Contributed by Kierin Mackenzie and Dr. Piers Locke Humans and elephants co-evolved in Africa from earlier species. Humans have always lived alongside these amazing beings, and we share much in common with them. Both elephant and human young take a long time to mature. Both share complex social networks. Both communicate in a myriad of ways with fellow species members. Both mourn their dead. As with humans, elephant behaviour varies through time...
After 20 years of existence, including a recent phase of organizational growth and capacity-building, the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) initiated a self-reflective exercise in 2008 to assess the Society's effectiveness and explore ways to continue to support the revitalization of the planet's biological and cultural diversity. As part of this larger exercise, a 3-day retreat was held in Tofino, Canada in 2009. Perspectives and...
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The INEE was founded in 2010 at the ISE Congress in Tofino, BC, Canada. During the pre-congress workshop, emerging ethnobiologists from around the globe came together to discuss key topics in ethnobiology and common challenges. The network was founded with the declared aim to foster international connections between emerging ethnobiologists and to establish a support network of mentors. We encourage you to join our e-mail list and our facebook...
