Have you ever been interested in collaborating with Indigenous communities but been unsure of how to take the first steps, let alone sustain a whole project together? In this webinar, we will share a methodology that has been co-developed over several years between members of the Stó:lō community and colleagues at the University of the Fraser Valley, industry partners, and funders, like Genome BC.

The methodology (í:westel qe tótel:exwtel – Teaching Each Other and Learning Together) involves many small, but meaningful and intentional, actions we’ve taken to cultivate trust and reciprocity. Through this mutually developed methodology, we have been exploring the risks and opportunities of agri-genomic technology and its potential impacts on Stó:lō foodways practices. The webinar will share what we’ve learned through this collaborative work, with the understanding that there is no “one size fits all” approach to engaging with Indigenous communities. We hope by sharing our experiences and learnings, we will enrich your thinking and inspire you to imagine new ways to enhance cross-cultural collaboration.