Writing Samples.
A well-written briefing, article, blog post or report can be the difference between your message landing or flopping. I am a big advocate for the executive summary and have personally seen many cases where an exceptionally well-written one makes change happen!
Reports and knowledge syntheses
Condensing and clarifying large amounts of technical information to identify clear, actionable takeaways. These projects often include a research component, such as a literature review or interviews with stakeholders and rightsholders, as well as a visual communications component (e.g., creating conceptual figures to support the writing).
The Water Quality Criteria for Indigenous Use (WQCIUs): A new set of criteria for water quality to help protect Indigenous water uses in the Athabasca oil sands region (for Integrated Toxicology Solutions; Indigenous community use only)
Recommendations for a Wetland Crossings Monitoring Protocol (for Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership)
Sistering Indigenous and Western Science: A Briefing Package (for Natural Resources Canada)
Beyond Beetle: A Guide to Managing Lodgepole Pine Stands in Alberta After Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak (for University of Alberta, Department of Renewable Resources)
Blogs, articles and short summaries
Bite-size summaries and storytelling support knowledge exchange and audience engagement. Shorter pieces help maintain relationships between knowledge producers and end users, rooting this approach through continuous, transparent sharing of new science and initiatives. These pieces can also support long-term communications strategies (e.g., social media content!) and foster dialogue with your audience.
“Our Land”: A Spotlight on Indigenous-led Conservation of Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park (for CPAWS Northern Alberta)
Northern Notes (for Natural Resources Canada)