Two grizzly bears in the Lake Louise ski area at Banff National Park (Chris Moseley) Wildlife management programs often involve collaborations between government scientists and academic researchers; however, conservation efforts can be enhanced by incorporating the traditional ecological knowledge of Indigenous peoples. As enduring stewards of the land, Indigenous communities have a deep understanding of our living natural resources and may offer unique perspectives based on their traditional values and expertise. Especially for issues of cultural significance, such…

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The Canadian Mountain Network is very proud to announce we submitted our Full Application to the Networks of Centres of Excellence Funding Competition last week! CMN would like to thank everyone involved in the development of the Network since 2016, especially to members of our governance including the various groups, committees, and councils, the research teams who answered the Preparatory Call for Proposals, and the organizations that wrote Letters of Support. The Network will learn of the NCE…

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The Canadian Mountain Network’s (CMN) multidisciplinary adjudication committee met this week to review the applications received for the development of CMN’s Full Application to the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Funding Competition. The adjudication committee is made up of members from the Research Management Committee and the Indigenous Advisory Council. CMN would like to thank everyone who submitted applications. Of the 42 applications we received, 14 have been approved. CMN has balanced the budget allocations evenly between the 3…

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The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) received 42 Proposals and 39 Abstracts towards the development of CMN’s Full Application to the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Funding Competition. The response was overwhelming and we were very impressed by the quality of the applications received. Quick Facts: Over 200 researchers and 150 collaborators from across Canada responded to the call A total of CA$16,893,102 funding requested over three years 189 communities in total 63 Indigenous communities Of the 42 submissions, 14 are Mode 1, 18 are…

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New Deadline Monday, May 7, 2018, at 11:00 PM your local time zone. Dear Friends of the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN): On March 23rd the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) announced a Preparatory Call for Proposals in order to elicit project proposals to support the development of CMN’s Full Application to the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Funding Competition. As a reminder, following an adjudication process, the CMN team will work with successful applicants to include…

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The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) emphasizes three modes of research that exist along a spectrum. The CMN approach emphasizes that a deliberate choice be made at the onset of a project by research partners as to which mode best fits a particular project’s needs as well as its contributions to the network as a whole. The Modes of Research Webinar focuses on Modes 2 (Partnership-driven Research) and 3 (Indigenous-led Research) to educate potential 2018 Preparatory…

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The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) would like to welcome Dr. Stan Boutin (Biological Sciences, University of Alberta) as CMN’s new Co-Research Director alongside Co-Research Director Norma Kassi (Arctic Institute for Community-Based Research). We would like to thank Dr. David Hik for his valuable contributions to the development of the CMN, he is transitioning to a Special Advisor role with CMN as he prepares to move to Simon Fraiser University in the fall.   The Canadian Mountain…

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The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is working to better understand the cluster of individuals and organizations – academic and non-academic – working with various technologies to help us better understand and interpret change in mountain regions. We believe that CMN funding to support the development and distribution of new technologies will benefit our efforts across all three activity areas – research, training and knowledge mobilization – and our research themes. To facilitate this, we are…

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The Canadian Mountain Network is now accepting applications for the 2018 Preparatory Call for Proposals. In order to produce the strongest NCE full application, the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is releasing a Preparatory Call for Proposals to elicit proposed research projects; these projects may be funded if the NCE Application is successfully awarded. Preparatory Call Deadlines Single paragraph proposal overview due as soon as possible to ensure the review panel has the expertise required to review all applications. Completed Proposals…

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Register Now for the Modes of Research Webinar The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is hosting a webinar April 3rd, 2018 from 10 am to 12 pm Mountain Time, to introduce you and your community to the Network as well as discuss an opportunity to build community-based research proposals as part of the CMN’s Mode 3 research support stream. The CMN is a developing national network, which aims to become a national and global leader in…

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