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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Jul 17

10 ways to make fieldwork more inclusive and accessible: a guide for educators
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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Jul 17

In February 2025, Lynda Yorke joined us for a conversation on inclusive fieldwork and shared a booklet: 10 ways to build inclusivity and accessibility into your fieldwork

If you used or drew from this booklet, please fill out this form to inform the researchers of the impact of their project

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 10

jake is the Director of University Art Galleries and Collection, and an assistant professor of Art and Art History in the School for the Arts at the @usask.bsky.social.

Please join us on Thursday, April 10th, for a conversation led by jake on the art-climate nexus!
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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 10

Voices making waves: jake moore

jake is an intermedia artist whose primary medium is space – treating everything from exhibitions to administrative and capacity-building projects as sculptural acts that reshape public environments through immersive installations. @usaskartsci.bsky.social

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 8

Please join us this Thursday, April 10, for a conversation with Andrew and guests about the art-climate nexus. All are welcome!

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 8

His creative practice uses experimental filmmaking to shift how viewers perceive time/space in everyday life. His research explores decolonizing/de-centering human perspectives in design education. A recent project is the Wai Project, which studies young children's interactions with water in daycare

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 8

Voices making waves: Andrew Denton

Andrew is the Director of the new School for the Arts at @usaskartsci.bsky.social. He has a collaborative practice spanning art-design-science and art-design-education contexts, as well as research engaging with non-human design ethics and climate emergency.

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 7

Join us and Rebeka on Thursday, April 10, for a conversation about the art-climate nexus! All are welcome to attend: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 7

Through Rebeka's residency at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, she leads a participatory art experiment around Imagination Thresholds. Rebeka invites you to participate in this experiment! See Rebeka's Instagram account for more information (or send us a message): www.instagram.com/rebekaryvola/

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 7

Her artwork has been showcased at UN climate conferences, the Design Museum London & projected on the Brooklyn Bridge. As an artist-in-residence & learning advisor with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, she leads art and multimedia storytelling initiatives.
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Website of the global-issues-oriented artist, illustrator, creative director, and podcast host Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer. Her portfolio is focused on climate justice, humanitarian sector, and environmen...

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 7

Voices making waves: Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer

Rebeka is a visual artist & creative communications advisor with experience in climate justice, social change & humanitarian fields. She founded/hosts The Heart Gallery podcast, exploring the intersections of art & social issues www.the-heart-gallery.org

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 4

Please join us on Thursday, April 10, for a conversation with Dani about her experience using art and stories to motivate people to take action and much more!

All are welcome to join the conversation. Register at water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 4

Through movement building and activism, Dani's role is to direct the visual and storytelling efforts, allowing Dani to bring her art into these efforts. Dani also sings in a jazz trio and is writing a novel!

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 4

Voices making waves: Dani Lindamood

Dani Lindamood is the Program Director for Wellington Water Watchers, an eNGO dedicated to protecting local water resources from corporate extraction and pollution through advocacy, education, & activism.

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Apr 1

Merging art and science helps make climate change more relatable and emotionally impactful, turning complex data into compelling narratives that inspire awareness and action. #SciArt #ArtSci #Climate

Join us on April 10th for a conversation on the art-climate nexus! usask-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 20

Laura focuses her research and monitoring efforts on the glaciers of Axel Heiberg Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Please join us TODAY (March 20) for a conversation with Laura about the world's water towers: mountains and glaciers.

Registration is still open at water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 20

Voices making waves: Dr. Laura Thomson

Laura is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Integrated Glacier Monitoring Practices at Queen's University. She is also the Canadian national correspondent with the World Glacier Monitoring Service.

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 17

Caroline is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting glaciers, emphasizing their critical role in the planet's freshwater systems.

Join us, Caroline, and guests for a conversation around our important water towers - mountains and glaciers!
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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 17

Voices making waves: Caroline Côté

Caroline is a Canadian adventure filmmaker & polar guide renowned for her solo expeditions in polar environments. Her work focuses on capturing images during her journeys to present in documentaries, aiming to inspire and educate audiences about the natural world.

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 14

Join us, Sunwi, and other guests on March 20th for a conversation around our water towers: mountains and glaciers. All are welcome to join!

Register here: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 14

Sunwi has a special connection with the Yala Glacier in Nepal where she witnessed the recession between 2017 & 2023: "As researchers, we often talk about glacial melt, but experiencing such a drastic transformation within my lifetime was overwhelming."

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 14

Voices making waves: Sunwi Maskey

Sunwi is a Cryosphere Research Associate at @icimod.bsky.social specializing in glacial lake outburst flood modelling & monitoring glaciers/permafrost in Nepal. She led the HKH Women on Ice field expedition that empowered women in glaciology & mountaineering fields

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 13

Corinne’s research uses a coupled systems approach to explore how environmental and social factors shape water-related health in rural, remote, and marginalized communities.

Join Corinne & guests on March 20 for a conversation around mountain and glaciers. water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 13

Voices making waves: Corinne Schuster-Wallace

Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace is the Executive Director of the @usaskwater.bsky.social. She founded the Women Plus Water community, is a chairholder with Cansu Global SITE and @unesco.org Mountain Water Sustainability, as is recognized as a Water Shero.

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Women Plus Water @womenpluswater.bsky.social · Mar 6

Please join us for our next #WomenPlusWater conversation on the world's water towers - mountains and glaciers! Our guests will share their experiences with and knowledge about glaciers worldwide, what is happening to them, and how that impacts downstream communities. water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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