UBC Forestry is pleased to congratulate Dr. Warren Cardinal-McTeague on being named Canadian Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Governance and Environmental Relations.
About Warren’s Research
Warren’s research centres on plant biodiversity, Indigenous relationships with the land, and the monitoring of ecosystem health and function. His work seeks to address questions about how plant biodiversity has evolved, and how we might use that information for trait improvement and environmental sustainability. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Warren’s approach to research and teaching blends together science, art, Indigenous perspectives (specifically Métis and Cree), and the decolonial return of land and lifeways.
About Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP)
The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) enables Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence and become world-class research centres. Chairholders aim to achieve research excellence in engineering, natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Their contributions deepen our knowledge and quality of life, bolster Canada’s international competitiveness, and help facilitate the training of future skilled professionals through teaching, student supervision, and collaboration with fellow researchers.