GTM

Friday 19 June 2009: 1.30 p.m. GTM

Saturday 20 June 2009: 10 p.m. GTM

Wednesday 24 June 2009: 6.30 p.m. GTM

Camille and her partner Thierry do amazing work in France and Yemen. Their work in Yemen builds on traditional knowledge of bees and beekeeping to promote sustainable… Continue

Posted by Keith Williams on June 11, 2009 at 3:30am

Videos

Behind Greening the Desert

Added by Caffyn Kelley

Welcome to the TEK network

This network is a volunteer-run project and an online open space for international dialogue on Ecological Knowledge. Please join us and see what we can create here! The founders envision a ‘community of learning’ at the intersection of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), ecology, local culture, and western science.

The network could provide information (supplied by members), for discussion/consensus building. Chat rooms could be used for research or networking purposes. We could make links to organizations/societies doing relevant work, links to jobs in the field, links to funding sources...and more...but this can be built over time... It is a place for research project participants to interact on-line with other people (locally and globally) regarding Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

Here are some steps for people new to the site (everything is optional and can be done in any order!):

1. Sign in.
2.Edit your profile - add a profile photo to represent you, and tell us something about your practice, your questions and your passions.
3. Upload some photos, and/or videos and sounds.
4. Read about other participants by clicking on the "Members" tab. Leave comments for them on their comment wall.
5. Participate in discussions that are underway under the"Forums" tab. Join a Group. Start your own groups and discussions.
6. Use your Blog to keep us updated on what you are doing. Keep uploading photos and sharing projects.

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Forum

The Darat al Funun Dissertation Fellowship

Started by Keith Williams Jun 29, 2011.

GIS Training - Indigenous Mapping Network and Google offering free workshop

Started by Kierin Mackenzie Jan 12, 2010.

Input Sought on Canadian Policy on Access to Genetic Resources

Started by Keith Williams May 29, 2009.

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Keith Williams and Abdulhakim Bawadekji are now friends Sep 30, 2011

The Darat al Funun Dissertation Fellowship

Darat al Funun-The Khalid Shoman Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of a dissertation fellowship to encourage research on modern and contemporary art of the Arab world. The fellowship provides financial support of up to ten thousand dollars to Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences. One to three fellowships will be granted. The fellowship duration can range from 4-12 months of residency at Darat al Funun in Amman, Jordan. Fellows are expected to pursue their…See More

Discussion posted by Keith Williams Jun 29, 2011

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Abdulhakim Bawadekji is now a member of Ecological Knowledge Network Jun 7, 2011

Welcome Them!