Dear ISE Members, The 2012-2014 ISE Board has thoroughly reviewed the Society's constitution and is recommending that a number of amendments be approved by Members. These changes are available as a word document and pdf, both with track changes on. The rationale for the recommended amendments is also provided. Each of the changes will be part of the online voting that will be opened the week of 19 May 2014 and will remain open until the day...
We have received the following nominations for the 2014-2016 and 2014-2016 ISE Board term: (i) Vice President (President-Elect; a 2-year term followed by a 2-year term as President): Verna Miller was nominated by current ISE President Jack Miller. Verna submitted the following when she accepted the nomination: I am Pepeyla (Verna Miller) from the Nlakapamux homelands located in what is known as Canada and the United States. Now a retiree, I...
Cultural and spiritual values of indigenous peoples and climate change will be the focus of an international event in the Potato Park, Cusco, Peru from 26 April to 2 May 2014. The event will bring together the Monpa and Ura people from central Bhutan, Naxi farmers from Yunnan province of Southwest China, and communities of the Parque de la Papa in Pisaq, and the Q’ero nation from Cusco, Peru. They will exchange experiences and good practices...
Dear ISE Members and friends, While we have launched the new website, we are still "moving in" and will be making several updates and changes in the coming weeks, including the addition of many more photographs, videos, and content. Please bear with us as we work out some kinks and add functionality! Warm regards, Natasha ISE Managing Director
Every two years, members of the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) are invited to nominate candidates for the Board of the ISE. Nominations will be open for the 2014-2016 or 2014-18 term (depending on the position) as of 28 February 2014 and will close 5 May 2014. Ideally, the ISE Board is comprised of individuals who span a wide age range, are from a diversity of backgrounds, and have varied personal and professional experiences. Board...
