GOUVERNANCE, GESTION ET PRISE DE DÉCISION

La Biosphère de l'Escarpement du Niagara est gérée par le Réseau de la Biosphère de l’Escarpement du Niagara. Une infrastructure de gestion stratégique renouvelée a été élaborée en partenariat avec Plenty Canada. Le réseau a mis sur pied un conseil d'administration basé sur un modèle de co-gouvernance avec les Peuples Autochtones et qui comprend aussi un groupe diversifié de membres provenant du sud au nord, et du nord au sud de l'Escarpement du Niagara.

Conseil d'Administration

Charlene Winger-Jones, est co-présidente du Réseau de la Biosphère de l’Escarpement du Niagara. Originaire de Neyaashiinigmiing, elle est une Aînée, membre du Conseil Héréditaire, Marcheuse d'Eau (Water Walker) et Leader de la Réalité Climatique.

Victoria Serda, Mino gezheb, I’m one of the Co-Chairs of our nonprofit board along with Charlene, and am a fourth generation friend and settler ally of the Anishnaabeg around Waussau-Gummauh, now known as Georgian Bay. I live in Saukiing Anishnaabekiing (Saugeen Ojibway Nation territory) in  Wiarton with my husband Jaime and daughter Corrina, both of Nahua descent, and grandson Creegan, who is a Band member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. I have actively been a Climate Leader and Mentor in the Climate Reality Project since 2007, and sit on the board of the Canadian charity. I was honoured to receive the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement for Voluntarism in Ontario Award in 2013 and a Paul Harris Fellow award by the Southampton Rotary Club in 2017. I have a degree in democratic education and a post-graduate certificate in Indigenous Governance and Administration. Having helped found many organizations, such as the Bagida’waad Alliance, SauGreen for the Environment, the Grey Bruce Sustainability Network, and the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Network, I am happy to share my knowledge with others. I was also an elected Municipal Councillor in Saugeen Shores and a Strategic Advisor to the Band Council of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation. My heart is in nature – both with hiking around G’chi Bimadinaa (the Niagara Escarpment) with my family, and hiking in wild places while reconnecting with All Our Relations around us.

Caley Patrick Nadjiwon Doran est originaire du territoire de Saukiing Anishinaabekiing et vit à Sauble Beach. Il est Guide d'Interprétation Anishinaabe dans le cadre du programme d'Expériences Culturelles Anishinaabe du parc Cape Croker. Après plus de 20 ans de carrière dans l'industrie hôtelière, à la tête de nombreux restaurants et gérant de grandes équipes, Caley a choisi une nouvelle voie liée à sa passion pour la Terre Mère ; il suit désormais les traces de ses ancêtres. Vous trouverez Caley en train de guider des randonnées, transmettant les connaissances basées sur le terrain dans toute la Nation Ojibway de Saugeen.

Kerry Kennedy, a passionate educator, enjoys working and volunteering with grassroots organizations in Niagara and along the shores of Lake Huron to protect and restore healthy ecosystems, while educating the next generation of conservationists. Working with the Lake Huron Coastal Centre, she coordinates the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps in the summer, and during the school year works as an outdoor guide at the District School Board of Niagara’s outdoor education centres. Connecting people and nature are themes that also extend through her roles as Past President of the Niagara Falls Nature Club and in her outreach efforts around Twelve Mile Creek, volunteering with the Niagara Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada.

Annette Sandberg is a historical researcher and writer from Simcoe—Grey County, Ontario. Her storytelling comes to life through her Live and Zoom presentations, creative writing, Guided hikes, and Nature photography of the ancient Niagara Escarpment and surrounding area. Annette grew up on the Niagara Escarpment on a 200-acre farm near the Blue Mountains and now resides in nearby Collingwood. Her love for the area developed as a child with curiosity and wonder of the earth, sky, and all living inhabitants of both the land and water. This has led her to research and document the ancient history of the Niagara Escarpment – Ontario’s most prominent Land feature, starting with her 900km trek on the Bruce Trail from Queenston to Tobermory in 2016. In 1990, this ancient land formation was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

Jessica Blythe, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Brock University’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre in St. Catharines. She has spent over 20 years studying ocean sustainability and the human side of environmental change. Her work focuses on ocean equity, small-scale fisheries, coastal livelihoods, climate adaptation, and marine conservation, both in Canada and around the world. Jessica is an Associate Editor at npj Ocean Sustainability and has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles on these topics. Jessica is deeply committed to community-based stewardship, and brings that same dedication to building healthy, resilient ecosystems to her work with the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Network.

À propos du Conseil d'Administration et de l'Organisation

The Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Network is an incorporated not-for-profit under provincial law. It’s board of directors currently consists of members of the previous Transition Leadership Committee, members who have deep experience with UNESCO, and others selected collectively by the Board of Directors for their credentials and capacities to serve our goals and objectives. Several additional positions remain to be filled. Board terms are for three years. The organization’s commitment is to be as transparent as possible while ensuring work gets accomplished efficiently, without political interference, and that it reflects diversity, experience, skillsets, professionalism, and functionality.