Learning from Eco-social Approaches to Public Health
Shona Thorne is a dedicated environmental advocate with a diverse background in education, research, business development, and operations management. From her experience as a professional safari guide in Zimbabwe to obtaining a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Royal Roads University, specializing in sustainability and conflict management, Shona has cultivated a deep understanding of the importance of preserving our natural ecosystems. With her valuable insights gained as a research associate at UNBC, Shona is driven by her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and is actively engaged in fostering the development of healthy, resilient communities within sustainable environments.
In an effort to encourage reciprocity and collaboration within the Nechako Watershed, the Koh-Learning Program has underscored the importance of sharing back lessons and insights with communities we’ve worked with.
Throughout the Pre-Solstice ECHO Pulse event, ECHO trainees and early career colleagues were invited to share reflection about how ECHO has influenced their ongoing work.
The fourth story of the Pre-solstice ECHO Pulse event centered around taking notice of 'integratve assessment tools to inform action on climate change'.
The third story of the Pre-solstice ECHO Pulse event centered around taking notice of 'healing indicators work to inform action on Indigenous co-designed events'.
The second story of the Pre-solstice ECHO Pulse event centered around taking notice of 'geo-spatial tools to inform action on health in watersheds'.
On November 30-December 1, 2023, a group of Early Career Representatives from Ecohealth International hosted the 2nd Annual Ecohealth Global Summit (aka Earth Hug).
On August 29th, teachers and UNBC members gathered at William Konkin Elementary in Burns Lake. They participated in science and arts activities to prepare for the upcoming school year and explored Rod Reid Wetland to boost their ability to engage students in outdoor activities.
An evaluative overview of ECHO was prepared in late 2021 to share outcomes and learning from ECHO, guide ECHO’s final phase of work in 2022, and inform others seeking to work in more integrative ways.
On October 12, 2022, the ECHO Network and Cowichan Tribes co-hosted a gathering on 'coming together as a whole" to address climate, land, water, community, and health concerns on unceded Quw'utsun territory.
On November 13-14, 2022 members of Ecohealth International hosted a 24-hour series of connected conversations around the globe about working together for a healthy, just, and sustainable planet.
On May 31st, 2023, over 90 people gathered at the Stellat'en First Nation Community Hall to listen and learn about connections between land, waters, climate, and health.
On October 4th, 2024, we celebrated the achievements of the Koh-Learning in our Watersheds program with members, founders, participants and champions as they look forward to the Koh 2.0 future.
The Resting Pulse event, took place on Monday, July 29th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Koh-Learning Retreat took place on August 26th at Willow Roots Guest Ranch.
The Pulse focused on the training and capacity strengthening aspects of ECHO, with an emphasis on profiling the work of past and present ECHO trainees and connecting past and emerging themes.
On June 5th and 6th, the Koh-Learning in Our Watersheds program, in collaboration with SD91 and UNBC graduate students participating in the CoPEH Canada course, hosted the Koh-Learning Spring Event.
This event was an opportunity for Northern Health staff and UNBC to come together to: learn about existing work, tap into northern BC expertise, leverage resources and identify synergies.
On May 31st, 2023, the Stellat'en First Nation and the Koh-Learning in our Watersheds program co-hosted a significant event on Stellat'en territory.
On November 13-14, 2022, members of Ecohealth International hosted a 24-hour series of conversations about working together for a healthy, just and sustainable planet.
On October 12, 2022, the ECHO Network co-leaded a community gathering with Cowichan Tribes on Coming Together as a Whole for climate, land, water, community and health.
The ECHO Network's seminar from November 19-26, 2021, focused on "Honouring complexity: Making space to address cumulative impacts, climate change, and co-benefits".
