Dr. Andrea Reid is a citizen of the Nisg̱a’a Nation and an associate professor in the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia. She is also a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Fisheries Science (Tier 2) and the Director and co-Principal Investigator with the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries – a collective committed to collaborative, just science that aims to engage in and restore healthy relations between fish, people, and place. Youth are also integral to this work and Reid collaboratively leads land-based learning programs at home, as well as across waters through her freshwater-focused not-for-profit and charitable organization, Riparia. She lives in Nisg̱a’a territory, but grew up outside of these homelands, on Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). Her PhD from Carleton University (2020) received the Governor General’s Gold Medal, and she is recognized as a National Geographic Explorer, Fellow International of The Explorers Club, and Member of the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Research Interests/Keywords
Indigenous fisheries; fisheries science; Indigenous rights; community-based research; Indigenous knowledge systems; fish ecology; freshwater systems; Indigenous research methodologies; land-based learning
Degrees
BSc – McGill University
MSc – McGill University
PhD – Carleton University
UBC and Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance sign a memorandum of collaboration to strengthen their partnership on fisheries conservation and research, resource management, and environmental stewardship in S’ólh Téméxw. The traditional and shared territory of the Stó:lō people spans the Fraser Valley and lower Fraser Canyon region of B.C.
Each year, the RSC invites scholars, artists and creators in the early stage in their career, who have been recognized through their exceptional contributions to the world of science and culture, and to the well-being of Canada to join the College.
A collaborative study examined the concept of Indigenous data sovereignty in the context of salmon-bearing ecosystems in BC. The authors argue that successful conservation in the face of cumulative effects and climate change will require scientists to respect and incorporate Indigenous data sovereignty.
The award recognizes exceptional initiative on behalf of the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences, acknowledging Dr. Reid's innovative efforts in developing inclusive spaces for Indigenous content and participation
In a comment published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, authors outline four essential elements for conducting ecological research with and for Indigenous Peoples and Lands in a good way. In this Q&A, they discuss these elements and their importance for all scientific research.
The Murray A. Newman Research Award celebrates highly significant recent work and/or an entire career of important, field-leading contributions in ocean research.
Dr. Andrea Reid of the Nisg̱a’a Nation is one of UBC’s newest Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRC). She also receives a grant through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
